Whether it's the increased visibility, extra exposure to resources, or the possibility of newfound opportunities, networking and building lifelong connections are essential to evolving as a legal professional. Often networking can be overlooked and not prioritized, but in an increasingly connected world, it can be incredibly valuable especially if it's a network you can consistently rely on. Attend this session as our experts provide insights into the key skills required to network and explore best practices to ensure you can build and expand on your existing network.

As the cost of living crisis becomes more prominent, the uncertainty of today’s economic climate will continue to have a massive impact on businesses. The resulting budgetary restraints on organisations will ultimately affect not only the bottom line of businesses but also their growth potential.  Join this session as our GCs share insights into how to prepare for and support a company through the recession, provide practical advice on how to approach cost cuts and inflation, and discuss how to show resilience as an organization and project forward during uncertain economic times.

As female legal leaders, we’ve made it but questioning our achievements despite one’s abilities and credentials is a common mindset affliction. In a male-dominated working environment, it is even more important as women to understand the importance of exuding confidence, owning your power, and being comfortable as a legal leader. As female legal leaders, knowing your worth is essential to future growth, earning trust and respect, and enhances your ability to lead. Join this session as expert panelists share their struggles and best practices in owning your seat, consistently providing value to the organization, and how to strive for bigger and better opportunities.

Global privacy regulations are shifting frequently and GCs need to stay current with the emerging laws to avoid legal and financial ramifications. With big privacy changes in key regions such as China, Brazil, and India, the landscape of data privacy will continue to evolve making it even more essential for in-house teams to be prepared and build a robust privacy program. Join this session as our privacy experts review existing global privacy laws, and share their insights into navigating the upcoming risks and changes expected in the privacy space.

Often the most creative and innovative solutions are developed in cultures that breed confidence and trust. Therefore, as legal leaders, it's imperative to build a company culture and mindset that empowers teams to not be afraid of failure. Join this session as our expert panelists discuss ways to generate curiosity and creativity that lead to the company’s growth, introduce tools and processes to help foster a new way of thinking, and understand the position of GCs as influencers and solution drivers within organisations. 

With business pressures increasing, in-house lawyers should be thinking ahead about how to integrate Legal Ops frameworks into their everyday workflows. In this session, we’ll use a forward-looking scope to evaluate the smart strategies for scaling your Legal Ops department, and review lessons learned along the way. Discover innovative ways to transform the way in-house teams provide legal services to the business and learn the key areas to focus on from financial management, human resources, analytics, and data and which strategies yield the optimum results for the legal department.

As a legal leader within a company, you may oftentimes find yourself in a difficult situation when conflicts arise between the business and employees. Regardless of the position, you agree with, as a GC your responsibility is ultimately to ensure the business is protected at all costs. Join this session as our expert panelists discuss balancing the dilemma of representing the business while also supporting people, providing examples and insight on how to rise above as a legal leader within an organisation in these circumstances.

GCs are often overworked and understaffed but are still forced to keep up with their corporation's legal demands. It is essential for an in-house leader to prioritize the practice of law with efficient tools and processes to enhance their legal service delivery. One way to support the growing legal demands is with the use of legal technology; however, implementing and integrating new technology can be tricky, costly, and time-consuming. With numerous options available, how do you determine the best legal tech for your organisation? Hear from our panel of thought leaders who have successfully implemented legal tech solutions in their companies as they discuss the best approaches to finding and customizing legal technology that fits your business needs, pivoting, and adapting effectively.