Legal Data Intelligence: Turning Contract Management into a Strategy for Business Enablement

11/13/2025 |

Brought to you by the CLOC Education Advisory Council

The CLOC Webinar Series is Sponsored by CobbleStone Software

Created by a volunteer group of industry experts, the Legal Data Intelligence (LDI) model introduces a new paradigm for strategically addressing the intractable data challenges confronting legal professionals today.

When applied to contract management, Legal Data Intelligence transforms an inconsistent, linear process into a circular one with a strong feedback loop across the entire contract lifecycle. Imagine a multinational corporation implementing a centralized contract management system that stores all agreements in a secure repository, provides automated alerts for key dates, and maintains an audit trail for accountability. Standardized workflows, templates, and clause libraries streamline contract review and execution, while advanced search and reporting tools make it easy to locate terms and track obligations. Such a system reduces legal risk, prevents revenue leakage, and cuts costs by avoiding missed renewals, minimizing errors, and decreasing reliance on outside counsel. By giving legal, procurement, finance, and sales departments a single source of truth, it fosters seamless collaboration and ensures stakeholders always work with the correct and most up-to-date version of each contract.

In this webinar, LDI Architects will take a deep dive into five fundamental areas at the heart of this transformation:

    • Applying the Legal Data Intelligence Model: Panelists will provide a concrete explanation of how LDI’s holistic approach to separating sensitive, useful, or necessary (SUN) data from redundant, obsolete, or trivial (ROT) data helps get to the bottom of the information that truly matters.

 

    • Choosing the Right Technology: In-house teams are spoiled for choice when it comes to contract technology—but discernment, not abundance, determines value. Panelists will break down the three core technology categories (Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), extraction and analysis, and hybrid tools) and offer practical guidance on evaluating capabilities, integration needs, and scalability. Attendees will learn how to craft a tailored technology strategy that enhances efficiency, compliance, and insight.

 

    • Enabling Business Acceleration: By streamlining and automating routine tasks, LDI can allow legal teams to have more time to support business strategy. Panelists will delve into how LDI can help build a more strategic contract management process that effectively reduces the time to revenue as a result of shorter sales cycles, faster contracting, and quicker deal closing.

 

    • Stakeholder and Change Management: Gaining buy-in and creating genuine enthusiasm among both senior and junior stakeholders is critical to the success of any major project. Attendees will gain actionable insights into value propositions unique for each role and learn how to craft compelling messaging and talking points that foster meaningful discussions and secure buy-in.

 

    • Turning a Linear and Siloed Approach into a Circular Process of Continuous Improvement: Panelists will illustrate how business and legal teams—when armed with a high-level understanding of how data flows through these stages—can drive continuous improvement, optimize contract performance, and mitigate risk. They will provide examples of how legal professionals can strategically support business objectives by leveraging AI to learn from existing contracts, extract actionable information, and apply those insights to future negotiations.

 

CLOC Solution Lab: Surgical Redlines, Strategic Decisions: Implementing AI-Assisted Contract Negotiations presented by Sirion

10/31/2025 |

Contract negotiations are notoriously time-consuming and complex processes that have traditionally relied on rigid, rule-based CLM tools. Unlike human lawyers who can review clauses contextually and make nuanced decisions, conventional CLM platforms operate mechanically, comparing clauses without strategic insight.  

When a skilled lawyer reviews a contract, they don’t redline entire clauses; they surgically edit only the specific parts that create risk or violate company policy. What if your CLM platform could negotiate like your best legal professional?  

This 45-minute Solution Lab introduces next-generation AI-powered platforms that decompose contracts into individual issues and take a granular, atomic approach to negotiations. These systems identify risks, recommend surgical redlines, and transform the lawyer’s role from tedious markup to strategic decision-making – letting legal teams set guardrails while AI takes the first pass.  

In this Solution Lab, you’ll discover:  

  • Why issue-based AI negotiation outperforms traditional clause comparison  
  • How to configure AI playbooks, risk parameters, and negotiation guardrails  
  • Best practices for human-AI collaboration in contract negotiations  
  • Live demonstration of AI that redlines like experienced lawyers  
  • Implementation roadmap for next-generation contract negotiations  

This isn’t a future vision—these capabilities exist today. See them in action and learn how to implement AI-powered negotiations that work the way lawyers think. 

Demo Series

CLOC Demo Series: Flip the Script on Risk: A 30-Minute Guide to AI-Powered Mitigation presented by CobbleStone Software

10/09/2025 |

You want to unlock contract value? We’ll show you how in just 30 minutes. 

Join us for a powerful democast designed specifically for legal operations professionals. We know you’re constantly balancing the need for speed with the pressure to mitigate risk and prove value. But what if you could have a single, AI-powered system that handles it all? 

In this quick, focused session, we’ll demonstrate how CobbleStone’s cutting-edge CLM solution transforms your legal department from a cost center into a strategic, value-driven asset. You’ll see firsthand how to: 

  • Automate and optimize your entire contract lifecycle, from intake to renewal, in minutes. 
  • Use AI to proactively identify and flag high-risk clauses before they become a problem. 
  • Leverage real-time data and analytics to gain unprecedented visibility and prove your team’s ROI to the business. 

This isn’t a long-winded sales pitch—it’s a high-impact session built for the modern legal professional who values efficiency and results. 

Unlocking 2025 CGI: Your Guide to Opening New Doors

03/05/2025 |

Get ready to make the most of your CLOC Global Institute (CGI) experience! Whether you’re already registered or still considering attending, this interactive webinar will give you an exclusive look at what’s in store for CGI 2025. Discover must-attend sessions, explore new learning formats, and gain insider tips to maximize your time—from strategic networking hacks to expert guidance on navigating the event. Don’t miss this chance to set yourself up for success at CGI 2025!

Death of the Hourly Rate and The Critical Need for Matter Planning

02/04/2025 |

Brought to you by the CLOC Education Advisory Council

 

The economics of legal practice and business operations are quickly changing—is your law department prepared? It increasingly seems like today’s law firm billing rate hikes have no basis in reality. As an example of where things are headed, the 2024 ACC CLO Survey indicates that 58% were impacted by law firm rate hikes (23% saying these increases have been difficult to manage), while 42% said they received a cost-cutting mandate from their organization. At the same time, corporate clients are demanding more transparent and predictable billing processes based on alternative fees.  

The CLOC LPM Committee has spent the last year putting significant thought into how to change this equation, identifying ways to transition away from “back end” invoice review and towards “front end” matter planning. To succeed, legal operations professionals must design and implement better matter scoping and pricing/budgeting processes and policies and implement requirements for outside counsel to proactively manage to their estimates.  

Applying knowledge gained from industry experts, this webinar presentation will show you how to effectively plan and price, allowing you to increase resource productivity while reducing legal spend. It’s finally time to shift the hourly rate paradigm and institute process improvements in support of better matter oversight and “win-win” billing relationships. Come learn how. 

Learning Objectives:  

1. Build an effective matter/project plan, request for matter proposal and updated billing guidelines.  

2. Learn budgeting concepts & templates designed to create “win-win” billing relationships.  

3. Identify ways to obtain buy-in from lawyers so as to institute new planning and pricing paradigms.

2025 State of the Industry Report: Legal Ops Data Review and Analysis

01/27/2025 |

This webinar is open to CLOC members only. If you’re not a member, join today! If you’re a CLOC member please be sure you’re logged in to register for the webinar.

The 2025 State of the Industry Report (SOTI), based on the 2024 Harbor Law Department Survey in collaboration with CLOC, reveals critical trends shaping the legal operations landscape. This exclusive CLOC members-only webinar dives into the report’s findings, offering data-driven insights and actionable strategies to elevate your legal ops function. Our speakers will explore key takeaways from the survey and their implications for advancing operational maturity. Gain practical strategies, uncover actionable insights, and hear directly from industry leaders driving the future of legal operations. 

Legal Operations Evolution to Drive Impact at BHP

01/08/2025 |

Brought to you by the CLOC Education Advisory Council

 

Join this webinar to hear about how the BHP External Affairs Operations team articulates value to drive business impact. Lauren Ziegelaar and Gabrielle Ahern will share: 

  • The evolution story of the legal operations model at BHP – from a small legal operations team that has expanded to become a central operations team supporting External Affairs (incorporating Legal, Governance, Compliance, Ethics & Investigations, Global Corporate Affairs & Communication, Group Sustainability & Social Value). 
  • Lessons learned from BHP’s journey, with a focus on articulating value. 
  • What’s next for the External Affairs Operations team at BHP.

PLEASE NOTE: This webinar is scheduled to accommodate our audience in the APAC region, on February 19, 2025, at 8 AM SGT (Singapore Time) which is February 18, 2025, at 7 PM EST (Eastern Standard Time). If you cannot attend the live webinar, it will be recorded and sent to all registrants.

Inclusive Strategies for 2025 and Beyond

01/08/2025 |

Today’s world has been impacted by social justice movements, Supreme Court decisions, and executive orders.

During this discussion, we will unpack where we currently stand.

*Please note: To welcome an open dialogue, this session will not be recorded.

Beyond Linked In: Build your Personal Brand

12/13/2024 |

Brought to you by the CLOC Voice and Brand Council

Are you ready to stand out in the rapidly evolving field of Legal Operations? Join us for an engaging and actionable webinar designed to help you build a compelling personal brand that elevates your professional profile and unlocks new career opportunities. 

Our expert panel will share insights and strategies on how to: 

  • Establish yourself as a thought leader through public speaking and industry engagement. 
  • Craft compelling content and leverage social media to expand your reach. 
  • Network effectively to turn connections into meaningful relationships. 
  • Position your expertise in a way that aligns with your career aspirations. 

Whether you’re a seasoned Legal Ops professional or just starting to make your mark, this session will equip you with the tools to confidently showcase your unique value, both within your organization and to the broader industry. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable tips, learn from real-world examples, and take actionable steps toward building a brand that opens doors. Your future starts with the brand you build today! 

Reserve your spot now to take charge of your personal brand journey!