Voices of CLOC | Scott Rosenberg

Why It Matters

Rosenberg’s advice underscores that legal operations success depends on deep collaboration with attorneys, guiding newcomers to build influence and drive efficiency in a rapidly evolving legal landscape.

Key Takeaways

• CLOC's Legal Project Management Committee is its largest member group.
• Committee comprises 36‑48 active professionals delivering thought leadership.
• Rosenberg advises newcomers to grasp lawyers’ daily workflows.
• Identify lawyers’ challenges and opportunities to add value.
• Secure a seat at the table alongside attorneys.

Summary

The video features Scott Rosenberg, general counsel of Unbiased Consulting and co‑chair of the CLOC Legal Project Management Committee, describing the committee’s origins and its pivotal role within the Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC). He notes that the committee is the largest within CLOC, drawing three to four dozen active members who produce thought leadership and practical work products for legal project management.

Rosenberg highlights two core insights for professionals entering the legal operations space. First, he stresses the importance of understanding lawyers’ day‑to‑day activities to pinpoint real challenges and opportunities. Second, he advises aspiring legal ops leaders to actively seek a seat at the decision‑making table, working side‑by‑side with attorneys to drive meaningful change.

He underscores his advice with a memorable line: “Get a good understanding of what lawyers do on a day‑to‑day basis and try to identify and work in resolution of what they perceive as their challenges or opportunities.” This emphasis on immersion and collaboration reflects the committee’s hands‑on approach to shaping best practices.

For the broader legal industry, Rosenberg’s guidance signals that effective legal project management hinges on close partnership with counsel, not peripheral support. Professionals who embed themselves within legal teams are better positioned to influence strategy, improve efficiency, and advance the maturity of legal operations across organizations.

Original Description

This video series spotlights the members and volunteer leaders who are shaping the future of legal operations by leaning in, sharing their experiences, and helping drive our community forward.

Throughout the year, we’ll be featuring stories from across the CLOC ecosystem, highlighting the many ways individuals are stepping up, getting involved, and finding purpose through connection and leadership.

Stay tuned as we amplify the voices that make CLOC more than a community.