Brought to you by the CLOC Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Council

The legal profession has a diversity problem. Per the ABA, only 38% of lawyers are women and only 19% are racially or ethnically diverse. This lack of diversity has negative consequences, both for the profession and for its clients. Diversity is both good for business and an integral part of corporate ESG goals. A study by McKinsey found that companies with a more diverse workforce are more likely to outperform their competitors financially.

A diverse workforce brings a wider range of perspectives and experiences, leading to better decision-making. It is also more likely to be innovative and creative and more likely to attract and retain top talent. In addition to being good for business, DEI initiatives help meet corporate ESG goals. These ESG goals will extend into both legal departments and their outside law firms. Legal operations professionals have an opportunity to lead the way with DEI goals for both internal legal departments and outside law firms. A diverse legal department is more likely to be successful and help with risk management and mitigation by including a broad range of perspectives to reduce blind spots.

Externally, it is imperative that corporate legal operations groups hold their majority-owned outside law firms accountable for DEI initiatives and goals. This can be done by requiring law firms to meet certain criteria, such as: implementing a supplier diversity program, utilizing diverse-owned law firms for conflict counsel, requiring diverse timekeepers on matters, providing additional training to diverse associates, and requiring diverse attorneys to inherit client relationships. Increasing DEI in the legal profession is essential for the future of the profession. This panel discussion will provide a valuable opportunity to discuss the importance of DEI and learn tactics that legal operations professionals can use to move the needle on diversity in the legal profession.

CLOC ReCharge Webinar Series – Optimization & Efficiency

This presentation will focus on how to harness, measure, and present legal department data in order to tell the story of the legal department, both within the department itself and outside of it, through data-informed dashboards.  

We will discuss: 

• How to capture and measure data for commonly tracked key performance indicators, such as matter counts, cycle times, and workload balancing

• How to turn harnessed data into dashboards and how to use those dashboards to make business decisions

• Cautions and pitfalls of using data as a storytelling device

**Please note, that this webinar is scheduled to accommodate our audience in the Oceania region, on February 1, 2024, at 1 p.m. AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) which is January 31, 2024, at 6 p.m. PST (Pacific Standard Time). If you cannot attend the live webinar, it will be recorded and sent to all registrants.

Struggling with inefficient contract processes and missed business opportunities? You’re not alone. Research from EY found 99% of organisations want to reduce contracting costs, but with scores of contracts in motion each week, who’s actually responsible for making it happen? 

This webinar delves into the critical need for alignment between people, process, and technology to achieve a successful contracting transformation. We’ll explore: 

• The hidden costs of inefficient contracting. 
• Identifying clear ownership and responsibilities for contracting processes. 
• Leveraging the right tools and resources to optimise workflows and reduce costs. 
• Aligning your transformation strategy with data-driven insights and actionable solutions. 

Hear our panel of legal thought leaders discuss: 

• Real-world examples of organisations achieving contracting success through effective alignment. 
• Practical frameworks for allocating ownership and responsibilities within your contracting team. 
• Technology insights to identify the right tools for automating tasks and improving visibility. 
• Actionable strategies for implementing immediate improvements to reduce risk and driving long-term value. 

Don’t let contracting chaos hold you back.  

Register now and learn how to align your people, process, and technology for a streamlined, cost-effective, and successful contracting operation.

You’ve done the work, have a tech roadmap in place, and are now looking to put those plans in action in 2024.   This session will delve into critical aspects of a successful roadmap implementation, including: change management, the delicate balance between process alignment and technology integration, and the art of prioritization. Join Jennifer Mattson, Associate Vice President of Legal Operations at Nationwide, Stacy Lettie, Chief of Staff to the General Counsel at Organon, and Jeff Solomon, VP and GM, LegalVIEW BillAnalyzer  to hear strategies, best practices, and real-world examples to help guide you through the successful execution of your tech roadmap.