2026 predictions for CLOs

Uncover what legal trends, predictions, and enterprise initiatives chief legal officers will likely focus on in the year ahead.

As the complexity of legal work intensifies and AI reshapes the legal landscape, the chief legal officer (CLO) role is undergoing a fundamental transformation—from a functional leader to a strategic advisor. Three inflection points define this moment: CLOs moving to the center of enterprise growth and decision-making, AI implementation built for how legal actually works, and shifting skill demands spurring talent transformation. Download the full article on our 2026 legal predictions to see how chief legal officers are repositioning their departments, and themselves, to drive value in measurably new ways.

Prediction #1: CLO influence continues to expand

CLOs will become even more valuable enterprise leaders as organizations navigate rapidly changing and complex regulatory environments.

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Prediction #2: Legal’s AI strategy will likely require a different playbook

Instead of implementing AI across an enterprise platform, CLOs are more likely to employ targeted AI tools in high-volume areas where AI delivers quick impact.

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