Voices of CLOC | Sheila Dusseau

Why It Matters

A stronger, more inclusive CLOC conference equips legal operations professionals with the tools and mindset needed to drive efficiency, fostering industry‑wide innovation and competitive advantage.

Key Takeaways

• Fairing Pharma leads global CLLO operations and innovation initiatives.
• CLOC AMEA board plans to enhance May conference experience.
• Legal Ops newcomers urged to be patient and embrace learning.
• Diverse pathways exist to add value within legal operations teams.
• Emphasize teamwork, not personal blame, for continuous improvement.

Summary

Sheila Dusseau, head of global CLLO operations and innovation at Fairing Pharmaceuticals, explains her position on the CLOC AMEA advisory board and the collective work to design the organization’s flagship events. She highlights the ongoing planning for the May CLOC conference, aiming to deliver maximum value and actionable insights for attendees.

The discussion underscores two core themes: event excellence and professional development. Dusseau stresses that the upcoming conference will feature curated sessions, networking opportunities, and practical tools to help legal operations teams solve real‑world challenges. She also offers candid advice to newcomers, urging them to be patient, recognize the evolving nature of legal ops, and view each obstacle as a learning chance.

Notable remarks include, “Give yourself a break—none of us knew what we were doing when we started Legal Ops,” and a reminder that “there are many pathways to bring value to the team.” These statements illustrate the culture of humility and continuous improvement she promotes.

The implications are clear: a well‑executed CLOC event can accelerate knowledge sharing across regions, strengthen the legal ops community, and reinforce the importance of collaborative, team‑focused problem solving in a rapidly maturing field.

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.