John O’Donoghue is the Global Director of Legal Operations at Ashurst Advance, where he leads a team dedicated to driving excellence, efficiency, and innovation in legal operations worldwide. With over 25 years of experience in the legal industry, John has held significant roles at Herbert Smith Freehills as Head of Legal Operations, and at Reed Smith LLP where he co-built the Client Value function for EMEA. He is also the founder of TheLOPSidedPodcast.com, a podcast for Legal Operations Professionals globally. John is known for his expertise in building and leading initiatives in strategic pricing, legal project management, data, technology, litigation funding, risk insurance, and generative AI. His commitment to supporting internal stakeholders and clients to achieve better business outcomes is well-recognised globally. John’s extensive experience and leadership in legal operations make him a distinguished professional in the field.