Monday, November 10, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Registration
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM | Opening General Session - Future-Ready: Ten Skill Sets Every Legal Team Needs in 2026
As the corporate legal landscape evolves, the demands placed on in-house teams continue to expand. From navigating emerging technologies to fostering leadership and innovation, legal departments must cultivate a diverse range of skills. This session will explore the key skill sets every legal department must develop to elevate your team’s performance and enable you to lead in a rapidly changing environment.
Protecting the Business
Supported by: Thompson Coburn
Managing Costs
The Case for Legal AI
Supported by: LexisNexis
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Networking Break
Protecting the Business
Supported by: Charles River Associates
Managing Costs
Supported by: Agile Legal
The Case for Legal AI
Supported by: GC AI
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM | Networking Lunch
Protecting the Business
Supported by: LRN Communications
Strategies for High-Stakes Government Scrutiny
Supported by: Wolters Kluwer
Labor & Employment
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Roundtable Discussions
Roundtable Discussion 1
Roundtable Discussion 7
Protecting the Business
Supported by: Zuckerman Spaeder
Strategies for High-Stakes Government Scrutiny
Supported by: Haynes Boone
Labor & Employment
Supported by: Herrick Feinstein
4:45 PM - 5:45 PM | Networking Reception
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Registration
Litigation Strategy 2.0
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Top Litigation Costs in 2026 - and How the Smartest GCs Are Cutting Them
The Empowered Legal Team
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Leading Across the Organization: The Art of Influence in People Management
John Mazzeo, Senior Director, Associate General Counsel - Vertical Screen, Inc.Jonathan Jung, General Counsel - Prinston Pharmaceutical
Grace Lee, Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel - Averroes Partners LP
The GC's AI Agenda
Supported by: Diligent
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Networking Break
Litigation Strategy 2.0
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Litigation Meets Coverage: Leveraging Insurance as a Strategic Asset
Supported by: Blank Rome
The Empowered Legal Team
The GC's AI Agenda
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM | Networking Lunch
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | Roundtable Discussions
Roundtable Discussion 11
Roundtable Discussion 13
Roundtable Discussion 14
Litigation Strategy 2.0
Supported by: JAMS
The Empowered Legal Team
The GC's AI Agenda
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | General Session - The GC as Chief Synthesis Officer: Making Coherent Decisions from Conflicting Advice
General Counsel are no longer just legal advisors—they’re the ultimate integrators of insight across legal, business, risk, and reputational domains. In an era where conflicting guidance from internal teams, external counsel, and regulatory bodies is the norm, GCs must act as synthesis officers, distilling diverse inputs into clear, strategic decisions. This session explores the art and discipline of making judgment calls under pressure, balancing nuance, and leading with clarity in complex environments.