CLAS 2026 - Future Ready Contracts & Legal Ops

CLAS 2026 - Future Ready Contracts & Legal Ops is a dynamic one-day conference dedicated to modern contracts and legal operations, organized by CrushLegal Academy of Success. Scheduled for May 11, 2026, at The Ivy Room in downtown Chicago, this event aims to equip legal and contracts professionals with essential skills in productivity, negotiation, contract lifecycle management (CLM) efficiency, and legal operations, while exploring the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on corporate contracts and legal processes.

The conference will cover a range of pertinent topics, including CLM Implementation Prep, AI Efficiency and Ethics, Construction and Manufacturing Deals, Organizational Change and AI Adoption, Innovation Mindset for Legal, and Navigating Difficult Conversations. These sessions are designed to provide attendees with comprehensive insights into the evolving landscape of legal technology and operations.

In addition to the educational sessions, CLAS 2026 offers valuable networking opportunities. Attendees can connect with peers and industry leaders at the Contract Nerds Networking Mixer, which will take place immediately following the conference at the same venue. The event will also feature keynote speakers Nada Alnajafi and Colin McCarthy, who will share their expertise and perspectives on the future of legal operations.

This conference is tailored for in-house legal and contracts teams seeking to build future-ready skills across business, legal, technical, and soft skill domains. By attending, professionals will gain practical knowledge and strategies to enhance their roles and drive efficiency within their organizations.