Michael Thompson

Michael Thompson

Head of Legal Operations
ALDI International Services SE & Co. oHG
Mülheim an der Ruhr, Deutschland Deutschland

I’ve been working in Legal Operations for some time and consider it as “everything that supports efficient legal advice.” It is the most fulfilling job in the legal industry I’ve ever had.

For me it’s a chance to try new things, question traditional ways of working, be creative, and look for solutions to problems that classic lawyers might overlook. I don’t see myself as a classic lawyer and have never been fascinated by opinion disputes or legal arguments without real content or resolution.

Instead, I focus on making legal issues understandable and achieving pragmatic results as Manager of a highly motivated and skilled Legal Operations team. I am constantly on the lookout for ideas and tools that help us optimize workflows, automate processes, and ensure compliance.

I look forward to sharing these topics and connecting with interested and like-minded members here. The content I share reflects my personal views and professional experience, but is not attributable to my employer.

2026 · 1 event
Mar 24 2026
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Central Europe Chapter Spotlight in Three Outcome KPIs in Legal Departments
Mar 24, 2026 · 4:00 PM (GMT+02:00)
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2025 · 4 events
Dec 2 2025
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Central Europe Chapter Legal AI That Delivers Outcomes
Dec 2, 2025 · 4:00 PM (GMT+02:00)
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Sep 30 2025
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Central Europe Chapter Unlocking Legal Data: From CLM to HighQ Dashboards
Sep 30, 2025 · 4:00 PM (GMT+02:00)
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Jun 12 2025
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Central Europe Chapter Unlocking Legal KPIs with No-Code
Jun 12, 2025 · 4:00 PM (GMT+02:00)
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Mar 27 2025
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Central Europe Chapter CLM Insights: KPIs That Matter
Mar 27, 2025 · 5:00 PM (GMT+02:00)
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2024 · 2 events
Dec 11 2024
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Central Europe Chapter Essential KPIs, Real-World Challenges, and Practical Solutions
Dec 11, 2024 · 8:00 PM (GMT+02:00)
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Aug 26 2024
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Central Europe Chapter Kickoff Meeting
Aug 26, 2024 · 5:00 PM (GMT+02:00)
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