Central America chapter
From Cost to Legal Value
Budgeting, outside counsel, and clear reporting for conversations with the CFO
Legal departments are often expected to explain spend, performance, and value in the same language as other business functions, but legal work does not always fit neatly into traditional financial reporting.
Sheila Dusseau, Head of Global CLO Operations and Innovation at Ferring Pharmaceuticals, brings the perspective of a Legal Operations leader who previously worked as a CFO. She will share how that financial background shapes the way she approaches legal budgeting, outside counsel management, and executive reporting, including how to frame legal activity in terms that resonate with finance and business leadership.
Attendees will leave with a clearer approach to connecting legal spend and operational decisions to a broader story of value, control, and business contribution.
