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
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM | Networking Break
Enabling the Business
Professional Growth
Regulatory Trends
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Charting the Next Chapter in Compliance: Enforcement Trends on the Horizon
Technology Trailblazer
Strategic Influencer
Litigation
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Litigation in Motion: Staying Ahead of the Next Wave of Litigation Trends
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
Technology Trailblazer
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Demystifying AI Hype: Identifying True Value and Practical Readiness
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
Enabling the Business
Professional Growth
Regulatory Trends
Technology Trailblazer
Supported by:
Jenner & Block
Strategic Influencer
Litigation
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Afternoon Networking Break
Enabling the Business
Professional Growth
Regulatory Trends
Supported by:
Jenner & Block
Technology Trailblazer
Strategic Influencer
Litigation
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM | Day 1 Afternoon Plenary Session To Be Announced
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Networking Reception
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Networking Breakfast
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Day 2 Keynote To Be Announced
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Networking Break
Intentional Leadership
Risk Management
Self-Care & Wellbeing
Labor & Employment
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
Risk Management
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Intentional Risk Taking: From Risk-Adverse to a Calculated Growth Mindset
Self-Care & Wellbeing
Labor & Employment
Data Privacy & Responsibility
Transactions
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM | Networking Lunch
Intentional Leadership
Risk Management
Self-Care & Wellbeing
Labor & Employment
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!