Impact Ops Forum

Who is this for: legal ops professionals working in nonprofits, higher education, government, and associations

This forum provides a dedicated space for legal operations professionals working in association, nonprofit, government, and higher education organizations to connect, learn, and collaborate around their unique challenges and opportunities.

With a focus on mission-driven environments, resource constraints, and the complexities of public and academic institutions, the forum offers programming designed to highlight practical strategies, share peer experiences, and build a supportive community.

Through a mix of expert-led discussions and peer-to-peer engagement, participants will explore how to advance legal operations in environments where impact, compliance, and stewardship often take precedence over profit. 

Click this button to register only for the forum. For full CGI registration, please click the Register button at top of page.

Wednesday, May 13

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Exhibit Hall Exploration & Lunch

Join dedicated exhibit hall time to connect with peers and gather recommendations on key providers worth exploring.

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Roundtable Discussion: Strategies for Legal Resource Maximization

This roundtable will explore strategies for maximizing legal resources in mission-driven and academic organizations, focusing on technology, innovative law firm engagement models, and sector-specific approaches to delivering impact under tight budget constraints.

2:00 PM – 3:15 PM

Career Development in Mission Driven Work
This discussion explores career paths into legal operations, what draw professionals to the field, and how those journeys differ from traditional legal careers. Facilitators will address leadership challenges such as influencing without direct reports, navigating compensation perceptions, and developing talent with limited resources. We will also explore how mission-driven environments shape strategy and skill building.

Or Attend Breakouts

Participate in any of the breakouts offered during this time.

2:00 – 3:00 Sponsor Legal Hacks in the Exhibit Hall
2:15 – 3:00 The Greate Pricing Reset: How AI is Rewriting the Rules of Legal Value
2:30 – 3:00 Effective AI Prompting for Legal Professionals: Mastering Gemini for Legal Operations
2:30 – 3:00 Evolve or Get Left Behind: Designing the Future-Ready Legal Ops Team
2:30 – 3:15 Fostering an Inclusive Workplace in a Shifting Financial, Legal & Cultural Landscape

3:15 PM – 3:45 PM

From Insight to Impact: Action Planning with the CLOC Core 12 for Mission-Driven Organizations

This facilitated working session serves as a structured debrief of prior conference sessions, helping participants translate key insights into practical next steps for mission-driven organizations. Using the CLOC Core 12 as a guide, attendees will adapt ideas around metrics, workflows, and stakeholder engagement to strengthen impact, accessibility, and long-term sustainability, leaving with clear, actionable priorities tailored to their mission.

4:00 PM – 4:45 PM

Designing for Impact: Capacity Building and Logic Model Development

This session will equip legal operations professionals in mission-driven organizations with practical tools for capacity building and logic model design to strengthen strategy, measure impact, and align resources with organizational goals.

Two ways to register:

As part of your CGI experience – Qualifying full conference attendees may opt-in to join the forum. (Click ‘Register’ button in top right corner.)
Standalone registration – Participants not attending the conference can register for the forum for $325. (Click button below.)