CLOC Huddle: How to Run an Effective Contract Management Selection Project

Hosted by a working group of the CLOC Legal Project Management Committee, this community huddle will be focused on how to run an effective contract management selection project. 

During this interactive huddle, attendees will breakout into small discussion groups exploring: 

Breakout Session #1 – How to define the underlying problem and the scope of the contract management system?

  • What is the best practice for the department that is responsible for managing the contracts (legal or another department)?
  • Who are the key stakeholders?
  • What components of the contract life cycle are you trying to manage?
  • What other departments are involved and what other systems are integrated with the CLM?
  • How do users reach legal (intake) and how does legal manage requests?

Breakout Session #2 –  How are business requirements converted into system requirements?

  • How can you use system demonstrations to define system requirements?
  • How do you focus vendors on your specific requirements?
  • What are some strategies to easily compare vendors?
  • What are the key features that will be needed for the future/improved state of the CLM?
  • Is AI a critical requirement for a CLM and how can it be used?
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Take advantage of this opportunity to connect and learn with your legal ops peers.

    CLOC Legal Project Management Committee Meeting

    Join the CLOC Legal Project Management (LPM) Committee for new insights, updates on current workstream projects, and to offer community perspectives and feedback to inform these workstream projects being pursued by committee working groups.

    The CLOC LPM Committee will meet from 12pm – 1pm ET on the 3rd Wednesday of every other month in 2025. These meetings are open to the full CLOC Community regardless of committee and/or workstream participation.

    CLOC Texas: Legal Ops Happy Hour with CLOC’s Executive Director

    Join us on September 23rd from 5:00 – 6:30 PM at the Henry in uptown Dallas for an engaging evening of networking and conversation with fellow legal operations professionals. This special happy hour will feature Oyango Snell, CLOC’s Executive Director, who will share updates and insights on our community and the future of legal operations.

    Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with peers and CLOC leadership.

    CLOC Southeast Community Meeting

    Hosted by CLOC Southeast, this community meeting is for any legal operations professional interested in exploring AI tools offered by Airia. This meeting will include a demonstration by Airia of their AI orchestration platform, showcasing how the platform enables legal professionals to harness AI’s transformative potential while maintaining complete control over sensitive information, ensuring responsible usage, and upholding the highest standards of data protection and regulatory compliance.

    Hosted by the Southeast group, this event is open to all members.

     

    CLOC SoCal (LA)

    CLOC SoCal at CAA: Lunch and Legal Ops Trends

    CLOC is getting creative—literally!

    Join us for our Q4 in-person event at Creative Artists Agency (CAA), hosted by your Regional Co-Chairs in collaboration with CLOC member and CAA Legal Operations Executive, Lauren Ruitberg.

    Program:
    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 Southern California event dives into the report’s findings, offering data-driven insights and actionable strategies to elevate your legal ops function. Kevin Clem, Chief Growth Officer at Harbor, will explore key takeaways from the survey and their implications for advancing operational maturity.

    Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025

    Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

    Location: Creative Artists Agency 2000 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067

    Lunch will be served. We look forward to seeing you there.

    CLOC GLOBAL NEW

    Global Insights from the CLOC Communities in Europe, North America, and LATAM

    This event brings together the global CLOC Communities across Europe, North America, and Latin America. 

    Join us for a high-impact session where legal operations professionals from across Europe, North America, and Latin America will come together to share regional perspectives, challenges, and best practices. As Legal Ops continues to evolve into a strategic function, this webinar will explore key trends driving transformation in each region — from digital innovation and metrics to talent models and the GC-Legal Ops relationship.

    Featured Speakers:

    • Moderator Paul Handal, Partner at ECIJA (LATAM): A key player in legal transformation across Latin America and Spain, Paul brings a unique view on how Legal Ops / Legaltech is reshaping law firms and corporate legal teams in the region.
    • Eugenia Navarro, Strategic Consultant, Spain, Co-Lead – CLOC Spain: With deep experience in legal business models, innovation, and legaltech, Eugenia will share insights on how Legal Ops is maturing across Europe and the challenges it faces in continental markets.
    • Adam Becker, Director of Legal Operations at Cockroach Labs, CLOC Global Board Member (North America): A recognized leader in Legal Ops in the U.S. tech sector, Adam will offer practical views on driving efficiency, leveraging data, and embedding Legal Ops within business strategy.
    • Rahul Chhabra, Technical Program Manager, Legal, Meta: With global experience in legal technology implementation and operations, Rahul will bring a cross-functional and tech-forward lens to the discussion.
    • Daniel Acevedo, Partner at ECIJA LATAM, Lead – CLOC Colombia: As an expert in implementing large-scale digital transformation projects, Daniel helps leverage AI and technology to achieve significant business impact. He provides perspective on bridging the gap between strategy and execution in legal operations. 

    Whether you’re just starting your Legal Ops journey or looking to benchmark your maturity model globally, this session is designed to offer actionable insights and inspire strategic thinking.

    CLOC Midwest Community Connections

    Please join your CLOC Community peers for a Midwest virtual meetup hosted by CLOC Chicago-Milwaukee! We’ll share some details about an upcoming in-person event we’ll be hosting in Chicago. Additionally, this virtual community gathering offers the opportunity to engage in an open discussion on the legal ops initiatives or projects being pursued among our community. Take advantage of the opportunity to gain some insights from your peers and build connections within the region. We hope you can join us! 

    CLOC Legal Project Management Committee Meeting

    Join the CLOC Legal Project Management (LPM) Committee for new insights, updates on current workstream projects, and to offer community perspectives and feedback to inform these workstream projects being pursued by committee working groups.

    The CLOC LPM Committee will meet from 12pm – 1pm ET on the 3rd Wednesday of every other month in 2025.

    Remaining 2025 Meeting Dates

    • September 17
    • November 19

    CLOC Southwest Community Meeting – Legal Ops Talent Market

    Join us for the upcoming Southwest Region virtual meeting hosted by CLOC Texas, where we will dive into the dynamic landscape of Legal Operations hiring and the evolving role of Alternative Legal Service Providers (ALSPs) in flexible talent engagement.

    Matt Wheatley from Priori will join us to share his expert insights on current market trends, challenges, and best practices in attracting and retaining top Legal Ops professionals. Additionally, he will highlight innovative approaches to leveraging ALSP flex talent to optimize legal service delivery.

    Whether you’re looking to enhance your team or adapt to new talent models, this meeting promises actionable insights and engaging discussions to empower your Legal Operations strategy.