What a week we had at the 2025 CLOC Global Institute!

As we wrap up another impactful year at CLOC, we want to say thank you to everyone who visited the NetDocuments booth, joined our sessions, attended a demo, connected at Braindates, or just paused to say hello over coffee. From our buzzing Newbie Breakfast to thought-provoking conversations about AI and intelligent document management, CGI 2025 reminded us once again that Legal Ops is more energized, curious, and ambitious than ever.

YOLO to YONO: Welcome to the Next Chapter 

If you joined us at the Newbie Breakfast, you heard it loud and clear: we’ve officially shifted from YOLO to YONO — You’re Only a Newbie Once. Whether it was your first CLOC or your fifth, you came ready to learn, ask bold questions, and dive into the tough stuff — AI governance, legal data strategy, organizational change. You showed what Legal Ops is made of and had a great time doing it.

Key Themes from the Floor: Insights Meet Action 

The energy at CGI was felt again this year. The conversations were rich and meaningful, with many corporate teams sharing insights on maximizing the value of enterprise-wide AI investments like Microsoft Copilot. This led to in-depth discussions about value, ROI — and what truly sets legal tech vendors apart. 

At NetDocuments, we welcome that type of scrutiny. It’s exactly what we’ve been building toward for years — helping Legal Ops leaders: 

• Organize documents and data sprawl across teams and matters 

• Enable secure, compliant collaboration with internal and external stakeholders 

• Build AI-powered workflows within a trusted cloud infrastructure 

• And ultimately, help legal teams work the way they want to work 

Generative AI: What’s Real. What’s Next. 

Our Solution Lab on AI and data foundations — featuring DigiCert’s Kelsey Berteaux, Blickstein Group’s Brad Blickstein, and NetDocuments’ Heath Harris — cut through the noise and dove deep into what Legal Ops teams are actually doing with AI. From analyzing contracts to summarizing depositions and tracking KPIs, the momentum is real: 

• 90% believe Gen AI will benefit their team 

• 70%+ say it will become essential to their work 

• 85%+ expect it will help bring more work in-house 

But here’s the catch: with the pace of new AI models emerging every few months, it’s not enough to be curious — you need legal-specific domain knowledge and strong governance to know which solutions are truly viable. A clear business case matters now more than ever. 

More Unforgettable Moments from CGI 2025 

• Great conversations at dinners, Braindates, demos, and booth sessions with customers and partners 

• Celebrating collaboration with Affinity and Element Technologies 

• Teaming up with Orrick and Corteva/Onit to spotlight real-world KPIs and strategic decision-making 

• Welcoming each of you to booth 527 for deeper discussions and live demos 

• Heath Harris’ conversations with CCBJ, ALM, and more 

And let’s not forget the cows. (Yes, bovine facial recognition made its way into our AI talks. Ask us about it — seriously.) 

Let’s Keep the Conversation Going 

Legal Ops continues to evolve at speed — and NetDocuments is proud to be a trusted partner on that journey. As AI advances and data complexity grows, we’re committed to helping you turn information into action, and insight into impact. 

You’re pushing boundaries. Whether you’re sorting out your AI roadmap or just trying to get control of your data, NetDocuments is here to support you every step of the way.