CLOC Global Institute: A Premier Event for Legal Operations
Overview of the Conference
Next week, from May 5-8, legal operations professionals from around the globe will gather at the Aria Hotel and Resort in Las Vegas for the CLOC Global Institute. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this premier event serves the legal operations community and in-house legal departments tasked with improving efficiency within legal practices.
Understanding Legal Operations
Legal operations (ops) professionals focus on the management of business and administrative activities within legal frameworks. Their responsibilities encompass budgeting, legal technology implementation, process management, data analytics, and operational design. The overarching goal is to streamline legal practices, treating them more like traditional business operations.
Conference Highlights
This year’s event is set to attract over 2,300 attendees, rising steadily each year alongside the growing interest in efficiently managing legal work. With a lineup featuring over 200 speakers and more than 100 educational sessions, the conference aims to enrich participants with the latest developments in legal technology.
Exhibit Hall and Vendor Showcase
The conference will host the largest exhibit hall in legal ops, showcasing advanced solutions that include:
- AI-powered contract review systems
- Advanced matter management tools
- Contract lifecycle management (CLM) solutions
Unique Features of the CLOC Conference
What distinguishes the CLOC conference is its commitment to aiding in-house legal departments in managing both internal processes and outside counsel effectively. The theme this year, “Open New Doors,” emphasizes opportunities for transformation through collaboration and innovation.
Educational Tracks and Keynote Speakers
The conference structure includes four main educational tracks:
- CLOC Core 12
- Ecosystem Collaboration
- Leading Edge Trends
- Professional Advancement
Attendees can look forward to keynote addresses from:
- Nancy Rademaker, focusing on the impact of digitization
- Irene Liu, an advisor on AI policy
Additionally, the “Powerhouse Perspectives” sessions will feature prominent voices in legal operations, including Áine Lyons and Casey Flaherty.
Key Issues on the Agenda
Several important topics are expected to be pivotal in discussions this year:
- The Evolution of CLM Tools: The potential influence of AI on traditional CLM platforms raises questions about their future viability.
- Data Privacy and Security: Addressing the compliance challenges that arise with the utilization of AI in managing sensitive data.
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Strategies for advancing DEI initiatives amid growing scrutiny and legal challenges.
- The Impact of AI on Legal Roles: Analyzing how AI will reshape job responsibilities within legal operations.
- Measuring Value: Evaluating how legal ops professionals can use AI tools to demonstrate their value to upper management.
Conclusion
The CLOC Global Institute promises to deliver insightful discussions on pressing issues within the legal operations landscape. Stay tuned for reports highlighting key takeaways and pivotal insights from the event as it unfolds.
