Brian Larios, J.D.

Experience

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  University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1991

  REFERENCE ASSISTANT
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  Lexis Nexis

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1997

  ACADEMIC ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE
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  LexisNexis

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2006

  • Synthesized, and communicated complex information in a comprehendible format to key stakeholders.• Consulted and supported clients in knowledge management best practices, and assisted clients with complex legal research projects handling. • Managed the territory’s marketing and operations budget, and performed library audits to support strategic rebalancing of print and electronic resources.• Developed and conducted value-added presentations to drive decision-making. • Evaluated and recommended the usage of internal and external information management tools. Show less • Built strong relationships with executives, managing partners, department chairs, and associates.• Structured and negotiated multiyear, high-value service contracts. • Created account plans to facilitate territory growth, and managed marketing and operations budget. • Assessed and recommended internal and external information management tools usage.• Developed and conducted targeted value-added presentations to motivate decision-making.• Completed library audits to assist clients with strategic rebalancing of print and electronic resources. Show less

  • APPLICATIONS CONSULTANT

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2006

  • ACCOUNT MANAGER

    Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  • SENIOR ACADEMIC ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

    Jan 1997 - Jan 2001
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  Lathrop GPM LLP

  Jan 2006 - Mar 2020

  DIRECTOR OF KNOWLEDGE RESOURCES

  • Manage law libraries and staff across 10 offices nationwide, and maintain responsibility for an annual print and electronic services acquisitions budget of $2.5M. • Successfully negotiate contracts and site license for all print and electronic resources; negotiate high-value, multi-year contracts for print and online services to maximize savings for the firm.• Interview, hire, onboard, manage, coach, and mentor staff; complete annual performance evaluations for the information resource staff.• Facilitate legal research, business and scientific matters; and analyze data to support business growth. • Develop, implement, and maintain the intranet and extranet, and manage new programs/services. • Manage service request tickets and performance leveraging service ticket system reports. • Project manage the rollout of new and enhanced research or intranet services and platforms. • Facilitate new-hire orientation and training across the firm while ensuring efficient and cost-effective use of all print and electronic information service.• Oversee the processing of vendor invoices payment for the department.• Leverage knowledge management trends to craft effective strategies and acquire necessary tools. • Craft research strategies to mine dockets, news, and other current awareness databases for relevant data points in support of meeting business development initiatives.• Coordinate with practice group leaders to evaluate the ongoing needs for services and support. • Oversee the graphic productions team who create exhibits, marketing ads, and internal graphics. • Evaluate research data and provide custom executive summaries to key stakeholders. • Creates custom applications and distribute relevant news and data to practice groups and C-level leaders. Show less

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  UMKC Law School Tenant Assistance Initiative

  Nov 2020 - now

  Managing Attorney / Visiting Clinical Professor