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Corporate Legal Operations Consortium
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Tune in to CLOC Talk every other week to discover thought leaders hailing from corporate law departments, law firms, legal technology enterprises, legal services firms, consulting services providers, and academia. You may just find the meaning of life.

  1. JAN 29

    CLOCWise 2025 Recap and Looking Ahead to 2026 With Europe

    CLOC Talk continues its Clockwise: Year in Review & What’s Next series with a spotlight on Europe—highlighting 2025 as a year of intentional investment, partnerships, and community-building across the region. Host Oyango Snell is joined by Sean Houston, Head of Legal Operations at Heineken and a key leader in CLOC’s European strategy, to discuss the growth of legal ops across the Benelux and beyond, and why Europe’s community culture—open knowledge-sharing, practical takeaways, and “rising tide lifts all ships”—has become a powerful engine for progress. The episode looks ahead to an ambitious 2026, including the CLOC Europe Summit on February 5, 2026 in London, the launch of the Germany chapter, and the continued expansion of member-driven formats like CLOC Around the Table dinners. Sean also previews new regional programming such as CLOC Connect in the Netherlands—bringing together in-house teams, law firms, vendors, and ALSPs/consultants to tackle real operational challenges like outside counsel management—reinforcing CLOC’s focus on practical learning, local relevance, and whole-ecosystem collaboration.

    30 min

  2. JAN 22

    CLOCWise 2025 Recap and Looking Ahead with Australia

    In this special year-in-review episode of CLOC Talk, host Oyango Snell is joined by Australian legal ops leaders Anna Golovsky, Petra Sterling, and Matthew Duncan to reflect on the milestones, momentum, and lessons that shaped the Australian Legal Ops community in 2025—and to preview what’s ahead in 2026. Together, they explore how a “small but mighty” community is driving real impact through practical innovation, peer collaboration, and honest case studies. The conversation covers AI adoption and upskilling, spend and vendor management, CLM implementation, data governance, and knowledge management (“curate or wait”), along with the realities of law-firm collaboration and operating in highly regulated environments. They also discuss why ROI-focused AI use cases, mentoring, and community-led learning remain essential—and how Australia’s market dynamics can help influence the global legal ops conversation in the year to come.

    43 min

  3. JAN 15

    CLOCWise: 2025 Recap and Looking Ahead to 2026 With Germany

    In this CLOC Talk: Clockwise Year in Review episode, host Oyango Snell is joined by German legal operations leaders Michael Thompson and Dr. Vera Roedel to reflect on the themes that defined legal ops in Germany in 2025 and what lies ahead in 2026. Drawing from regional listening sessions and community discussions, they explore why German legal teams prioritize practical, solution-oriented approaches—grounded in real examples, metrics, and peer learning—over theory or hype. Topics include process optimization, technology adoption, change management, and the growing recognition of legal operations as a dedicated profession, not a side role. Looking ahead, the conversation turns to CLOC’s expanding presence in Germany, including the launch of the Germany chapter and a renewed focus on deep peer-to-peer engagement. Michael and Vera discuss how legal ops may evolve through more honest lessons learned, stronger adoption strategies, thoughtful use of legal tech, and increased collaboration across Europe. The episode closes with an invitation to the community to actively participate, share openly, and help shape a trusted, practitioner-led legal ops ecosystem in Germany and beyond.

    22 min

  4. JAN 8

    CLOCWise: The Year in Review and What's Next for CLOC

    In this episode of CLOC Talk, Oyango Snell, Executive Director of CLOC, reflects on a transformative year for the legal operations community. He shares key accomplishments from 2025, including renewed member engagement, governance modernization, and expanded global reach. Oyango also explores the mindset shift happening across legal ops—from fighting for recognition to confidently leading at the enterprise level. The conversation closes with a look ahead at what members can expect in 2026, including CGI Chicago and new opportunities to get involved.

    29 min

  5. 12/04/2025

    CLOC Spain Spotlight: Growing a Movement Through Leadership & Connection

    This episode features an energizing conversation with Maria Pedroza and Gabrielle Silva, who share their journey building the CLOC Spain community and the importance of staying connected, curious, and collaborative in legal operations. They give us a preview of what's ahead for the chapter—including next year’s event—and discuss how regional leadership can shape global impact. Follow Maria, Gabrielle, and the CLOC Spain chapter for updates, and keep tuning in as we continue exploring innovation across the legal ops ecosystem.

    35 min

  6. 11/13/2025

    “Moving Upstream: Redefining Legal Operations with Curtis Brewer of Litify”

    In this episode of Clock Talk, hosts Janessa Nelson and Nataly Kian sit down with Curtis Brewer, CEO of Litify, to explore how legal departments can transform their approach to spend and matter management. Curtis breaks down what it means to “move upstream from the invoice,” why it’s critical for modern legal ops, and how data, analytics, and AI are reshaping the future of the legal industry. From smarter budgeting to seamless collaboration, discover practical ways to make your legal department more strategic, proactive, and impact-driven.

    31 min

  7. 11/06/2025

    Building Community in the Workplace

    In this episode of Clock Talk, hosts Jeremiah Kincannon and Tanya Voda sit down with leadership and DEIB expert Reggie Butler for a thought-provoking conversation about belonging, connection, and humanity at work. The discussion explores: The role of curiosity and empathy in leadershipHow to foster a sense of belonging across teams and organizationsThe difference between scarcity and abundance mindsetsThe evolving importance of “power skills” (formerly “soft skills”) in the hybrid and AI-enabled workplacePractical strategies for leaders and employees to build inclusive, human-centered communities at work. Reggie challenges listeners to lead with intention, expand their “go-to” networks, and “pay attention now” to the human connections that drive real performance and fulfillment.

    39 min

  8. 10/30/2025

    The Mind of the GC: Navigating Metrics, Trust & AI

    In this episode, Irene Liu, former General Counsel turned Hypergrowth GC coach, joins the conversation to share her career journey from the DOJ and FTC to leadership roles at Blackberry, Lookout, Checker, and Hopin. Along the way, she took on finance responsibilities, giving her a unique perspective on how legal teams can demonstrate their value beyond traditional expectations.    The discussion covers how legal operations can showcase impact through metrics, why trust and proactivity are key for success, and how General Counsels can align legal strategy with business goals. Irene also explores the evolving landscape of legal tools and AI, offering insights on how legal teams can stay ahead in a rapidly changing industry.    Tune in for an engaging conversation on how legal ops professionals can position themselves as strategic drivers of business success.    Thank you to our 2025 CLOC Global Institute CLOC Talk sponsor, DeepL.

    34 min
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Tune in to CLOC Talk every other week to discover thought leaders hailing from corporate law departments, law firms, legal technology enterprises, legal services firms, consulting services providers, and academia. You may just find the meaning of life.

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  • Creator
    Corporate Legal Operations Consortium
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    128
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Corporate Legal Operations Consortium
  • Show Website
    CLOC Talk

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