Chris Apple
Community Manager
Arkansas
The CLOC Member Spotlight series profiles the incredible individuals within our community who are driving transformation in legal ops. Each spotlight provides inspiration, fosters connections, and gives readers a chance to learn more about their peers. By sharing these stories, we celebrate the diverse voices and talents that make CLOC a vibrant and connected community.
Kunoor Chopra is the Vice President of Legal Services at Elevate and the Chief Strategy Officer at Cloud Court. She serves as a member of CLOC’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Council. Keep reading to learn more about Kunoor.
About me:
I live in sunny Laguna Beach, California, with my wife, our dog, and our cat—nature, the ocean, and mountain hikes are my happy places. I also have a deep appreciation for a good bottle of champagne paired with a great sunset.
I grew up in California, went to UCLA for undergrad, and then headed to Loyola Law School in LA. I started my career as a litigator and quickly realized the opportunities to bring efficiency to legal. That sparked an idea: what if I started a company in India to bring more efficient support to law firms and law departments in areas like litigation, contracts, and IP?
Fast forward 21 years—after selling that company, I co-founded Elevate in 2012 to bring the next evolution of legal services to law departments and firms around the world. More recently, I joined Cloud Court as Chief Strategy Officer, diving into the world of legal tech and helping shape what’s next. (Yes, I’m proudly juggling two jobs!) In both roles, what I love most is helping teams find smarter, better ways to work and drive meaningful results.
On a personal note, as a South Asian lesbian, LGBTQ+ advocacy is close to my heart. I’m passionate about supporting the next generation—especially those navigating the intersection of culture, identity, and career.
Why I love being a CLOC member:
I like to connect with others and find new, creative and exciting ways in which we can collab, connect and innovate. The community constantly inspires me with fresh ideas and opportunities to work together in new and meaningful ways.
My advice for other legal ops professionals:
Remember that life is all about balance—and this is your one shot to do what truly fulfills you. Bring your playful, fun self to work, because that’s when we’re most creative, collaborative, and able to support one another in meaningful ways.
A fun fact about me:
I’m a big music lover—festivals like Coachella, Stagecoach, and CMA Fest are my happy place, and I never say no to a good karaoke night. Lately, I’ve been channeling that passion into something new (and very vulnerable): I’m working on a rap album! Stay tuned…
CLOC Member Spotlights provide an opportunity to showcase members within our community who are making a difference in their organizations, in their CLOC groups, within the CLOC community and/or the industry as a whole. Do you know of a really cool thing a CLOC member is doing? We invite you to nominate a member of the CLOC Community for a future feature in the CLOC Member Spotlights Series.