- October 16, 2024
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CLOC Welcomes Colombia into its Expanding Global Community
San Jose, CA – October 16, 2024: The Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (“CLOC”), the leading organization dedicated to transforming the business and practice of law – is excited to announce the launch of CLOC Colombia, further amplifying CLOC’s global reach and growing community in Latin America.
CLOC Colombia seeks to expand the network and knowledge, and grow the legal operations community in Colombia, connecting legal ops professionals locally, as well as to the global CLOC community. connect with other CLOC members around the globe.
With appreciation, CLOC welcomes the inaugural group leaders of CLOC Colombia:
- Bibiana Martinez Camelo, Head of Legal Operations, Bancolombia
- Daniel Acevedo Sanchez, Associate Partner, Tax Technology and Transformation, EY Law
- Jose Torres, Partner, Lexia Abogados
“With the launch of the CLOC Chapter in Colombia, we are creating a much-needed space to initiate and build a local legal operations community. This chapter will serve as a platform for shared references, drawing from both local experiences and CLOC’s international expertise. We will gain insights into how legal operations departments are adding value, addressing priorities, and contributing to business growth. CLOC’s international framework offers us a unique opportunity to discover and learn best practices and shape the future of legal operations in Colombia..”
–Bibiana Martinez Camelo, Head of Legal Operations, Bancolombia
“One of the most challenging aspects of the legal services industry in Colombia and Latam is the lack of shared information on common topics, such as best practices for establishing KPIs that help us measure and enhance the role of the legal department within an organization, or how to address the challenge of motivating the new generation in such a traditional profession like ours. With the CLOC Colombia chapter, we will create a safe space where legal leaders can feel empowered to share experiences and gain insights on how to manage legal teams, and together, elevate the legal profession to the next level.”
–Daniel Acevedo Sanchez, Associate Partner, Tax Technology and Transformation, EY Law
“The legal industry in Colombia is undergoing significant transformation, with a growing focus on efficiency, innovation, and technology-driven solutions. We believe that CLOC’s expansion into Colombia is a pivotal step toward strengthening legal operations in the region, fostering collaboration, and advancing the profession. We are excited to contribute to and support the growth of CLOC Colombia, helping legal teams thrive in this new era.”
–Jose Torres, Partner, Lexia Abogados
CLOC Regional Groups drive a key value proposition of CLOC’s member value by connecting members regionally, providing diverse opportunities to develop and foster relationships with peers, colleagues, and mentors across the legal ecosystem. These groups facilitate a range of programming and networking events at the local level. What happens at the regional group meetings often manifests into industry collaborations, learning, and leadership opportunities for continued professional development. Establishing CLOC Colombia further signifies the growing emphasis on the legal operations function, expands CLOC’s commitment to advancing the business of law, and strengthens the global community that drives the enablement of legal departments to serve their clients more effectively by applying business and technical practices to the delivery of legal services.
Press Contact
Chris Apple
Community Manager
chris.apple@cloc.org
