Tuesday, April 16, 2024
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Registration & Networking Breakfast
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Opening Keynote: Embrace Your Zone of Genius with Intention & Integrity
You have a Zone of Genius. Your Zone of Genius isn't merely a skill you learned or a talent you possess. It encompasses the unique culmination of your life journey including your background, education, and experiences. The result is there are things you do uniquely and effortlessly that ONLY you do in the exact way you do them. Effortlessness is the key to where your Zone of Genius lives. Because it is effortless, you may not realize when you are operating in your genius zone, but you should. As the world becomes increasingly uncertain, embracing your Zone of Genius will help you move forward with intention and integrity as a leader.
Lakeshia Ekeigwe
International Leadership Coach & Consultant, CEO & Founder of LeaderThinking
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Transition Break
Minimizing Data Exposures
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
From Policy to Practice: Privacy Compliance in the Shifting Regulatory Landscape
Feras Ahmed, Assistant General Counsel, Privacy - Dotdash MeredithNeil Pandey, Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel (CIPP/US+C) - Credico (USA) LLC
Reena Bajowala, Shareholder-Privacy, Cyber, AI - Greenberg Traurig LLP
Robert Stern, Associate General Counsel - Copado, Inc.
Supported by: Greenberg Traurig
Labor & Employment Landscape
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Labor & Employment Disputes: How to Effectively Mitigate Litigation Risks
Kim Metrick, Vice President, Employment Law, Legal Operations and Investigations - Walgreen CompanyAndrew Goldberg, Managing Partner - Laner Muchin, Ltd.
Matt Revord, Chief Legal Officer - Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Dina Ninfo, Acting Deputy General Counsel of Personnel/Special Counsel - Illinois Department of Central Management Services
Supported by: Laner Muchin
Protecting the Business
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Operating in the Gray: Balancing Risk Tolerance with Business Objectives
Theresa Shea, Executive Vice President & General Counsel - Utz Brands, Inc.Betty Jang, Founder and General Counsel - BYJ Law
Elizabeth Barton, Managing Deputy General Counsel - Chicago Board of Education
Heather Nevitt, Editor in Chief, Corporate Coverage - ALM
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM | Morning Networking Break
Minimizing Data Exposures
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Data Governance Unlocked: Finding Robust Solutions for Effective Data Management
Jennifer Abernathy, Director, Data Privacy & Compliance Counsel - AAR CORPAdam Shoshtari, Associate - Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
Corey Varma, Global Head of Privacy and Compliance - BISSELL Homecare
Shannon Clark, Global Director &Assoc. General Counsel, Data Protection & Privacy - CBRE, Inc.
Kimberly Wong, Global Head of Brands, Privacy and Digital - Kellanova
Labor & Employment Landscape
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Global Labor & Employment Environment: Discovering the Perfect Roadmap for Multijurisdictional Companies
Michelle Rice, Assistant Director, Labor and Employment - Yelp IncSheila Frederick, Associate General Counsel, Labor and Employment Law - United Airlines, Inc.
Miriam Petrillo, Partner - Cooley LLP
Shauna Fulbright Paxton, Division Counsel - Abbott Laboratories Inc.
JoHannah Harrington, CLO - Atlas Technology Solutions
Supported by: Cooley
Protecting the Business
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Compliance in Flux: Navigating Risks Amidst Ever Evolving Regulations
Sarah Fisher, General Counsel - InterPark Holdings, LLCValerie Fleming, Associate General Counsel - CDK Global, LLC
Michael Paik, Senior Director, Managing Counsel - McDonald's Corporation
Chris O'Malley, Reporter, Law.com - ALM Media
Roundtable Luncheons
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM | Roundtable 1 - Find Your Voice: Leading & Driving Change
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM | Roundtable 2 - Next Level Networking: Beyond Growing Your Network
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM | Roundtable 3 - Establishing Legal Team Stability During Transformation
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM | Roundtable 4 - Making Social Media Work for You: Practicalities & Pitfalls
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM | Roundtable 5 - Showcasing Your Value in the Face of AI Advancement
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM | Roundtable 6 - Unlock YOUR Zone of Genius: Practical Approaches for Personal Growth and Professional Success
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM | Roundtable 7 - Navigating Non-Traditional Career Paths
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM | Roundtable 8 - Dispelling Preconceived Notions: Altering the Perception of Legal Departments
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM | Roundtable 9 - Developing & Maintaining Meaningful Mentorships that Foster You Through Your Career
Supported by: IMS Legal Strategies
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM | Roundtable 10 - Understanding the Nuts and Bolts of Reduction in Force Layoffs
Investigations & Enforcement
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Behind the Curtain: The Regulator's Perspective for 2024 and Beyond
Sandra Talbott, Deputy Director, Procurement Collusion Strike Force - U.S. Department of JusticeVaishali Rao, Partner - Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP
Mary McCarthy, Counsel - Antitrust & Global Competition - United Airlines
Supported by: Hinshaw
Future Forward Innovation/Transformation
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
AI Adoption: How to Empower Your Teams to Leverage AI Tools
Trisha Cole, Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel - Medtelligent, Inc.John Albright, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer - Hub International LLC
Michael Parks, Partner, Thompson Coburn LLP - Thompson Coburn LLP
Jonathan Johnson-Swagel, Private Pricing Program & Experiences - AWS
Stuart Frankel, Former CEO - Narrative Science
Supported by: Thompson Coburn
Protecting the Business
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Armed & Ready: Strengthening Your Defense Against the Next Wave of Third-Party Cybersecurity Threats
Bill Hardin, Vice President - Charles River AssociatesJohn Meyer, General Counsel & Chief Privacy Officer - Zeem Solutions, Inc.
David Gialanella, Editor-in-Chief, Business of Law and The American Lawyer - ALM Media
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Transition Break
Investigations & Enforcement
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
From Inquiry to Resolution: A Guide to Responding to Government Investigations
Kruti Trivedi, Executive Director, Assistant General Counsel - JPMorgan Chase & Co.John Lausch, Partner - Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Fernanda Beraldi, VP, General Counsel, Compliance Officer and Corp. Secretary - Aurorium LLC
Barbara Dunlap, Vice President Employment Law & Litigation - SGWS
Supported by: Kirkland
Future Forward Innovation/Transformation
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Addressing Information Governance in the Era of Generative AI
Dennis Garcia, Assistant General Counsel, Corporate, External & Legal Affairs - MicrosoftMay Sethaphanich, Senior Counsel, AI/AI Governance and Privacy - McDonald's Corporation
Donna Haddad, VP, Associate General Counsel - IBM Corporation
Monique Bhargava, Partner - Reed Smith
Shubham Mukherjee, Senior Technology & Innovation Counsel - Convergint Technologies
Supported by: Reed Smith
Protecting the Business
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Addressing Sociopolitical Events: Exploring Legal's Role in Handling Public Communications
Seth Gastwirth, Deputy General Counsel, Assistant Corporate Secretary - JLLRozan Simoni, General Counsel - North America - COFCO International
Javaria Neagle, Associate General Counsel -Litigation - United Airlines, Inc.
Keisha McClellan, Vice President, Global Crisis & Issues - Weber Shandwick
Supported by: Weber Shandwick
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM | Cocktail Reception
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Day 2 Keynote - The Authentic Leader's Edge: Laying Down the Foundation for Taking Smart Risks
Join us for a captivating fireside chat with McDonald's General Counsel and Senior Vice President, Angela Steele, that promises to inspire! In this captivating session, Heather Nevitt, Editor-in-Chief of Corporate Counsel and Global Leaders in Law at ALM, will sit down with Angela Steele to explore how leaders stay ahead of the curve, confidently make bold decisions under pressure, and lead their teams to success in the face of adversity. Get ready to be inspired as they discuss personal stories of resilience, offer valuable insights, and reveal how to stay ahead in today's ever-changing business landscape.
Angie Steele, Senior Vice President, U.S. General Counsel - McDonald's Corporation
Heather Nevitt, Editor in Chief, Corporate Coverage - ALM
Corporate Culture & Reputational Risk
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Future Proofing Your Organization to Minimize the Impact of Your Next Crisis
Michael Rispin, Senior Director, Associate General Counsel - Sprout Social, Inc.Ryan Harding, Deputy General Counsel - GE Appliances
Michael Andolina, Partner - White & Case LLP
Lisa Diaz, Deputy General Counsel - The Northern Trust Company
Supported by: White & Case
Influential Leader
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Re-Defining Expectations For Your Workplace: Considering the Future of Work Place Culture
Melissa Seiler, Assistant General Counsel - Core SpacesLenor Marquis Segal, Senior Counsel - NAM Litigation - Hitachi Energy USA Inc.
Meghan Riley, Managing Associate General Counsel - Verizon
Eunice Buhler, General Counsel - G2
Kristen Prinz, Founder and Managing Partner - The Prinz Law Firm
Supported by: Prinz Law Firm
Transactions & Litigation
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
More than a Reporting Obligation: Generating a ROI from ESG Initiatives
Averil Edwards, Managing Counsel - Environmental & Sustainability - United Airlines, Inc.Gwendolyn Hasssan, Deputy Chief Compliance Officer - Unisys
Frank Kelley, Director and Head of ESG - Donnelley Financial Solutions
Leah Trzcinski, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, General Counsel - Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc./DFIN
Supported by: DFIN
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM | Morning Networking Break
Corporate Culture & Reputational Risk
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
The Next Phase of DEI: Overcoming Today's DEI Leadership Challenges & Recommitting to Your DEI Goals
Vanessa Richmond, Senior Counsel - Chicago Trading CompanyPayal Shah, Senior Counsel - Vituity
Jessica Gonzalez, Managing Counsel - bp
Carmen White, Director of Diversity Initiatives and Civic Engagement - UB Greensfelder LLP
Supported by: UB Greensfelder
Influential Leader
Transactions & Litigation
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
What's Keeping Your Litigation Teams Up at Night?
Dan Monico, Assistant General Counsel - Medline IndustriesRon Fiesta, Senior Litigation and Commercial Counsel - Brunswick Corp
Jennifer Purcell, VP & Associate General Counsel - US LBM Holdings, LLC
Jonathan Schwartz, Partner - Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP
Supported by: Freeman Mathis
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM | Lunch & Networking Break
Personal Career Development
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
From Communication to Prioritization: Critical Skills to Advance in Your Legal Career
Christina Liwski, Assistant General Counsel - Nexus PharmaceuticalsJessica Gao, Associate General Counsel - Cars.com
Steven Montalto, Senior Counsel - Uber Technologies, Inc.
Andrew Maloney, Reporter - ALM
Influential Leader
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
SME Legal Teams with Big Impacts: Successful Strategies to Drive Productivity & Innovation
Amy Au, Senior Director, Global Legal and Corporate Counsel - BCD TravelLisa George, Vice-President & Deputy General Counsel - Invenergy
Brent Gustafson, Chief Strategy / Counsel - BlueStar
Kristin Meister, Senior Counsel - IDEMIA
Katie DeBord, VP, Product Strategy - DISCO
Supported by: DISCO
Transactions & Litigation
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Anticipating The Changing Terrain: Exploring 2024 M&A Trends
Kim Brown, Chief Legal Officer - SedgwickBrett Schroeder, Assistant General Counsel - US Foods
Elizabeth Davis, Partner - Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C.
Robert Raleigh, COO & General Counsel - Sebela Pharmaceuticals
Supported by: Burke Warren
Personal Career Development
2:50 PM - 3:50 PM
Becoming a Legal Force in the Boardroom: Building Trust and Influencing the Board
Ka Sweitzer, SVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary - Trustmark Insurance CompanyEmma Rodriguez-Ayala, Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel - Ariel Investments
Greg Andrews, Editor of Corporate Coverage - ALM Global
Influential Leader
2:50 PM - 3:50 PM
Emotional Intelligence & Mental Health: Striking the Balance of Wellness and Success
Carolyn Burbrink, Direcotr - Uber Technologies, Inc.Kyle Olson, Senior Counsel - The Boeing Company - The Boeing Company
Ashley Kuruvilla, Vice President & General Counsel - Woodland Direct Inc
Patrick Fuller, Chief Strategist - ALM Global
Transactions & Litigation
2:50 PM - 3:50 PM
Changing Business Practices: Effectively Steering Clear of Antitrust Violations
R. Mark McCareins, General Counsel for MSCI; Clinical Professor at Kellogg - Metals Service Center InstituteErin Shencopp, Senior Counsel, Antitrust & Competition - The Boeing Company
Steve Borgsdorf, Assistant General Counsel - Robert Bosch LLC
Daniel Laytin, Partner - Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Supported by: Kirkland
3:50 PM - 4:50 PM | Plenary Session: Exploring the Ethical Dimensions of AI Integration in Legal Departments
From revolutionizing industries and increasing productivity to displacing jobs and increasing bias, the rapid progression of Artificial Intelligence is impacting society and brings with it a host of ethical considerations and challenges. This session will explore the ethical implications of using AI in legal decision-making, including issues related to bias, privacy, and transparency. Our expert panelists will share best practices to use AI tools ethically and responsibly, and will provide valuable insight on how legal departments are navigating the risks.
New York attorneys can earn 1 credit in Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection - Ethics
Dan Linna, Professor - Northwestern UniversityFoster Sayers, VP Legal Operations - symplr software LLC
Heather Nevitt, Editor in Chief, Corporate Coverage - ALM