Wednesday, September 24, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Opening 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.
Regulatory
10:05 AM - 11:05 AM
Compliance in Motion: Preparing for Regulatory Shifts and Emerging Requirements
Michelle Perrin-Steinberg, Chief Legal Counsel, Export Control/Sanctions, Americas - SAP AmericaKim Murphy-Ward, Vice President, General Counsel (PES) & Enterprise Chief Compliance Officer - Regal Rexnord
Nicole Stone, Director, Product Management - Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S.
Supported by: Wolters Kluwer
Future-Proofing Legal Teams
10:05 AM - 11:05 AM
Smart Resourcing for High-Impact Legal Teams: Balancing Cost, Efficiency & Results
LaToyia Pierce Frink, VP Legal Affairs & General Counsel - FirstService Residential, Inc.Sheana Chen, CLO, VP of Corporate Operations - Diodes Incorporated
Asina Gant, VP Legal, Corporate Affairs, Commercial and Compliance - Annexon Biosciences
11:35 AM - 12:35 PM
Strategies for a Changing Workforce: Adapting to Evolving Labor & Employment Regulations
Punam Kaji, Senior Legal Counsel - Labor & Employment - Fidelity InvestmentsRyan Gehbauer, Partner - Thompson Coburn LLP
Nikki Chriesman-Green, Senior Employment Counsel - Amdocs, Inc.
Greg Bair, Senior Global Employment Law Counsel - Ericsson
Supported by: Thompson Coburn
Privacy
11:35 AM - 12:35 PM
Unpacking the Privacy Landscape: Key Legislation Updates and Future Outlook
Tim Newman, Partner - Haynes BooneJennifer Taveras, Regional Privacy Officer, North America - Alcon
Clarissa Benavides, Managing Counsel - Privacy, AI & Cybersecurity - Toyota Financial Services Corporation
Katherine Gnadinger, Corporate Counsel, Corporate, External, & Legal Affairs - Microsoft
Supported by: Haynes Boone
Lunch Roundtable Discussions | 12:35 PM - 1:50 PM
ROUNDTABLE LUNCH 2
Supported by: Thompson Coburn
ROUNDTABLE LUNCH 4
ROUNDTABLE LUNCH 5
Supported by: Charles River Associates
ROUNDTABLE LUNCH 6
Supported by: Agile Legal
Risk Management
1:50 PM - 2:50 PM
Protecting the Business: Redefining Your Influence in Business Strategy and Risk Management
Earnest DeLoach, Sr. Vice President, Chief Legal Officer - Balfour Beatty Construction LLCAshley Welvaert, Chief Legal Officer - Modigent
Jennifer Judge, Chief Legal Officer - Destination Pet, LLC
Scott McDonald, Shareholder - Littler
Supported by: Littler
Litigation
1:50 PM - 2:50 PM
Litigation in Focus: Uncovering Emerging Trends and Adapting for the Next Era of Litigation
Samantha Mori, Director, Assistant General Counsel, Head of Litigation - Texas Capital BankHelen Yoon, Associate General Counsel - Integer Holdings Corporation
Nicholas Sarokhanian, Partner, Artificial Intelligence Chair - Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Supported by: Barnes & Thornburg
Leading Through Change
2:55 PM - 3:55 PM
Ready, Set, Respond: Effectively Collaborating with Leaders Across the Business When Crisis Strikes
Tracee Thomas, Global General Counsel - IncoraShamoil Shipchandler, Chief Counsel, Risk & Regulatory Legal Group - Charles Schwab
Rudy Rodriguez, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary - Dave & Buster's
Vince Morgan, Shareholder - Winstead PC
Supported by: Winstead
AI Innovation
2:55 PM - 3:55 PM
From Uncertainty to Confidence: Getting Comfortable with AI and Building a Practical Implementation Strategy
Kathryn Betts, Associate General Counsel - Eco-Bat TechnologiesDottie Schindler, Executive Director - Diligent Institute
Matthew Keck, Associate General Counsel - Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Lavonne Burke, Vice President, Global Security, Resiliency, Digital (IT) & AI - Dell Technologies
Supported by: Diligent
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Closing Plenary: Cultural Shifts & Dynamic Public Discourse: How Legal Leaders Ethically Move Forward in Times of Change

Tasha Grinnell, Chief Legal Officer - The Container Store
Michelle Earley, Senior Vice President & Deputy General Counsel - American Airlines