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.
Supported by: Harvey AI
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM | Networking Break
Enabling the Business
Supported by: JAMS
Professional Growth
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Speaking Up & Standing Out: Establishing Visibility, Ambition and Strategic Self-Advocacy
Jessica Chan, Senior Director, Legal - Uber Technologies, Inc.Marni Helfand, CHRO - LevelBlue
Eileen Sethna, Partner In & Leader of the Financial Services & Restructuring Practice Group - Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC
Supported by: Levenfeld Pearlstein
Regulatory Trends
Supported by: Wilmerhale
Technology Trailblazer
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
The AI-Driven Blueprint: Aligning Capability, Governance and Business Direction
Rhonda Powell, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary - Strada Education FoundationDonna Haddad, Former VP & Associate General Counsel at IBM, Executive in Residence, Governance, Risk & Emerging Technology - Northwestern University Energy Innovation Lab
Joni Jacobsen, Partner and Co-Chair, Securities and Complex Litigation - Dechert LLP
Supported by: Dechert
Strategic Influencer
Supported by: TLG Communications
Litigation
Supported by: Paul Hastings
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM | Networking Break
Enabling the Business
Professional Growth
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Strength in Unpredictability: Taking Intentional Risks That Accelerate Your Career
Alicia White, Director of Food Safety & Quality Standards Compliance - AmazonDavina Biddle, VP, Associate General Counsel - Strada Education Foundation
Virginia H. Johnson, Former Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary - Aspen Aerogels, Inc.
Cristine Patterson, President - Entrusted Advisors
Supported by: Entrusted Advisors
Regulatory Trends
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Decoding the Noise: Inside Perspectives from Regulators Shaping the Rules
Rebecca Unruh, Deputy Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection - Federal Trade CommissionBridget Farrell, Leader, Regulatory Policy - Edward Jones
Natasha V. Greiner, Partner - WilmerHale
Shamiso Maswoswe, Chief, Investor Protection Bureau - Office of the NY State Attorney General
Supported by: Wilmerhale
Technology Trailblazer
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Demystifying AI Hype: Identifying True Value and Practical Readiness
Megan Fouty, General Counsel, Head of People and HR - Tin CanStephanie Cherny, Director, Deputy General Counsel, M&A and Corporate Governance, Legal Solutions and Strategy - Intuit
Teresa Griffin, Director of Legal, Associate General Counsel - Republic Airways Inc
Sara Morgan, Acting Chief Revenue Officer - Axiom Law
Supported by: Axiom
Strategic Influencer
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
From Trusted Advisor to Strategic Business Partner: Establishing Executive Presence and Credibility
Sucharita Varanasi, General Counsel - Nonprofit Finance FundAnn Chaglassian, Chief Compliance Officer, US & Canada - Marsh McLennan
Lalania Gilkey-Johnson, Deputy General Counsel - GE Appliances
Supported by: Benesch
Litigation
Supported by: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM | Intentional Networking Lunch
Supported by: 
Enabling the Business
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Power of Partnership: Driving Strategic Business Outcomes Through In-House and Outside Counsel Alignment
Katie Neville, Assistant General Counsel - Hyundai Motor AmericaJill Ballo, Associate General Counsel - Microsoft Corporation
Nia Jenkins, VP, Legal Affairs - Surescripts, LLC
Aimie Killeen, Chief Legal Officer - Digital Currency Group
Suni Sreepada, Partner - Ropes & Gray
Supported by: Ropes & Gray
Professional Growth
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
No One Grows Alone: Building Your Career Council to Champion Your Professional Growth
Michelle McGovern, Chief Legal Officer & Head of External Affairs - A Place for MomYani Martes, Assistant General Counsel, Head of Legal – Capital Markets - Circle
Yeliz Atak, VP Legal - Osborne Clarke
Supported by: Osborne Clarke
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
Supported by: Kasowitz
Regulatory Trends
Supported by: Jenner & Block
Technology Trailblazer
Supported by: LexisNexis
Strategic Influencer
Supported by: Moses & Singer
Litigation
Supported by: Harvey AI
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM | Day 1 Afternoon Plenary Session To Be Announced
Supported by: Paul Weiss
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Networking Reception
Supported by: 
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
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
High-Trust Leadership: Blending Emotional Intelligence and Compassionate Accountability
Vanessa Tussey, Senior Counsel - Capital OneSaerin Cho, Fractional General Counsel & Adjunct Law Professor - FireWERX & University of San Diego School of Law
Leigh Oliver, Partner - Clifford Chance
Cheryl Downey, VP, Recruiting & Human Resources - Innovative Driven
Supported by: Innovative Driven
Risk Management
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Risk-Ready Organizations: Creating Frameworks That Anticipate, Adapt and Withstand
Irene Hudson, EVP, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary - AptarGroup, Inc.Jasmine Karimi, General Counsel - APAC - FMC Corporation (former)
Emily Jackson, Deputy General Counsel and Director of Legal (US) - FIFA World Cup 2026
Antonia Apps, Partner - Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Supported by: Paul Weiss
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
Elise Houlik, Vice President, Chief Privacy Officer - IntuitJami Vibbert, Partner - Arnold & Porter
Christine Ricci, General Counsel, Global Security & Digital Technology, Chief Privacy Officer - GE Aerospace
Rachel Thompson, SVP, Assistant General Counsel, Privacy, AI & Data Responsibility - Mastercard
Supported by: Arnold & Porter
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM | Morning Networking Break
Intentional Leadership
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Leadership Unlocked: Effective Decision-Making and Direction Setting in High-Stakes Environments
Lesley Marlin, Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment - FINRAKristina Lawson, Managing Partner - Hanson Bridgett LLP
Jana Contreras, Chief Counsel, Pacific Gas & Electric Company - Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Supported by: Hanson Bridgett
Risk Management
Supported by: Womble Bond Dickinson
Self-Care & Wellbeing
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Taking a Beat: Protecting Your Mental Health and Thriving in High-Pressure Roles
Elizabeth Wolfe, Deputy Chief Legal Officer - National Association of State Boards of Accountancy, Inc. (NASBA)Courtney Leyes, Partner - Fisher Phillips
Megan Ryan, Chief Operating Officer - Maximize Health
Labor & Employment
Supported by:
Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight
Data Privacy & Responsibility
Supported by: Bass, Berry & Sims
Transactions
Supported by: Holland & Knight
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM | Networking Lunch
Intentional Leadership
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Guardians of the Culture: How Exceptional Leaders Build & Retain Great Teams in Uncertain Times
Jen Neumann, Chief Legal Officer - VoltavaKatherine Pennetti, Managing Counsel - Product Liability - Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
Suzanne Swaner, Partner - Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
Supported by: Nelson Mullins
Risk Management
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Containment, Control & Credibility: Leading Through Crisis in Real Time
Deborah Solmor, General Counsel - Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF)Jamila Hall, Associate General Counsel, Community Trust - Airbnb
Megan Bouchier, Partner - FGS Global
Kruti Trivedi, Executive Director, Assistant General Counsel - JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Supported by: FGS Global
Self-Care & Wellbeing
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Decide What Deserves You: How High-Performing Leaders Allocate Energy and Prioritize Their Time
Anne Bliek, Head of Commercial Legal - TomTom International B.V.Lisa Cantos, SVP & Assistant General Counsel - Mastercard
Jackie Burkhardt, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary - Core & Main, Inc.
Becky Christensen, Partner - Thompson Coburn LLP
Supported by: Thomson Coburn
Labor & Employment
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
The First Line of Defense: Proactive Strategies to Protect Against Employment Risks
Katie Sloan, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary - US Heart & VascularJennifer Colvin, Office Managing Shareholder - Ogletree Deakins
Kit Chaskin, CEO - Hard Stop
Shawn McGruder, Sr. Associate General Counsel / Principal Equal Employment Opportunity Officer - Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Supported by: Ogletree Deakins
Data Privacy & Responsibility
Supported by: FTI Consulting
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM | Afternoon Networking Break
Intentional Leadership
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Influence in Every Direction: Mastering Communication Across Power Dynamics, Functional Lines and Cultural Differences
Christine Enemark, VP & AGC, Prime Video Legal - AmazonJessica Sampson, Legal Director - Uber Technologies, Inc.
Kimberly Walker, VP & General Counsel - Hach
Maureen Jeffreys, Partner - Arnold & Porter
Supported by: Arnold & Porter
Risk Management
Labor & Employment
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Finding Solid Ground During Organizational Shifts: Leading Through Workforce Shockwaves and Disruption
Jewelle Johnson, VP, Assistant General Counsel & Chief Labor and Employment Counsel - Graphic Packaging International, LLCJennifer Healey, General Counsel & Head of Regulatory Affairs - Cencora, Inc.
Steph Kaplan, Partner and Co-Chair of Labor and Employment Practice Group - Blank Rome LLP
Supported by: Blank Rome
Data Privacy & Responsibility
Supported by: BRG
Transactions
Supported by: Axinn
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
Supported by: O'Hagan Meyer
ROUNDTABLE 2
Supported by: Stoel Rives
ROUNDTABLE 3
ROUNDTABLE 4
Supported by: American Arbitration Association International Centre for Dispute Resolution
ROUNDTABLE 5
Supported by: Baker Botts
ROUNDTABLE 6
ROUNDTABLE 7
Supported by: Croke Fairchild
ROUNDTABLE 9
ROUNDTABLE 10
Supported by: Robinson + Cole
ROUNDTABLE 11
ROUNDTABLE 13
ROUNDTABLE 14
Supported by: Polsinelli
ROUNDTABLE 15
ROUNDTABLE 16
Supported by: Polsinelli
ROUNDTABLE 17
Supported by: Steptoe
ROUNDTABLE 18
Supported by: Harvey AI
ROUNDTABLE 19
ROUNDTABLE 20
Supported by: Dubin Research & Consulting
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Board Influence
Supported by: Cooley
Impactful Alliances
Ethics
Supported by: Robinson + Cole
Board Influence
The Experienced GC
Supported by: Alston & Bird
Impactful Alliances
Ethics
Supported by: Barnes & Thornburg