Impact Ops Forum

Programming for legal ops professionals in nonprofit, 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. 

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

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.)