CLOC Commons

Located in the Exhibit Hall, CLOC Commons is a vibrant, open space designed to gather, recharge, and connect with the CLOC community throughout the event.

Explore interactive experiences, meet peers and partners, and take part in moments you will not find anywhere else. Whether you are stopping by to meet the CLOC team, personalize your event swag, send a postcard, or simply take a break, CLOC Commons is your go-to place to pause and stay engaged.

What else is happening in CLOC Commons?

Puppies in the Park

Oxygen Bar

Get a New Headshot

Community Conversations

Tuesday | May 12

Wednesday | May 13

1:15 – 1:45 PM

Legal Tools vs. AI-Native Service Providers

Matt Wheatley, Chief Commercial Officer, Priori

As AI reshapes the legal landscape, two models are emerging: tools that empower internal teams and service providers that deliver outcomes using AI. In this conversation we’ll explore where each model succeeds, where it breaks down, and how legal departments are actually making tradeoffs today.

2:00 – 2:30 PM

The Human Side of AI

Colin McCarthy

A conversation about the human impact of AI, the realities of rapid adoption in business, and the people implications that leaders should not ignore.

2:45 – 3:15 PM

What Do Law Firms Still Not Understand About Legal Ops?

Emily Stedman

What do outside counsel still get wrong about how legal departments operate?

What makes a law firm feel easy to work with from an ops perspective?

What would you want every partner to understand about legal ops in the next year?

3:30 – 4:15 PM

Fostering an Inclusive Workplace

Continue the conversation with fellow attendees and Vernā Myers after the session to ask questions, share perspectives, and explore practical ways to sustain inclusive workplace culture. This is a space is intended to create connection with peers navigating similar challenges.