The CLOC Global Institute conference (CGI) continued yesterday with the last full day of sessions! Here are the Thursday CGI 2025 sessions and events to check out!

The 2025 CLOC Global Institute (CGI) conference has been conducted this week through today, at the ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Here’s a word cloud of the topics being discussed this year (based on the agenda).

Sessions

With that in mind, here’s a list of the Thursday CGI 2025 sessions and events of note you may want to check out, along with the location (all times PT):

9:00 AM – 9:45 AM

Fishbowl Discussion: Navigating Career Growth, Pathways, and Success (Juniper Ballroom 3)

With the evolving legal profession landscape, there are many questions on career pathways, challenges, and opportunities for growth. This interactive fishbowl-style discussion will engage participants in a dynamic conversation discussing these questions and sharing real-world experiences, tips and lessons learned.

Attendees will gain insights from professionals in the legal community who have navigated different career trajectories—whether transitioning from legal practice, moving into leadership roles, or pivoting into specialized areas. The fishbowl format encourages open participation, allowing audience members to step into the discussion, ask questions, and contribute their own perspectives.

Fishbowl Format: A dynamic and interactive discussion designed to foster engagement and collaboration among attendees. A small group of thought leaders will start a discussion around a provocative topic while inviting attendees to join the discussion whenever inspired.

Thank you to our Fishbowl Discussion Sponsor, Casepoint.

Speakers: Marla Crawford, General Counsel, Cimplifi; Carl Morrison, Senior Manager, Legal Operations, Otsuka Pharmaceuticals; Christina Wojcik, Head of Innovation & Partnerships, Pierson Ferdinand LLP.

Problem Solving Roundtable: Centering on Belonging – Presented by the CLOC DEIB Council (Juniper Ballroom 1)

In this interactive roundtable discussion, Reggie Butler will explore how belonging directly impacts human performance in the workplace. With over 37 years of experience and having trained over 1.5 million people, Reggie will guide participants through understanding the science of belonging and its critical role in organizational success. This session is designed for legal professionals at all career stages who want to develop leadership skills that foster environments where team members can bring their best selves to work.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand the critical connection between belonging, psychological safety, and workplace performance—exploring how these factors directly influence morale, productivity, and engagement
• Learn to identify insider/outsider dynamics and gain practical strategies to transform team mindsets and behaviors for enhanced collaboration
• Develop actionable leadership approaches to create environments where everyone can contribute their best work, regardless of title or position

Speaker: Reggie Butler, Founder and CEO, Performance Paradigm.

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM 

Fishbowl Discussion: Engaging Consultants & ALSPs with Leadership Buy-In (Juniper Ballroom 3)

Knowing when to engage external support like consultants and alternative legal service providers (ALSPs) to drive efficiency, enhance capabilities, and support strategic initiatives can be complex.

This interactive fishbowl discussion will explore the key considerations for hiring consultants and ALSPs, from identifying the right moment to bring in external expertise to framing the conversation with leadership. Participants will be encouraged to step into the conversation and hear from professionals who have navigated these decisions, sharing insights on evaluating providers, securing buy-in, and setting up engagements for success.

Fishbowl Format:A dynamic and interactive discussion designed to foster engagement and collaboration among attendees. A small group of thought leaders will start a discussion around a provocative topic while inviting attendees to join the discussion whenever inspired.

Thank you to our Fishbowl Discussion Sponsor, Casepoint.

Speakers: Amanda Hashfield, Director, Legal Analytics and Metrics, Intel; Steve Harmon, COO and General Counsel, Elevate; Christopher Beahn, Director of Business Architecture, Legal, Cisco.

Problem Solving Roundtable: How do law firm and outside counsel have productive conversations about legal tech? (Presented by ILTA) (Juniper Ballroom 4)

Join a dynamic, solutions-focused roundtable where legal operations professionals and law firm professionals collaborate to tackle the challenges of legal tech adoption. Through interactive discussion, participants will explore best practices for productive conversations on outside counsel guidelines, collaborative technology, and AI tools, driving actionable strategies for the industry.

Speakers: Christine Becker, Membership Coordinator, International Legal Technology Association (ILTA); Christy Valdes, eDiscovery Liaison, Gunster; Virginia Sahagun, Legal Technology Trainer, Nossaman LLP.

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM 

Closing Session – Inside the GC’s Mind: How Legal Ops Can Partner for Impact? (Ironwood Ballroom)

Understanding the mindset of a General Counsel is critical for legal operations professionals looking to drive real impact. In this keynote, we’ll explore how GCs think, what keeps them up at night, and how legal ops can position themselves as indispensable strategic partners. From aligning with business priorities to streamlining workflows and managing risk, we’ll break down the key factors that make collaboration successful. Attendees will walk away with actionable insights on fostering stronger partnerships, influencing decision-making, and demonstrating value in ways that resonate with GCs. Whether you’re looking to enhance communication, optimize operations, or gain a seat at the table next to the GC, this session will provide the tools and perspective to help legal ops professionals elevate their role and impact.

Speakers: Irene Liu, Founder, Hypergrowth GC; Frances Pomposo, Senior Director, Legal Technology Solutions, Cisco.

So, what do you think? What Thursday CGI 2025 sessions are you looking to attend? Please share any comments you might have or if you’d like to know more about a particular topic.

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