Liz Harris is a costs expert who specialises in refocusing the practice of law to align service, price and value for law firms and the clients they serve. This involves ensuring legal services are delivered effectively – with the power to produce a desired result; at a price which the client perceives as reflecting value.
Her cost law work now focuses on costs in class actions (representative proceedings), and in particular how complex litigation can be conducted most effectively.
With almost 30 years’ experience in reviewing how law firms conduct legal work, Liz has unique insight in helping both law firms and their clients understand how they can get real value from working together.
Liz is also passionate about regulation of lawyers, as a member of the Legal Services Council and the Victorian Legal Service Board focussing on need to ensure the balance between protection of consumers of legal services and the regulatory burden, to ensure a sustainable legal profession and access to justice.
Solution focused, pragmatic and respectful of her client's knowledge, Liz understands the importance of listening to and learning from her clients. Approachable and consultative in her approach, she makes clear recommendations based on her experience; with a focus on finding a commercial solution which maximises return on investment and aligns with her client’s business objectives.
Some of Liz’ previous significant successes have involved supporting a large law firm in the designing and implementation of legal project management processes which resulted in the firm winning major work; acting as an expert witness in high profile litigation ; and developing a comprehensive roadmap to streamline legal requirements of a large corporation.
Liz is passionate about serving corporations who are enthusiastic about changing the way they engage with their external law firms, and working with law firms who seek to change the way they deliver their legal services. The key theme is the ability to help both parties gain value from a true partnership, ensuring every client perceives they are obtaining value from their lawyer.
Contact Liz on +61 411 100 724.