April 14, 2026
(Day One)
April 15, 2026
(Day Two)

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Registration

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Opening Keynote - To Be Announced

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Transition Break

Investigations & Enforcement

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Uncharted & Unshaken: Designing an Adaptive Compliance Playbook for Shifting Enforcement Priorities

Elizabeth Barton, Managing Deputy General Counsel - Chicago Board of Education

Strategic Alliances

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Strengthening Board Relationships: Building Trust, Influence and Alignment

Theresa Shea, Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer - Utz Brands, Inc.
Kiran Advani, General Counsel - SQN Associates

Supported by: Major Lindsey & Africa

Risk Management

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Evolving into the Department of HOW: Reshaping Strategy in a High Risk Environment

Rich Fiore, General Counsel - The Parking Spot
Ryan Harding, Deputy General Counsel - GE Appliances
Brian Sadek, North American Sr. Counsel - ZF Group

Supported by: Crowell & Moring

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM | Morning Networking Break

Investigations & Enforcement

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

When the Spotlight Hits: How to Stay Ready When the Government Comes Knocking

Supported by: Cooley

Strategic Alliances

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

Strength in Unity: Forging Durable In-House and Outside Counsel Partnerships for Lasting Impact

Carolyn Burbrink, Director, Volume Litigation, Safety & Insurance Litigation - Uber
Valerie Fleming, Associate General Counsel - CDK Global, LLC

Risk Management

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

From Rapid Response to Long-Term Impact: Legal Teams Leading at the Forefront of Crisis and Stability

Javaria Neagle, Associate General Counsel -Litigation - United Airlines, Inc.

Roundtable Luncheons

Roundtable 1

12:45 AM - 2:15 PM

RT1 - Hiring & Recruiting for the Modern Workplace: Exploring the Key Risks and Considerations

Roundtable 2

12:45 AM - 2:15 PM

RT2 - From Metrics to Influence: Leveraging Data to Measure Success and Reinforce Your Legal Department's Organizational Impact

Roundtable 3

12:45 AM - 2:15 PM

RT3 - Navigating Multigenerational Dynamics and Building a Strong Workforce

Roundtable 4

12:45 AM - 2:15 PM

RT4 - Advising Executive Level Leaders: Leveraging Financial Acumen & Communication to Drive Business Growth

Roundtable 5

12:45 AM - 2:15 PM

RT5 - Litigation Meets Coverage: Leveraging Insurance as a Strategic Asset

Jacob Mihm, Attorney at Law - Polales, Horton & Leonardi

Supported by: Polales, Horton & Leonardi

Roundtable 6

12:45 AM - 2:15 PM

RT6 - Tariffs in Focus: Preparing Your Business for Global Trade Shifts

Roundtable 7

12:45 AM - 2:15 PM

RT7 - AI Learning Curve: Failures, Successes & War Stories

Roundtable 8

12:45 AM - 2:15 PM

RT8 - Future-Proofing Your Career: Evolving into a Tech-Savvy Legal Leader for Tomorrow's Challenges

Roundtable 9

12:45 AM - 2:15 PM

RT9 - Charting the Path Forward: Managing Risks & Opportunities Associated with Inclusive Workplace Practices

Supported by: Zulkie Partners

Roundtable 10

12:45 AM - 2:15 PM

RT10 - General Counsel Unplugged: What's Really Keeping GCs Up at Night?

Disputes & Litigation

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Litigation in Motion: Staying Ahead of the Next Wave of Litigation Trends

Robert Bressler, VP, Assistant General Counsel, Litigation - National Express LLC

Labor & Employment

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

The Corporate Crossroads: Balancing Brand Integrity and Employee Free Speech

Marni Helfand, CHRO - LevelBlue
Katrice Miller, Senior Partner Labor Relations - Starbucks Corporation

Protecting the Business

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Unpacking Privacy: New Rules, New Risks and What's to Come?

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM | Transition Break

Disputes & Litigation

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Risky Business: A Blueprint to Successfully Protect Your Company Through Litigation

Chantal Kazay Rivera, Senior Counsel, Commercial Litigation - McDonald's
Emily Dillingham, Corporate Counsel, Litigation & Regulatory - Kellanova

Supported by: Bartlit Beck

Labor & Employment

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

The Employment Evolution: Strategies for Changing Labor & Employment Regulations

Anita Pancholi, Associate General Counsel, Labor and Employment - Attentive Mobile Inc.
Micah Heilbrun, Senior Director, Labor & Employee Relations - Phillips 66

Supported by: Laner Muchin

Protecting the Business

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Advising in the Face of Advanced Cyber Threats: Leading the Charge in Communication, Culture and Risk Mitigation

Corey Varma, Global Head of Privacy and Compliance - BISSELL Homecare
Lisa Procaccio, Senior Counsel - Fiserv

Supported by: Katten Muchin Rosenman

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Cocktail Reception

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Registration & Breakfast

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Day 2 Keynote - To Be Announced

Transactions

10:05 AM - 11:05 AM

A New Dawn in Competition: Surviving and Thriving in the Antitrust Jungle

Jenny Schwab, Managing Counsel, Head of Antitrust & Global Competition - United Airlines

AI & Legal Ops

10:05 AM - 11:05 AM

From Hype to Practical Implementation: How Leading Legal Teams Are Leveraging AI

Michael Rispin, Senior Director, Associate General Counsel, Corporate & Securities - Sprout Social, Inc.
Davina Biddle, VP, Associate General Counsel - Strada Education Foundation
Donna Haddad, VP, Associate General Counsel - IBM
Amy Au, Senior Director, Global Legal and Corporate Counsel - BCD Travel

Proactive Leadership

10:05 AM - 11:05 AM

Leading in Chaos: Guiding the Business in an Era of Geopolitical Uncertainty

Fernanda Beraldi, Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary & Compliance Officer - Aurorium LLC
Kyle Olson, Senior Counsel - The Boeing Company
Janelle Carter Anderson, VP, General Counsel - The Heico Companies LLC

Supported by: Hanson Bridgett

11:05 AM - 11:35 AM | Morning Networking Break

Transactions

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM

The M&A Horizon: Deal Strategy, Emerging Trends & What's Next

Sylvia Shi, Assistant General Counsel - Mapbox
Steve Borgsdorf, Senior Legal Counsel, M&A and Corporate Governance - Robert Bosch LLC

AI & Legal Ops

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM

Litigation in the Age of AI: Balancing Innovation, Integrity & Risk

Kim Metrick, Vice President, General Counsel, Employment Law, Health and Safety - Walgreen Company
Scott Garnick, Head of Legal Transformation, Global Transactions - HERE Technologies

Supported by: CMBG3

Proactive Leadership

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM

How Great Legal Leaders Build & Retain Great Teams: Cultivating Talent and Culture in Unprecedented Times

Danette Kobolt, Chief Compliance Officer, Assistant General Counsel - Homesteaders Life Company
Justin Johnson, President, Chicago | Partner - Latitude Legal
Betty Jang, Founder & General Counsel - BYJ Law LLC

Supported by: Latitude Legal

12:35 PM - 1:35 PM | Networking Lunch

Transactions

1:35 PM - 2:35 PM

Smart Resourcing for High-Impact Legal Teams: Balancing Cost, Efficiency & Results

Tomas Rivera, Vice President, Legal Department - Capital One
Helen Odom, Director of Legal - Tailscale

AI & Legal Ops

1:35 PM - 2:35 PM

Confronting the Unknown: Developing Robust Risk Management Frameworks For Emerging Technologies

Neil Pandey, Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel (CIPP/US+C) - Credico (USA) LLC
Jamie Schupp, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary - Newmedical Technology, Inc.
Rachel Harris, General Counsel, AI Governance & Privacy Officer - Suzy, Inc.

Proactive Leadership

1:35 PM - 2:35 PM

Recharging for Success: Protecting Your Mental Health and Thriving in High-Pressure Roles

Christina Liwski, General Counsel - Quetzal Therapeutics
Meghan Riley, Managing Associate General Counsel - Verizon

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Registration

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Opening Keynote - To Be Announced

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Transition Break

Investigations & Enforcement

10:15 AM - 11:15 AMUncharted & Unshaken: Designing an Adaptive Compliance Playbook for Shifting Enforcement Priorities

Strategic Alliances

10:15 AM - 11:15 AMStrengthening Board Relationships: Building Trust, Influence and Alignment

Risk Management

10:15 AM - 11:15 AMEvolving into the Department of HOW: Reshaping Strategy in a High Risk Environment

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM | Morning Networking Break

Investigations & Enforcement

11:45 AM - 12:45 PMWhen the Spotlight Hits: How to Stay Ready When the Government Comes Knocking

Strategic Alliances

11:45 AM - 12:45 PMStrength in Unity: Forging Durable In-House and Outside Counsel Partnerships for Lasting Impact

Risk Management

11:45 AM - 12:45 PMFrom Rapid Response to Long-Term Impact: Legal Teams Leading at the Forefront of Crisis and Stability

Roundtable Luncheons

12:45 AM - 2:15 PMRT1 - Hiring & Recruiting for the Modern Workplace: Exploring the Key Risks and Considerations

12:45 AM - 2:15 PMRT2 - From Metrics to Influence: Leveraging Data to Measure Success and Reinforce Your Legal Department's Organizational Impact

12:45 AM - 2:15 PMRT3 - Navigating Multigenerational Dynamics and Building a Strong Workforce

12:45 AM - 2:15 PMRT4 - Advising Executive Level Leaders: Leveraging Financial Acumen & Communication to Drive Business Growth

12:45 AM - 2:15 PMRT5 - Litigation Meets Coverage: Leveraging Insurance as a Strategic Asset

12:45 AM - 2:15 PMRT6 - Tariffs in Focus: Preparing Your Business for Global Trade Shifts

12:45 AM - 2:15 PMRT7 - AI Learning Curve: Failures, Successes & War Stories

12:45 AM - 2:15 PMRT8 - Future-Proofing Your Career: Evolving into a Tech-Savvy Legal Leader for Tomorrow's Challenges

12:45 AM - 2:15 PMRT9 - Charting the Path Forward: Managing Risks & Opportunities Associated with Inclusive Workplace Practices

12:45 AM - 2:15 PMRT10 - General Counsel Unplugged: What's Really Keeping GCs Up at Night?

Disputes & Litigation

2:15 PM - 3:15 PMLitigation in Motion: Staying Ahead of the Next Wave of Litigation Trends

Labor & Employment

2:15 PM - 3:15 PMThe Corporate Crossroads: Balancing Brand Integrity and Employee Free Speech

Protecting the Business

2:15 PM - 3:15 PMUnpacking Privacy: New Rules, New Risks and What's to Come?

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM | Transition Break

Disputes & Litigation

3:30 PM - 4:30 PMRisky Business: A Blueprint to Successfully Protect Your Company Through Litigation

Labor & Employment

3:30 PM - 4:30 PMThe Employment Evolution: Strategies for Changing Labor & Employment Regulations

Protecting the Business

3:30 PM - 4:30 PMAdvising in the Face of Advanced Cyber Threats: Leading the Charge in Communication, Culture and Risk Mitigation

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Cocktail Reception

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Registration & Breakfast

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Day 2 Keynote - To Be Announced

Transactions

10:05 AM - 11:05 AMA New Dawn in Competition: Surviving and Thriving in the Antitrust Jungle

AI & Legal Ops

10:05 AM - 11:05 AMFrom Hype to Practical Implementation: How Leading Legal Teams Are Leveraging AI

Proactive Leadership

10:05 AM - 11:05 AMLeading in Chaos: Guiding the Business in an Era of Geopolitical Uncertainty

11:05 AM - 11:35 AM | Morning Networking Break

Transactions

11:35 AM - 12:35 PMThe M&A Horizon: Deal Strategy, Emerging Trends & What's Next

AI & Legal Ops

11:35 AM - 12:35 PMLitigation in the Age of AI: Balancing Innovation, Integrity & Risk

Proactive Leadership

11:35 AM - 12:35 PMHow Great Legal Leaders Build & Retain Great Teams: Cultivating Talent and Culture in Unprecedented Times

12:35 PM - 1:35 PM | Networking Lunch

Transactions

1:35 PM - 2:35 PMSmart Resourcing for High-Impact Legal Teams: Balancing Cost, Efficiency & Results

AI & Legal Ops

1:35 PM - 2:35 PMConfronting the Unknown: Developing Robust Risk Management Frameworks For Emerging Technologies

Proactive Leadership

1:35 PM - 2:35 PMRecharging for Success: Protecting Your Mental Health and Thriving in High-Pressure Roles

2:40 PM - 3:40 PM | Plenary Session - To Be Announced

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Uncharted & Unshaken: Designing an Adaptive Compliance Playbook for Shifting Enforcement Priorities

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Strengthening Board Relationships: Building Trust, Influence and Alignment

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Evolving into the Department of HOW: Reshaping Strategy in a High Risk Environment

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

When the Spotlight Hits: How to Stay Ready When the Government Comes Knocking

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

Strength in Unity: Forging Durable In-House and Outside Counsel Partnerships for Lasting Impact

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

From Rapid Response to Long-Term Impact: Legal Teams Leading at the Forefront of Crisis and Stability

12:45 AM - 2:15 PM

RT1 - Hiring & Recruiting for the Modern Workplace: Exploring the Key Risks and Considerations

12:45 AM - 2:15 PM

RT2 - From Metrics to Influence: Leveraging Data to Measure Success and Reinforce Your Legal Department's Organizational Impact

12:45 AM - 2:15 PM

RT3 - Navigating Multigenerational Dynamics and Building a Strong Workforce

12:45 AM - 2:15 PM

RT4 - Advising Executive Level Leaders: Leveraging Financial Acumen & Communication to Drive Business Growth

12:45 AM - 2:15 PM

RT5 - Litigation Meets Coverage: Leveraging Insurance as a Strategic Asset

12:45 AM - 2:15 PM

RT6 - Tariffs in Focus: Preparing Your Business for Global Trade Shifts

12:45 AM - 2:15 PM

RT7 - AI Learning Curve: Failures, Successes & War Stories

12:45 AM - 2:15 PM

RT8 - Future-Proofing Your Career: Evolving into a Tech-Savvy Legal Leader for Tomorrow's Challenges

12:45 AM - 2:15 PM

RT9 - Charting the Path Forward: Managing Risks & Opportunities Associated with Inclusive Workplace Practices

12:45 AM - 2:15 PM

RT10 - General Counsel Unplugged: What's Really Keeping GCs Up at Night?

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Litigation in Motion: Staying Ahead of the Next Wave of Litigation Trends

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

The Corporate Crossroads: Balancing Brand Integrity and Employee Free Speech

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Unpacking Privacy: New Rules, New Risks and What's to Come?

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Risky Business: A Blueprint to Successfully Protect Your Company Through Litigation

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

The Employment Evolution: Strategies for Changing Labor & Employment Regulations

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Advising in the Face of Advanced Cyber Threats: Leading the Charge in Communication, Culture and Risk Mitigation

10:05 AM - 11:05 AM

A New Dawn in Competition: Surviving and Thriving in the Antitrust Jungle

10:05 AM - 11:05 AM

From Hype to Practical Implementation: How Leading Legal Teams Are Leveraging AI

10:05 AM - 11:05 AM

Leading in Chaos: Guiding the Business in an Era of Geopolitical Uncertainty

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM

The M&A Horizon: Deal Strategy, Emerging Trends & What's Next

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM

Litigation in the Age of AI: Balancing Innovation, Integrity & Risk

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM

How Great Legal Leaders Build & Retain Great Teams: Cultivating Talent and Culture in Unprecedented Times

1:35 PM - 2:35 PM

Smart Resourcing for High-Impact Legal Teams: Balancing Cost, Efficiency & Results

1:35 PM - 2:35 PM

Confronting the Unknown: Developing Robust Risk Management Frameworks For Emerging Technologies

1:35 PM - 2:35 PM

Recharging for Success: Protecting Your Mental Health and Thriving in High-Pressure Roles