As we count down to the CLOC Global Institute, some CLOC leaders are giving us a peek inside their “carry-ons.”
In their bags, it’s the essentials; what gets them through the event or beings them comfort while away from home. In their conversations, it’s how they approach legal ops: what they’ve seen work and what hasn’t; the experiences that have shaped how they operate today; and the ideas they are continuing to refine.
The theme of 2026 has been shifting focus from AI possibility to how teams are actually implementing and making it work.
Tanya Svoboda is approaching that shift with an anthropological lens, looking at the behaviors and patterns that shape how legal ops evolves in practice.
Kirsten Taitelbaum is focused on organizational health, bringing practical insights and a desire to connect with peers navigating similar challenges.
Frances Pomposo believes the legal ops community is sitting on a “goldmine” of AI implementation experience, and is ready to help connect the dots and turn shared experiences into real, usable insights.
Donovan Bell is tackling the messy middle of AI adoption: how to harness innovation without creating chaos, and how to turn experimentation into scalable strategy.
Meanwhile, others are pushing the conversation forward in their own way.
María Esperanza Schorr Donoso is bringing a global perspective with a local operating lens.
Em Atteberry is focused on how legal ops leaders operationalize legal tech by building trust, driving adoption, and delivering measurable impact.
Alex Gao reinforces the foundation: structured data, disciplined processes, and thoughtful change management are what actually make AI work.
Matt Wheatley is aiming to connect general counsel to the legal ops community.
This group is prepared for the fast pace of CGI. There’s a strong consensus on a few non-negotiables:
Beyond the essentials, some community members are bringing more unique items:
And then there are the true Chicago essentials:
Between what’s being shared and what’s being packed, a clear picture is coming into focus: this community is showing up prepared!
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