CLOC Australia Summit 2027

The CLOC Australia Summit is an annual event organized by the Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC), a global membership organization dedicated to transforming the business and practice of law. The summit brings together legal operations professionals, in-house legal teams, law firms, and technology service providers from across Australia to explore and address the challenges and opportunities in the legal industry.

The 2026 summit focused on themes such as AI implementation and governance, resource optimization, skills development, and the evolving design of legal departments. Sessions emphasized active participation and practical problem-solving, with discussions on closing the gap between AI strategy and execution, designing human-centered legal experiences, and building knowledge management foundations to support AI integration.

The event featured a pre-event program on August 4, including a General Counsel Breakfast and the return of CLOC Academy, offering foundational and specialized training in vendor and knowledge management. Keynote speaker Dr. Catherine Ball, a scientific futurist, examined emerging forces shaping business, technology, and innovation, challenging attendees to prepare the legal ecosystem for broader technological disruption. A roundtable discussion led by Katrina Gowans, Group Counsel at APA Group, delved into reimagining the legal team of the future, covering aspects like technology integration, required skills, and measuring value.

The summit is designed for legal operations professionals, in-house legal teams, law firms, and technology service providers seeking to enhance their understanding of legal operations, implement innovative solutions, and collaborate with peers to drive positive change in the legal industry.