CLOC Elects Laura Dieudonné as Inaugural Chair

Emphasizing Culture, Leadership and Community Impact

Feb. 4, 2026 at 8:23am

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CLOC (Corporate Legal Operations Consortium) has announced the election of Laura Dieudonné, CLOC board member and Legal Operations & Administration Director at Delta Air Lines, as its inaugural Chair. The CLOC Board of Directors also reelected Frances Pomposo as Treasurer and elected Kirsten Taitelbaum as CLOC's inaugural Treasurer-Elect, further strengthening financial stewardship and continuity across the organization.

Why it matters

This leadership transition marks a key step in the evolution of CLOC's governance, emphasizing the organization's commitment to diverse leadership, lived experience, and unique perspectives as essential to its future direction.

The details

Dieudonné, an active CLOC member since 2016, currently leads the Inclusion & Social Impact Council, which she established to advance inclusive leadership, promote equity and access, and create meaningful ways for professionals to give back. She has also served in multiple leadership roles across the organization, bringing a steady, people-first approach.

  • CLOC announced the election on February 4, 2026.
  • CLOC will host the Europe Summit on February 5, 2026 in London.
  • CLOC will host the CLOC Global Institute in Chicago from May 11-14, 2026.

The players

Laura Dieudonné

CLOC board member and Legal Operations & Administration Director at Delta Air Lines, elected as CLOC's inaugural Chair.

Frances Pomposo

CLOC Board of Directors member, reelected as Treasurer.

Kirsten Taitelbaum

Elected as CLOC's inaugural Treasurer-Elect.

Áine Lyons

Outgoing Board President, who will continue to serve on the Board as an Officer and European Lead.

Oyango Snell

President & CEO of CLOC.

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What they’re saying

“Laura understands how governance, staff execution, and member engagement work together. She brings a practical, people-centered approach that will help CLOC execute with consistency and accountability.”

— Oyango Snell, President & CEO, CLOC (prweb.com)

“Over the past year, we took important steps to strengthen CLOC's governance and expand the diversity of our board leadership. Laura has earned deep trust across the organization and brings the clarity, empathy, and steady leadership needed for this next chapter. She understands how to scale responsibility and stewardship while protecting what makes CLOC unique and valuable for our members.”

— Áine Lyons, SVP & Deputy General Counsel at Workday (prweb.com)

“The election of our inaugural Chair, alongside expanded leadership roles within the board, reflects a more mature organization – one that values diverse leadership, lived experience, and unique perspectives as essential to where we're headed.”

— Oyango Snell, President & CEO of CLOC (prweb.com)

“People showed up for me throughout my career, and I see it as my responsibility to pay that forward. As Chair, I want members to know they have someone who will listen, be available, and help connect them to what they need. I also take seriously the responsibility to protect what makes CLOC work, so this community remains strong and accessible for those who come next.”

— Laura Dieudonné (prweb.com)

What’s next

CLOC will host the Europe Summit on February 5, 2026 in London and the CLOC Global Institute in Chicago from May 11-14, 2026.

The takeaway

CLOC's leadership transition emphasizes the organization's commitment to diverse, experienced, and empathetic leadership that can guide the legal operations community through a period of growth and evolution, while protecting the culture and values that have made CLOC successful.