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.

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.

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!