Tuesday, April 8, 2025
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Registration
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Opening Keynote - From Vision to Impact: Leading with Purpose and Inspiring Action
Join us for an engaging fireside chat with the former Executive Vice President and Chief Legal & Risk Officer of Target Corporation, Don Liu, as we explore his inspirational leadership journey and legacy. Through his authenticity and dedication to mentorship, Don has empowered others in the legal profession to take purposeful action and create lasting impact. Leave this session with valuable insights into how vision, purpose and consistency can help you build a high-performing legal department that upholds unwavering standards and drives organizational success.
Don H. Liu, Former Executive Vice President and Chief Legal & Risk Officer - Target Corporation
Heather Nevitt, Editor-in-Chief, Corporate Coverage, ALM - ALM Global
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Transition Break
Investigations & Enforcement
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
The Inside Track: What Federal and State Regulators Want Legal Teams to Know
Dustin McDaniel, Co-Chair, State Attorneys General Group, Former Attorney General of Arkansas - Cozen O’ConnorJames Schultz, Executive Vice President Global Legal and Public Policy - Scientific Games
Stormy Hambrice, Chief of Staff - Louisiana Department of Justice
Supported by: Cozen O'Connor
Influential Leadership
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Standing Strong in the Rain: Navigating Leadership in Uncertain Waters
Christina Liwski, Assistant General Counsel - Nexus Pharmaceuticals, LLCBetty Jang, Founder and General Counsel - BYJ Law
Tim Brennan, Associate General Counsel - Aon
Susan Lorenc, Partner - Thompson Coburn
Angela Head, General Counsel - Minitab, LLC
Supported by: Thompson Coburn
Risk Management
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Striking the Right Balance: Embracing a "Yes" Culture While Mitigating Risks
Javaria Neagle, Associate General Counsel -Litigation - United Airlines, Inc.Kyle Olson, Senior Counsel - The Boeing Company
Joy Frey, General Counsel - North America - RINA North America
Carlos Gámez, Legal Tech Advisor - Wolters Kluwer
Supported by: Wolters Kluwer
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM | Morning Networking Break
Investigations & Enforcement
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Creating a United Front: Collaborating Effectively with Your Organization During Internal Investigations
Fernanda Beraldi, Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary & Compliance Officer - Aurorium LLCShawn McGruder, Sr. Associate General Counsel / Principal Equal Employment Opportunity Officer - Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Anita Pancholi, Associate General Counsel, Labor and Employment - Attentive Mobile Inc.
Kip Randall, Partner - Husch Blackwell LLP
Meredith Shoop, Head of Labor & Employment Law - Huhtamaki, Inc.
Supported by: Husch Blackwell
Influential Leadership
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Leading Across the Organization: The Art of Influence in People Management
Carolyn Dinberg, General Counsel, Marketing, Commercial & Technology - IHG Hotels and ResortsTamela Merriweather, Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel - The Northern Trust Company
Perry Siatis, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary - AbbVie
Michael Carrillo, Office Managing Partner - Practicing attorney at Barnes & Thornburg
David Strauss, General Counsel - The Weather Company
Supported by: Barnes & Thornberg
Risk Management
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Ready, Set, Respond: Effectively Collaborating Across the Business When Crisis Strikes
Jason Wu, Deputy General Counsel - Credico (USA) LLCAlina Evangelou, SVP & General Counsel - AMLI Residential
Michael Andolina, Partner - White & Case LLP
Steffany Cunningham, SVP General Counsel North America - National Express LLC
Elysia Solomon, Group Vice President and Chief Counsel, Privacy, Health and Innovation - Albertsons Companies Inc.
Supported by: White & Case
Roundtable Luncheons
Roundtable 1
Supported by: Robert Half
Roundtable 2
Supported by: Proskauer Rose, LLP
Roundtable 3
Roundtable 4
Roundtable 5
Roundtable 6
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
RT6 - Ethics and Compliance: What's Keeping your CCO Up at Night?
Roundtable 7
Supported by: Thompson Coburn
Roundtable 9
Supported by: Prinz Law Firm
Strategic Alliances
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Secret Sauce: Mastering the Recipe for In-House and Outside Counsel Transparency and Collaboration
Shannon Clark, Global Director &Assoc. General Counsel, Data Protection & Privacy - CBRE, Inc.Ryan Harding, Deputy General Counsel - GE Appliances
Lisa Davis George, Vice-President & Deputy General Counsel, Litigation - Invenergy LLC
Sherri Nagel, Deputy General Counsel - NinjaHoldings
Anne Tyler Hall, Managing Partner - Hall Benefits Law, LLC
Supported by: Hall Benefits Law
AI and Automation
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Unlocking New Possibilities: Integrating AI Solutions that Empower Your Legal Teams
Amy Au, Senior Director, Global Legal and Corporate Counsel - BCD TravelJohn Albright, Chief Legal Officer - Hub International LLC
Katrice Miller, Labor Relations Counsel - Starbucks Corporation
Cecilia Ziniti, CEO & Founder - GC AI
Stephanie Solera, General Counsel - Numerator
Supported by: GC AI
Protecting the Business
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Litigation Tightrope: Balancing Preparedness and Budget
Patricia Bradley, Vice President, Sr. Associate General Counsel (Formerly with Adtalem Global Education Inc.) - Adtalem Global Education IncChantal Kazay Rivera, Senior Counsel, Commercial Litigation - McDonald's
Steve Mahieu, Deputy General Counsel, Litigation & Intellectual Property - The Kraft Heinz Company
Eric Macey, Partner - Armstrong Teasdale LLP
Supported by: Armstrong Teasdale
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Transition Break
Strategic Alliances
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Think Like a Corporate Secretary: Establishing Influence and Moving the Board Forward
Patrick Sheller, General Counsel & Secretary - Latham Group, Inc.Adiya Dixon, Chief Legal Officer, Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary - Potbelly Sandwich
Beth Gidez, Associate General Counsel - Diligent Corporation
Katherine Frierdich, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary - Curative Inc.
Supported by: Diligent
AI and Automation
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
AI Risk & Reward: Safeguarding Your Business in a Digital Age
May Sethaphanich, Senior Counsel, AI/AI Governance - McDonald's CorporationNeil Pandey, Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel (CIPP/US+C) - Credico (USA) LLC
Dalpreet Saluja, Lead Counsel - Cruise LLC
Reena Bajowala, Shareholder - Greenberg Traurig
Ashley Jackson, Legal Counsel, International Privacy - Mayo Clinic
Supported by: Greenberg Traurig
Protecting the Business
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
From Compliance to Confidence: Building Cyber Resilience in a Regulated Landscape
John Schleiter, General Counsel, Vice President - Georg Fischer - Uponor, Inc.Andre Frieden, Global General Counsel - Innova Solutions
Cordero Delgadillo, Cybersecurity Counsel - United Airlines
Greg Andrews, Editor of Corporate Coverage - ALM Global
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM | Cocktail Reception
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Day 2 Keynote: It's Not Personal - It's Generational: Navigating Multigenerational Dynamics and Building a Strong Workforce
In today’s diverse workplace, generational differences can often impact communication, collaboration, and overall team dynamics. Rather than allowing traditional and generational bias to be a barrier, it’s time to harness these differences for greater innovation and effectiveness. Join Generations Expert, Karen McCullough, for a lively session filled with real-world stories, humor, and practical insights for bridging generational gaps. Karen will challenge your thinking and provide actionable strategies to unlock the full potential of a multigenerational workforce.
Karen McCullough, Generations Expert
Transactions
10:05 AM - 11:05 AM
Forecasting the Future of Antitrust: What's Changed and What's to Come?
Kimberly Brown, Chief Legal Officer - SedgwickJenny Schwab, Managing Counsel - Antitrust & Global Competition - United Airlines
Daniel Laytin, Partner - Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Steve Borgsdorf, Senior Legal Counsel - Robert Bosch LLC
Supported by: Kirkland & Ellis
AI Governance
10:05 AM - 11:05 AM
The Road to AI Governance: Crafting a Compliance Playbook to Navigate Regulatory Uncertainty
Nathan Leong, General Counsel & Secretary - Memora HealthAihong Yu, VP, Chief Privacy Counsel - CDK Global, Inc.
Ronak Shah, Assistant General Counsel, Privacy - Molson Coors Beverage Company
Monique Bhargava, Partner - Reed Smith
Supported by: Reed Smith
Disputes & Litigation
10:05 AM - 11:05 AM
Labor & Employment Disputes: How to Effectively Mitigate Litigation Risks
Larry Robertson, Director, Employment, Ethics & Compliance Counsel - HelloFreshMichelle Rice, Associate Director, Legal - Yelp Inc.
Andrew Goldberg, Managing Partner - Laner Muchin, Ltd.
Matt Myren, General Counsel - Trecora LLC
Supported by: Laner Muchin
11:05 AM - 11:35 AM | Morning Networking Break
Transactions
11:35 AM - 12:35 PM
Mastering the Deal: A Strategic Guide to Leading Successful M&A Transactions
Janelle Carter Anderson, VP, General Counsel - The Heico Companies LLCRyan McLennan, General Counsel and Chief Administration Officer - Amount, Inc.
John Koenigsknecht, Partner - Crowell & Moring LLP
Joseph Miron, Chief Legal Officer & Managing Director - Equity Group Investments
Kijsa Phillips, Deputy General Counsel, M&A, Strategy and Venture Capital - The Kraft Heinz Company
Supported by: Crowell & Moring
AI Governance
11:35 AM - 12:35 PM
With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: Establishing Ethical AI Data Protection Measures
Donna Haddad, VP, Associate General Counsel - IBM CorporationMichael Booden, Senior Technology Counsel - Hub International
Scott Garnick, Head of Americas Legal Commercial Transactions - HERE Technologies
Anastasia Boyko, Legal Futurist - Filevine
Supported by: Filevine
Disputes & Litigation
11:35 AM - 12:35 PM
Adapting to Change: Litigation Trends Shaping 2025
Elizabeth Barton, Managing Deputy General Counsel - Chicago Board of EducationCharles DeVore, Partner - Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
Cristina Nutzman, Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel - Curaleaf
Emily Dillingham, Corporate Counsel, Litigation & Regulatory - Kellanova
Supported by: Katten Muchin Rosenman
12:35 PM - 1:50 PM | Lunch & Networking Break
Fishbowl Sessions
Fishbowl Sessions are fast-moving, highly interactive moderated discussions that leverage the knowledge of experts and the insights of the audience. In the center of the room, the fishbowl, a moderator and 2-3 experts are seated along with an available chair to discuss a top-of-mind question for the audience. Various participants can enter the fishbowl by sitting in the available chair and can leave to then open up the spot for someone else to join in, making for a dynamic and energetic conversation.
Fishbowl Session 1
Fishbowl Session 2
Supported by: Thomson Reuters
Minimizing Data Exposure
1:50 PM - 2:50 PM
From Policy to Practice: Navigating the Shifting Sands of Privacy Legislation
Natalya Northrip, Head of Privacy and AI Legal - MedalliaCorey Varma, Global Head of Privacy - BISSELL Homecare
Jenny Holmes, Partner / Deputy Leader, Cybersecurity and Privacy - Nixon Peabody
Kristin Meister, Acting General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer - Last Energy
Supported by: Nixon Peabody
Talent Engagement
1:50 PM - 2:50 PM
Talent Retention as a Cost-Saving Strategy: Building and Retaining Loyalty Through Economic Challenges
Kate Nye, Associate General Counsel - Gap Inc.Rebecca Jones, Chief Counsel, Nutrition - ADM
Libby Massey, Managing Deputy General Counsel - Board of Education of the City of Chicago
Justin Johnson, President, Chicago | Partner - Latitude Legal
Jennifer Lagunas, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary - TerSera Therapeutics
Supported by: Latitude Legal
Winning Legal Teams
1:50 PM - 2:50 PM
SME Legal Teams with Big Impacts: Balancing Productivity, Innovation and Risk
Jessica Gao, Associate General Counsel - Cars.comRichard Benson, Director of Legal and EHS - Hot Shot's Secret
Michael Immergluck, Assistant General Counsel - Zoro Tools, Inc.
Andrew Nelson, Assistant General Counsel - Chamberlain Group
Reyner Meikle, CEO - Agile Legal
Supported by: Agile Legal
Minimizing Data Exposure
2:55 PM - 3:55 PM
Prioritizing Information Governance: Exploring the Blueprint to an Effective Data Management Strategy
John Meyer, General Counsel & Chief Privacy Officer - Zeem Solutions, Inc.Jennifer Abernathy, Director, Data Privacy & Compliance Counsel - AAR CORP
Michelle Yacoob, Associate General Counsel - Curative Inc.
Greg Andrews, Editor of Corporate Coverage - ALM Global
Talent Engagement
2:55 PM - 3:55 PM
Implementing Mental Health and Wellbeing as a Strategic Priority
Carolyn Burbrink, Director, Volume Litigation, Safety & Insurance Litigation - UberValerie Fleming, Associate General Counsel - CDK Global, LLC
Theresa Shea, Executive Vice President & General Counsel - Utz Brands, Inc.
Andrew Maloney, Reporter - ALM
Winning Legal Teams
2:55 PM - 3:55 PM
Driving Efficiency in Corporate Legal Strategy: Optimizing Resources & Empowering Cost Savings
Sylvia Shi, Assistant General Counsel - MapboxKhanh Josephson, General Counsel - ARcync
Julie Chapman, Head of Legal, North America - LexisNexis
Laura Wood, VP, Associate General Counsel - Grainger
Ian McDougall, President - LexisNexis Rule of Law Foundation
Supported by: LexisNexis
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Plenary Session - The In-House Compass: Finding the Ethical Balance Between Legal Adviser and Business Partner
In-house legal leaders face the unique challenge of balancing multiple roles within their companies, providing both legal and strategic business advice. From effectively safeguarding the company's interests while providing legal counsel, to offering business advice without compromising legal integrity, navigating these dual responsibilities often involves complex ethical considerations. Our expert panelists will share thought-provoking insights into how to maintain this balance, manage potential conflicts of interest, and ensure that both legal and business objectives align ethically.
Zhaoying (Dorothy) Du, Global Head of Legal - Motorola Mobility LLC
Meredith Ritchie, EVP, General Counsel, and Chief Ethics & Government Affairs Officer - Alliant Credit Union
Heather Nevitt, Editor-in-Chief, Corporate Coverage, ALM - ALM Global