The CLOC Global Institute (CGI) 2026 is the premier event for the legal operations community, organized by the Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC). This annual gathering brings together professionals from across the legal ecosystem to explore innovation, technology, and operational excellence in the business of law.
The 2026 program focuses on themes such as AI training and governance, resource optimization, career development, skills building, and organizational design. Attendees will engage in expert-led sessions and peer discussions, gaining practical insights into AI implementation, process optimization, and the evolving role of legal operations.
Held at McCormick Place in Chicago, the event offers ample networking opportunities, including dedicated exhibit hall hours, community service projects, and social events designed to foster connections among legal professionals. Notable speakers and industry leaders will share their expertise, providing attendees with actionable strategies to drive transformation within their organizations.
Legal operations professionals, in-house legal teams, law firm personnel, and solution providers will find immense value in attending CGI 2026. The event is tailored to meet the diverse needs of participants at every career stage, offering tools and strategies to embrace change, enhance efficiency, and lead with confidence.
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Speakers
Adam Becker
Director of Legal Operations at Cockroach Labs
Carl Morrisson
Senior Manager, Legal Operations at Otsuka Pharmaceuticals
Christina Jackson
Head of Legal Operations at WEX Inc.
Gregg McConnell
Global Director Legal Operations & Innovation at Corteva Agriscience
Irene Liu
Founder at Hypergrowth GC
Irene Liu is the founder of Hypergrowth GC and an Executive in Residence at UC Berkeley School of Law. She has served as General Counsel at Checkr and Chief Financial and Legal Officer at Hopin, and has been recognized as General Counsel of the Year by Corporate Counsel.
Mike Russell
Head of Global Legal Operations at Expedia Group
Sean West
Co-Founder at Hence Technologies
Stacy Lettie
Chief of Staff to the General Counsel at Organon
Tommie Tavares-Ferreira
Senior Director, Head of Legal Operations at Cedar
Zack Kass
Global AI Advisor and Former Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI
Zack Kass is an advisor, researcher, keynote speaker, and the former Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI. He has advised executives across various industries on deploying AI at scale and is recognized as a leading thinker in applied AI.
Event Details
- Date
- May 11-14, 2026
- 4 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States
- McCormick Place
- Pricing
- $945 - $1,200
- Audience
- Legal operations professionals, in-house legal teams, law firm personnel, solution providers