SolutionsHire top legal talent for any scope of workGet Started Contact us to find the best fit for any in-house or law firm role Testimonials Trusted by the world's leading legal departments FAQ Frequently asked questions about working with Legal.ioEmployer Resources Tools and guides for hiring managers McCarron, former Head of Legal Ops at Netflix, has left the company after five years to pursue new opportunities in New York, hinting at a groundbreaking project in the legal ops field.
After a transformative five-year tenure, Jenn McCarron, the former Head of Legal Operations at Netflix, has confirmed her departure from the streaming service giant. McCarron, who has been a prominent figure in the legal ops field, updated her LinkedIn profile to indicate that her journey with Netflix concluded in March.
In a move that has caught the attention of many within the legal community, McCarron has hinted at ambitious plans for her next chapter. A statement on her personal website reveals a relocation from Los Angeles to New York and teases a future endeavor that she describes as "high stakes, uncertain, terrifying, and absolutely thrilling."
McCarron's professional background includes notable stints at Spotify as head of technology and at Cisco as a technology program manager. Her experience at Cisco, working with pioneers who later established the Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC), has been instrumental in shaping her career. McCarron herself now serves as president of CLOC and hosts the organization's podcast, CLOC Talk.
Her ascension to the presidency of CLOC in January 2024 marked a significant milestone, not only for McCarron but also for the organization, as it crowned an all-female leadership team. McCarron's appointment was met with enthusiasm by the community, with CLOC Vice President Farrah Pepper expressing confidence in McCarron's innovative and collaborative approach to leading the organization into a new era of growth and diversification.
Reflecting on her time at Netflix, McCarron expressed satisfaction with the establishment of a robust legal operations foundation, staffed by top-tier talent and achieving more than anticipated. With this foundation in place, she is poised to embark on a new journey that she hints will involve a significant shift in the legal ops industry.
McCarron will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming CLOC global summit in Las Vegas, where she plans to unveil career frameworks for the legal ops industry. Her vision for the future of legal ops, which she refers to as "Legal Ops 3.0," emphasizes the importance of technology, data, and storytelling in crafting narratives that can drive business change.In a bold statement on her website, McCarron asserts her defiance against the status quo and emphasizes the need for the legal ops field to actively transform and demand a seat at the C-suite table. She envisions a future where legal ops expertise is integral to strategic decision-making within corporations.
As the industry watches with anticipation, McCarron's next steps are likely to influence the evolving role of legal operations in business. Her commitment to breaking barriers and driving innovation is clear as she prepares for what she describes as the "most significant leap" of her career.
Legal professionals and industry observers can stay informed about McCarron's insights and upcoming projects by visiting her website, where she offers a subscription to her newsletter, podcast episodes, and information on her speaking engagements.
With a track record of pushing boundaries and fostering growth, McCarron's departure from Netflix marks not an end but the dawn of a new era in legal operations, one that she is determined to shape with her vision of "Strategic Ops."
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