Sunday, September 13, 2026
5:00 PM | WIPL Pre-Event Meetup
For those arriving on Sunday, join us for a casual pre-conference gathering to set the tone for WIPL 2026! This will be an informal opportunity for WIPL attendees to connect, unwind and start building relationships before the conference officially kicks off.
Cash bar will be available.
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Monday, Sept. 14, 2026
(Day One)
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Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026
(Day Two)
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Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026
(Day Three)
Monday, September 14, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | WIPL Welcome Breakfast
Whether you’re joining us for the first time or a returning WIPL participant, start the conference with community and connection! Grab a bagel, some fruit and a cup of coffee before the opening session begins, and take a moment to settle in for an impactful experience ahead. It’s a chance to spark early conversations and start the conference on a friendly note.
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Opening Plenary Session To Be Announced
Supported by: Harvey AI
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM | Networking Break
Enabling the Business
Supported by: JAMS
Professional Growth
Supported by: Levenfeld Pearlstein
Regulatory Trends
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Charting the Next Chapter in Compliance: Enforcement Trends on the Horizon
Supported by: Wilmerhale
Technology Trailblazer
Supported by: Dechert
Strategic Influencer
Litigation
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Litigation in Motion: Staying Ahead of the Next Wave of Litigation Trends
Supported by: Paul Hastings
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM | Networking Break
Enabling the Business
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Cyber Risk is a Business Risk: Legal's Role in Cyber Resilience
Professional Growth
Regulatory Trends
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Decoding the Noise: Inside Perspectives from Regulators Shaping the Rules
Supported by: Wilmerhale
Technology Trailblazer
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Demystifying AI Hype: Identifying True Value and Practical Readiness
Supported by: Axiom
Strategic Influencer
Litigation
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Breaking Bad... Habits: Cooking Up Proactive Practices to Prevent Litigation
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM | Intentional Networking Lunch
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Enabling the Business
Supported by: Ropes & Gray
Professional Growth
Supported by: Osborne Clarke
Regulatory Trends
Supported by: LRN
Technology Trailblazer
Supported by:
Jenner & Block
Strategic Influencer
Litigation
Supported by: Shook Hardy & Bacon
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Afternoon Networking Break
Supported by: 
Enabling the Business
Professional Growth
Regulatory Trends
Supported by:
Jenner & Block
Technology Trailblazer
Supported by: LexisNexis
Strategic Influencer
Supported by: Moses & Singer
Litigation
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM | Day 1 Afternoon Plenary Session To Be Announced
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Networking Reception
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Tuesday, September 15, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Networking Breakfast
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Day 2 Keynote To Be Announced
Supported by: Robinson + Cole
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Networking Break
Intentional Leadership
Supported by: Innovative Driven
Risk Management
Self-Care & Wellbeing
Labor & Employment
Supported by: Phelps Dunbar
Data Privacy & Responsibility
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Pressure-Testing for Risk: New Data Laws and Points of Exposure
Supported by:
Arnold & Porter
Transactions
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM | Morning Networking Break
Intentional Leadership
Supported by: Hanson Bridgett
Risk Management
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Intentional Risk Taking: From Risk-Adverse to a Calculated Growth Mindset
Self-Care & Wellbeing
Labor & Employment
Supported by:
Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight
Data Privacy & Responsibility
Supported by: Bass, Berry & Sims
Transactions
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM | Networking Lunch
Intentional Leadership
Supported by: Nelson Mullins
Risk Management
Supported by: FGS Global
Self-Care & Wellbeing
Labor & Employment
Supported by: Ogletree Deakins
Data Privacy & Responsibility
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Privacy+ Pro: Redefining the Expanding Scope of Privacy Leadership
Transactions
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM | Afternoon Networking Break
Intentional Leadership
Supported by:
Arnold & Porter
Risk Management
Self-Care & Wellbeing
Labor & Employment
Data Privacy & Responsibility
Transactions
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Antitrust in Transition: Risks & Opportunities in a Dynamic Market
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Champagne Roundtables
Wrap up Day 2 of the Women, Influence & Power in Law Conference with a glass of champagne and engaging conversations! Our Champagne Roundtable discussions, a highlight of WIPL, provide an informal, interactive small-group setting for WIPL attendees to connect, exchange ideas, and dive deeper into timely topics. To ensure a meaningful experience, each topic will be hosted at two separate tables, with a maximum of ten participants per table. Sign-up details will be shared as the event approaches — stay tuned!
ROUNDTABLE 1
ROUNDTABLE 2
Supported by: Stoel Rives
ROUNDTABLE 3
ROUNDTABLE 4
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
RT4 - Mid-Career Pivots: It's Never Too Late to Change Your Path
ROUNDTABLE 5
ROUNDTABLE 6
ROUNDTABLE 7
ROUNDTABLE 8
Supported by: Lexitas
ROUNDTABLE 9
ROUNDTABLE 10
Supported by: Robinson + Cole
ROUNDTABLE 11
ROUNDTABLE 12
Supported by: Taft
ROUNDTABLE 13
ROUNDTABLE 14
Supported by: Polsinelli
ROUNDTABLE 15
ROUNDTABLE 16
ROUNDTABLE 17
ROUNDTABLE 18
Supported by: Thompson Coburn
ROUNDTABLE 19
ROUNDTABLE 20
Supported by:
Dubin Research & Consulting
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Board Influence
Supported by: Cooley
The Experienced GC
Impactful Alliances
Ethics
Supported by: Robinson + Cole
Board Influence
The Experienced GC
Supported by: Alston & Bird