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Monday, Sept 23, 2024
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Tuesday, Sept 24, 2024
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Wednesday, Sept 25, 2024
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Monday, September 23, 2024
7:30 AM - 8:15 AM | Morning Mindfulness: Guided Meditation for a Centered Start
Location: Room - S106B
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Mind Over Matter: Discovering the Power Within & Elevating Your Mental Strength
There is no better time to be a powerful woman in law than right now. Maintaining a competitive edge and leading a successful life - however you define it - requires the proper mindset. According to a Bloomberg Law Survey, 56% of women lawyers report feeling burned out. The solution to burnout is harnessing the right tools that enable you to live and work refreshed. Inside this one-of-a-kind elevating keynote program, Sheila Robinson-Kiss, takes the most influential women in law on an epic journey that explores the four key principles that will help you lead with mind over matter strategies, discover your power within, and elevate your mental strength.
With humor, warmth, and her signature high-energy delivery style, Sheila shares cutting-edge information and memorable stories inside this action-packed program. You'll leave this transformational learning experience feeling empowered, recharged, and ready to embrace the days ahead with practical and relevant information that will make a difference for you.
Sheila Robinson-Kiss, Founder and CEO, Mental Health Educator - Rebalancing America and Beyond
Supported by: Barnes & Thornburg
Location: Room - S100BCRisk Management
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Operating in the Gray: Balancing Risk Tolerance with Business Objectives
Dimple Manghnani, Vice President & General Counsel - [solidcore]Ana Salas Siegel, CEO & Founder - GESA Globalist Ventures
Lisa Roberts, General Counsel - Stax Payments, Inc.
Joni Jacobsen, Partner, Co-Chair, Securities and Complex Litigation - Dechert LLP
Location: Room - S103BC
Supported by: Dechert
ESG
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Staying Out of the Enforcement Crosshairs: Exploring the Blueprint to ESG Reporting and Disclosures Compliance
Abbey Raish, Partner - Kirkland & Ellis LLPSucharita Varanasi, Head of Sustainability and Impact Investing Law - MassMutual
Abigail Beach, ESG Director - Discover
Alina Fortson, Senior Counsel - Global ESG - McDonald's Corporation
Location: Room - S103D
Supported by: Kirkland
Professional Growth
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Taking Control of Your Career Path & Pivoting with Purpose
Atinuke Diver, VP, Impact - DHICAngela Steele, Sr. Vice President, U.S. General Counsel - McDonald's Corporation
Jessica Fairchild, Co-Founder and Partner - Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres LLC.
Kelleye Chube, Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary - Performance Health
Location: Room - S102BC
Supported by: Croke Fairchild
The Technology Trailblazer
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Unlocking New Possibilities: Integrating AI Solutions that Empower Your Legal Teams
Zhaoying (Dorothy) Du, Head of Legal - Motorola Mobilityjulia Riley, Assistant General Counsel & Director - Bank of America
Melanie Antoon, Chief Customer Officer - DISCO
Jessica Nguyen, Deputy GC, AI Innovation & Trust - Docusign
Moya Novella, Global Privacy and AI Policy Counsel - IBM
Location: Room - S102D
Supported by: DISCO
Litigation
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Adapting to Change: Litigation Trends Shaping 2024
Yelena Dunaevsky, SVP & Partner - Woodruff SawyerJennifer Conn, Partner - Paul Hastings LLP
Jennifer Forte, Principal Corporate Counsel - Cisco Systems, Inc.
Afigo Fadahunsi, Chief Litigation Officer - Verisk
Lisa Haidostian, Senior Director & Managing Counsel, Commercial/Government Litigation - Walgreen Co.
Location: Room - S103A
Supported by: Paul Hastings
Strategic Influencer
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
The Secret Sauce: Mastering the Recipe for In-House and Outside Counsel Collaboration
Nia Jenkins, VP, Legal Affairs & Deputy General Counsel - Surescripts, LLCSusan Tvrdy, Managing Counsel, Litigation - Wayfair
Meghan Rolla, Chief Legal Officer - Mortgage Connect
Michele Kloeppel, Partner - Thompson Coburn LLP
Carmen Hernandez, Executive Vice President & General Counsel - Clayco, Inc.
Location: Room - S102A
Supported by: Thompson Coburn
Risk Management
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
On the Frontline: Legal's Role when Crisis Strikes
Kruti Trivedi, Executive Director, Assistant General Counsel - JPMorgan Chase & Co.Karen Lu, Senior Director, Associate General Counsel - Cisco Systems, Inc.
Nicole Wrigley, Partner - Benesch
Gina Rubel, CEO & General Counsel - Furia Rubel Communications
Location: Room - S103BC
Supported by: Benesch
ESG
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
The Harvard Decision & Beyond: Upholding the Importance of DEI Initiatives
Leslie Davis, CEO - National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF)Whitney Johnson, Principal Corporate Counsel - Cisco Systems, Inc.
Cara Crotty, Partner, Affirmative Action/OFCCP Compliance Practice Group Chair - Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP
Dawn Blume, Senior Counsel - BP Corporation North America
Melissa Sanchez, Senior Vice President, Sanctions Securities - Citi
Location: Room - S103D
Supported by:
Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete
Professional Growth
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Elevating Your Professional Persona: Mastering the Power of Personal Branding
Megan Fouty, General Counsel and CHRO - Glowforge, Inc.Brandy Patrick, President Records Division - Lexitas
Michelle Perrin-Steinberg, Chief Legal Counsel, Export Control/Sanctions, Americas - SAP America
Susan Lester, Assistant General Counsel, Baby & Child Care - Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Location: Room - S102BC
Supported by: Lexitas
The Technology Trailblazer
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Taking Charge of Change: Driving Transformation with Legal Ops Initiatives
Leah Yadegar, VP, Associate General Counsel - Material Holdings, LLCAparna Williams, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer - Coalfire Systems, Inc.
Catherine Kemnitz, Chief Strategy & Development Officer - Axiom Global Inc.
Kim Metrick, Vice President, Employment Law, Legal Operations and Investigations - Walgreen Company
Location: Room - S102D
Supported by: Axiom
Litigation
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
The First 100 Days of Complex Litigation: Establishing Your Strategy, Anticipating Challenges & Assembling the Litigation Dream Team
Alicia Donahue, Partner - Shook Hardy & Bacon L.L.PAndrea Giannetta, SVP Group Litigation Director - Enstar US
Amanda T Perez, VP & Chief Counsel, Civil Litigation - Pfizer Inc
Emily Dillingham, Corporate Counsel, Litigation & Regulatory - Kellanova
Jessica Staiger, Chief Counsel, Litigation & Regulatory Law - ADM
Location: Room - S103A
Supported by: Shook Hardy & Bacon
Strategic Influencer
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Making Big Moves: Is Joining a Board the Right Move for You?
Angeline Chen, General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer - MarkLogic Corporation (a Progress Software company)Christina Roupas, Partner in Charge - Cooley LLP
Chantal Kazay Rivera, Senior Counsel, Commercial Litigation - McDonald's
Sheila Bangalore, Board Member - Games Global; StoneAge Holdings, Inc.
Location: Room - S102A
Supported by: Cooley
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM | Roundtable Luncheons
ROUNDTABLE 1
Supported by: DISCO
ROUNDTABLE 11
Supported by: Ogletree Deakins
ROUNDTABLE 2
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Roundtable 2 - Effective Approaches to Boost Talent Retention
Location: Room - S100A
ROUNDTABLE 12
Supported by: FTI Consulting
ROUNDTABLE 3
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Roundtable 3 - From Vision to Action: Securing Leadership Buy-In for Legal Priorities
Location: Room - S100A
ROUNDTABLE 13
Supported by: LinkSquares
ROUNDTABLE 4
Supported by: Osborne Clarke
ROUNDTABLE 14
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Roundtable 14 - Legacy Building & Impact: What Footprint Are You Leaving?
Location: Room - S100A
ROUNDTABLE 5
Supported by: LRN Corporation
ROUNDTABLE 15
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Roundtable 15 - Mindset Matters: Redefining Legal's Influence in Business Strategy
Location: Room - S100A
ROUNDTABLE 6
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Roundtable 6 - Leading By Example: How to Become a Mentor Who Inspires and Empowers
Location: Room - S100A
ROUNDTABLE 16
ROUNDTABLE 7
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Roundtable 7 - Building out Diverse Legal Teams
Location: Room - S100A
ROUNDTABLE 17
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Roundtable 17 - Creating a Culture of Trust and Transparency: Strategies for Strengthening Your Organization
Location: Room - S100A
ROUNDTABLE 8
Supported by: Outside GC
ROUNDTABLE 18
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Roundtable 18 - Self-Reflection as Your Super Power: Using Insight to Become a Better Legal Leader
Location: Room - S100A
ROUNDTABLE 9
Supported by: Mitratech
ROUNDTABLE 19
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Roundtable 19 - Navigating the Complexities of Supply Chain Management
Kate Wegrzyn, Partner - Foley & LardnerMonica Chmielewski, Attorney - Foley & Lardner, LLP
Location: Room - S100A
Supported by: Foley & Lardner
ROUNDTABLE 10
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Roundtable 10 - Think Like a CEO: Mastering Budget Planning, C-Suite Relationships & People Management
Location: Room - S100A
ROUNDTABLE 20
Supported by: Burr & Forman
Risk Management
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Preparing for the Future: Risk Management in the Era of Geopolitical Tensions & Social Issues
Rochelle Mello, Head of Compliance and Risk, FIFA - FIFA (Americas) Inc.Erin Abrams, Chief Legal Officer - Via
Megan Bouchier, Partner - FGS Global
Lisa Tanzi, SVP & General Counsel - Parts Authority
Location: Room - S102A
Supported by: FGS Global
ESG
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Be an Upstander, not Bystander: Driving Impactful ESG Initiatives with Purpose
Anne Kamosso, Senior Regulatory Counsel - Ohmium International, Inc.Elizabeth Clark, Partner - Alston & Bird
Kim McLaughlin, Head of Directors and Officers Liability (D&O) Product - AIG
Location: Room - S103D
Supported by: Alston & Bird
Professional Growth
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Road to the Top: What Aspiring Legal Leaders Must Know
Stephanie Shack, SVP & General Counsel - Continental Realty CorporationSuzanne Marisa, General Counsel - OVHcloud
Mary Winter, President & General Counsel - Firm Advice
Mary Chapin, Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary - National Student Clearinghouse
Location: Room - S102BC
Supported by: Firm Advice
The Technology Trailblazer
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Gen AI Risk & Governance: Striking the Balance of Innovation with Responsibility
Earamichia Brown, Snr Corporate Counsel, Compliance - Match GroupJanet Baker, Seconded Counsel - Davis Wright Tremaine LLC
Avril Ussery Sisk, Independent Director - AUS Success Strategies
Allison Spagnolo, Chief Privacy Officer, Senior Managing Director - Guidepost Solutions
Location: Room - S102D
Supported by: Guidepost Solutions LLC
Litigation
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Litigation & Matter Management: Using AI, Analytics and Legal Ops Ideas to Drive Better Outcomes
Emily Weissler, Senior Counsel, Litigation - UberWhitney Stefko, Associate Director and Senior Counsel, Policy and Legal Ops+ - Ford Motor Company
Keegan Chapman, SVP of Go-to-Market Strategy and Enablement - Filevine
Laura Yaeger, Founder - Yaeger Law, PLLC
Jana Contreras, Chief Counsel, Pacific Gas & Electric Company - Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Location: Room - S103A
Supported by: Filevine
Strategic Influencer
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Becoming the Super Communicator: Building Lasting Connections & Increasing Your Influence
Lesley Marlin, Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment - FINRAAudrey Taranto, General Counsel - Enstar Group Limited
Lalania Gilkey-Johnson, Deputy General Counsel - GE Appliances
Christine Rodriguez, Partner - Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP
Linda Spencer, Senior Associate General Counsel, Employment - Compass
Location: Room - S103BC
Supported by: Kasowitz Benson Torres
Risk Management
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Don't Skip the Due Diligence: Strategies for Effective Vendor Risk Assessment and Management
Victoria Darrow, Asst. General Counsel Technology Transactions - CDK Global, LLCWendy King, Senior Managing Director - FTI Consulting
Lindi Jarvis, Senior Managing Director - FTI Consulting
Renuka Drummond, General Counsel - IDG
Janelle Carter Anderson, VP, General Counsel - The Heico Companies LLC
Location: Room - S102A
Supported by: FTI Consulting
ESG
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
ESG Litigation Survival Guide: Protecting Your Company's Reputation and Bottom Line
LaTi Spence, Managing Counsel, ESG - TD BankDaniella Landers, Partner - Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Nicole Karlebach, Sustainability General Counsel - Mars Wrigley
Julie Mehta, Assistant General Counsel - Ecolab
Location: Room - S103D
Supported by: Womble Bond Dickinson
Professional Growth
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Exploring Successful Negotiating Tactics and Getting Out of Your Own Way: How to Negotiate Your Way to the Top
Rachael Dugan, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary - Cover WhaleJacqueline Lee, Vice President, General Counsel - Flynn Group
Deborah Solmor, General Counsel - Gateway Foundation
Trisha Ananiades, SVP, Business & Legal Affairs - BBC Studios
Priyanka Timblo, Partner - Holwell Shuster & Goldberg LLP
Location: Room - S102BC
Supported by:
Holwell Shuster & Goldberg
The Technology Trailblazer
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
AI Fit or Misfit? Unmasking the Truth Behind AI Hype & Vetting Solutions for Your Organization
Aihong Yu, Chief Privacy Counsel - CDK Global, Inc.Trisha Cole, COO and General Counsel - Medtelligent, Inc.
Erica Kitaev, Vice President Product Management - Thomson Reuters
Colleen Nihill, Chief AI & Knowledge Officer - Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Location: Room - S102D
Supported by: Morgan Lewis & Bockius
Litigation
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Being Proactive, Not Reactive: Building a Solid Foundation Before Litigation Arises
Jan Call, Head of Global Litigation - dsm-firmenichDina Ninfo, Acting Deputy General Counsel of Personnel/Special Counsel - Illinois Department of Central Management Services
Tanya Taylor, SVP, General Counsel - Tepper Sports & Entertainment
Digna French, Partner - Squire Patton Boggs
Location: Room - S103A
Supported by: Squire Patton Boggs
Strategic Influencer
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Leading Across the Organization: The Art of Influence in People Management
Michelle Warner, Counsel & Chief Ethics Officer - Delaware River and Bay AuthorityJahnisa Loadholt, Division General Counsel, Property Management - RangeWater
Rebecca Jones, Chief Counsel, Nutrition - ADM
Dale Nissenbaum, General Counsel and Chief People Officer - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (former General Counsel and Chief People Officer)
Jessica Carey, Partner - Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Location: Room - S103BC
Supported by: Paul Weiss
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Horizon Scanning: Exploring the Future Landscape of the Legal Profession
Looking ahead, this panel of dynamic and diverse experts explores what evolutions the next 5 to 10 years may bring to the legal profession – particularly discussing AI’s current and potential applications in the legal world as it moves from theoretical to practical uses. This session will focus on business acumen, legal project management, and arming the audience for where the future of the profession is heading.
Rachel Zahorsky, Vice President, Client Engagement - Harbor Global
Catherine Krow, Managing Director of Diversity and Impact Analytics - BigHand
Regina Jones, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary - ADM
Heather Russell, EVP, Chief Legal Officer - TransUnion
Emily Jackson, Deputy General Counsel and Director of Legal (US) - FIFA World Cup 2026
Stephanie Wilkins, Editor-in-Chief, Legaltech News - ALM
Supported by: Barnes & Thornburg
Location: Room - S100BC
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
7:30 AM - 8:15 AM | Morning Mindfulness: Guided Meditation for a Centered Start
Location: Room - S106B
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Discovering Your Inner Champion: Acing Self-Empowerment and Inspiring Change
Legendary tennis icon, New York Times bestselling author and equality advocate, Venus Williams, joins the WIPL stage for what promises to be the most memorable keynote of the year! From Tennis Grand Slams to recovering from the challenges of her autoimmune disorder and becoming a beacon of empowerment for women worldwide, Venus will share her journey of resilience, determination and the importance of celebrating individuality. Whether it's overcoming self-doubt or providing you with the tools to navigate a male-dominated industry, Venus's unique insights will inspire the WIPL community to not only discover your inner champion but unleash its full potential.
Venus Williams, Tennis Champion and New York Times Best-Selling Author
Supported by: AAA-ICDR
Location: Room - S100BCIntentional Leadership
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Failing Forward: Turning Setbacks into Success and Staying Resilient Through Change
Katrice Miller, Partner Labor Relations - Starbucks CorporationAmanda Arriaga, General Counsel - Sperry Commercial - The Arriaga Group
Megan Nishikawa, Office Managing Partner - Hogan Lovells US LLP
Adriana Reyes-Villanueva, Senior Director Legal - PepsiCo
Location: Room - S103BC
Supported by: Hogan Lovells
Regulatory Enforcement Trends
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Building Bridges: Success Strategies for Engaging with Regulators
Kathy Stroker, General Counsel - FHI 360Jessica Chan, Senior Director, Legal - Uber Technologies, Inc.
Karen Kreuzkamp, Deputy General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer - Tools for Humanity
Maria Dinzeo, Journalist - ALM Global
Location: Room - S102A
Labor & Employment
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
From Local to Global: Understanding the Spectrum of Leave Policies
Connie Sardo, Associate General Counsel - Yelp Inc.Samantha Bononno, Partner - Fisher Phillips
Ann Polus, Assistant General Counsel, Employment Law - Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Janine Fletcher-Thomas, Associate General Counsel - Sprout Social
Amanda Wickstrom, Senior Legal Counsel, Labor and Employment - IKEA North America Services, LLC
Location: Room - S102D
Supported by: Fisher Phillips
Data Privacy in the Digital Age
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
The Times They Are A-Changin': Navigating the Shifting Sands of State Privacy Legislation
Jennifer Abernathy, Director, Data Privacy & Compliance Counsel - AAR CORP.Julie Cantor, Associate General Counsel - Studs, Inc.
Tiffany Hartkemeyer, Deputy Chief Privacy Officer - Booking Holdings Inc.
Molly McGinley, Partner - Honigman
Rachel Chapman, Lead Counsel - Data Privacy and Artificial Intelligence - Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Location: Room - S103A
Supported by: Honigman
Transactions
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Mastering the Art of Managing Different Generations In the Workforce
Emily Knoles, Assistant General Counsel - Levi Strauss & Co. - San Francisco, CAIsabelle Korshak, Senior Counsel, Litigation & Compliance - The Kraft Heinz Company
Marni Helfand, General Counsel - The Planet Group
Ashley Kuruvilla, Vice President & General Counsel - Woodland Direct
Melissa Cabrera, Principal - McKool Smith P.C.
Location: Room - S103D
Supported by: McKool Smith
Self-Care & Value
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
From Burnout to Balance: Uncovering the Formula for a Longer, Healthier Life
Melissa Savoy, Legal Director, Americas - TI Fluid SystemsSaerin Cho, Chief Legal Officer - Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Michelle Rice, Associate Director, Legal - Yelp Inc.
Anita Pancholi, Associate General Counsel, Labor and Employment - Attentive Mobile Inc.
Larissa Lee, Senior Associate Attorney - Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Katie Sluss, Senior Litigation Counsel - TikTok
Location: Room - S103BC
Supported by:
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Intentional Leadership
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Making Your Mark: Dos and Don'ts for Success in Your First 100 Days as a Legal Leader
Betty Jang, Founder and General Counsel - BYJ LawRuchi Verma, General Counsel - Chicago Board of Education
Catherine Budzynski, Chief Legal Officer, Chief Ethics & Integrity Officer, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary - Ohmium International
Cedra Mayfield, Senior Litigation Reporter - ALM Media
Location: Room - S103BC
Regulatory Enforcement Trends
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Creating a United Front: Collaborating Effectively with Your Organization and Outside Counsel During Internal Investigations
Timothea Letson, VP, Deputy General Counsel - CompassSamantha Choe, Director - Uber Technologies, Inc.
Lauren Tabaksblat, Partner - Brown Rudnick LLP
Roxana Mondragon-Motta, Senior Investigations Counsel - Ericsson
Location: Room - S102A
Supported by: Brown Rudnick
Labor & Employment
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Going Global with Pay: Promoting Pay Equity & Keeping Up with Pay Disclosure and Reporting Requirements
Cheryl Call, Head of Corporate and Commercial Legal - Mission LaneE. Jewelle Johnson, VP, Assistant General Counsel & Chief Labor and Employment Counsel - Graphic Packaging International, LLC
Christine Binotti, Lead Counsel, Employment Law - Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Michele Miller, Chair, West Coast Labor and Employment - Cozen O'Connor
Location: Room - S102D
Supported by: Cozen O'Connor
Data Privacy in the Digital Age
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Privacy with Results: Structuring a Privacy Program that Delivers
Devi Mehta, Chief Privacy Official - Blue Cross Blue Shield AssociationJo Davaris, Global Chief Privacy Officer - Booking Holdings
Maureen Dry-Wasson, VP Group General Counsel and Global Privacy Officer - Allegis Group, Inc.
Heather Nevitt, Editor-in-Chief, Corporate Coverage, ALM - ALM
Location: Room - S103A
Transactions
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Don't Be the Next Headline! Effectively Identifying and Steering Clear of Antitrust Violations
Jeny Maier, Managing Partner - AxinnMolly Wilkens, Assistant General Counsel - Wells Fargo
Andowah Newton, Former Vice President, Legal Affairs & Head of Litigation - LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (Former)
Kimberly Brown, Chief Legal Officer - Sedgwick
Melanie Hallas Kirsch, Assistant Vice President, Senior Legal Counsel - AT&T
Location: Room - S103D
Supported by: Axinn
Self-Care & Value
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Rise and Thrive: Finding Fulfillment Outside of Work
Christina Liwski, Assistant General Counsel - Nexus PharmaceuticalsSonya Sigler, Founder - PractiGal
Stephanie Wilkins, Editor-in-Chief, Legaltech News - ALM
Connie Lahn, Partner - Barnes & Thornburg
Suzanne Koch, Senior Director of Engagement Solutions at Fulcrum GT - Fulcrum GT
Tania Bryant, Senior Counsel, Cybersecurity and Technology Regulation - Marsh McLennan
Location: Room - S102BC
Supported by: Fulcrum
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM | Networking Lunch
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM | Fishbowl Sessions
Expanded by popular demand, Fishbowl Sessions at WIPL are fast-moving, highly interactive moderated discussions that leverage the knowledge of experts and the insights of the WIPL 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 WIPL community. 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.
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Fishbowl Session - The Non-Compete Dilemma: How Do We Protect the Business?
Barbara Dunlap, Vice President Employment Law & Litigation - SGWSAnita Pancholi, Associate General Counsel, Labor and Employment - Attentive Mobile Inc.
LaKisha Kinsey-Sallis, Partner - Fisher Phillips
Location: Room - S105A
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Fishbowl Session - Gauging the Value of AI: Is it Worth All the Hassle?
Bridget McCormack, President and Chief Executive Officer - American Arbitration AssociationJennifer Leonard, Founder of Creative Lawyers and Former Chief Innovation Officer & Executive Director of the Profession Initiative at Penn Carey Law. - Creative Lawyers
Cat Casey, Chief Growth Officer - Reveal
Location: Room - S105BC
Supported by: AAA Mediation
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Fishbowl Session - Finding Common Ground: How Do You Get on the Same Page as Your Outside Counsel?
Mackenzie Wallace, Partner - Thompson Coburn LLPEldyne Perrou, Principal Counsel, Manager of Corporate Legal - Bechtel Corporation
Sarah Fisher, General Counsel and SVP of Human Resources - Follett Content
Location: Room - S105D
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Fishbowl Session - Engaging New Generations: What Does the Future of Talent Look Like?
Ann Polus, Assistant General Counsel, Employment Law - Jazz PharmaceuticalsAmanda Wickstrom, Senior Legal Counsel, Labor and Employment - IKEA North America Services, LLC
Jennifer Carr, Vice President, Strategic Development - Furia Rubel Communications
Location: Room - S106A
Intentional Leadership
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cracking the Code: Innovative Approaches to Hiring and Retaining Top Talent
Marisa Sternstein, Associate General Counsel - DentsuMeghan Towers, Senior Associate General Counsel - Compass
Isha Marathe, Legal Technology Reporter, Legaltech News - ALM Media
Cristy Phillips, General Counsel - Check Technologies
Location: Room - S102A
Regulatory Enforcement Trends
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Inside Track: Hearing From the Regulators on Key Issues
Lisa Miller, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division, DOJ - US Department of JusticeJoannie Wei, Assistant Director - Federal Trade Commission
Melissa Hodgman, Associate Director - US Securities & Exchange Commission
Denise Barnes, Member - Bass, Berry & Sims
Andrea Griswold, Lawyet - Skadden
Location: Room - S102BC
Supported by: Bass Berry
Labor & Employment
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
On the Rise Again: Understanding the Impacts of the Labor & Unionization Movements
Libby Massey, Managing Deputy General Counsel - Board of Education of the City of ChicagoMarquetta Bryan, Partner - Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP
Margaret Daniels, Chief Human Resources Officer - Center for Workforce Inclusion
Barbara Dunlap, Vice President Employment Law & Litigation - SGWS
Location: Room - S102D
Supported by: Nelson Mullins
Data Privacy in the Digital Age
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Staying Ahead of the Curve: Managing Privacy Risks in Litigation
Susan Benington, VP, Senior Managing Counsel, Data Privacy - MastercardJami Vibbert, Partner - Arnold & Porter
Peggy Bodin, Global Privacy Officer - ThermoFisher Scientific
Barbara Eustice, Associate General Counsel - Fannie Mae
Location: Room - S103A
Supported by: Arnold & Porter
Transactions
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
From Complexity to Clarity: Crafting an Effective M&A Integration Plan
Cara Bradley, Deputy General Counsel - Everbridge, Inc.Laura Heltebran, EVP & Chief Legal Officer - Wheels Up
Sylvia Shi, Associate General Counsel - Mapbox
Neely B. Agin, Head of Antitrust and Competition, United States - Norton Rose Fulbright
Location: Room - S103D
Supported by: Norton Rose Fulbright
Self-Care & Value
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Your Horn Isn't Going to Toot Itself! Transforming Self-Doubt into Self-Empowerment & Confidently Showcasing Your Value
Lauren Krasnow, Executive Coach + "Fully Human Lawyer" columnist - LK Leadership Coaching + ConsultingTheresa Shea, Executive Vice President & General Counsel - Utz Brands, Inc.
Stephanie Adams, Senior Corporate Counsel - Sherwin Williams
Reem Sadik, Partner - Steptoe LLP
Patricia Astorga, Chief Legal Officer and Partner - Mintz Group
Location: Room - S103BC
Supported by: Steptoe
Intentional Leadership
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Paving the Way for Women Leaders in Sponsorships & Succession Plans
Ginny Johnson, Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary - Aspen AerogelsSandra Kuzmich, Managing Partner - Haug Partners LLP
Karen Robinson, VP & DGC, IP, Litigation, Fraud and Trust & Safety - Adobe Inc.
Kirsten Vasquez, Partner & Vice President, Law Firm Lateral Recruiting, Interim Legal Talent, & MLA's Hire an Esquire - Major, Lindsey & Africa
Andrea Gildea, General Counsel - Hyundai Capital
Location: Room - S103BC
Supported by: Haug Partners LLP
Regulatory Enforcement Trends
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
The Regulators are Coming: Gearing Up to Respond to the Next Wave of Enforcement
Jessica Chan, Senior Director, Legal - Uber Technologies, Inc.Christina Hennecken, Partner - Goodwin Procter LLP
Rebecca Lubens, Associate General Counsel - Ernst & Young LLP
Stela Tipi, Regulatory and Litigation Counsel - Google LLC
Location: Room - S102BC
Supported by: Goodwin Procter
Labor & Employment
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Labor & Employment Disputes: How to Effectively Mitigate Litigation Risks
Laura Vega, Associate General Counsel, Head of Legal Affairs - MicroVention, Inc.Elizabeth Barton, Managing Deputy General Counsel - Chicago Board of Education
Claudine Jackson, Partner - Phelps Dunbar LLP
Shauna Fulbright Paxton, Division Counsel - Abbott Laboratories Inc.
Location: Room - S102D
Supported by: Phelps Dunbar
Data Privacy in the Digital Age
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: Establishing Ethical AI Data Protection Measures
Suzanna O'Donohue, VP Sales, Corporate Legal & State Net - LexisNexisCatherine Bragg, SVP and Deputy General Counsel - TRC Companies, Inc.
Alesya Nasimova, Global Head of Privacy, DPO - Brex, Inc.
Andowah Newton, Former Vice President, Legal Affairs & Head of Litigation - LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (Former)
Location: Room - S103A
Supported by: LexisNexis
Transactions
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Attacks on the Administrative State: The Impact of the Loper Bright, Jarkesy, and Corner Post U.S. Supreme Court Decisions
Veronica Callahan, Partner - Arnold & PorterEmily Dillingham, Corporate Counsel, Litigation & Regulatory - Kellanova
Stephanna Szotkowski, Senior Associate - Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP
Farah Zubair, Head of Regulatory Affairs - SoFi
Location: Room - S103D
Supported by: Arnold & Porter
Self-Care & Value
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Re-Defining Self-Care Across Generations: Fostering a Culture of Mental Health & Well-Being in the Modern Workplace
Meghan Riley, Managing Associate General Counsel - VerizonMelissa Seiler, Assistant General Counsel - Core Spaces
Misty Leon, Senior Counsel - Texas Instruments
Carolyn Burbrink, Director, Volume Litigation, Safety & Insurance Litigation - Uber
Gina Cipriani, SVP Content - ALM
Location: Room - S102A
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Champagne Roundtables
ROUNDTABLE 1
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Roundtable 1 - Strength in Differences: Empowering Your Organization to Prioritize Women’s Health Initiatives
Location: Room - S100A
ROUNDTABLE 2
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Roundtable 2 - Setting Healthy Boundaries and How to Appropriately Push Back
Location: Room - S100A
ROUNDTABLE 3
Supported by: Redgrave
ROUNDTABLE 4
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Roundtable 4 - How to Showcase Your Value Amidst AI Advancements
Location: Room - S100A
ROUNDTABLE 5
Supported by: Polsinelli
ROUNDTABLE 6
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Roundtable 6 - Successful Negotiation: How To Be Who You Are To Get What You Want
Damali Peterman, Esq., Mediator - JAMSANNA DEMACOPOULOS, Hon - JAMS
Location: Room - S100A
Supported by: JAMS
ROUNDTABLE 7
Supported by: Neal Gerber Eisenberg
ROUNDTABLE 8
Supported by: Consilio
ROUNDTABLE 9
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Roundtable 9 - Making Social Media Work for You: Practicalities & Pitfalls
Location: Room - S100A
ROUNDTABLE 10
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Roundtable 10 - Living in the Seat You Earned: Is it Necessary to Keep Proving Your Value?
Location: Room - S100A
ROUNDTABLE 11
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Roundtable 11 - Using Critical Thinking Skills for Problem Solving
Location: Room - S100A
ROUNDTABLE 12
Supported by: Fulcrum
ROUNDTABLE 13
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Roundtable 13 - Identifying and Developing M&A Soft Skills
Location: Room - S100A
ROUNDTABLE 14
Supported by: Keep Company
ROUNDTABLE 15
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Roundtable 15 - What's Yours Is Mine: How to Use Outside Counsel Data Effectively
Ann Nordstrom, Vice President, Customer Success - Thomson ReutersLocation: Room - S100A
Supported by: Thomson Reuters
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | WIPL Awards Cocktail Reception
This event requires a separate registration.
Please contact Andre Sutton at 757.721.9020 or email asutton@alm.com for tickets.
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | WIPL Awards Dinner & Ceremony
This event requires a separate registration.
Please contact Andre Sutton at 757.721.9020 or email asutton@alm.com for tickets.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
7:30 AM - 8:15 AM | Morning Mindfulness: Guided Meditation for a Centered Start
Location: Room - S106B
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Turning Perception into Power: Effectively Owning Your Narrative and Shaping Your Future
The ability to shape your own narrative is crucial for success and empowerment in today's legal landscape. Join us for an engaging fireside chat with former SVP, Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel of eBay, Marie Oh Huber, where we explore how to harness the power of your personal story to influence your career trajectory, shape professional opportunities, and affect how you are perceived. Leave this session with insights on how to overcome common barriers, including unconscious bias and stereotypes, and present yourself with confidence and authenticity.
Marie Oh Huber, Former SVP, Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel - eBay
Supported by: Fulcrum
Location: Room - S100BCSME Legal Teams
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Balancing Business Value and Risk in a Resource-Constrained Environment
Karen Sheehan, EVP, Chief Legal Officer & Corp Secretary - Tupperware Brands CorporationKristin Meister, Senior Counsel and Director of Litigation - IDEMIA
Megan Ryan, CEO & President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance, Privacy & Ethics Officer - Nassau Health Care Corp
Nicole Gill, Chair and Managing Member of CODISCOVR - CODISCOVR
Dawn Reynolds Pettit, Chief Human Resources Officer - Rush Street Gaming
Location: Room - S102BC
Supported by: Cozen O'Connor
Compliance
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
On The Cutting Edge: Preparing Your Employees For The Use of AI
Nicolette Martz, Director; Head of Privacy, Legal - Yelp Inc.Jasmin Rinna, Director, Assistant General Counsel & Head of Employee Relations - Relativity Space
Donna Haddad, VP, Associate General Counsel - IBM Corporation
Alesya Nasimova, Global Head of Privacy, DPO - Brex, Inc.
Catie Butt, Executive Director, Consulting - A&O Shearman
Location: Room - S103BC
Supported by: A&O Shearman
Next Level Networking
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Championing Change: Men's Role in Inclusive Leadership
Kenneth Horenstein, Vice President, Associate Group General Counsel - Travelers Indemnity CompanyPatrick Fuller, Chief Strategist - ALM Global
Erik Wright, PhD, Human Resources Director - Brookfield Renewable
Gina Cipriani, SVP Content - ALM
Location: Room - S102D
Cybersecurity
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Changing Governance Landscape: How the Many New Government Cybersecurity Requirements Impact You
Elise Houlik, VP, Chief Privacy Officer - IntuitJennifer Mailander, Vice President/Deputy General Counsel - Fannie Mae
Tania Bryant, Senior Counsel, Cybersecurity and Technology Regulation - Marsh McLennan
Isha Marathe, Legal Technology Reporter, Legaltech News - ALM Media
Bunny Smith, Global Cybersecurity Counsel - Yahoo!
Location: Room - S103A
SME Legal Teams
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Translating Strategy to Numbers: Communicating Effectively with Your CFO
Laurie Ehrlich, Chief Legal Officer - DioptraTamela Merriweather, Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel - The Northern Trust Company
Maria Dinzeo, Journalist - ALM Global
Vicky McPherson, General Counsel - Ligado Networks
Krystina Jones, Chief Revenue Officer - KLDiscovery
Location: Room - S102BC
Supported by: KLDiscovery
Compliance
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Compliance at the Forefront: Creating a Culture of Compliance to Navigate Regulatory Changes
Michelle Perrin-Steinberg, Chief Legal Counsel, Export Control/Sanctions, Americas - SAP AmericaStephana J. Henry, Global Trade Counsel - Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Briana Stevens, Director of Global Compliance - Internet Society
Carolyn Dinberg, General Counsel, Marketing, Commercial & Technology - IHG Hotels and Resorts
Meredith Monroe, Partner - Latham & Watkins LLP
Kate Morgan, Senior Legal Counsel - Medline Industries, LP
Location: Room - S102D
Supported by: Latham & Watkins
Next Level Networking
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
The Great Power and Responsibility of Connections: Building, Maintaining, and Leveraging Your Network
Lakeshia Ekeigwe, Leadership Coach & Consultant, CEO & Founder - LeaderThinking Global LLCAimee Nolan, General Counsel - Zoro
Erin Rosenberg, Partner - White & Case LLP
Djenne Clayton, General Counsel - Barilla America, Inc.
Ashley Jones, Commercial Counsel - LinkSquares, Inc.
Location: Room - 103BC
Supported by: White & Case
Cybersecurity
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Addressing The Third Wheel: Preventing Third-Party Cybersecurity Risks
Kimberly Wong, Global Head of Brands, Privacy and Digital - KellanovaStephanie Wilkins, Editor-in-Chief, Legaltech News - ALM
Sarah Sinclair, VP, Corporate Counsel - Global Data Privacy & Security - Prudential Financial
Christina Bixby, Assistant General Counsel for Cybersecurity Legal - Workday
Natalya Northrip, Associate General Counsel, Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Product - Latch Systems, Inc.
Location: Room - S103A
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Bold Women, Brave Stories Luncheon: Journeys of Connection and Courage
Join this unmissable event as three dynamic women in the WIPL community share their individual stories of resilience and strength along with lessons learned through their journeys. These powerful, TED Talk-style stories will inspire and encourage attendees to build new connections, cultivate change, take risks, overcome setbacks, live with purpose and find joy. Following these WIPL Stories, attendees will take part in an interactive networking exercise to explore the key lessons from each story together, empowering their own personal and professional growth.
Key Lessons:
- Women: Living with Purpose & Finding Joy
- Influence: Cultivating Connections & Creating Change
- Power: Taking Risks & Overcoming Setbacks
Megan Miller, Founder: Intentional Living Method - Megan-Miller.com
Kimberly Holmes-Iverson, Speaker - Iverson Group, LLC
Supported by: Fulcrum
Location: Room - S100BC