FINAL_2026 PROGRAM BOOK

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CORPORATE COUNSEL WOMEN OF COLOR’S 21ST ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE DEAR COLLEAGUES, LEADERS, CHANGEMAKERS, AND TRAILBLAZERS: WELCOME TO THE 22ND ANNUAL CORPORATE COUNSEL WOMEN OF COLOR® CAREER STRATEGIES CONFERENCE.

Our Main Stage is built around a powerful theme: Leadership, Influence, Excellence, Reinvention, and Legacy. Together, we will explore how leaders are selected, how influence is built, how trust is earned, how organizations thrive, and what separates exceptional performers from everyone else. We are honored to welcome extraordinary leaders from business, media, sports, and the arts—including Grant Hill, Misty Copeland, Tamron Hall, Monty Moran, and Debra L. Lee—whose experiences will challenge us to think bigger, lead boldly, and embrace new possibilities.

For more than two decades, CCWC® has brought together exceptional legal and business leaders who understand that leadership is not simply about achieving success—it is about creating impact, opening doors for others, and helping shape the future. What began as a bold vision has grown into a global community of more than 5,000 members representing Fortune 500 companies, leading law firms, government, academia, nonprofit organizations, and boardrooms across the world.

Yet, the true power of this conference extends beyond the sessions themselves. It is found in Laurie Robinson Haden the conversations between programs, the reTHIS YEAR, WE GATHER AT Founder and CEO lationships formed over breakfast and dinner, A DEFINING MOMENT. Corporate Counsel Women of Color the mentorship that changes a career trajectory, the board opportunity that begins with an Artificial intelligence is transforming industries. Boards face new expectations for governance and oversight. introduction, and the lifelong friendships built within this remarkOrganizations are navigating unprecedented disruption, complexity, able community. Beyond the main stage, you can create your own and opportunity. The leaders who will thrive in this environment are Orlando experience—from an unforgettable dinner at Ocean Prime those who can think strategically, build influence, inspire trust, em- to curated networking excursions and events at the world-famous theme parks, including Universal CityWalk. brace innovation, and lead with courage. THAT IS WHY ORLANDO 2026 MATTERS.

For four days, Orlando becomes a place where leaders learn from leaders, ideas become action, and possibilities become reality.

Over the next several days, you will engage in more than 60 programs designed to help you strengthen your leadership, sharpen your judgment, expand your influence, and prepare for what comes next. This year’s conference is approved for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit in over fourteen states, so the learning you do in Orlando counts toward your professional requirements back home.

As you participate in the conference, I encourage you to be present, intentional, and fully engaged. Attend the session that stretches your thinking. Build new relationships. Share your experiences generously. Invest in your growth. And remember that your voice, perspective, and leadership matter now more than ever. The future will be shaped by leaders who are willing to learn, adapt, innovate, and serve. I have no doubt that many of those leaders are in this room.

Through our inaugural CCWC® Board Circle, directors serving on Fortune 1000, public, and private boards will explore crisis leadership, AI oversight, boardroom influence, and director judgment. Our Chief Legal Officer Symposium will bring together CLOs, General Counsel, and senior legal executives to examine enterprise strategy, governance, innovation, crisis management, and pathways to the CEO seat and boardroom. Our AI + Legal Tech + Innovation Summit will tackle one of the most important leadership challenges of our time—how organizations can harness innovation responsibly while protecting trust and long-term value.

Thank you for being part of this extraordinary community. Thank you for investing in yourself and in one another. And thank you for helping us continue to build a future where excellence, opportunity, and leadership know no limits. Welcome to Orlando. Welcome to CCWC®. Let’s lead the future—together.

Laurie Robinson Haden

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Kirkland & Ellis proudly supports the

22nd Annual Career Strategies Conference Kirkland is proud to support CCWC and its mission to unlock new opportunities and create a more inclusive legal profession for all. We look forward to connecting with you in Orlando to discuss the latest in business and law with a variety of Kirkland leaders.

www.kirkland.com

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THE FIRE IS SHARED.

Ambition ignites alone. But it burns brightest in community.

At Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, we believe that when people feel seen, valued, and empowered, there’s no limit to what they can build — together. That’s the heart of HLC Inclusion: a mindset, a movement, and a commitment to growing stronger as one. Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is proud to sponsor the CCWC 2026 Annual Career Strategies Conference — fueling the fire, together.

Connect with us at conference Lillian S. Hardy Partner, Investigations/Crisis Leadership/Compliance Washington, D.C.

Jasmeet K. Ahuja Partner, Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Disputes New York & Philadelphia

Cheryl D. Barnes Partner, Capital Markets Washington, D.C.

Rupa Briggs Partner, Capital Markets New York

Lily Chinn Partner, Environmental San Francisco

Nadira Clarke Partner, Investigations /Environmental Washington, D.C.

Natalie K. Edwards Head of NY Financial Institutions M&A New York

Ashley Howlett Partner, Antitrust Washington, D.C.

Anna Kurian Shaw Global Managing Partner for People Engagement Washington, D.C.

Rosevelie Márquez Morales Chief Inclusion Officer New York

Powered by purpose. Driven by difference. Made for this moment.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Registration

6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Sunrise Yoga on the Hilton Orlando Lawn

6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.

CCWC® Fitness

6:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

Continental Breakfast

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

CCWC® Boot Camp (9 Tracks) CCWC® Board Circle CCWC® AI Summit CCWC® CLO Symposium

6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

CCWC® Kick-Off Networking Reception @ The Hilton Orlando

8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Punch, Paint & Sip: Brushes and Brilliance @ The Hilton Orlando

8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

CCWC® CLO Symposium Dinner at Ocean Prime*

8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

CCWC® Board Circle Dinner at Ocean Prime*

8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Join Us for Fun and Adventure at ICON Park

8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

CCWC® Hosted Event at ICON Park’s Ole Red Restaurant

* Transportation Provided

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CCWC Bootcamp, Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | Morning Session

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Track 1

Track 2

Orange F

Orlando V

Power, Performance, and Perception: Managing the Three Forces of Advancement

The Inflection Point Playbook: Judgment, Risk, and Accountability at the Enterprise Level

Track 3

Orlando VI Hot Topics in Employment Law

Track 4

Track 5

9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Trust, Voice, and Value: Navigating Power and Influence at Work

Pivot Points: Navigating Mid-Career Moves Between Government, In-House, and Big Law

10:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Seeing Around the Corner: Future‑Proofing Legal and Regulatory Risk

Hot Topics in Litigation

Drafting for the Aftermath: Postmortem Thinking From Counseling to Courtroom

Orange E

Career Durability: Designing a Professional Life That Survives Change, Pressure, and Power Shifts

The First 10 Years Matter Most: Career Decisions That Compound or Cost You

Market-Ready or Stalled: When to Move, When to Stay, and When You’re Not as Competitive as You Think

Decision Points That Define You: Choosing Roles, Risks, and Moves That Compound

Orlando IV

AI SUMMIT AI at the Helm: What Legal Leaders Must Own, Delegate, and Redesign in the Age of AI

1-HOUR CLE Algorithms, AI, and Antitrust: What In-House Counsel Should Know

At the Table on the Ledger: Trailblazers Driving Crypto and Digital Asset Strategy

Well-Being for Lawyers: Tips to Improve WorkLife Balance

1-HOUR CLE

Litigation During Government Uncertainty

1-HOUR CLE

1-HOUR CLE

1-HOUR CLE

1-HOUR CLE

1-HOUR CLE

Ransomware and Extortion Attacks: Legal Strategy, Law Enforcement, Coordination, Payment Risks, and Litigation

Career Strategy Advice on Making a Change

Effective Mediation Strategies for Corporate Counsel to Manage Risks and Costs

Cybersecurity and Data Privacy in an AI-Driven World

The Current Playbook: Trends in SEC Enforcement and Securities Litigation

1-HOUR CLE

1-HOUR CLE

1-HOUR CLE

1-HOUR CLE

Track 8

Orange C

1-HOUR CLE

1-HOUR CLE

Track 7

Orange B

1-HOUR CLE

The New Age: The Art of Trying Cases With Two Juries — The One in the Box and the One on the Internet

Track 6

Orange A

EU Product Liability Directive: Countdown to Dec. 9, 2026: Overview, Key Changes, Strategic Insights, and What’s Next

Leading Without Authority: Driving Outcomes Across the Enterprise

1-HOUR CLE

1-HOUR CLE

Preserving Your Future: Marriage, Wealth, and Generational Legacy

Professional Judgment in a Tech-Driven World: Avoiding Ethical Missteps

AI SUMMIT Meta Panel: License to Innovate: AI, IP, and Creative Chaos

1-HOUR CLE

Corporate Immigration Enforcement Trends

1-HOUR CLE

AI SUMMIT From Risk Advisor to Trusted Partner: How Legal Teams Help Shape the Future of AI Products

Networking for Introverts

Track 9

Orange G

The Modern CLO as Enterprise Strategist

1-HOUR CLE

Inside the Boardroom: What CEOs and Boards Need From Their CLOs Right Now

1-HOUR CLE

Beyond the CLO Seat: CEO, Founder & Board Pathways

1-HOUR CLE

1-HOUR CLE

AI SUMMIT AI and the Transformation of Work: Automated Employment Decisions and Responsible AI

48 Hour Crisis Escalation Simulation - From Incident to Board Briefing

1-HOUR CLE

1-HOUR CLE

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Hardship Policy: If you are experiencing financial challenges, email info@ccwomenofcolor.org

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CCWC Bootcamp, Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | Afternoon Session Track 1

Track 2

Orlando V

Track 3

Orlando VI

12:45 p.m.-1:45 1:00 p.m. 9.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Orange F

Track 4

Orange A

Track 5

Orange B

Orange E

Track 8

Orlando IV

Track 9 Orange

The Sandwich Lawyer Reality: Leading a Legal Career While Caring for Kids, Parents, and Yourself

AI SUMMIT AI Contracts & Vendor Risk: Negotiating Liability, Indemnities, and Data Protection in 2026

How CLOs Drive Growth, Innovation & Business Strategy

1-HOUR CLE

1-HOUR CLE

Track 6

Track 7

Orange C

Orange G

LUNCH BREAK

2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

No-Poach, Non-Solicits, and Non-Competes: Trends and Risk Beyond Employment Law

Ethical Innovation: Leading the AI Frontier With Purpose

1-HOUR CLE

1-HOUR CLE

3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

POWER NETWORKING LUNCH BREAK

Legal Trends in Crypto: Herding Digital Cats Through Regulatory Hoops

The “America First” Agenda in 2027: Tech,Trade, Antitrust, and the White Collar Enforcement Climate in the U.S. and Beyond

1-HOUR CLE

1-HOUR CLE

The Power of Pause: Emotional Intelligence and Judgment at the Highest Levels of Leadership

The Resilient Leader: Burnout, Boundaries, and Longevity

Paying It Forward: Empowering the Next Generation of Legal Leaders

Red Flags and Fiduciary Duties: Tips for Board Advisors

The Judgment Advantage: Developing Decision-Making, Discernment, and Trusted Counsel Status

The Art of the Ask: Negotiating Pay, Title, and LongTerm Leverage as a Lawyer

The Feedback Advantage: Cultivating Guidance, Growth, and Great Lawyering

1-HOUR CLE

1-HOUR CLE

Risk, Power, and Credibility: Legal Strategy for High-Stakes Moments

Career Acceleration at Mid-Level: When to Pivot, When to Double Down

AI SUMMIT AI Ethics and Collaborative Counsel: Value In, Risk Out

1-HOUR CLE

1-HOUR CLE

Leadership, Influence & Legacy Beyond the Law

1-HOUR CLE

www.ccwomenofcolor.org

Hardship Policy: If you are experiencing financial challenges, email info@ccwomenofcolor.org

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Track 9 | Orange G

Symposium Agenda 8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

The Modern CLO as Enterprise Strategist

9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Inside the Boardroom: What CEOs and Boards Need From Their CLOs Right Now

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Beyond the CLO Seat: CEO, Founder & Board Pathways

11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

48-Hour Crisis Escalation Simulation — From Incident to Board Briefing

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

How CLOs Drive Growth, Innovation & Business Strategy

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Leadership, Influence & Legacy Beyond the Law

8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Private Dinner

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Track 8 | Orlando IV

SUMMIT AGENDA 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

AI at the Helm: What Legal Leaders Must Own, Delegate, and Redesign in the Age of AI

9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

From Risk Advisor to Trusted Partner: How Legal Teams Help Shape the Future of AI Products

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

License to Innovate: AI, IP, and Creative Chaos

11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

The Future of Work: Navigating AI’s Impact on Your Work

2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

AI Contracts & Vendor Risk: Negotiating Liability, Indemnities, and Data Protection in 2026

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

AI Ethics and Collaborative Counsel: Value In, Risk Out

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TRACK 10 | ORANGE D

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TRACK 11 | CHAMPIONS GATE

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2026 | ORLANDO I, II AND III 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Registration

6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.

CCWC® Fitness

6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Sunrise Yoga on the Hilton Orlando Lawn

6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.

Breakfast

7:45 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

WELCOME REMARKS

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Fireside with Deepali Vyas (The Elite Recruiter) The Executive Playbook: How Top Leaders Are Selected, Promoted, and Compensated

8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

NETWORKING BREAK

8:45 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

Influence Behind Closed Doors: The Unwritten Rules of Executive Leadership

9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Monty Moran (Former Co-CEO, Chipotle) and Debra L. Lee (Former CEO, BET Networks; CEO & Chair, Leading Women Defined) Culture, Influence & Connection: How Great Organizations Thrive

10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

The AI Reset: Rethinking Strategy, Governance & Advantage

11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

A Call to Serve: Using Your Influence to Transform Your Community

11:45 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.

Inside the Minds of Today’s Most Influential Chief Legal Officers

12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

The Excellence Factor: What Separates Exceptional Performers From Everyone Else

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2026 | ORANGE BALLROOM I, II, AND III 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

NETWORKING LUNCH

2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Diamond Award Honoree Presentation Tiffany M. Hall, General Counsel, Mastercard

3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Hush: How to Radiate Power and Confidence Without Saying a Word

3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Improvising Forward: Leadership When There’s No Script

4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

CLE · 0.5 HOURS · UNFILTERED CONVERSATION The Ethics of Leadership: Integrity, Judgment & Accountability at the Top NETWORKING DINNER

6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

• Eddie V’s (Prime Seafood) • Oceanaire (Seafood) • Maggiano’s (Italian) • Rodizio Grill (Brazilian Steakhouse) You will need to preselect your restaurant in the Cvent platform

9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Live Jazz at Vines Grille

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2026 | ORANGE BALLROOM I, II, AND III 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Registration

6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.

CCWC® Fitness

6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Sunrise Yoga on the Hilton Orlando Lawn

6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.

Breakfast

7:45 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

WELCOME REMARKS

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

The Long Game: Sustaining Leadership, Professional Excellence & Career Longevity

8:45 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

The Trust Advantage: Leading with Credibility in an Age of Scrutiny

9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

FEATURED FIRESIDE CONVERSATION WITH TAMRON HALL Emmy® Award Winning Journalist

10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

FEATURED FIRESIDE CONVERSATION WITH GRANT HILL Seven-Time NBA All-Star, Vice Chairman of the Atlanta Hawks and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

FEATURED FIRESIDE CONVERSATION WITH MISTY COPELAND Ballerina and Founder of The Misty Copeland Foundation

12:00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m.

CLOSING REMARKS

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2026 | ORANGE BALLROOM I, II, AND III

OPTIONAL

SELF-PACED EXCURSIONS 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

• Relax by the Pool @ The Orlando Hilton • Shopping • Epcot • Disney World • Kennedy Space Center See Full List of Self-Paced Activities

2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Afternoon at Seaworld with CCWC® Ports of Call Gardens CCWC®

7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Evening at Universal CityWalk with CCWC®

7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Movie Night

7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Blue Man Group

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Cirque du Soleil Orlando

9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Join Us at NBC Sports Grill and Brew at Universal CityWalk for our Closeout Celebration

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026 | ORANGE BALLROOM I, II, AND III 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Power & Inspiration Breakfast With Maurette Brown Clark

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FEATURED SPEAKERS 7:45 A.M. – 8:00 A.M.

LAURIE ROBINSON HADEN

FOUNDER AND CEO, CORPORATE COUNSEL WOMEN OF COLOR TRANSFORMATIVE LEADER | VISIONARY BUILDER CHAMPION OF AI-POWERED INNOVATION

Welcome Remarks

Laurie N. Robinson Haden is a business executive, legal strategist, and thought leader advancing innovation, leadership, and excellence in the legal profession. She is the Founder, President, and CEO of Corporate Counsel Women of Color® (CCWC®), the premier global organization serving executive attorneys, chief legal officers, general counsel, and law firm leaders. Before founding CCWC®, Laurie served as Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel of Litigation at CBS Corporation, where she managed complex litigation and legal strategy for nearly two decades. A recognized leader in legal innovation and artificial intelligence governance, Laurie earned a certificate in Artificial Intelligence Strategies for Business Innovation from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. She chairs the CCWC® AI Advisory Board and leads flagship initiatives, including the CCWC® AI + Legal Tech + Innovation Summit, CLO Symposium, and General Counsel Training Bootcamps. Laurie is also the author of It’s Time to Shine. She earned her B.A., magna cum laude, from North Carolina Central University and her J.D. from Indiana University Maurer School of Law.

TRACK 1 | 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.

ALEEZA KANNER

ASSOCIATE EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (US) LLP

Aleeza Kanner is an associate in the Capital Markets & Investments Group, where she represents financial institutions, multinational corporations, asset managers, pension plans, insurance companies, and government-sponsored enterprises in connection with the documentation, negotiation, and regulatory aspects of derivatives transactions. Her practice includes advising on ISDA and SIFMA Master Agreements, credit support annexes, trading confirmations, and collateral arrangements across a variety of asset classes, including interest rate, equity, foreign exchange, and credit derivatives. She regularly counsels clients on compliance with regulatory frameworks administered by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and National Futures Administration. Beyond her legal practice, Aleeza is a member of the ABA Derivatives and Futures Law Committee Young Professionals Group and serves on the Board of the HBADC Foundation and Eversheds Sutherland’s Community Service and Women Attorneys Group Committees. Aleeza earned her Juris Doctor from The George Washington University Law School and her Bachelor of Arts from Marquette University, where she played Division I tennis.

TRACK 1 | 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.

Power, Performance, and Perception: Managing the Three Forces of Advancement

TONI N. BROWN SHAREHOLDER GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP

Power, Performance, and Perception: Managing the Three Forces of Advancement

Toni N. Brown is a shareholder in Greenberg Traurig’s Atlanta office, where she focuses on drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts and helping organizations build contracting processes that support business growth. With more than a decade of in-house counsel experience, she brings a practical understanding of corporate dynamics and ensures clients’ agreements align with strategic and operational needs. Her practice includes structuring, drafting, and negotiating supply agreements, co-packing and private label contracts, distribution agreements, third-party logistics agreements, product development agreements, and master services agreements with statements of work. She has represented franchise brands in the food and beverage industry and advises clients across multiple sectors. Before joining the firm, Toni served as Senior Director of Supply Chain for a multibrand restaurant company and previously worked as counsel for an alternative investment manager. She earned her Juris Doctor with honors from the University of Texas School of Law and her MBA and B.B.A., magna cum laude, from Florida A&M University.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 1 | 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.

YOLANDA RABUN

(RETIRED) VICE PRESIDENT, ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL IBM

Power, Performance, and Perception: Managing the Three Forces of Advancement

Yolanda Rabun is a powerhouse multihyphenate — an accomplished senior corporate executive attorney, award-winning performing artist, and passionate advocate for equity and empowerment. With over 30 years at IBM, before retirement, Yolanda served as Vice President, Associate General Counsel, and Compliance Officer, leading global legal initiatives in AI, quantum computing, and M&A, including her role as Chief Legal Officer for The Weather Company. She also championed IBM’s global Code of Conduct and Integrity training programs and served on IBM’s Black Executive Council. An honors graduate of the College of the Holy Cross and a Boston College Law School Presidential Scholar, Yolanda is licensed in Georgia, New York, and North Carolina. She is a recipient of the President’s Lifetime Call to Service Award from President Obama, a certified executive coach, and a fierce supporter of youth in STEM. Beyond the boardroom, Yolanda is a chart-topping jazz vocalist, Grammy-voting member, Equity Actor, and devoted wife and mother. www.yolandarabun.com

TRACK 1 | 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.

JEN CORMIER PARTNER ROPES & GRAY

Jen Cormier is a partner in Ropes & Gray’s employment, executive compensation, and benefits practice, where she also serves as co-chair of the firm’s Engagement & Impact Committee and as a member of its AI Practice Innovation Committee. She is one of the few partners nationwide who brings senior-level depth in both employment and executive compensation to every engagement. Jen advises a global client base throughout the deal process and the life of an investment, designing creative incentive structures and navigating management negotiations to position clients for long-term partnerships. She also advises on asset manager succession planning, GP stakes transactions, and carried interest and upper-tier economics. Jen earned her J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center and her B.S. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She has been recognized by Legal 500 (2023–2025), Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch (2021–2026), and Massachusetts Super Lawyers as a Rising Star (2019–2021).

TRACK 2 | 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.

Power, Performance, and Perception: Managing the Three Forces of Advancement

ASTRA HOLDER

ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL, REGULATORY STRATEGY AIRBNB, INC.

The Inflection Point Playbook: Judgment, Risk, and Accountability at the Enterprise Level

Astra Holder has spent her career making hostile markets habitable for disruptive technology. As Associate General Counsel at Airbnb, she shifted the company’s regulatory posture from defensive to proactive, resolving long-standing regulatory scrutiny, building compliance frameworks in jurisdictions that sought to ban the platform, architecting novel competition strategies, and leveraging empirical advocacy to reshape policy narratives. Her career has been defined by high-stakes judgment, frequently advising executive leadership through moments where legal strategy, business risk, and accountability converge. Before Airbnb, Astra built Amazon’s compliance infrastructure for its vast economic development portfolio and advised American Express on critical regulatory investigations. She has served as a strategic advisor to RegTech and PropTech founders through First Round Capital and Backstage Capital, helping early-stage companies turn regulatory friction into durable advantage. She holds a Juris Doctor from Rutgers School of Law and a B.A. from Amherst College, where she received the Kellogg Public Speaking Prize.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 2 | 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.

KATISHA FORTUNE

CHIEF RISK, ETHICS & COMPLIANCE OFFICER CBRE

The Inflection Point Playbook: Judgment, Risk, and Accountability at the Enterprise Level

Katisha Fortune is CBRE’s Chief Risk, Ethics & Compliance Officer, overseeing global enterprise risk management, ethics and compliance, data protection and privacy, internal audit, and security and business resilience. She partners closely with business leaders to align risk management with CBRE’s growth and strategy, having joined in 2023 as Senior Vice President, Risk Management, before being promoted to her current role. Ms. Fortune brings leadership experience across government, private practice, and both public and private companies. Previously, she served as Vice President and Head of Legal & Compliance at Carrot Fertility and held roles at Walmart including Managing Counsel, Enterprise Risk Management, and Global Head of Regulatory Risk. She supported major technology initiatives at Sam’s Club and helped coordinate crisis responses during the COVID-19 pandemic, California wildfires, and the El Paso mass shooting. Katisha received her B.A. from Florida State University and her Juris Doctor from University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School.

TRACK 2 | 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.

ARIAN JUNE

PARTNER DEBEVOISE & PLIMPTON LLP

Arian June is a litigation partner based in Debevoise & Plimpton’s Washington, D.C. office and a member of the White Collar & Regulatory Defense Group. Recognized as one of 25 Influential Black Women in Business by The Network Journal and by Benchmark Litigation and Chambers USA for her expertise in white collar criminal defense, Ms. June focuses on independent and board-led investigations, securities enforcement defense, whistle blower matters, and crisis management. She frequently advises audit committees, special board committees, and senior management teams on sensitive investigations involving sexual misconduct, racial intolerance, and related matters. She also represents financial institutions, public companies, investment advisors, and senior executives in complex regulatory matters. Ms. June is named on Global Investigations Review’s 2025 Women in Investigations list and Securities Docket’s 2025 Enforcement Elite. She received her Juris Doctor from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and her B.A. from the University of Maryland College Park.

TRACK 2 | 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.

The Inflection Point Playbook: Judgment, Risk, and Accountability at the Enterprise Level

STEFANI JOHNSON MYRICK PARTNER DAVIS POLK & WARDWELL LLP

The Inflection Point Playbook: Judgment, Risk, and Accountability at the Enterprise Level

Stefani Johnson Myrick is a partner in the White Collar Defense and Investigations practice group at Davis Polk & Wardwell. Stefani’s practice focuses on government investigations and enforcement actions, with a particular focus on matters related to the enforcement of the federal securities laws and related regulatory frameworks. She has represented public companies, financial institutions, boards of directors, and individuals in connection with investigations by the SEC, DOJ, CFTC, and others concerning disclosures, accounting, internal controls, and complex reporting and compliance issues. Stefani also represents clients in connection with confidential internal investigations, often involving sensitive allegations and significant enterprise risk. She advises clients on corporate governance and compliance matters, including the design of policies and procedures to mitigate insider trading and other securities law risks and to strengthen overall risk management. Stefani is a graduate of New York University and Harvard Law School.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 3 | 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.

TRINA FAIRLEY BARLOW PARTNER CROWELL & MORING LLP

Hot Topics in Employment Law

Trina Fairley Barlow is a partner at Crowell & Moring, Co-Chair of the Labor and Employment Group, and a member of the Management Board. Companies, boards, and other organizations rely on Trina for their most sensitive employment matters — from workplace investigations to executive-level disputes and compliance challenges. Her practice spans the full spectrum of labor and employment law, with particular depth in federal contractor matters, including Service Contract Act and Davis-Bacon Act compliance, agency investigations, and litigation. She counsels senior leadership and boards on AI in employment decision-making and executive orders affecting DEI programs, and conducts investigations spanning labor and employment, government contracts, and other regulatory issues. A seasoned litigator, Trina has defended employers in single-plaintiff, class, and collective actions under EEO and wage-and-hour laws and whistleblower claims. Trina is a Chambers USA-ranked attorney and Thomson Reuters “Stand-Out” Lawyer. She holds a B.A. from the University of Virginia and a J.D. from The George Washington University Law School.

TRACK 3 | 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.

MICHELE N. BRADLEY LEAD COUNSEL, EMPLOYMENT AIRBNB, INC.

Michele N. Bradley is a New York–based employment lawyer and business executive with more than 16 years of experience advising global organizations on complex workplace and labor matters. Her practice spans the full spectrum of employment law, including traditional labor relations, workplace investigations, crisis management, employment litigation, and strategic risk management. She currently serves as Lead Counsel, Employment at Airbnb. Before joining Airbnb, Michele served as SVP, Global Employment at Vice Media Group, where she managed a global team of lawyers and legal professionals. She began her legal career as an Employment Associate in the New York office of Jones Day. Outside of work, Michele is deeply committed to mentorship, philanthropy, pro bono service, and supporting the arts. Michele graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Spelman College with a B.A. in English and received the Honorable William H. Murphy, Sr. Full Academic Scholarship at the University of Maryland School of Law.

TRACK 3 | 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.

Hot Topics in Employment Law

JASMINE FANNELL

VICE PRESIDENT, SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL HSBC

Hot Topics in Employment Law

Jasmine Fannell serves as Senior Legal Counsel for HSBC providing strategic counsel on employment matters. Jasmine recently finished her fourth term as Chair of the Black Women Lawyers’ Association Scholarship Fund and is a Trustee for The Joseph M. Fannell Memorial Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting youth in the arts. She also volunteers with Just the Beginning – A Pipeline Organization and LegalTrek, supporting students interested in law; as well as Lasagna Love, cooking meals for local families. She previously served on the Associate Boards of JTB-APO, the Chicago Committee on Minorities in Large Law Firms, and the Public Interest Law Initiative. Jasmine has been recognized for her contributions to Chicagoland as a Next Generation Lawyer by the Cook County Bar Association. Jasmine received her B.A. in History from the University of Pittsburgh and J.D. from Harvard LawSchool. In her spare time, Jasmine imagines herself a Food Network Star and manages theambitions of her 100-lb German Shepherd, Fonzie.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 3 | 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.

AUDREA GOLDING

PARTNER FRAGOMEN, DEL REY, BERNSEN & LOEWY, LLP

Hot Topics in Employment Law

Audrea Golding is a multi-jurisdictional attorney and trusted advisor to companies across technology, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, engineering, automotive, and manufacturing, based in Fragomen’s Silicon Valley office. She counsels startups, entrepreneurs, and multinational corporations on securing temporary work visas and permanent residence for key talent, designing scalable, compliant immigration programs aligned with business growth and evolving workforce strategies. She is particularly regarded for her guidance on U.S.–Canada cross-border matters, advising on the movement of professionals and executives across North America and helping organizations manage risk while maintaining workforce mobility. Audrea serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s Culture & Inclusion Committee, providing strategic guidance and advancing initiatives that foster inclusion and belonging across the organization. Drawing from her personal experience immigrating to multiple countries, she brings a practical, empathetic perspective to her work and is committed to delivering thoughtful, solutions-oriented counsel. She earned her Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University and her B.A. from McGill University.

TRACK 4 | 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.

SUNITA BALI PARTNER ARNOLD & PORTER

Sunita Bali is a partner in Arnold & Porter’s San Francisco office and a nationally recognized commercial litigator focused on privacy, cybersecurity, consumer class actions, and complex commercial litigation. She represents leading technology, retail, and other companies in high-stakes disputes involving the federal Wiretap Act, the Stored Communications Act, the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), the California Invasion of Privacy Act, and California consumer protection laws. Sunita also advises clients on compliance with biometric and other sensitive data regulations and has extensive experience litigating content moderation matters involving Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and the First Amendment. She has secured significant victories in precedent-setting cases and negotiated favorable resolutions in complex class actions and mass arbitrations. Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch and Law360 as a Rising Star in Privacy and Cybersecurity, Sunita serves on the board of For People of Color. She earned her J.D. from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law and her B.A. from Occidental College.

TRACK 4 | 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.

Career Durability: Designing a Professional Life That Survives Change, Pressure, and Power Shifts

FARHEENA RASHEED PARTNER ORRICK LLP

Career Durability: Designing a Professional Life That Survives Change, Pressure, and Power Shifts

Farheena Rasheed is a nationally recognized leader in appellate advocacy, patent litigation, and life sciences, recently serving as Solicitor of the United States Patent & Trademark Office. As the agency’s chief IP litigation attorney and principal advisor on national IP policy, she shaped how intellectual property law impacts innovation across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and diagnostics. Farheena’s rare combination of scientific fluency and litigation expertise makes her an invaluable resource for clients facing complex IP challenges. At the USPTO, she led litigation strategy in hundreds of Federal Circuit appeals and personally argued 25 cases, establishing her as one of the country’s most experienced appellate advocates. She clerked for the Honorable Marvin J. Garbis of the U.S. District Court for Maryland and the Honorable Arthur J. Gajarsa of the Federal Circuit. Farheena holds a Juris Doctor from Rutgers Law School and an M.S. in cellular and molecular pharmacology from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 4 | 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.

KEITRA ROBINSON

OWNER JUSTINSPIRE LEGENDS INTERNATIONAL LLC

Career Durability: Designing a Professional Life That Survives Change, Pressure, and Power Shifts

Keitra Robinson is an attorney, author, and certified personal and executive coach who equips women leaders to thrive with clarity, purpose, and influence. She began her legal career in the public sector, rising to leadership over a team of attorneys and mediators across the state before reimagining her professional path. For over a decade, she has served as a faith-based certified personal and executive coach, human behavior consultant, and inspirational speaker, guiding high-performing women globally through transformational growth, purposeful pivots, and alignment. She is the founder of Sea the Dream™ inspirational luxury women’s retreats and author of Life Re-Imagined, Manifest M.E.G.A., and Sister to Sister. Her work integrates strategy, mindset, and faith to help women lead boldly, elevate impact, and build lasting legacy. Keitra earned her Juris Doctor and Certificate in Conflict Resolution from Pepperdine University School of Law and her undergraduate degree from North Carolina Central University.

TRACK 4 | 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.

KAREN HORRIDGE

HEAD OF LEGAL ENGAGEMENT AND INCLUSION HSBC

Karen Horridge is the Head of Engagement and Inclusion at HSBC Legal, where she leads a team responsible for the people’s agenda and driving cultural transformation across the function. With extensive experience in people development, organizational change, and talent strategy, Karen partners closely with senior leaders and HR to design and implement initiatives that enhance leadership, professional expertise, and employee experience. She is recognized for her ability to coach and develop senior leaders, mobilize global project teams, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and deliver innovative solutions that support both business strategy and an inclusive workplace culture. Karen has over 25 years of experience in financial services, holding a variety of roles consistently aligning leadership and talent activity with the wider people strategy. She holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology/ social psychology, has postgraduate qualifications in organizational learning and leadership development, and is a qualified career coach specializing in career planning and growth.

TRACK 4 | 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.

Career Durability: Designing a Professional Life That Survives Change, Pressure, and Power Shifts

KIRAN DHALIWAL

SENIOR COUNSEL, IP LAW, LICENSING AND LITIGATION APPLE

Career Durability: Designing a Professional Life That Survives Change, Pressure, and Power Shifts

Kiran Dhaliwal is a Managing Senior IP Counsel at Apple, where she directs intellectual property strategies and patent development at the intersection of law, business, andhardware innovation. With a background in computer engineering, she provides a unique technical perspective on patent portfolio management and the nuances of emerging Silicon Valley technologies. Before joining Apple, she was an associate at Morgan Lewis and a partner at Chang & Hale IP. Kiran is a dedicated leader within the company, having held significant leadership roles in Apple’s Women@ Legal and Women@ Apple diversity networks. She champions professional development and fosters an inclusive environment for women throughout the technology sector. Her career is defined by a commitment to excellence in intellectual property law, effective team management, and a passion for driving meaningful cultural impact within the global technology landscape. Kiran holds a B.Sc. in electrical engineering from the University of Waterloo and a Juris Doctor from Santa Clara University School of Law.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 5 | 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.

AURELIA MOORE

SENIOR CORPORATE COUNSEL AMAZON

NextGen: The First 10 Years Matter Most: Career Decisions That Compound or Cost You

Aurelia Moore is a Senior Corporate Counsel at Amazon, providing enterprise-scale employment law counsel across multiple high-impact business lines nationwide. Her practice encompasses AI-enabled HR governance, EEOC matters, and class and collective action litigation. Before joining Amazon, Moore served as Senior Attorney at the Office of the Inspector General of the U.S. Social Security Administration and as Associate Legal Advisor at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. She began her career as an associate at WilmerHale and clerked for the Honorable Gerald Bruce Lee of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. With more than a decade of experience advising executive leadership at global technology companies and federal agencies on complex workforce decisions, Moore earned her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Howard University School of Law and her B.S. in chemical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. She brings extensive experience advising on workforce risk, compliance, investigations, and strategic employment-related legal matters.

TRACK 5 | 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.

TOPE YUSUF

SVP, FAIR EMPLOYMENT & HEAD OF LEGAL INCLUSION COMCAST/NBCUNIVERSAL

Temitope K. Yusuf leads a global team at NBCUniversal focused on managing the company’s worker-related legal risk while advancing business objectives. Her team is responsible for investigations, training and managing an enterprise-wide case management tool used by human resources, compliance, and employment law. She also leads the strategy for the NBCU Legal function’s inclusion efforts, developing programs that deepen relationships between NBCU and external lawyers and prospective employees and help strengthen the unity among members of the NBCU Legal team. Before joining NBCUniversal, Tope was a partner at Arent Fox LLP in the Labor & Employment and Government Enforcement and White Collar groups. Tope is a graduate of Columbia Law School, where she has served as an Adjunct Professor for 15 years. She received her B.A. from University of Maryland College Park, where she majored in government and politics with a minor in African American studies.

TRACK 5 | 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.

NextGen: The First 10 Years Matter Most: Career Decisions That Compound or Cost You

LEXER QUAMIE

DIRECTOR, LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW ALLSTATE

NextGen: The First 10 Years Matter Most: Career Decisions That Compound or Cost You

Lexer Quamie is the Director of Labor and Employment Law at Allstate, where she leads a team providing strategic legal advice and counsel on global labor and employment matters. She drives results amid complex legal landscapes with strategic focus on labor relations and employment law, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk exposure. Before her current role, she was Assistant General Counsel with Exelon. She served as Chief of Staff to the former Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, where she rendered advice and legal interpretations on laws and policy guidance. Lexer practiced employment litigation with the international law firm of Morgan Lewis. She earned an A.B. cum laude in government from Harvard College. Lexer received her Juris Doctor from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where she was Production Editor for the Journal of Constitutional Law. She clerked for retired Chief Judge of the Eastern District of Virginia, the Honorable James R. Spencer.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 5 | 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.

DANEILLE DEVLIN

SENIOR COUNSEL (PRODUCTS LEGAL) APPLE

Daneille Devlin is Senior Counsel in the Products Legal group at Apple. As worldwide product counsel for iPad and AirTag, she advises cross-functional teams (including engineering, operations, and product marketing) throughout the product lifecycle, identifying and mitigating legal risks associated with product design, regulatory certification, marketing, and distribution. Daneille partners with stakeholders globally to address legal and regulatory risks for new and existing products, and reviews product documentation, packaging, and labeling. Before Apple, she was a Technology Transactions associate at Jones Day. Daneille holds a bachelor’s degree with honors in psychology and Hispanic Studies from Dartmouth and a law degree from UC Berkeley School of Law. In 2025, she was named an Apple LCLD Pathfinder.

NextGen: The First 10 Years Matter Most: Career Decisions That Compound or Cost You TRACK 6 | 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.

KAREN BLAND

SENIOR DIRECTOR & COUNSEL, EXPORT CONTROLS & SANCTIONS COMPLIANCE INTEL CORPORATION

Karen Bland is Intel Corporation’s Senior Director and Counsel for Export Controls & Sanctions Compliance. She leads Intel’s global export and sanctions compliance team, guiding the company through complex regulations that shape the design, development, and sale of its products and technologies. Since joining Intel in March 2024, Karen has driven the creation of new compliance frameworks enabling highly controlled MAG-sector work and has advanced Intel’s policy positions before U.S. regulators. With over 20 years of experience in international trade across both government and industry, Karen has advised on U.S. trade policy, compliance, and WTO disputes. Before Intel, she served as Head of Global Trade and Trade Counsel for HP Inc., overseeing its worldwide trade compliance organization and counseling business teams on export, import, and sanctions matters. Karen received a B.A. in American government from the University of Virginia and a J.D./M.A. in law and international affairs from the American University.

TRACK 6 | 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.

Market Ready or Stalled: When to Move, When to Stay, and When You’re Not as Competitive as You Think

MONIQUE MCNEIL

MANAGING ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL AND U.S. LEGAL HEAD, GLOBAL PAYMENTS SOLUTIONS HSBC BANK

Market Ready or Stalled: When to Move, When to Stay, and When You’re Not as Competitive as You Think

Monique McNeil is Managing Associate General Counsel at HSBC and U.S. Legal Head for Global Payments Solutions (GPS), supporting the bank’s cash management and payments business within Corporate and Institutional Banking. A strategic legal leader known for bringing clarity to complex regulatory environments and helping the business execute with confidence. Monique’s work spans high-impact initiatives across liquidity, payments, and deposit solutions, including digital asset and tokenized deposit solutions. She operates in fast-moving environments where sound judgment and decisiveness matter as much as technical expertise, and is known for being commercial, calm under pressure, and highly collaborative across functions. Beyond the “what,” Monique focuses on the “how”—how professionals stay relevant, lead through uncertainty, and build careers with intention. Outside of her professional work, she advocates for practices that support resilience, self-awareness, and grounded decision-making under pressure. She holds a JD/MBA from Boston College, a BA from Syracuse University, and a Data Scientist certification.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 6 | 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.

MARIBEL NICHOLSON-CHOICE SHAREHOLDER GREENBERG TRAURIG, P.A.

Market Ready or Stalled: When to Move, When to Stay, and When You’re Not as Competitive as You Think

Maribel Nicholson-Choice has 30 years of expertise in complex environmental and land use law. She serves as environmental legal counsel on capital-intensive real estate, corporate, and M&A projects and transactions. Her key clients include property owners, energy company investors, private equity companies, lenders, and real estate developers. She advises lending institutions on environmental liability. For structured finance commercial real estate loans in default and distressed debt, Maribel conducts critical reviews of complex environmental reports and property conditions, including contaminated properties undergoing or requiring remediation. Before joining the firm, Maribel served as Assistant City Attorney of the City of Tallahassee. There, she earned two gubernatorial appointments, both confirmed unanimously by the Florida Legislature, serving as Co-Chair of the Florida Environmental Regulatory Commission and representing Florida businesses on the Florida Environmental Equity and Study Commission. She earned a B.S. with distinction from Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida, and a J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law.

TRACK 6 | 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.

CLAIRE TRACEY

SENIOR MANAGING EMPLOYMENT COUNSEL AMAZON

Claire Tracey is a strategic employment law executive advising executive and senior leaders on workforce risk, transformation, and organizational strategy across global operations, with Big Law, Fortune 100, and public service experience. As Senior Managing Employment Counsel at Amazon, she leads employment legal strategy across a global workforce within the retail business, including Amazon.com, Whole Foods Market, and corporate functions. She partners with executive leadership on high-stakes workforce decisions, including large-scale restructurings, investigations, and litigation strategy. She is the single-threaded legal leader for HR AI, leading the team in defining strategy, governance frameworks, and legal guardrails for AI-driven employment decision-making and overseeing implementation of AI tools, transforming how legal teams assess risk and reducing reliance on outside counsel. A proud military spouse and active member of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Claire enjoys working with children and shaping communities. She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland School of Law and her B.A. from the University of Virginia.

TRACK 7 | 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.

Market Ready or Stalled: When to Move, When to Stay, and When You’re Not as Competitive as You Think

MELISSA PHAN CLPO CHIEF OF STAFF INTEL

Decision Points That Define You: Choosing Roles, Risks, and Moves That Compound

Melissa Phan is Chief of Staff to the Chief Legal and People Officer at Intel, where she serves on the CLPO’s leadership team and helps translate enterprise priorities into strategy, governance, and execution across the Legal and People organizations. Her career reflects a series of purposeful shifts, beginning with high-stakes litigation and antitrust work at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and expanding into in-house roles spanning technology, security, legal operations, and organizational transformation. After advising on product security across the technology lifecycle, Melissa moved into legal leadership focused on modernizing how teams operate. She is particularly passionate about responsible, practical adoption of GenAI—building capability, encouraging experimentation, and creating structures that enable sustainable change. Melissa’s leadership style emphasizes collaboration and shared ownership, helping cross-functional teams align around common goals and execute transformation at scale. She holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Chicago Law School and a B.A. from UCLA.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 7 | 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.

HON. GAIL S. TUSAN

SENIOR JUDGE FOR THE SUPERIOR COURTS OF GEORGIA AND JAMS MEDIATOR, ARBITRATOR, AND COURT-APPOINTED NEUTRAL

Decision Points That Define You: Choosing Roles, Risks, and Moves That Compound

Hon. Gail S. Tusan brings more than 35 years of multi-jurisdictional Georgia judicial service to her practice at JAMS. During her time on the superior court, Judge Tusan served two successful terms as Chief Judge and played an active role in the design and launch of the Family Division, which implemented a case management system featuring mediations and judicially hosted settlement conferences. Since joining JAMS, Judge Tusan has served as mediator and arbitrator for disputes involving medical malpractice and wrongful death, commercial contracts, cannabis, health law and provider/payor claims, corporate and partnership fall-outs, family law, and a wide range of labor and employment disputes. Before joining the bench, Judge Tusan practiced civil litigation in a variety of areas, including trademark and copyright infringement, deceptive trade practices and unfair competition, franchise law, products liability, family law, libel and slander, and other general partnership and business matters.

TRACK 7 | 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.

DIANA CORTES

PARTNER MORGAN, LEWIS & BOCKIUS LLP

Diana Cortes is a seasoned trial lawyer and former Philadelphia City Solicitor who represents clients in crisis and complex litigation, including investigations and matters brought by attorneys general, municipalities, and other political subdivisions, as well as class actions and large-scale disputes. A former prosecutor, she advises on criminal and internal investigations, ethics inquiries, and high-profile matters involving media scrutiny. Appointed Philadelphia City Solicitor in 2020, Diana led one of the nation’s largest municipal law departments and served as Chief Legal Advisor to the mayor, city council, and city agencies. She directed legal strategy across litigation, regulatory, public safety, finance, and policy matters and spearheaded affirmative litigation advancing the city’s interests, including opioid recovery and gun violence prevention initiatives. Diana also advises on AI legislation and government regulatory efforts and, during the COVID-19 pandemic, provided crisis management counsel on emergency response and public health measures. Diana previously served as an Assistant District Attorney and taught trial advocacy.

TRACK 7 | 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.

Decision Points That Define You: Choosing Roles, Risks, and Moves That Compound

SUNI SREEPADA PARTNER ROPES & GRAY

Decision Points That Define You: Choosing Roles, Risks, and Moves That Compound

Suni Sreepada is a partner in the mergers and acquisitions group who guides public and private companies, as well as private equity firms, in global transactions. With a particular focus on transactions involving public companies, Suni advises on a broad array of deals, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, divestitures, and strategic investments. She also counsels clients on SEC disclosure and stock exchange compliance considerations. Known for skillfully managing deals that range in size from the middle market to $10 billion-plus, Suni has recently been named a “Top Rising Star” by The Deal, the New York Law Journal, and Law360. She advises clients in a wide range of industries, including energy and infrastructure; life sciences; retail and consumer brands; and technology, media, and telecommunications. Before joining Ropes & Gray, Suni was a partner in the New York office of another international law firm. Suni received her J.D. from Fordham University School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts from Drew University.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 8 | 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.

JASMEET AHUJA

PARTNER, LITIGATION, ARBITRATION, AND EMPLOYMENT HOGAN LOVELLS CADWALADER US LLP

AI at the Helm: What Legal Leaders Must Own, Delegate, and Redesign in the Age of AI

Jasmeet Ahuja is one of Hogan Lovells’ lead litigators when high-stakes data privacy and protection issues drive class actions and regulatory enforcement, with a focus on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. As an engineer with years spent inside the national security apparatus — including the Departments of State and Defense — she brings technical fluency to legal strategy, governance design, and incident response. From navigating the terrain following a cybersecurity incident to advising on the development and governance of secure, AI-enabled software, Jasmeet works with startups and large enterprises alike. On inclusion and pro bono, she serves as Co-Head of the firm’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Inclusion Network and has advanced gun regulation reform and immigrant rights, including in City of Philadelphia v. United States of America. Jasmeet is a graduate of Yale Law School and Stanford University, and she clerked on the Third Circuit and the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

TRACK 8 | 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.

SHEENA THOMAS COUNSEL ARNOLD & PORTER

Sheena Thomas is Counsel at Arnold & Porter and an accomplished privacy and cybersecurity lawyer with experience supporting global data protection programs. Before joining the firm, she served as Managing Counsel, Privacy & Cybersecurity Legal at Adobe Inc., where she oversaw advising teams on student and children’s privacy risks, global regulatory requirements, and data strategy. She also served as Counsel at Epic Games, providing strategic guidance to internal stakeholders on global data protection issues and advising on product and contract reviews related to privacy and cybersecurity. Earlier in her career, Sheena was an associate at an Am Law 100 firm, where she focused on privacy, cybersecurity, and e-commerce matters. Her work included conducting risk assessments of client data security programs, advising clients during domestic and international security incident response, and helping clients navigate the evolving privacy and cybersecurity regulatory landscape. She earned her J.D. from Cornell Law School and is admitted in the District of Columbia and Maryland.

TRACK 8 | 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.

AI at the Helm: What Legal Leaders Must Own, Delegate, and Redesign in the Age of AI

JACKIE FELIPE DAVIS SENIOR DIRECTOR FTI CONSULTING

AI at the Helm: What Legal Leaders Must Own, Delegate, and Redesign in the Age of AI

Jackie Felipe Davis is a Senior Director in the Data & Analytics group at FTI Consulting, with over 14 years of experience advising organizations on complex data, technology, and regulatory risk matters. She specializes in applying advanced analytics, including AI-enabled methodologies, to help legal, compliance, and executive teams interpret large datasets, strengthen governance frameworks, and respond to high-stakes investigations and regulatory demands. Her work spans financial crime risk, data governance, and large-scale remediation initiatives, where she leads cross-functional teams and collaborates closely with regulators, outside counsel, and corporate stakeholders to design scalable, audit-ready solutions. Jackie is known for translating complex data into defensible insights that support decision-making in sensitive legal and compliance contexts. She frequently speaks on responsible AI adoption and emerging technology risks in regulated industries. Jackie is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and holds a B.S. in commerce, with concentrations in finance and international business, from the University of Virginia.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 8 | 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.

AMBER THOMSON PARTNER MAYER BROWN LLP

AI at the Helm: What Legal Leaders Must Own, Delegate, and Redesign in the Age of AI

Amber Thomson is a partner in Mayer Brown’s Cybersecurity and Data Privacy practice group, based in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. She helps clients assess and implement compliance and remediation efforts to comply with international and domestic data protection and privacy laws. Amber’s cybersecurity incident experience ranges from deepfakes to double- and triple-extortion ransomware attacks, and she helps clients respond to federal and state regulatory inquiries resulting from these incidents. Amber regularly collaborates on privacy and data security due diligence and facilitates executive and board training on incident response, privacy legal compliance, and the U.S. cybersecurity and privacy law landscape. She is recognized as a Certified AI Governance Professional by the International Association of Privacy Professionals and is Treasurer of the National Bar Association’s Privacy, Cybersecurity & Tech Law Section. Amber received her B.S.B.A. from Old Dominion University and her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Howard University School of Law.

TRACK 1 | 9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.

CANDACE BLYDENBURGH PARTNER MCGUIREWOODS LLP

Candace Blydenburgh is a partner in McGuireWoods LLP’s Environmental and Mass Tort Litigation department. Her practice involves representation of corporate defendants in high-exposure, complex cases in state and federal courts throughout the country, as well as advising on insurance recovery matters for corporate clients. Candace has tried several cases to verdict in numerous jurisdictions including Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Puerto Rico. Her diverse trial experience includes personal injury, product liability and intentional tort cases, toxic exposure matters, and breach of contract actions. Candace has significant experience in the medical, energy, and automotive industries, defending medical device manufacturers and distributors in litigation across the country involving surgical and non-surgical products. She has managed litigation for national and multidistrict matters and currently serves as national product liability counsel for a medical device company. Candace received her B.A., cum laude, from the University of Richmond and her Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law.

TRACK 1 | 9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.

The New Age: The Art of Trying Cases With Two Juries — The One in the Box and the One on the Internet

DEMETRA LIGGINS PARTNER MCGUIREWOODS LLP

The New Age: The Art of Trying Cases With Two Juries — The One in the Box and the One on the Internet

Demetra has over two decades of experience in business finance and restructuring for large and small public and private companies. As a business advisor, Demetra partners with her clients to identify and achieve their goals in the bankruptcy process, navigating complex reorganizations and distressed acquisitions. Demetra has led representations of bankruptcy clients, working on in-court and out-of-court restructurings. A creative problem solver, she is regarded for her ability to efficiently help clients assess the effects of a bankruptcy on their financial transactions. Demetra works with her clients to purchase and sell assets in distressed situations, secure financing, and negotiate structure and implement cash collateral orders and debtor-in-possession financing agreements. Her clients include health care systems, retail corporations, financial institutions, oil and gas companies, partnerships, and private-equity funds. Demetra is a speaker on bankruptcy and finance-related topics, in addition to speaking on career goals, branding, and mentorship to minority and female audiences from established professionals to students.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 1 | 9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.

PENNEY AZCARATE

HON. PENNEY AZCARATE (RET) NEUTRAL, THE MCCAMMON GROUP, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR,GEORGE MASON SCALIA LAW SCHOOL, FORMER CHIEF JUDGE, FAIRFAX COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT

The New Age: The Art of Trying Cases With Two Juries — The One in the Box and the One on the Internet

Until her retirement in July 2026, Penney Azcarate was the Chief Judge of Fairfax County Circuit Court, the first woman to hold this position. She served as a judge for 18 years on both the circuit court and general district court levels. As Chief Judge, she was responsible for operations of the Court and led 14 other judges to develop racial equity initiatives and improve access to justice, including paperless initiatives, remote access to court, diversity and inclusion training, community outreach, and improved interpreter services. Judge Azcarate received a B.S. in criminal justice from Old Dominion University, where she attended on a military scholarship. Upon graduating, she was commissioned in the United States Marine Corps and served in Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Storm as a communications officer. After active duty, Judge Azcarate remained in the reserves and earned her Juris Doctor from George Mason School of Law.

TRACK 1 | 9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.

ASHLY NIKKOLE DAVIS

DIRECTOR AND ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL META

Ashly Nikkole Davis is a Director and Associate General Counsel on the Strategic Response team at Meta, where she leads the company’s legal response to high-profile corporate matters, including congressional hearings, workforce reductions, data breaches, and whistleblower allegations. A native of San Francisco, she is guided by the philosophy, “To whom much is given, much is required.” Before joining Meta, Ashly Nikkole spent eight years in private practice at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in New York, where she advised institutional and individual clients on government enforcement, regulatory matters, and complex civil disputes. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California with degrees in communication and business administration and earned her Juris Doctor from Stanford Law School. Ashly Nikkole serves on the boards of Urban Bush Women and the School of American Ballet and is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She is based in New York City.

TRACK 1 | 9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.

The New Age: The Art of Trying Cases With Two Juries — The One in the Box and the One on the Internet

JUDGE CLIFTON NEWMAN

JAMS MEDIATOR, ARBITRATOR, AND FORMER SOUTH CAROLINA CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE

The New Age: The Art of Trying Cases With Two Juries — The One in the Box and the One on the Internet

Clifton Newman joins JAMS after more than 23 years as a judge on the South Carolina Circuit Court. Judge Newman presided over the South Carolina State Grand Jury and numerous high-profile civil and criminal cases, including The State v. Richard Alexander Murdaugh. As a business court judge for more than a decade, he gained extensive experience handling complex litigation. Throughout his career as both a solicitor and a judge, Judge Newman handled a broad range of matters, including professional negligence, business torts, construction defect, governmental liability, insurance coverage, wrongful death, and class actions. He served more than 16 years as an assistant solicitor for Williamsburg County and practiced privately for 24 years before his unanimous election to the South Carolina Circuit Court in 2000. Judge Newman earned his undergraduate degree and Juris Doctor from Cleveland State University and Cleveland State University School of Law, where he served as chief justice of the University Judiciary.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 2 | 9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.

TILCIA TOLEDO

SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR FTI CONSULTING

Trust, Voice, and Value: Navigating Power and Influence at Work

Tilcia Toledo is a Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting with over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. Her practice focuses on corporate governance, strategy, regulatory compliance, risk management, and litigation support. As a senior strategist, she brings practical solutions to domestic and international financial institutions, including traditional banks, money services businesses, and fintech and cryptocurrency companies. Tilcia serves as the risk management subject matter expert on engagements related to noncompliance with Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, and Sanctions regulations. She has written articles for Law360, GAPR Risk Insights, ACAMS Today, and FTI Journal and hosted FTI Consulting’s podcast Finance & Leadership. Tilcia holds an MBA in finance from NYU’s Stern School of Business and a B.S. in industrial engineering from Northwestern University. She is NACD Directorship Certified®, a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, and a Certified Fraud Examiner. She is recognized for advising financial institutions on complex governance, compliance, and risk management matters.

TRACK 2 | 9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.

XENIA GAROFALO

PARTNER EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (US) LLP

Xenia Garofalo is a partner in the Tax Practice Group at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP, where she advises institutional investors, fund sponsors, and multinational companies oncomplex U.S. federal income tax matters and investment structures. Her practice focuses on strategic tax structuring for sophisticated transactions, including private investment funds, real estate investments, and cross-border transactions, with particular experience designing tax-efficient structures that align investor economics with commercial objec­tives. Xenia is recognized for her work in complex tax structuring by leading legal directo­ries, including Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500 United States, which recognized her in 2026 for U.S. Taxes: Non-Contentious and U.S. Taxes: International Tax. She has also been named a “40 Under 40” attorney by the National Bar Association and received the “Philanthropist of the Year” award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Washington, D.C. chapter for her community leadership. Xenia earned her Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts from La Sierra University.

TRACK 2 | 9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.

Trust, Voice, and Value: Navigating Power and Influence at Work

DEEVA SHAH

PARTNER KEKER, VAN NEST & PETERS

Trust, Voice, and Value: Navigating Power and Influence at Work

Deeva Shah is a partner at Keker, Van Nest & Peters in San Francisco, representing technology companies in high-stakes commercial disputes with a focus on intellectual property and complex contract litigation. Her practice is technology driven, with experience spanning hardware and software patents, artificial intelligence, SaaS platforms, and emerging technologies. Deeva has extensive courtroom experience in federal and state courts. She recently defended Google at trial in a patent case involving hardware used to train and deploy large-scale generative AI models and continues to defend Google in patent actions targeting core technologies. She also represents AI companies in copyright litigation, helping shape the legal framework governing generative AI. Deeva clerked for Judge Raymond Fisher of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and Judge Stephen V. Wilson of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School and her B.A. from the University of Virginia.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 2 | 9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.

SUZANNE SALGADO PARTNER WILLIAMS & CONNOLLY

Trust, Voice, and Value: Navigating Power and Influence at Work

Suzanne Salgado’s practice focuses on trial work and civil litigation. She has tried both bench and jury trials in courts around the country, representing individuals and corporations in high-stakes litigation — developing themes, preparing and examining key witnesses, and designing strategies that have resulted in favorable outcomes for her clients. Suzanne has experience with a range of substantive areas of law, including healthcare, financial services, and contract and commercial disputes, and has represented clients from a range of industries in investigations by state AGs and the U.S. government. After law school, she clerked for Judge Richard J. Leon of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Suzanne serves as Vice Chair of the firm’s Diversity Committee. She received her B.A., cum laude, from Yale University and her Juris Doctor, with high honors, from The George Washington University Law School, where she was Senior Articles Editor for The George Washington Law Review.

TRACK 3 | 9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.

PATRICE HOWARD

ASSOCIATE WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (US) LLP

Patrice Howard helps clients navigate complex challenges in government contracting. She represents, advises, and advocates for contractors across key industries, including information technology, energy, healthcare, and manufacturing. Before becoming an attorney, she served as a Contracting Officer and Social Science Research Analyst at the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services during the transition from the Obama to Trump administrations, managing a multimillion‑dollar portfolio of federal grants to state, local, and tribal police departments nationwide. She also worked for government contractors and as an independent consultant conducting impact and performance evaluations of USAID, UK, and Canada‑funded post‑conflict development programs, including in the Congo and Mali, where she strengthened her French fluency. Drawing on experience from the Department of Justice, USAID, the World Bank, and other organizations, she advises clients on managing government relationships and securing payments and awards without litigation. Patrice holds a Juris Doctor from Georgetown, a PhD from Columbia, and a B.A. from North Carolina Central University.

TRACK 3 | 9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.

Pivot Points: Navigating Mid-Career Moves Between Government, In-House, and Big Law

CARLA H. CLEMENTS

SENIOR COUNSEL AND SENIOR ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT WELLS FARGO

Pivot Points: Navigating Mid-Career Moves Between Government, In-House, and Big Law

Carla H. Clements is an accomplished intellectual property attorney with more than a decade of experience protecting the brands that drive global commerce. She began her career at an Am Law 100 firm advising Fortune 100 and multinational companies on trademark and copyright strategy. Throughout her career, she has led global clearance programs, overseen cross-border enforcement actions, and built scalable brand-protection frameworks that support business growth and reduce risk. Carla serves as Senior Counsel and Senior Assistant Vice President at Wells Fargo, where she leads global trademark strategy, manages a significant international portfolio, and partners with senior leaders to strengthen one of the world’s most recognized financial brands. Carla is active in the Hispanic National Bar Association, serving as a Latina Commissioner and mentor, and also contributes to the International Trademark Association and handles pro bono matters with Legal Aid of North Carolina. She earned her B.A. from Duke University and her Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina School of Law.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 3 | 9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.

ERIN TAYLOR

OF COUNSEL WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (US) LLP

Pivot Points: Navigating Mid-Career Moves Between Government, In-House, and Big Law

For more than 15 years, Erin Taylor practiced in federal court as an Assistant Federal Defender for the Western District of North Carolina, representing individuals under federal investigation or charged with federal crimes. Recognized for her trial skill and leadership, she became Trial Unit Chief for the Charlotte Division, where she managed a full caseload while leading a team of trial attorneys and legal staff. In that role, she also served as a key liaison between the Federal Public Defender’s Office and federal agencies, including the U.S. Attorney’s Office, U.S. Marshal’s Service, and U.S. Probation Office. A Certified anti-money laundering Specialist (CAMS), Erin’s white collar defense practice includes guiding clients through all stages of federal and state criminal litigation involving allegations such as fraud related to cryptocurrency and tech support schemes. She also advises companies on Department of Justice corporate compliance and anti money laundering programs, and counsels clients facing government and internal investigations.

TRACK 3 | 9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.

SARAH WARINER

DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL LITIGATION JACOBS SOLUTIONS, INC.

Sarah Wariner oversees global litigation as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel for Jacobs Solutions, a Fortune 250 and large government contractor company providing professional services in more than 50 countries with over 45,000 employees. As Deputy General Counsel, Sarah is responsible for managing disputes with the support of her diverse global team. She oversees the litigation expense budget; reports to senior leadership on disputes and emerging risks; prepares the litigation report for each board meeting; interacts with external auditors; plans financial impacts with the finance and accounting teams; regularly reports to the CEO, CFO, CLAO, and CAO; and coordinates press response strategies pertaining to legal disputes. Sarah is an experienced litigation attorney with a demonstrated history of working in the law practice industry and is skilled in commercial litigation, civil litigation, legal writing, and trial practice. She has a Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University.

TRACK 4 | 9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.

Pivot Points: Navigating Mid-Career Moves Between Government, In-House, and Big Law

LESLIE OVERTON

PARTNER AND CHIEF WORKPLACE CULTURE & OPPORTUNITY OFFICER AXINN LLP

Algorithms, AI, and Antitrust: What In-House Counsel Should Know

Leslie Overton is a Partner and Chief Workplace Culture & Opportunity Officer withAxinn LLP, based in its Washington, D.C. office. With a wealth of experience from her time at the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division, Leslie offers her clients a valuablecombination of experience and insight. While serving as Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Civil Enforcement during the Obama administration, Leslie managed over half of the DOJ’s merger challenges in fiscal years 2012 to 2014, including litigation complaints, settlements, and transactions restructured or abandoned. Leslie is Chambers-ranked and included in The Legal 500 United States and Lawdragon’s “500 Leading Dealmakers in America.” She was also twice selected for inclusion in GCR’s “Women in Antitrust” and as one of eight American lawyers chosen for its “Forty Under 40” list. Leslie received her Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan and her B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 4 | 9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.

JACKLIN CHOU LEM PARTNER AXINN LLP

Algorithms, AI, and Antitrust: What In-House Counsel Should Know

Jacklin (Jackie) Chou Lem is a partner in the San Francisco office of Axinn LLP. She is an accomplished antitrust lawyer with nearly two decades of government and private practice experience, including 17 years at the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division, where she most recently served as Civil Chief of the San Francisco Office. In that role, she expanded the office’s civil enforcement program and led significant merger and monopolization matters. Jackie has also prosecuted high-profile international price-fixing conspiracies, pioneered criminal monopolization charges, and helped shape agency-wide policy reforms. A frequent speaker at national and international antitrust conferences, she has trained enforcement officials globally through her work with the International Competition Network and other organizations. Jackie received her Juris Doctor from Stanford University, her PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and her B.A. and B.S. from The University of Texas at Austin.

TRACK 4 | 9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.

MONICA SMITH COUNSEL AXINN LLP

Monica Smith is Counsel with Axinn LLP, based in its Washington, D.C. office. She guides U.S. and foreign companies in gaining clearances for complex, multibillion-dollar deals, often involving international investigations and Second Requests by the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice. Monica represents companies in several sectors, including oil and gas, food and beverage, healthcare, aerospace and defense, consumer goods, banking and financial services, and paper and packaging. Previously, she clerked for the Honorable Leo E. Strine, Jr., Chief Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court. During law school, she was a member of the Jacobson Leadership Program in Law and Business and Editor-in-Chief of the New York University Law Review, and in 2016 she received the Vanderbilt Medal for outstanding contributions to the School of Law. Monica earned her Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law and her B.A. from Washington University.

TRACK 4 | 9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.

Algorithms, AI, and Antitrust: What In-House Counsel Should Know

DENISE PLUNKETT

LITIGATION & TRIALS GROUP AXINN LLP

Algorithms, AI, and Antitrust: What In-House Counsel Should Know

Denise Plunkett is a trial lawyer based in New York with more than 30 years of experience, handling an impressive array of high-stakes commercial disputes and high-profile antitrust cases. Her diverse litigation and counseling practice includes trials and appearances in numerous federal and state courts and the International Trade Commission, ICC and AAA arbitrations, advocacy before the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Competition, and appellate and other post-judg­ment representations. Denise is consistently recognized for her work by Chambers, The Legal 500, Benchmark Litigation, AmLaw, Crain’s New York Business, and Diversity Journal. She is a sought-after speaker on topics including litigation strategy, antitrust developments, and ethics and is a member of the Executive Committee of the New York State Bar Association’s Antitrust Section. She received her J.D. from Boston University and her B.A. from the University of Maryland at College Park.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 5 | 9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.

TANIA GARCIA-MILLAN VICE PRESIDENT VISA INC.

Well-being for Lawyers: Tips to Improve Work-Life Balance

Tania Garcia-Millan is a Vice President on the Global Risk and Regulatory Affairs Team at Visa, based in New York, where her practice is focused on managing regulatory matters across the 200+ countries and territories where Visa operates. She supports business teams in all types of engagements with regulators and policymakers. Before joining Visa, Tania spent nearly a decade at the United Nations in various offices and roles advising on international law, international dispute settlement, trade and development, and regulatory convergence. Her career has been shaped by a strong interest in the intersection between foreign policy, law, and business, which has led her to study and work in Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Outside of work, Tania is passionate about travel, art, photography, and cycling. She earned her Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School and her B.A. in international relations from Boston University. She brings extensive international experience advising on global regulatory and policy-related matters.

TRACK 5 | 9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.

CHRISTINA LAPPA VICE PRESIDENT VISA INC.

Christina Lappa is a Vice President on the Global Litigation and Competition team at Visa, based in California, where she has been a member of Visa’s Legal Department for nearly 11 years. Christina manages a wide variety of litigation and pre-litigation matters ranging from securities and intellectual property issues to risk and employment disputes to general business issues. She is a trusted legal advisor to many senior leaders throughout the company and is often sought out for her pragmatic and business-savvy approach to problem solving. Before joining Visa as in-house counsel, Christina was a business litigation associate for five years at the San Francisco-based law firm of Farella Braun + Martel. Christina earned her Juris Doctor from the University of California College of Law and her B.A. in communications from the University of California, Los Angeles. She is recognized for her strategic counsel, collaborative leadership style, and practical approach to complex legal matters.

TRACK 5 | 9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.

Well-being for Lawyers: Tips to Improve Work-Life Balance

LILA SUBRAMANIAN SENIOR MANAGING COUNSEL VISA INC.

Well-being for Lawyers: Tips to Improve Work-Life Balance

Lila Subramanian is Senior Managing Counsel at Visa Inc., where she specializes in global mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and venture capital investments. She was a Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellow in 2024. Before Visa, Lila held roles as Vice President and Managing Attorney covering global M&A, strategy and investments, subsidiary corporate governance, and asset management at Assurant, Inc.; Corporate and Intellectual Property Associate at Morrison Cohen LLP; and Corporate Associate at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. Lila holds a Juris Doctor from NYU School of Law, an MFA in visual art from Columbia University, and a B.A. in English literature and visual art from Yale University and is admitted to the New York Bar and Georgia Bar. She was born and raised in New York City and currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and two kids. Outside of legal work, she enjoys photography and art.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 5 | 9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.

ROBERT LEWIS COUNSEL VISA INC.

Well-being for Lawyers: Tips to Improve Work-Life Balance

Robert Lewis is Counsel on Visa’s Global Ethics & Compliance team, where he advises on economic sanctions, anti-money laundering, export controls, and the business conduct office. He began his legal career in litigation at a large law firm in New York, developing a strong foundation in complex commercial disputes and regulatory matters. In 2022, Robert joined Visa supporting the Global Risk team, where he focused on enterprise risk management and regulatory issues affecting Visa’s global payments business, including cross-border risk, regulatory change, high brand risk areas, and emerging compliance trends. Robert is a veteran of the United States Army and remains deeply engaged in supporting the military community. He is active in pro bono work assisting veterans on a range of legal matters and currently serves as Co-Chair of Visa’s Military Employee Resource Group. Robert earned both his bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan.

TRACK 6 | 9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.

JULIA LÓPEZ PARTNER REED SMITH LLP

Julia López is a litigation partner at Reed Smith LLP, specializing in product liability and commercial litigation. She represents manufacturers of prescription drugs, over-thecounter medications, and medical devices in single-plaintiff cases, coordinated litigation, and multidistrict proceedings in federal and state courts. Julia brings a strategic, handson approach grounded in deep experience, leading matters from early case assessment through discovery, expert development, and trial, often navigating intricate scientific, regulatory, and reputational issues. A champion for inclusion, Julia is the nationwide partner chair for Reed Smith’s Hispanic/Latinx business inclusion group, UNIDOS. She serves as Program Chair for the Hispanic National Bar Association, leading PODER™, an initiative to elevate HNBA members to General Counsel roles in Fortune 1000 and 500 companies. She earned her B.S.B.A. from Georgetown University and her Juris Doctor from Rutgers School of Law–Newark. Julia is widely respected for her leadership, litigation experience, and commitment to advancing diversity within the legal profession.

TRACK 6 | 9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.

EU Product Liability Directive: Countdown to December 9, 2026: Overview, Key Changes, Strategic Insights, and What’s Next

MILDRED SEGURA LITIGATION PARTNER REED SMITH LLP

EU Product Liability Directive: Countdown to December 9, 2026: Overview, Key Changes, Strategic Insights, and What’s Next

Mildred Segura is a litigation partner in the Los Angeles office of Reed Smith LLP and a nationally recognized product liability litigator with more than two decades of experience defending complex, high-stakes matters. She represents global companies in mass torts, class actions, and coordinated proceedings involving pharmaceuticals, medical devices, consumer products, and AI-enabled technologies. Mildred advises on navigating evolving regulatory and liability frameworks, including the EU Product Liability Directive and emerging AI governance regimes. Known for her work at the intersection of artificial intelligence and product liability, she helps companies assess risk, strengthen compliance strategies, and respond effectively to incidents in a rapidly changing global environment. She serves on the Board of the Mexican American Bar Association and previously co-chaired the Hispanic National Bar Association’s Health and Life Sciences Section. Mildred received the Luminaria Award from the Latina Lawyers Bar Association. She earned her B.A. from UC Berkeley and her Juris Doctor from UCLA School of Law.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 7 | 9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.

NICHELLE JOHNSON BILLIPS ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL AARP

Leading Without Authority: Driving Outcomes Across the Enterprise

Nichelle Johnson Billips is a dynamic legal leader with deep experience across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. As Associate General Counsel at AARP, she advises the AARP Foundation and strengthens corporate administration and governance. Previously, she served as Deputy General Counsel at FHI 360, an international development nonprofit. She also spent a year as a White House Leadership Development Program Fellow, working in the Office of Management and Budget. Nichelle spent much of her federal career at USAID, guiding global health, education, and pandemic response programs and serving on the agency’s Credit Review Board overseeing loan guarantee transactions. She began her career at Hogan Lovells in Washington, D.C., focusing on public and project finance, including renewable energy and major capital projects. Nichelle holds a B.A. in anthropology and international studies from Yale University and both a Juris Doctor and LLM in international and comparative law from Duke University.

TRACK 7 | 9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.

MINDA HARTS

BESTSELLING AUTHOR AND NYU ADJUNCT PROFESSOR

Minda Harts is a trusted keynote speaker, workplace communication expert, and bestselling author who helps organizations strengthen leadership, improve communication, and build cultures of trust that drive performance. She is the creator of The Seven Trust Languages®, a framework that teaches leaders how to communicate more effectively to improve collaboration, reduce conflict, and increase alignment across teams. Minda is the author of several acclaimed books, including The Memo, Right Within, You Are More Than Magic, and Talk to Me Nice: The Seven Trust Languages for a Better Workplace. Her work has been featured by leading organizations and media outlets, and she has partnered with companies such as Nike, Google, Best Buy, and Zoom to help transform workplace culture and team performance. Through her work, Minda continues to empower leaders and organizations to create more connected, communicative, and high-performing workplaces. She is recognized for helping teams strengthen trust, communication, collaboration, and workplace culture across organizations.

TRACK 7 | 9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.

Leading Without Authority: Driving Outcomes Across the Enterprise

SAPNA PALLA PARTNER WHITE & CASE LLP

Leading Without Authority: Driving Outcomes Across the Enterprise

Sapna Palla has spent over two decades representing clients in high-stakes patent, trademark, copyright and complex commercial matters, successfully litigating disputes in federal and state courts across numerous jurisdictions. She has extensive experience with alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration and mediation, and regularly helps clients navigate contentious matters efficiently and strategically. Ms. Palla counsels a broad range of US and international clients on US intellectual property rights, providing infringement, validity, enforceability and clearance opinions and advising on licensing, technology transfer and antitrust issues. She co ducts intellectual property due diligence for acquisitions, joint ventures and licensing deals and also counsels clients on patent law in Asia, including China and India. Her patent litigation experience spans pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, drug delivery systems and medical devices, mechanical devices, batteries, software and agrochemicals. Beyond patents, Sapna represents clients in trademark, trade dress and copyright litigation and advises on registration, portfolio management, enforcement strategy and licensing.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 7 | 9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.

MICHELLE CHOE

SENIOR PRODUCT COUNSEL APPLE

Leading Without Authority: Driving Outcomes Across the Enterprise

Michelle Choe is Senior Product Counsel at Apple for Apple Music, Apple Sports, Apple TV, and Apple Fitness+. In her role as product counsel, she advises business, creative, engineering, and operations teams for these products on relevant legal, regulatory, and policy matters, including accessibility, consumer protection, licensing, and intellectual property issues, as well as on key transactions. Prior to joining Apple, Michelle was a technology transactions and copyright litigation associate at Covington & Burling LLP, representing entertainment and tech clients in various complex deals and in general commercial, copyright infringement andconstitutional rights litigation. She also was an inaugural Barbara A. Ringer Honors Fellow at the U.S. Copyright Office, advising Congress and the U.S. Department of Justice on complex copyright issues and conducting industry-wide policy studies and rulemaking proceedings relating to music and technology. Michelle earned a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University and a Juris Doctor from Columbia University School of Law.

TRACK 7 | 9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.

ERIKA BROWN LEE

MANAGING DIRECTOR AND GLOBAL HEAD OF LEGAL FOR DATA PRIVACY CITIGROUP

Erika Brown Lee is the Managing Director and Global Head of Legal for Data Privacy at Citigroup, where she leads the team providing legal and strategic guidance for all businesses that engage with personal information. Prior to joining Citi, Ms. Brown Lee was a SVP and Assistant General Counsel at Mastercard. There, she was global lead for privacy and cybersecurity advocacy and managed a team responsible for privacy guidance covering North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Ms. Brown Lee is the former Chief Privacy and Civil Liberties Officer of the U.S. Department of Justice. She served as the principal advisor to the Attorney General and DOJ senior leadership on privacy and civil liberties matters affecting the operations of the Department’s forty-four components. She received an Attorney General Award for Exceptional Contributions in Negotiating a Data Protection Agreement with the European Union. Her career also includes time in private practice and multiple roles at the Federal Trade Commission.

TRACK 8 | 9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.

Leading Without Authority: Driving Outcomes Across the Enterprise

HEMMY SO

SENIOR CORPORATE COUNSEL MICROSOFT

From Risk Advisor to Trusted Partner: How Legal Teams Help Shape the Future of AI Products

Hemmy So is Senior Corporate Counsel at Microsoft, specializing in global payments and commerce. She possesses a broad legal background supporting areas including privacy, advertising and marketing, commercial contracts, cybersecurity, labor and employment, trade compliance, litigation, and intellectual property. In addition to her work at technology companies such as Meta, Twitter, and PayPal, Hemmy has served as in-house counsel for professional sports teams including the Athletics and Atlanta Hawks. Her professional experience also includes work as a reporter for news organizations such as the Los Angeles Times, New York Daily News, and South Florida Sun-Sentinel. She is a published author currently at work on her debut novel. Hemmy earned her Juris Doctor from NYU School of Law and her B.A. from Rice University. She is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and is passionate about writing, family, and handcrafting greeting cards. She brings multidisciplinary experience spanning technology, media, sports, legal, and creative storytelling industries.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 8 | 9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.

KEYUNA EVANS

PRINCIPAL CORPORATE COUNSEL MICROSOFT

From Risk Advisor to Trusted Partner: How Legal Teams Help Shape the Future of AI Products

Keyuna Evans is Principal Corporate Counsel at Microsoft, providing legal guidance to the Commercial Marketing Business for Infrastructure, Data, and Artificial Intelligence Product Marketing teams. She previously held legal roles in privacy, advertising, and patent law, supporting the Surface team. Prior to her legal career, Ms. Evans held engineering roles at automotive companies including Chrysler and Federal Mogul. She currently teaches at the University of Washington School of Law and previously taught at Seattle Central Community College. She serves on the boards of the Heidelberg Project, University of Detroit Mercy Law School, Within Reach, and Wayne State University College of Women Engineers and has been recognized as one of Washington’s Top 50 Women Leaders by Women We Admire. Ms. Evans earned a B.S. in industrial engineering from Wayne State University, an M.S. in engineering management from the University of Michigan-Dearborn, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.

TRACK 8 | 9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.

ALIEZA ALI

SENIOR CORPORATE COUNSEL MICROSOFT

Alieza Ali is a Senior Corporate Counsel at Microsoft, where she leads legal support for the company’s global data center expansion initiatives. Previously, she advised on privacy, and data protection matters worldwide. Her practice encompasses data protection, cybersecurity incident response, regulatory compliance, and complex cross-border legal issues, with expertise in global privacy frameworks and regulatory engagement across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Before joining Microsoft, Alieza spent more than a decade advising Fortune 100 companies in the technology, insurance, and healthcare sectors. She counseled business and product teams on telehealth and research initiatives, product development, strategic licensing transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and compliance programs supporting global operations. Recognized for her practical, business-oriented approach, Alieza helps organizations navigate evolving regulatory environments while enabling responsible innovation. She earned her Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles and serves on the board of nonprofit organizations.

TRACK 8 | 9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.

From Risk Advisor to Trusted Partner: How Legal Teams Help Shape the Future of AI Products

LESLIE HOOD

SENIOR CORPORATE COUNSEL MICROSOFT

From Risk Advisor to Trusted Partner: How Legal Teams Help Shape the Future of AI Products

Leslie Hood serves as Senior Corporate Counsel at Microsoft, where she supports software licensing and monetization strategies across commercial cloud, AI, security, healthcare, and education solutions. In this role, she advises teams on structuring offerings, managing legal and regulatory risk, and navigating complex commercial and compliance considerations in a rapidly evolving technology landscape. Leslie brings extensive experience in technology transactions and in translating regulatory requirements into practical guidance for business leaders, focused on practical, scalable solutions for global enterprise customers. Her work is informed by a broad background that includes prior roles at American Express, where she supported banking compliance initiatives and product marketing efforts. Leslie earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, a Master of Laws in international law and trade policy from the University of Barcelona, and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Miami.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 8 | 9:15 A.M. – 10:15 A.M.

LAUREN WINGET

PRINCIPAL CORPORATE COUNSEL MICROSOFT

From Risk Advisor to Trusted Partner: How Legal Teams Help Shape the Future of AI Products

Lauren Winget is a Principal Corporate Counsel at Microsoft, where she advises on privacy, regulatory, and product matters spanning Microsoft’s collaboration, artificial intelligence, and communications offerings. Her portfolio includes Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Copilot, and enterprise voice services such as Public Switched Telephone Network calling. Lauren partners closely with engineering, security, and business teams on global regulatory compliance, data protection strategy, fraud prevention, and incident response, including issues arising under European Union digital and privacy laws. She previously supported Microsoft’s Xbox gaming business and mixed and augmented reality products. Lauren is a recognized contributor to cross-company diversity and inclusion initiatives and frequently trains legal and product teams on enterprise data handling and controller-versus-processor obligations. She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law and graduated magna cum laude from Seattle University with a B.A. in criminal justice and economics.

DANIELLE MCCALL

TRACK 1 | 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

PARTNER LATHAM & WATKINS

Danielle McCall, Partner at Latham & Watkins, represents clients in high-stakes government-facing investigations and related litigation, as well as in state and federal civil rights and anti-discrimination matters. A recognized leader at the firm, Danielle has served as local leader of the Multicultural Promotion & Attainment Coalition and Black Lawyers Group, as well as on Latham’s Associates and Recruiting committees. Her affiliations include the American Bar Association’s Women in White Collar Subcommittee and the National Bar Association. Danielle’s practice areas encompass Complex Commercial Litigation, White Collar Defense & Investigations, and Anti-Discrimination & Civil Rights. She maintains an active pro bono practice, advising an independent panel investigating the police-involved death of Elijah McClain and litigating a constitutional challenge of statutes criminalizing homelessness. Danielle earned her JD from the University of Pennsylvania Law School as a Dean’s Scholar and BA, summa cum laude, from Rutgers University.

Seeing Around the Corner: Future‑Proofing Legal and Regulatory Risk

FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 2 | 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

DOREEN RACHAL PARTNER SIDLEY AUSTIN LLP

Hot Topics in Litigation

Doreen Rachal focuses her practice on white collar criminal defense, internal investigations, criminal and civil government investigations, and complex commercial litigation cases. She represents companies and individuals in matters involving civil and criminal investigations, including grand jury matters, and enforcement actions conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and state government agencies. She has extensive experience conducting complex global internal investigations and advising boards on internal compliance programs. Her clients span a variety of industries, including financial services, life sciences, technology, and maritime. Doreen has also successfully handled various trials as lead counsel. Before joining Sidley, Doreen served as an Assistant United States Attorney at the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts in the Affirmative Civil Enforcement Unit, where she handled qui tam actions and prosecuted healthcare fraud matters involving potential violations of the False Claims Act.

TRACK 2 | 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

ADRIANE PERALTA PARTNER SIDLEY AUSTIN LLP

Adriane Peralta defends companies in product liability, class action, consumer fraud, and privacy litigation involving the pharmaceutical, medical device, nutritional supplement, consumer products, life sciences, food and beverage, manufacturing, and biotechnology industries. She has successfully briefed and argued dispositive, evidentiary, and discovery motions in state and federal courts, and has drafted appellate briefs and petitions before the United States Supreme Court, several federal circuit courts, and the California Court of Appeal. Before joining Sidley, Adriane clerked for the Honorable Mary M. Schroeder of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the Honorable Ronald L. Ellis of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Adriane earned her Juris Doctor from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law, and also holds an EdD in educational leadership for social justice and an M.A. in special education from Loyola Marymount University.

TRACK 2 | 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

Hot Topics in Litigation

MELISSA COLÓN-BOSOLET PARTNER SIDLEY AUSTIN LLP

Hot Topics in Litigation

Melissa Colón-Bosolet represents clients in high-risk business disputes in federal and state courts, arbitrations, and internal investigations. Her practice includes fraud, breach of contract, business torts, partnership disputes, purchase price adjustments, whistleblower-related litigation, and False Claims Act matters. She also advises companies and board committees on complex enforcement and investigation-related issues. Chambers USA 2025 recognized Melissa as an “Up and Coming” lawyer for New York Litigation: General Commercial and noted her practical, business-focused approach. Her numerous honors include recognition from Bloomberg Law’s “They’ve Got Next: 40 Under 40,” Crain’s New York Business, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, and the Hispanic National Bar Association. Melissa is active in the legal community, serving on the boards of LatinoJustice and the NYC Bar Association, where she previously chaired the Women in the Legal Profession Committee. She also serves on Cornell Law School’s Dean’s Advisory Council. Melissa earned her Juris Doctor from Cornell Law School and her B.A. from Hunter College.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 2 | 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

SHARON LEE PARTNER SIDLEY

Sharon Lee is a trial lawyer who represents clients in high-stakes patent and trade secret disputes, with a focus on the life sciences and high-tech industries. She has been recognized as a “Rising Star” for Intellectual Property Litigation by Managing IP (2025) and has also been recognized by IAM Patent 1000 (2023–2025) and Legal 500 for Trade Secrets Litigation (2025). Sharon handles matters across all stages of litigation and regularly appears in federal district courts, before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, and before the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Her experience spans a broad range of technologies, including medical devices, semiconductors, software, cybersecurity, consumer electronics, and biotechnology. She also regularly presents on and authors articles related to patent and trade secret issues. She earned her B.S. from Carnegie Mellon University and her Juris Doctor from the Emory University School of Law.

Hot Topics in Litigation

TRACK 2 | 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

ALEXANDRIA RUIZ PARTNER SIDLEY

Alexandria Ruiz is a commercial litigator with experience handling complex business disputes and defending class actions and consumer fraud suits. Alexandria has experience in all stages of litigation, obtaining successful outcomes in both state and federal courts, at trials, and in arbitration. Her clients span a variety of industries, including apparel, consumer products and services, e-commerce, financial services, life sciences, media and entertainment, and mortgage banking. This year, Alexandria was named to Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch in America®” for Commercial Litigation. Before joining Sidley, Alexandria clerked for the Honorable Jesus G. Bernal of the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Before law school, she served as a Legislative Assistant in the Office of Legislative Affairs at the White House and a Special Advisor on Oversight and Legislative Affairs within the United States Department of Education. She received her Juris Doctor from UCLA School of Law and B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley.

TRACK 3 | 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

Hot Topics in Litigation

HANIYAH MILLER

ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL THE HOME DEPOT

Drafting for the Aftermath: Postmortem Thinking From Counseling to Courtroom

Haniyah Miller is an Assistant General Counsel at The Home Depot, where she works on the Merchandising and Marketing team as a transactional attorney, and she serves as an adjunct law professor at Mercer University. Before joining The Home Depot, Haniyah served as a commercial construction attorney at ThyssenKrupp, managing complex construction claims, and at Aegion, where she focused on oil and gas pipeline installations. Haniyah appears regularly as a legal analyst on two of TV One’s crime series, Fatal Attraction and Payback. She is a former Vice President of the Association of Corporate Counsel and currently serves as a board member of the Construction Law Section of the Georgia Bar. A first-generation college graduate, Haniyah was previously honored as a Top 40 Under 40 attorney by the National Bar Association and clerked for Judge Kimberly Esmond Adams and Justice Robert Benham during law school. She earned both her undergraduate degree and Juris Doctor from Georgia State University.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 3 | 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

ERIKA J. GARDNER ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL THE HOME DEPOT

Drafting for the Aftermath: Postmortem Thinking From Counseling to Courtroom

Erika J. Gardner is an Assistant General Counsel at The Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., and brings more than twenty years of experience in litigation management, risk mitigation, and business-focused legal strategy. In her role, she oversees nationwide customer litigation, supervises and directs outside counsel, partners with business units on investigations and discovery, and represents the company in mediations and trials. Previously, she worked at RLI Insurance Company as well as Thomas, Kennedy, Sampson & Patterson law firm. During her career at The Home Depot, Erika has received numerous awards for her pro bono work. She is actively engaged in professional and civic organizations, including the Leadership Council for Legal Diversity, NBA-CLS, the Links, Incorporated, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and serves on the board of Street Law. Erika earned her Juris Doctor from Emory University School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, from Spelman College.

TRACK 3 | 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

STASIA CLINE

ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL THE HOME DEPOT

Stasia Cline is Assistant General Counsel at The Home Depot, where she is the lead counsel in the areas of technology, telecom, cyber security, and customer experience. Her extensive background includes technology licensing and product development support. As a transactional attorney, she excels in minimizing contracting obstacles while optimizing time to revenue, promoting an integrity and compliance culture, and working effectively both within and outside her organization. With a strong track record in legal support and strategic advisement, Stasia is known for her solutions-driven approach and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. She formerly worked for 10 years for Equifax as Assistant General Counsel, supporting data acquisitions and identity and fraud and data-driven marketing verticals. Previously, she worked at Johnson & Freeman handling construction and surety litigation. She received her B. Architecture from Pratt Institute and her Juris Doctor from University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law.

TRACK 3 | 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

Drafting for the Aftermath: Postmortem Thinking From Counseling to Courtroom

TIFFANY WOODIE VICE PRESIDENT, LEGAL HD SUPPLY

Drafting for the Aftermath: Postmortem Thinking From Counseling to Courtroom

Tiffany Woodie is Vice President, Legal at HD Supply, a subsidiary of The Home Depot. In this role, she leads a team responsible for litigation, regulatory compliance, employment, privacy, intellectual property, and risk management. Before joining HD Supply, Tiffany was Head of Litigation at PetSmart, where she also supported Store Operations. Earlier in her career, she spent 13 years in private practice, beginning in general litigation at Foley & Lardner in Chicago and later becoming a partner in the Securities Litigation group at Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg, where she also served as CoChair of the firm’s Diversity Committee. Tiffany earned her B.A. from Columbia University and her Juris Doctor from the University of Chicago. She serves on the board of the Northeast Florida chapter of ACC and is also an entrepreneur, owning Square Cow Moovers–Jacksonville and founding TW Luxe Collection, which owns vacation rentals in Chicago and Panama City.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 4 | 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

TRECIA PESSOA

VICE PRESIDENT & SENIOR MANAGING COUNSEL, GLOBAL CREDIT AND BLOCKCHAIN & DIGITAL ASSETS MASTERCARD

At the Table on the Ledger: Trailblazers Driving Crypto and Digital Asset Strategy

Trecia is Vice President & Senior Managing Counsel, Global Credit and Blockchain & Digital Assets at Mastercard. She oversees the team responsible for executing global legal strategy for Mastercard’s development of platforms to enable its products in these areas. Trecia was lead attorney, Americas, for Mastercard Gateway, an omni-channel digital technology for processing payment transactions, and Senior Counsel, N.A., supporting engagement with Mastercard’s merchants and non-bank customers. Trecia is passionate about mentoring and is vice president of the board of Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring, a non-profit organization that provides mentoring and support services to children and families in New York City. She received her B.A. in International Relations and French from Tufts University and J.D. from the George Washington University Law School. She is vice president of the Tufts Lawyers Association, was appointed to the Tufts University Board of Trustees in 2024 and Tufts University Athletics Board of Advisors in 2025.

TRACK 4 | 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

ṢEYI IWARERE

FINTECH PAYMENTS ATTORNEY

Seyi (shay-YEE) Iwarere is a payments regulatory attorney from Maryland, in the D.C. area. She began her career in BigLaw during The Great Recession, which was the unexpected catalyst for introducing her to the world of financial technology (fintech) and payments regulation. She has represented a broad range of clients offering modern payment products, such as peer-to-peer payments apps, digital wallets, virtual and physical card products, and crypto exchanges. Seyi has been an in-house lawyer since 2020, having first worked at U.S. Bank, where she supported digital payments innovation through products such as Zelle™ and Real-Time Payments™, and industry pilots using blockchain technology. At Block (formerly Square) Inc., she’s advised on payments, customer protection and financial crimes issues across the company’s financial services businesses, including Cash App, Square, Afterpay, and Square Financial Services, Inc. Seyi is a graduate of Howard University School of Law and the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland.

TRACK 4 | 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

At the Table on the Ledger: Trailblazers Driving Crypto and Digital Asset Strategy

TIFFANY J. SMITH PARTNER WILMERHALE

At the Table on the Ledger: Trailblazers Driving Crypto and Digital Asset Strategy

Tiffany J. Smith is a member of the Securities and Financial Services Department, and Co-Chair of the firm’s Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Working Group. Tiffany has a deep understanding of trading, crypto, and securities regulations and is a sought-out advisor to some of the largest and most prominent U.S. and international fintech and crypto companies on their most critical matters. Tiffany is recognized as a leading expert in crypto regulation and is a frequent speaker on crypto and artificial intelligence. In 2025, she served as a witness at a U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee hearing on crypto market structure and a moderator for the SEC Crypto Task Tokenization Roundtable. Tiffany has received a number of accolades and recognitions including being ranked by Chambers FinTech USA 2024, 2025, and 2026 in the area of Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies. Tiffany has a Juris Doctor from The George Washington University Law School and a B.B.A. from The George Washington University.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 4 | 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

CHRISTINE PARKER DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL CIRCLE

At the Table on the Ledger: Trailblazers Driving Crypto and Digital Asset Strategy

Christine Parker is Deputy General Counsel at Circle, where she advises on legal and regulatory matters impacting digital assets, financial technology, and global business operations. Before joining Circle, Christine served as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Coinbase, further strengthening her experience at the forefront of the evolving fintech and cryptocurrency sectors. Previously, she was a partner at Reed Smith LLP in the firm’s global Energy and Natural Resources and FinTech practice groups. Christine also spent more than a decade at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, serving as both Associate and Special Counsel, where her practice focused on financial institutions, commodities, futures, and derivatives matters. Earlier in her career, she served as Legislative Counsel to U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, advising on defense, energy, and foreign policy matters. Christine earned her Juris Doctor from Yale Law School and her B.A. in history from Yale University. She is based in New York and has extensive experience spanning law, policy, financial services, and fintech.

TRACK 4 | 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

DEBRA BROOKES

CHIEF RISK & COMPLIANCE OFFICER WYOMING STABLE TOKEN COMMISSION

Debra Brookes is the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer for the Wyoming Stable Token Commission, where she created the risk and compliance program to support the first U.S. dollar-based stable token issued by a state agency: the Frontier Stable Token. Debra held several positions at the New York State Department of Financial Services, including Deputy Virtual Currency Chief and Head of Supervision, where she oversaw more than 30 licensed virtual currency entities in New York, including Circle and Coinbase. Earlier, she served as a trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division through the competitive Attorney General’s Honors Program, investigating and prosecuting white-collar crimes for 15 years. She serves on the board of Urban Bush Women, a not-for-profit dance company. Debra holds an M.A., B.A., and A.A. from New York University and graduated cum laude from Albany Law School, where she served as the Note and Comment Editor for the Albany Law Review.

TRACK 5 | 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

At the Table on the Ledger: Trailblazers Driving Crypto and Digital Asset Strategy

ELLEN MOSKOWITZ SENIOR PARTNER BRUNSWICK GROUP

Litigation During Government Uncertainty

Ellen is a co-leader of Brunswick’s global litigation communications and crisis practice. In that capacity, she has counseled both public and private companies on critical enterprise-threatening issues, including some of the largest civil, criminal, and regulatory cases of the last few decades. Ellen joined Brunswick in 2007 and was formerly a Managing Director at Clark & Weinstock, a boutique communications and lobbying firm. Previously, she was a litigation partner in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis specializing in antitrust, securities, products liability, regulatory and other complex commercial matters. From 1989-1994, Ellen was a litigation associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison. Ellen graduated magna cum laude from Princeton University and received a J.D. cum laude from Harvard Law School. Ellen was profiled in Band 1 of “Ranked Individuals” for her work in crisis and litigation communications by Chambers and Partners’ Litigation Support and Risk & Crisis Management guides for 2026.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 5 | 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

LILY CHINN

PARTNER, GLOBAL REGULATORY HOGAN LOVELLS CADWALADER LLP

Litigation During Government Uncertainty

With decades of experience navigating government regulations, Lily Chinn advises tech, energy, and manufacturing clients on environmental, workplace safety, trust and safety, and corporate governance issues. She helps companies strengthen compliance frameworks and negotiate favorable resolutions to complex government inquiries. A skilled advocate, Lily devises strategies rooted in expertise and tailored to resonate with government regulators. Her distinguished record in navigating complex appellate and district court cases has earned her widespread acclaim. Clients rely on Lily’s clear communication, collaborative style, and pragmatic solutions to protect their reputations in crises. A former DOJ trial attorney and prosecutor, she crafts strategies that resonate with regulators and has a distinguished record in appellate and district court cases. Lily has secured groundbreaking dismissals of federal criminal charges and favorable outcomes in high-profile investigations by the DOJ, EPA, FERC, and state attorneys general. She also has extensive experience in corporate monitorships, evaluating compliance programs, and developing tailored risk-mitigation solutions.

TRACK 5 | 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

NADIRA CLARKE

PARTNER, INVESTIGATIONS/ENVIRONMENTAL HOGAN LOVELLS CADWALADER LLP

Nadira Clarke is a partner at Hogan Lovells known for being a tenacious defender of corporations and executives in large-scale governmental investigations. A first-chair trial lawyer, she focuses on technically complex regulatory enforcement matters, drawing on her deep understanding of government decision-making to provide decisive counsel in high-profile litigation matters. Previously, Nadira served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Maryland and a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in Virginia. She has extensive experience in corporate compliance, having worked with two court-appointed corporate monitor teams. At the DOJ’s Office of Professional Responsibility, she led internal ethics investigations involving federal prosecutors and senior officials. A graduate of the U.S. Attorney General’s Honor Program, Nadira was a trial attorney in the DOJ’s Environment and Natural Resources Division. She is a frequent industry speaker and recognized by Chambers USA for her expertise in government investigations. Her pro bono work includes mentoring and litigating sex discrimination, political asylum cases, and domestic violence cases.

TRACK 6 | 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

Litigation During Government Uncertainty

ERNESTINE MINGS PARTNER BLANK ROME LLP

Preserving Your Future: Marriage, Wealth, and Generational Legacy

Ernestine Mings advises clients regarding matrimonial and family law issues that include but are not limited to allegations of abuse or neglect, domestic violence and orders of protection, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, separation agreements, custody and parenting time, divorce negotiation and litigation, property distribution, and spousal and child support. Ernestine is currently Co-Chair of the Matrimonial Law Section of the Metropolitan Black Bar Association and Co-Chair of the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee of the NY Women’s Bar Association. She is also a certified divorce mediator. Before joining Blank Rome, Ernestine served as the sole practitioner of her own law office in Brooklyn, New York. Her previous speaking engagements have included “Views From the Bench: Unconscious Bias in Matrimonial and Family Law” (Moderator) and “The Pitfalls of Article 10: Navigating Child Welfare Proceedings” (Co-Moderator). She earned her Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law in 2010 and her B.A. from Cornell University in 2007, and she is admitted to practice in New York and before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 6 | 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

MORGAN FRASER MOUCHETTE PARTNER BLANK ROME LLP

Preserving Your Future: Marriage, Wealth, and Generational Legacy

Morgan Fraser Mouchette is Vice Chair, Matrimonial/Family Law practice. She has dedicated her practice to representing clients in all aspects of family law for high-net-worth and ultrahigh-net-worth clients. Morgan has experience representing clients in all aspects of family law, such as divorce, child custody, property distribution, spousal support, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, and international child abduction. Morgan listens to the needs and circumstances of each family and provides tailored support for each unique situation. She has settled complicated custody and high-net-worth financial matters and also has experience litigating matters in New York Family and Supreme Courts, as well as international child abduction matters in New York Federal Courts. She earned her Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law in 2010 and her B.A., cum laude, in international studies from the University of Miami in 2006. She is admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey, and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

TRACK 7 | 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

PRISCILLA COMBARI PARTNER COVINGTON

Priscilla Combari represents clients on a wide variety of complex commercial transactions, specializing in technology-driven matters that enable clients to innovate and become industry leaders. She has significant experience negotiating outsourcing and other technology-driven agreements, including agreements for software development and implementation, data and software licenses (including for cloud or SaaS deliveries), professional services for both service providers and customers, commercial partnerships and collaborations, reseller and white-label arrangements, and distribution deals. She represents clients in a wide array of industries, including technology, life sciences, public utility, consumer goods, airline, hospitality, automobile, and banking. Priscilla also spent time working in-house at a technology company, where she sharpened her business acumen and deepened her understanding of strategic decision-making. Understanding the concerns and motivations of service providers enables Priscilla to approach negotiations with a balanced mindset. Priscilla earned her B.A. from Rutgers (cum laude) and her Juris Doctor from Cornell Law School.

TRACK 7 | 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

Professional Judgment in a Tech‑Driven World: Avoiding Ethical Missteps (CLE)

NIRA PANDYA ASSOCIATE COVINGTON

Professional Judgment in a Tech‑Driven World: Avoiding Ethical Missteps (CLE)

Nira Pandya is a member of Covington’s Technology and IP Transactions Practice Group based in Boston. She advises clients on a broad range of complex commercial transactions and strategic collaborations involving technology, intellectual property, and data. As part of the firm’s Digital Health Initiative, Nira advises pharmaceutical, medical device, healthcare, and technology companies on the intellectual property and commercial considerations in collaborations and other transactions at the intersection of life sciences and technology. Her experience spans AI-enabled drug discovery and other data and tech-driven collaborations. Nira also co-leads Covington’s quantum computing initiative. Focused on delivering practical, business-aligned legal guidance, she developed a key aspect of her approach during a secondment with a leading technology company. Earlier in her career, she advised startups and private and public companies on growth, funding, M&A, and other corporate matters, broadening her transactional perspective. Nira earned her B.A., summa cum laude, from Syracuse University and her Juris Doctor from Berkeley School of Law.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 8 | 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

CHRISTINE DOELLING

ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL - IP PRODUCT META

Meta Panel: License to Innovate: AI, IP, and Creative Chaos

Christine Doelling is a seasoned intellectual property attorney dedicated to the complex intersection of technology, law, and creative expression. As Associate General Counsel - IP Product at Meta, she leads a team of attorneys who serve as IP subject matter experts on all product decisions, including the development of artificial intelligence. Previously, Christine built Epic Games’ IP department, creating systems to protect intellectual property and developing intermediary liability programs. Before Epic, she served as Associate General Counsel for IP & Content at Meta, where she advised on global copyright strategy, directed high-profile regulatory engagements with Congress and the European Commission, and implemented content moderation frameworks. Her in-house experience was preceded by litigation and transactional work at King & Spalding and Cooley LLP. She earned her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, and holds a Master of Arts in media, communications, and critical practice from the London College of Communication.

TRACK 8 | 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

JENNIFER OKAFOR ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL META PLATFORMS, INC.

Jennifer Okafor is Associate General Counsel at Meta, specializing in marketing and advertising, consumer protection, and intellectual property. She serves as a strategic advisor to business, product, and creative teams, helping them launch innovative, global marketing campaigns and high-impact executions at scale. She leads marketing legal support for AI-driven initiatives, including flagship product launches, tentpole events, marketing activations, and incentive programs such as grants, contests, and sweepstakes. Before joining Meta, Jennifer served as Corporate Counsel at Beiersdorf, a global consumer packaged goods manufacturer supporting iconic household brands such as Nivea, Eucerin, Aquaphor, and Coppertone. She supported marketing, sales, and supply chain teams across the full product lifecycle — from R&D and product development through commercialization and go-to-market strategy. Jennifer partners closely with clients and cross-functional stakeholders to drive smart, compliant innovation, translating complex regulatory landscapes into practical guidance that empowers teams to move quickly, mitigate risk, and deliver responsible, consumer-centric solutions in dynamic global markets.

TRACK 8 | 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

Meta Panel: License to Innovate: AI, IP, and Creative Chaos

NNENA UKUKU

ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL META

Meta Panel: License to Innovate: AI, IP, and Creative Chaos

Nnena Ukuku is Associate General Counsel and Head of Retail Legal for Reality Labs at Meta, specializing in sensitive data use and responsible AI practices. Based in Silicon Valley, she advises on legal strategy at the intersection of law, policy, communication, and technology, often collaborating with product and engineering teams to drive innovation. Before joining Meta, Nnena was Vice President of Legal Affairs at Samba, a data analytics company. She is passionate about advancing ethical AI and creating opportunities for underrepresented communities in tech. As a Co-Founder of the Black Founders Startup Community, Nnena helped increase access for Black entrepreneurs and was recognized by Forbes as one of the “Women Who Are Changing the World” in 2012. Her career is defined by creative problem solving and a commitment to empowering the next generation of innovators through diversity, inclusion, and responsible technology leadership. Nnena received her B.S. in political science from Georgia State University and her Juris Doctor from Mercer Law School.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 8 | 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

SADIA MIRZA

PARTNER TROUTMAN PEPPER LOCKE

Meta Panel: License to Innovate: AI, IP, and Creative Chaos

Sadia leads the firm’s Incidents + Investigations team, advising clients on data security and privacy. She is the primary point of contact when a breach is suspected and plays a role in clients & cybersecurity strategies. Her practice encompasses pre-incident planning and readiness, breach investigations, and litigation. Sadia leverages her 360-degree knowledge of the incident response lifecycle to ensure clients present a positive and defensible narrative to plaintiffs or regulators. Clients turn to Sadia for guidance on privacy compliance and novel data-use questions. An active and respected voice in the privacy and data security bar, she writes and speaks frequently on trends affecting clients and consumers. She serves on the Program Committee for the Law Track at the RSA Conference and contributes analysis through the Consumer Financial Services Law Monitor blog at cfslawmonitor.com, Bloomberg Law, and Law360. Sadia is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) and Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM).

TRACK 1 | 11:45 A.M. – 12:45 P.M.

TAMBRY BRADFORD PARTNER TROUTMAN PEPPER LOCKE

Tambry is a trial attorney who defends public and private companies in privacy, cybersecurity, and complex commercial matters throughout the U.S. With trial to verdict and appellate experience, she equips clients with time-tested strategies to resolve their most challenging disputes. Drawing from years of experience as a commercial litigator, Tambry focuses her practice on disputes brought under federal and state privacy, security, and data use laws. She represents companies in matters that often involve significant business, regulatory, and reputational risk. Tambry is the managing partner of the firm’s Los Angeles office. Tambry earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Los Angeles and her Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law and is accredited by the International Association of Privacy Professionals as a Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US). She recently served as a speaker on “Teamwork Triumph: Crafting Legal Success in Defeating Security Breach Class Certification Through Collaboration,” at the Privacy + Security Forum: Spring Academy.

TRACK 1 | 11:45 A.M. – 12:45 P.M.

Ransomware and Extortion Attacks: Legal Strategy, Law Enforcement, Coordination, Payment Risks, and Litigation

CASSELLE A.E. SMITH PARTNER TROUTMAN PEPPER LOCKE

Ransomware and Extortion Attacks: Legal Strategy, Law Enforcement, Coordination, Payment Risks, and Litigation

As a partner in Troutman Pepper Locke’s Government Investigations + White Collar practice group, Casselle represents publicly traded and privately held companies in investigations and enforcement matters across a broad spectrum of commercial enterprises and industries. When clients face high-stakes investigations involving enterprise-wide risk, they turn to Casselle for steady counsel and sophisticated advocacy. These matters often involve allegations of corporate malfeasance, professional misconduct, market manipulation, compliance and operational failures, and violation of the federal securities laws. In addition to investigating the merits of alleged misconduct, Casselle offers strategic direction to help clients anticipate and mitigate regulatory exposure, develop remediation plans, and strengthen their compliance programs. Casselle is a Co-Lead of Troutman’s firm-wide Women’s Network and serves as the Inclusion Partner for her practice group. Casselle earned her Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School, where she was President of the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau. Casselle earned her Bachelor of Arts from Howard University and her MPA from UNC Chapel Hill.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 2 | 11:45 A.M. – 12:45 P.M.

BRITTANY LOMAX PARTNER HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP

Career Strategy Advice on Making a Change

Brittany is a skilled litigator focusing on commercial litigation, product liability, and product safety matters. She works closely with in-house counsel teams in the manufacturing, healthcare, technology, and aerospace industries. She has second chaired jury and bench trials to verdict in federal court and handled arbitrations through award. Brittany defends clients through all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, expert retention, alternative dispute resolution, settlement, and trial. Brittany also helps companies bring products to market, advising on compliance issues, testing, warnings, warranties, instructions, and risk mitigation. She counsels on reporting product hazards and compliance issues to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Health Canada, and EU authorities and helps clients through the product recall process. Since moving to Washington, D.C., she has handled white collar matters, internal investigations, and congressional inquiries. Brittany earned her B.A. in political science and international studies from Pepperdine University and her Juris Doctor from Saint Louis University School of Law.

TRACK 2 | 11:45 A.M. – 12:45 P.M.

SONNI NOLAN PARTNER HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP

Sonni Nolan is an equity partner in Husch Blackwell’s St. Louis office. She is a member of the firm’s Executive Board and Governance and Nomination Committee. Sonni is a former in-house attorney for a Fortune 100 company with extensive nationwide litigation experience. Sonni focuses her practice on employment discrimination advice, as well as litigation. She regularly appears before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), state agencies, and state and federal courts across the United States. As Associate General Counsel for Express Scripts Inc., Sonni was responsible for providing nationwide labor and employment legal advice, as well as overseeing related litigation, class actions, union negotiations, and related disputes. Previously, she was responsible for all legal and HR employee relations at 26 plants for an international manufacturing company. Sonni was recognized in The Best Lawyers in America from 2017 to 2023. Sonni received her Juris Doctor from Washington University St. Louis School of Law.

TRACK 3 | 11:45 A.M. – 12:45 P.M.

Career Strategy Advice on Making a Change

NICOLE KING COUNSEL VENABLE LLP

Effective Mediation Strategies for Corporate Counsel to Manage Risks and Costs

Nicole King is a trial attorney at Venable LLP who represents clients in complex commercial litigation, including product liability, toxic torts, business disputes, labor and employment, and insurance recovery. King has a strong record of success in state and federal courts, including first-chairing a winning bench trial where she handled all phases from opening statement through closing argument. She has also contributed to trial teams securing complete defense verdicts and has experience in appellate matters before the California Courts of Appeal and the Ninth Circuit. King takes a strategic, results-driven approach to litigation, advising clients on risk and delivering efficient, high-quality outcomes. She is experienced across all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, alternative dispute resolution, and trial, and regularly collaborates with clients to achieve practical business solutions. She earned her B.A., cum laude, from The George Washington University and her Juris Doctor from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 3 | 11:45 A.M. – 12:45 P.M.

BELINDA VEGA PARTNER VENABLE LLP

Effective Mediation Strategies for Corporate Counsel to Manage Risks and Costs

Belinda Vega is a partner in the Los Angeles office of Venable LLP and a seasoned trial lawyer with more than 25 years of experience guiding clients through complex business disputes, employment defense litigation, and representing private equity firms and their portfolio companies in all types of litigation. She represents clients across industries including hospitality, financial services, entertainment, and startups. A native Spanish speaker, Vega brings a global perspective to her practice and has counseled clients facing litigation and government investigations abroad, including in Mexico. Appointed by former Mayor Eric Garcetti, she served as Commissioner for the Los Angeles Fire and Police Pension Board and the Los Angeles World Airports Board. Vega earned her Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School, where she was a Mitsubishi Foundation Scholar and Staff Editor of the Columbia Business Law Journal. She holds a B.A. in political science and Chicana/o studies, cum laude, from UCLA.

TRACK 3 | 11:45 A.M. – 12:45 P.M.

XOCHITL S. STROHBEHN PARTNER VENABLE LLP

Xochitl S. Strohbehn is a partner in the New York office of Venable LLP, where she focuses on complex commercial litigation, including high-stakes bankruptcy disputes, securities class actions, shareholder derivative suits, cryptocurrency matters, and asset forfeiture proceedings. She represents clients in the financial services, energy, oil and gas, and technology industries and regularly litigates in federal and state courts nationwide, as well as in arbitration and mediation. Strohbehn has helped clients achieve favorable resolutions that reduce exposure in class actions, derivative litigation, and bankruptcy cases. Before law school, she worked as a registered investment representative, giving her valuable insight into the regulatory and business challenges facing broker-dealers and investment managers. She earned her Juris Doctor, summa cum laude and Order of the Coif, from the University of Maryland School of Law and holds a B.S. in finance from the University of Maryland. She is admitted in New York.

TRACK 3 | 11:45 A.M. – 12:45 P.M.

Effective Mediation Strategies for Corporate Counsel to Manage Risks and Costs

LISA TAVARES

CO-CHAIR OF THE BUSINESS DIVISION VENABLE LLP

Effective Mediation Strategies for Corporate Counsel to Manage Risks and Costs

Lisa Tavares is a partner at Venable LLP and Co-Chair of the firm’s Business Division. She advises public and private employers on complex employee benefits, executive compensation, and tax issues, specializing in ERISA compliance and the tax requirements for retirement, health and welfare plans, non-qualified arrangements, and fringe benefits, including correction programs and M&A-related benefits matters. Before joining Venable, Lisa served five years as a Senior Attorney in the IRS Office of Chief Counsel, focusing on qualified plan issues, litigation, and audits. She has extensive regulatory experience representing clients before the IRS, Department of Labor, Treasury, and Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. Active in the profession, Lisa is a Fellow of the American College of Employee Benefits Counsel and served in leadership roles within the ABA Tax Section’s Employee Benefits Committee. She holds a Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School and an LLM in taxation from Georgetown University Law Center.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 4 | 11:45 A.M. – 12:45 P.M.

KEMBA WALDEN

PRESIDENT PALADIN GLOBAL INSTITUTE

Cybersecurity and Data Privacy in an AI-Driven World

Kemba Walden is a cybersecurity and emerging technology policy leader, former Acting United States National Cyber Director, and President of the Paladin Global Institute. From February to November 2023, she served as the nation’s top cybersecurity official, helping shape policies and strategies to strengthen cybersecurity, protect critical infrastructure, and advance public-private collaboration. Her career spans leadership roles across government, academia, and the private sector, including serving as assistant general counsel in Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit and holding senior positions at the Department of Homeland Security and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. A sought-after speaker and advisor, Walden provides expert insights on cybersecurity, technology policy, risk management, and responsible innovation in an increasingly complex digital environment. She currently serves as an adjunct professor at Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Studies and is active in several leading policy organizations. Walden earned her Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center.

TRACK 4 | 11:45 A.M. – 12:45 P.M.

ERIN K. EARL

PARTNER ASHURST PERKINS COIE

Erin K. Earl is a partner who represents companies in complex cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data governance matters. Drawing on her background as a software engineer, Erin bridges the gap between law and technology to help clients navigate technical challenges, assess risk, and develop practical strategies for compliance. She defends clients in high-stakes litigation involving data breaches, biometric privacy laws, electronic communications, and other consumer privacy claims. Erin also advises organizations facing high-profile regulatory investigations by the Federal Trade Commission, state attorneys general, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, with a focus on data security, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies. Beyond incident response, she counsels businesses on consumer privacy, child safety, content moderation, and automated decision-making frameworks. Erin earned a J.D., magna cum laude, from Harvard Law School; a B.S. in Computer Science, a B.A. in Music, and a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, cum laude, from the University of Washington.

TRACK 4 | 11:45 A.M. – 12:45 P.M.

Cybersecurity and Data Privacy in an AI-Driven World

CHARLOTTE LEWIS JONES FOUNDER & CEO GREY AI

Cybersecurity and Data Privacy in an AI-Driven World

Charlotte Lewis Jones is a technology executive, attorney, founder, and author who advises C-suites on using AI to transform their businesses while managing legal, regulatory, and AI risks. Charlotte brings over 15 years of experience across law, product, privacy, and technology. She has chaired AI risk committees, built responsible AI frameworks, advised on product launches, and guided companies through cybersecurity and complex regulatory matters. She has held senior legal and operational roles at global technology companies, including Meta and X. As founder of Grey AI, Charlotte develops AI products that translate emerging technology into practical tools. Exhale helps busy parents manage the demands of daily life, while Your Spark Path helps executives build AI literacy and lead effectively in AI-enabled organizations. Charlotte was recognized as a California Woman Leader in Tech Law and is the author of Brainy Billy Builds a Bot. She earned her J.D. from Columbia Law School and her B.A. in Economics from Yale University.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 4 | 11:45 A.M. – 12:45 P.M.

ELIZABETH MENDOZA PARTNER ASHURST PERKINS COIE

Cybersecurity and Data Privacy in an AI-Driven World

Elizabeth Mendoza is a Partner at Ashurst Perkins Coie. She is co-lead of the Immersive Technology industry group, co-chair of the Product Innovation Counsel practice group, and a technology and privacy lawyer who advises companies on issues relating to privacy, AI & machine learning technology, e-commerce, social media and immersive technology. Elizabeth counsels startups and large companies on how to get their technology to market while mitigating privacy and security risks, protecting intellectual property and providing valuable insights throughout the various phases of a product launch and product’s life cycle. Elizabeth was the 2017 AI/Machine Learning Fellow at Perkins Coie, researching the emerging legal issues arising from the proliferation of AI and Machine Learning products, including issues related to privacy, automated decision making, and algorithmic discrimination. She received her B.A. from Dartmouth College, her J.D. from Columbia Law School and clerked for the Hon. Richard C. Tallman on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

MARJORIE DUFFY

TRACK 5 | 11:45 A.M. – 12:45 P.M.

PARTNER JONES DAY

Marjorie Duffy is a partner at Jones Day and an experienced securities litigator who represents corporations, directors, and officers in federal and state courts nationwide, including the Delaware Court of Chancery. She has litigated cases arising from mergers and acquisitions, appraisal actions, Caremark oversight claims and other fiduciary-duty claims, and complex commercial disputes, successfully obtaining dismissals of securities class actions and shareholder derivative suits affirmed on appeal. Marjorie regularly advises boards, committees, and senior management on governance and transactional matters and is a frequent speaker on developments under Delaware law. She was named by Law360 as one of the top securities litigators under 40 and recognized as a Client Service All-Star by BTI Consulting. Marjorie earned her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and her Bachelor of Arts with high honors in philosophy from the University of Virginia.

The Current Playbook: Trends in SEC Enforcement and Securities Litigation

FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 5 | 11:45 A.M. – 12:45 P.M.

NINA YADAVA PARTNER JONES DAY

Nina Yadava is a partner and Co-Chair of the Securities Litigation and SEC Enforcement practice at Jones Day. She is an experienced litigator who represents public companies and their officers and directors in complex shareholder disputes, focusing on securities class actions and derivative actions. She has represented Fortune 500 companies and financial institutions in federal and state courts in matters involving alleged fraud, financial products, business combinations, and corporate governance. Nina also has substantial experience handling investigations and counsels and represents boards of public companies in connection with demands for action and best practices. She has been recognized by Law360 as one of the top securities litigators under 40 and is described by Chambers as highly intelligent, very talented, and great with clients and adversaries. Nina earned her Juris Doctor from Columbia University and her Bachelor of Arts in English, cum laude, from Tufts University.

The Current Playbook: Trends in SEC Enforcement and Securities Litigation

TRACK 5 | 11:45 A.M. – 12:45 P.M.

NEKIA S. HACKWORTH PARTNER JONES DAY

Nekia S. Hackworth is a seasoned trial lawyer and former senior government official with extensive experience representing corporations and individuals in complex civil litigation, criminal matters, and government investigations, with a focus on securities enforcement and regulatory compliance. As former Deputy Director of Enforcement (Southeast) at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and an Assistant U.S. Attorney, Nekia supervised enforcement teams, prosecuted violations of federal securities laws, and tried criminal cases in federal court. She has defended and prosecuted matters involving securities fraud, financial misconduct, healthcare fraud, and public corruption and has advised clients facing parallel civil, criminal, and regulatory proceedings. Nekia leverages her government leadership and trial experience to guide clients through high-stakes investigations and enforcement actions. Nekia earned her Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration from Harvard University and her Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting, cum laude, from Emory University.

TRACK 6 | 11:45 A.M. – 12:45 P.M.

The Current Playbook: Trends in SEC Enforcement and Securities Litigation

MAKA HUTSON PARTNER AKIN

Corporate Immigration Enforcement Trends

Maka Hutson is a partner in Akin’s international trade practice and practice lead for the firm’s immigration practice. Her practice involves white collar criminal defense and related internal investigations, with a focus on immigration law. She regularly represents clients in DOJ and DHS visa fraud investigations, immigration-related internal investigations, and DOJ investigations of foreign national hiring practices. She also advises clients on employment visas, immigration compliance, visa issuance abroad, and legislative and regulatory immigration policy proposals. Maka is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and has been recognized as an Immigration Trailblazer by the National Law Journal and as an immigration law Super Lawyer Rising Star in Southern California and Texas. She received her B.A. with honors from Moscow State Linguistic University, her M.A. with honors from the University of Texas at Austin, and her Juris Doctor with honors from the University of Texas School of Law.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 7 | 11:45 A.M. – 12:45 P.M.

NICOLE L. GOODMAN PARTNER MAYER BROWN LLP

Networking for Introverts

Nicole L. Goodman is a partner in the Global Leveraged Finance & Private Capital group at Mayer Brown LLP. For a decade, Nicole has counseled lenders in many areas of leveraged finance, representing a broad range of lending clients including banks serving as administrative agents, collateral agents, lead arrangers and lenders, and private credit funds in a variety of debt finance transactions. She also represents borrowers in similar financing transactions. Nicole is qualified in handling a broad variety of deal types and sizes that span all types of industries. In addition to serving her clients, Nicole has been a trusted leader on the recruiting committee and various other firm committees. She has also served as the Co-Chair of the Mayer Brown National Black Attorney’s Affinity Group since its inception. Nicole received her B.A. from University of Central Florida and her Juris Doctor from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.

TRACK 7 | 11:45 A.M. – 12:45 P.M.

AMBER THOMSON PARTNER MAYER BROWN LLP

Amber Thomson is a partner in Mayer Brown’s Cybersecurity and Data Privacy practice group. Based in the firm’s Washington, D.C., office, she helps clients assess and implement compliance and remediation efforts to comply with international and domestic data protection and privacy laws. Amber’s cybersecurity incident experiences range from deepfakes to double- and triple-extortion ransomware attacks. She also helps clients respond to federal and state regulatory inquiries that result from these incidents. Amber regularly collaborates on privacy and data security due diligence and facilitates executive and board training on incident response, privacy legal compliance, and the U.S. cybersecurity and privacy law landscape. She is recognized as a Certified AI Governance Professional by the International Association of Privacy Professionals and is Chair of the National Bar Association’s Privacy, Cybersecurity & Tech Law Section. Amber received her B.S.B.A. from Old Dominion University and her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the Howard University School of Law.

TRACK 7 | 11:45 A.M. – 12:45 P.M.

Networking for Introverts

RALEIGH LANCASTER

CORPORATE ASSISTANT DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL COMCAST

Networking for Introverts

Raleigh currently works as a Corporate Assistant Deputy General Counsel at Comcast Corporation in Philadelphia, PA. There, she provides legal regulatory counsel on a variety of wireless communications matters before the Federal Communications Commission. Previously, Raleigh served as the Senior Legislative Counsel for Chairman Phil Mendelson at the DC City Council. There, she served as the resident legal expert on the legislative history of educational programs, functions, and activities of the departments, agencies, and offices within the District of Columbia government. Raleigh has also proudly sat on the City Year DC Associate Board for the last five years. Raleigh received her Bachelor of Arts from Elon University, her Juris Doctor from Elon University School of Law, and her Master of Laws from Georgetown University Law Center. Raleigh is a fifth generation Washington, DC native and enjoys beating the crowds for a first look at the blooming Cherry Blossoms and rooting for all DC sports teams.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 7 | 11:45 A.M. – 12:45 P.M.

JOY LYU MONAHAN

LEGAL, COMPLIANCE AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS EEDI PROGRAMS LEAD ABBVIE

Networking for Introverts

Joy Lyu Monahan joined AbbVie in 2020 to lead external DEI initiatives across Legal, Compliance, and Government Affairs. In her fourth career, she brings a broad and distinguished background spanning government, law firms, nonprofits, and corporate leadership, including service across all three branches of the federal government through a judicial clerkship, the U.S. Senate, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Her professional path has required building relationships across varied environments and engaging others with clarity, authenticity, and purpose. After beginning her legal career in New Orleans, she relocated to Chicago after Hurricane Katrina to join Kirkland & Ellis LLP. She later served as General Counsel and Director of Special Projects at World Business Chicago, where she supported economic growth and job creation. A longtime advocate for DEI, she has spoken and published on DEI and networking since 1997, and she helps others approach networking in authentic, practical ways that feel natural rather than performative.

TRACK 8 | 11:45 A.M. – 12:45 P.M.

JAYDE ASHFORD

ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL, LABOR & EMPLOYMENT META

Jayde Ashford leads companywide AI launches at Meta, driving strategy, governance, and legal risk initiatives to ensure compliant integration of AI technologies in workplace practices. She provides strategic legal guidance to Global Recruiting, Trade Compliance, and People Operations, supporting Meta’s global workforce. Jayde’s expertise lies in creatively resolving business problems, navigating complex regulatory environments, and shaping employment policy amid emerging technologies. She is recognized for her collaborative approach, partnering with cross-functional teams to address challenges at the intersection of law, technology, and people. Jayde has spoken at industry events on the legal and practical implications of AI in the workplace. Outside of work, she is a Bikram Yoga enthusiast and a Spanish-speaking lover of travel and culture. She resides in San Francisco and is passionate about lifelong learning, service, and family. Jayde graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and political science from Pepperdine University and received her J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law.

TRACK 8 | 11:45 A.M. – 12:45 P.M.

The Future of Work: Navigating AI’s Impact on Your Workforce

DANIELLE OCHS EQUITY PARTNER OGLETREE DEAKINS

The Future of Work: Navigating AI’s Impact on Your Workforce

Danielle Ochs is an equity shareholder in the San Francisco office of Ogletree Deakins and serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s Technology Practice Group. With more than 30 years of experience, she represents technology employers and organizations across a broad range of industries, including higher education, in employment law, trade secrets, unfair competition, and workplace technology matters. Danielle has extensive experience defending employers in jury and bench trials, arbitration proceedings, and strategic conflict management matters. She also advises employers on compliance, investigations, training, and risk mitigation strategies designed to prevent litigation. In recent years, Danielle has focused extensively on artificial intelligence governance and the responsible use of AI in the workplace, including automated employment decision tools, AI transcription technology, HR chatbots, and generative AI. Danielle earned her Juris Doctor from the University of California Hastings College of the Law and her Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Santa Cruz.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 8 | 11:45 A.M. – 12:45 P.M.

FRANCES M. GREEN, LL.M, AIGP, CIPM OF COUNSEL EPSTEIN BECKER GREEN

The Future of Work: Navigating AI’s Impact on Your Workforce

A seasoned trial attorney with recognized legal and technical expertise in data privacy, cybersecurity, and AI governance, Fran guides global clients through the evolving legal landscape of workforce management, data protection, and the opportunities and risks of designing and deploying artificial intelligence. Fran advises on automated employment decision tools, algorithmic bias, AI audits, and emerging AI and privacy statutes across U.S. jurisdictions and the EU. She designs enterprise AI governance frameworks and leads organizations through privacy risk assessments and regulatory change. She writes and speaks frequently on AI governance and privacy law. A member of the Society of Actuaries AI Safety Institute Consortium and the NIST Artificial Intelligence Consortium, Fran counsels executives and boards in the finance, insurance, retail, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors, pairing courtroom-tested judgment with practical, business-minded advice. She serves on the Advisory Board of The Japan Society, Inc., mentoring Japanese leaders through its Emerging Executive Leadership Program.

TRACK 1 | 2:15 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.

JASMINE ROSNER

PARTNER, ANTITRUST WEIL, GOTSHAL & MANGES LLP

Jasmine Rosner is a partner in Weil’s Antitrust Practice Group. With almost a decade of senior agency experience at the Federal Trade Commission and in-house experience at Amazon, where she led M&A antitrust clearance strategy, she brings a unique perspective to all aspects of antitrust compliance and the merger review process. Her robust background has given her the opportunity to work closely with regulatory regimes around the world, which is increasingly valuable given the growing trend toward multijurisdictional investigations. During her time at the FTC, Jasmine was an Attorney Advisor to a Commissioner and counsel to three Directors of the Bureau of Competition, advising on merger challenges, conduct investigations, and key policy issues. In her role at Amazon, she led strategy across competition matters and major transactions and advised on high profile litigations. Jasmine earned her undergraduate degree from Bowdoin College and her law degree from American University.

TRACK 1 | 2:15 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.

No-Poach, Non-Solicits, and Non-Competes: Trends and Risk Beyond Employment Law

CELINE J. CHAN

PARTNER, EMPLOYMENT WEIL, GOTSHAL & MANGES LLP

No-Poach, Non-Solicits, and Non-Competes: Trends and Risk Beyond Employment Law

Celine J. Chan is a partner in Weil’s Employment Practice Group. She represents employers in a variety of different industries in all aspects of their labor and employment matters, including disputes in federal and state court and in arbitrations involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, restrictive covenant matters, and wage and hour issues. She also represents clients before federal, state, and local administrative agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, New York State Division of Human Rights, and the New York City Commission on Human Rights. Before joining Weil, Celine worked as a Special Assistant Corporation Counsel at the New York City Law Department, where she represented the City of New York and its agencies in federal and state actions involving challenges to the city’s employment practices and allegations of constitutional and statutory violations. Celine received her B.A. from Cornell University and her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Brooklyn Law School.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 1 | 2:15 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.

KAVI REDDY

PARTNER WEIL, GOTSHAL & MANGES LLP

No-Poach, Non-Solicits, and Non-Competes: Trends and Risk Beyond Employment Law

Kavi oversees Brunswick’s global legal team and leads on all legal matters affecting the firm. Her remit spans contractual issues with clients and vendors, labor and employment, litigation, and intellectual property, as well as FARA, LDA, and other regulatory matters. She also leads the firm’s compliance function, ensuring the organization operates to the highest standards acrossevery jurisdiction in which it works. Kavi joined Brunswick’s New York office from Gizmodo Media Group, where she served as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel. Prior to that role, she was Deputy General Counsel of Gawker Media and, before that, Counsel at NBCUniversal. She began her career as a trial lawyer at Boies, Schiller and Flexner, where she developed the litigation experience that continues to inform her work today. Kavi is a graduate of theUniversity of Chicago Law School and Wesleyan University.

TRACK 2 | 2:15 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.

NIKEISHA GENTLES SENIOR COUNSEL MASTERCARD

Nikeisha Gentles leads a global legal team supporting data analytics and generative AI initiatives across a diverse technology portfolio. She advises on regulatory, governance, and compliance issues affecting data product development and commercialization and has served as legal integration lead for an acquisition. Her work involves navigating evolving legal frameworks across multiple jurisdictions while partnering with product, engineering, and business leaders. Known for her collaborative leadership style, Nikeisha builds cross-functional relationships to address legal risk in rapidly changing data and AI environments. She takes a solutions-oriented approach that balances innovation with compliance expectations. Nikeisha began her career as a tax attorney advising on M&A, fund formation, low-income housing tax credits, and securitized financings. Before law, she worked as a Certified Public Accountant. She is an LCLD 2023 Pathfinder alumna and earned her Juris Doctor and LLM in taxation, magna cum laude, from the University of Miami.

TRACK 2 | 2:15 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.

Ethical Innovation: Leading the AI Frontier With Purpose

LATOYA LIVINGSTON PRODUCT ATTORNEY, AI MASTERCARD

Ethical Innovation: Leading the AI Frontier With Purpose

Latoya Livingston serves as a Product Attorney advising on data-driven and AI-enabled products across commerce and services. Her work focuses on supporting product development from early conception through launch, with particular emphasis on AI governance, data use, model risk, and responsible technology deployment within a global regulatory framework. She regularly counsels on the legal and regulatory considerations that arise when scaling innovative products across markets and customer segments. Latoya partners closely with product, engineering, data science, privacy, and commercial teams to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into practical, product-ready guidance that enables innovation while managing risk. Her approach centers on embedding legal insight directly into product design and business decision-making. Latoya is a graduate of Villanova University School of Law. Outside of her legal practice, she is a proud solo mom by choice to a five-year-old daughter and serves as a co-leader of a Stamford-Norwalk, Connecticut-based Girl Scouts troop.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 2 | 2:15 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.

CYNTHIA CHU

SENIOR MANAGING COUNSEL, VP MASTERCARD

Ethical Innovation: Leading the AI Frontier With Purpose

Cynthia Chu is a Senior Managing Counsel, VP at Mastercard. Cynthia leads a global team that advises product, engineering, and data science teams on privacy, AI, and data responsibility for identity verification and fraud prevention products. She specializes in operationalizing complex global privacy and data protection requirements, from U.S. state privacy laws to emerging AI and data governance regulations, in fast-moving environments. Cynthia has more than a decade of experience advising technology companies developing cutting-edge products on privacy, regulatory, and commercial matters. Before joining Mastercard, she served as in-house counsel at Meta, where she partnered with teams on consumer device launches and privacy protections in AR/VR products. She was also in house at Docusign, where she supported the company’s internal growth in Europe and Asia Pacific. She received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan and her Juris Doctor from Seattle University, and she is CIPP/A, CIPP/US, and CIPM certified.

TANYA SOUTHERLAND

TRACK 2 | 2:15 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.

VICE PRESIDENT SENIOR MANAGING COUNSEL FOR STRATEGIC GROWTH MASTERCARD

Tanya Southerland is Vice President, Senior Managing Counsel for Strategic Growth at Mastercard, serving as lead counsel for the Center for Inclusive Growth, the Mastercard Impact Fund, and the Corporate Sustainability and Community Impact teams. She is also co-counsel for select strategic enterprise-wide legal matters. Tanya is passionate about law, business, and social and environmental impact and speaks frequently on these issues. This passion has driven her career as a lawyer, a diplomat, and a senior executive over two decades in both private and public sectors, internationally and domestically. She is a 2025 Finalist for the Advocate in Diversity Award (Women in Payments USA) and 2026 winner of the Collaborative Leadership-External award (Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards). She has an MPA from Princeton and a J.D. from NYU Law. Tanya is currently on the boards of the Legal Services of Hudson Valley, a pro bono legal aid nonprofit, and We Run Mount Vernon, a fitness nonprofit.

Ethical Innovation: Leading the AI Frontier With Purpose

FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 3 | 2:15 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.

NADA M. LLEWELLYN

GLOBAL HEAD OF INCLUSION AND WELLBEING HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS KRAMER

The Power of Pause: Emotional Intelligence and Judgment at the Highest Levels of Leadership

Nada M. Llewellyn leads Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer’s inclusion and wellbeing initiatives. As Global Head of Inclusion and Wellbeing, Nada advises and works closely with senior firm and practice leadership to shape and advance the firm’s strategy to embed inclusive, accessible, and high-performing ways of working across a globally integrated business. With a focus on translating ambition into practical change, she drives initiatives that strengthen inclusive leadership and enable collaboration across borders and cultures. Nada also serves as the firm’s liaison with clients regarding shared inclusion initiatives, with the legal industry as part of the firm’s commitment to driving inclusion industrywide, and in outreach with local, national, and global communities and civic organizations. She began her career in the New York City office of a major law firm and later practiced as in-house counsel before joining Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer. Nada received her Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School.

TRACK 3 | 2:15 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.

JAN ROMAN

SENIOR COUNSEL, SAFETY & INSURANCE LITIGATION, US EAST UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Jan Roman is Senior Counsel at Uber Technologies, Inc., where she has been a member of the legal team since 2018. She leads a team of in-house attorneys working closely with outside counsel to manage litigation across the East Region of the United States. Her practice focuses on safety and insurance-related matters, overseeing complex litigation and advising the business on key legal developments across 21 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. Before joining Uber, Jan served as staff counsel for a major insurance carrier, where she developed her foundation and passion for insurance defense litigation. Jan earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida and her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from the John Marshall Law School, where she served on the Moot Court and Law Review boards and took first place overall in multiple moot court competitions, including the 2013 HNBA Moot Court Competition.

TRACK 4 | 2:15 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.

The Power of Pause: Emotional Intelligence and Judgment at the Highest Levels of Leadership

JOCELYN FRYE

PRESIDENT NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR WOMEN & FAMILIES

Paying It Forward: Empowering the Next Generation of Legal Leaders

Jocelyn Frye is President of the National Partnership for Women & Families — a policymaking and legal advocacy organization that works to advance economic justice, affordable and equitable healthcare, civil rights, and reproductive freedom for women in America. She is the first Black woman to head the National Partnership, which was founded in 1971. Before her current role, Jocelyn helped spearhead the Women’s Initiative at the Center for American Progress, one of the country’s leading progressive think tanks. Before CAP, Jocelyn served in the White House during the administration of Barack Obama. As Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of Policy and Special Projects for the First Lady, she oversaw the broad issue portfolio of Michelle Obama, including the First Lady’s two signature initiatives — tackling childhood obesity and supporting military families. Jocelyn received her Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School and her undergrad degree from the University of Michigan.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 4 | 2:15 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.

RENEE WATSON

SENIOR ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL GILEAD SCIENCES, INC.

Paying It Forward: Empowering the Next Generation of Legal Leaders

Renee Reimonenq Watson is a seasoned pharmaceutical and healthcare attorney and currently serves as Senior Associate General Counsel at Gilead Sciences, where she supports complex legal matters related to U.S. drug pricing, market access, and commercial strategy. At Gilead, Renee partners closely with cross-functional business teams to navigate highly regulated healthcare and life sciences environments, providing practical, risk-balanced legal advice that enables business objectives while maintaining strong compliance standards. She brings deep experience advising on government pricing, reimbursement, contracting, and healthcare regulatory issues affecting innovative biopharmaceutical companies. Renee earned her J.D. from the University of California, Davis School of Law, where she developed a strong foundation in regulatory and corporate law. Her career reflects a sustained focus on the intersection of law, public policy, and healthcare innovation, with a reputation for thoughtful judgment, strategic insight, and collaborative leadership within in-house legal teams.

TRACK 4 | 2:15 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.

NAJLA LONG

SENIOR COUNSEL, COMPETITION GILEAD SCIENCES

Najla Long is Senior Counsel, Competition at Gilead Sciences, where she focuses on antitrust matters affecting the U.S. Since joining Gilead in February 2025, Najla has advised on a broad range of strategic transactions and regulatory issues, including merger control, day-to-day competition risk, and antitrust compliance across highly regulated life sciences markets. She partners closely with cross-functional and international teams to support global competition strategy and enable the most critical business objectives. Before joining Gilead, Najla practiced at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, where she advised hospitals and health systems on antitrust compliance and represented clients in complex mergers and acquisitions before the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice. She previously worked at Womble Bond Dickinson and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. Najla holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law and a B.A. in economics from Harvard College. Outside of work, she enjoys running, baking, and training in Krav Maga.

TRACK 4 | 2:15 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.

Paying It Forward: Empowering the Next Generation of Legal Leaders

CATHERINE KOH STILLMAN ANTITRUST COUNSEL DOW JONES

Paying It Forward: Empowering the Next Generation of Legal Leaders

Catherine Koh Stillman is Antitrust Counsel at Dow Jones, advising on competition law and regulatory strategy across the company’s businesses and serving on the legal team supporting enterprise initiatives, including its AI strategy. She previously spent 17 years at Baker McKenzie in New York, where she became the first woman elevated to partner in the firm’s New York litigation department and served as Global Co-Chair of the Competition Litigation Task Force. Catherine has represented multinational companies in complex antitrust litigation, regulatory investigations, and compliance matters across a wide range of industries. Deeply committed to mentorship and community building, she built and led BakerWomen New York, transforming the women’s initiative into a thriving network focused on mentoring circles, client engagement, and retention of women lawyers. Catherine holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School and a B.A. in history from Yale University. She is a mom of three and an avid marathoner, triathlete, and violinist.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 5 | 2:15 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.

JUDY HE

COUNSEL CROWELL & MORING LLP

The Judgment Advantage: Developing DecisionMaking, Discernment, and Trusted Counsel Status

Judy He is Counsel at Crowell & Moring LLP and a dedicated patent and trade secrets litigator, renowned for her expertise in resolving complex global IP disputes with smart, cost-effective strategies tailored to both legal and business needs. She has successfully represented companies in diverse industries such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and vaping devices, navigating cases from pre-suit to post-trial and appeals in federal courts. Her experience extends to petitions before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and investigations at the International Trade Commission. Judy’s commitment to excellence was recognized in 2024 when she received the American Bar Association’s “On the Rise” Award. Her active pro bono practice earned her the National Immigrant Justice Center’s Rising Star Award in 2021, and she was twice honored as a Pro Bono Leader by the ABA. Judy holds a B.A. in chemistry, a B.B.A. in finance, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Iowa.

TRACK 5 | 2:15 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.

JOSETTE BUSH

ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL, VICE PRESIDENT ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY

Josette Bush is Associate General Counsel and Vice President of Global Litigation at Allstate Insurance Company. In this role, she leads multiple teams and oversees a broad nationwide portfolio that includes commercial litigation, employment litigation, appeals, affirmative litigation and recovery, records governance, and eDiscovery. Josette has deep experience guiding organizations and leaders through high-stakes disputes while balancing legal risk with business objectives. As a trusted legal advisor, she counsels executives on litigation strategies, enterprise exposure, and mitigation measures. Josette translates complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance and partners with stakeholders across disciplines to support informed decision-making. By leading with clarity and collaboration, she delivers legal support that aligns with enterprise priorities and adds long-term business value. Before joining Allstate, Josette practiced as a litigator in both the private and public sectors. She earned her law degree from Temple University Beasley School of Law.

TRACK 5 | 2:15 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.

The Judgment Advantage: Developing DecisionMaking, Discernment, and Trusted Counsel Status

SARAH SALOMON PARTNER KEKER, VAN NEST & PETERS

The Judgment Advantage: Developing DecisionMaking, Discernment, and Trusted Counsel Status

Sarah Salomon is a partner at Keker, Van Nest & Peters in San Francisco, representing clients in high-stakes commercial litigation and serving on successful trial teams in complex arbitrations, including matters for a large technology company and a law firm alleging trade secret misappropriation. Her experience includes trade secret disputes involving employee mobility, commercial cases implicating federal export law, and civil rights actions. Sarah is currently defending OpenAI in consolidated copyright lawsuits that will help define fair use boundaries for generative AI. She has also worked in-house on secondment to a Silicon Valley technology company, where she directed litigation strategy for more than 30 matters, and represents Major League Baseball in high-stakes litigation with a ticketing partner. Sarah clerked for Judge Beverly Martin on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. She earned her Juris Doctor from Stanford Law School and her B.A. from Yale University.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 5 | 2:15 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.

HASEENA ENU

PARTNER FRAGOMEN, DEL RAY, BERNSEN & LOEWY, LLP

The Judgment Advantage: Developing DecisionMaking, Discernment, and Trusted Counsel Status

Haseena Enu is a seasoned Fragomen leader whose career spans multiple offices and leadership roles, giving her a broad perspective on immigration strategy and client success. Shecurrently serves as managing partner of the Dallas office and previously led the Washington, D.C. office. Earlier, she managed a bespoke New York practice representing emerging companies, investors, entrepreneurs, and individuals. She advises businesses of all sizes across sectors including telecommunications, semiconductors, infrastructure, construction, energy, manufacturing, food and beverage, and technology. Known for her strategic insight, Haseena aligns immigration programs with business objectives, addressing risk tolerance, talent acquisition, retention, and stakeholder communication. Haseena is also deeply committed to pro bono work, mentoring participants in the American Bar Association’s Afghan Legal Professionals Scholarship and Mentoring Pilot Program and supporting immigrants and students through partnerships with Prep for Prep and Catholic Charities. Haseena received her Juris Doctor from Cornell University Law School and her B.A. from Brown University.

TRACK 5 | 2:15 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.

DAYNOR CARMAN

LENDING REGULATORY COUNSEL AND U.S. EXAMS AND LICENSING LEAD BLOCK, INC.

Daynor Carman serves on the Regulatory Team at Block, Inc., overseeing regulations impacting the Afterpay, Cash App, and Square credit products and leading development of the Regulatory Team’s AI policy framework. She leads a team of attorneys and regulatory professionals and directs the company’s centralized examination and licensing function, managing lending, loan servicing, money transmission, and virtual currency licenses while overseeing state and federal regulatory exams. Before Block, Daynor was Vice President and General Counsel at Possible Finance, a mission-driven fintech providing responsible, lower-cost alternatives to predatory lending. She built the legal and regulatory infrastructure, served on the Leadership Team, and helped shape corporate strategy and innovative consumer lending products. Earlier, Daynor held legal roles at Bread Financial and BMO Harris Bank, covering deposits, co-branded and private label credit cards, digital payments, online banking, and branch operations. She began her career in private practice. Daynor earned her B.A. from DePaul University and her Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center.

TRACK 6 | 2:15 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.

The Judgment Advantage: Developing DecisionMaking, Discernment, and Trusted Counsel Status

JAYNA MARIE RUST PARTNER THOMPSON COBURN LLP

The Feedback Advantage: Cultivating Guidance, Growth, and Great Lawyering

Jayna Marie Rust is a partner in Thompson Coburn LLP’s Washington, D.C. office, where she practices government-contracts and federal-grants law. In doing so, she advises recipients and awardees of federal contracts, grants, loans, and other financial assistance and represents them in litigation involving claims and bid protests. She is also a Professorial Lecturer in Law at The George Washington University Law School, where she teaches and LLM students in the Government Contracts Claims course and previously taught a writing course for the Public Contract Law Journal. Associates and students have on numerous occasions acknowledged the feedback she provided them as valuable to their growth or written work product. She received a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri (Columbia), a Master of Arts in secondary education from Loyola Marymount University, and a Juris Doctor from The George Washington University Law School.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 6 | 2:15 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.

TENNILLE HOOVER SENIOR COUNSEL YARDI SYSTEMS

The Feedback Advantage: Cultivating Guidance, Growth, and Great Lawyering

Tennille Hoover is Senior Counsel at Yardi Systems, where she serves as the company’s primary employment law advisor, partnering with executive leadership, human resources, and business leaders to provide strategic legal counsel on workplace matters across the organization. In this role, she helps shape employment strategy, navigate complex legal and business challenges, and support organizational objectives across a global workforce. Before joining Yardi, Tennille served as Assistant General Counsel at U.S. Bank, where she advised one of the nation’s largest financial institutions on complex employment law matters. With more than 13 years of experience, she is recognized for translating legal complexity into practical, business-focused guidance that enables informed decision-making and drives meaningful results. Tennille is a frequent speaker on emerging workplace issues and is passionate about mentoring attorneys and advancing diverse leadership within the legal profession. She earned her J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School and her bachelor’s degree from Spelman College.

TRACK 6 | 2:15 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.

MICHELLE CHOE

SENIOR PRODUCT COUNSEL, CONTENT & SERVICES LEGAL APPLE

Michelle Choe is Senior Product Counsel at Apple for Apple Music, Apple Sports, Apple TV, and Apple Fitness+. In her role as product counsel, she advises business, creative, engineering, and operations teams for these products on relevant legal, regulatory, and policy matters, including accessibility, consumer protection, licensing, and intellectual property issues, as well as on key transactions. Before joining Apple, Michelle was a technology transactions and copyright litigation associate at Covington & Burling LLP, representing entertainment and tech clients in various complex deals and in general commercial, copyright infringement, and constitutional rights litigation. She was also an inaugural Barbara A. Ringer Honors Fellow at the U.S. Copyright Office, advising Congress and the U.S. Department of Justice on complex copyright issues and conducting industry-wide policy studies and rulemaking proceedings relating to music and technology. Michelle earned a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University and a Juris Doctor from Columbia University School of Law.

TRACK 6 | 2:15 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.

The Feedback Advantage: Cultivating Guidance, Growth, and Great Lawyering

DIONA ROGERS PARTNER THOMPSON COBURN LLP

The Feedback Advantage: Cultivating Guidance, Growth, and Great Lawyering

Diona Rogers is a partner in Thompson Coburn LLP’s Chicago office who focuses her practice on commercial finance and secured transactions. In this fast-paced industry, Diona manages multiple high-value deals while addressing specific client needs on each transaction. She brings extensive experience managing complex, high-value matters in fast-paced environments and offers a clear, practical perspective grounded in collaboration, strategic thinking, and real-world problem solving. In addition to her law degree, Diona holds an MBA, enabling her to apply a business-minded perspective to legal matters. Diona has been recognized for her professional excellence and leadership, including being named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Super Lawyers Rising Stars, and Secured Finance Network’s 40 Under 40. She serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s African American/Black affinity group and as a member of the Employment and Diversity Committees, where she supports mentorship, inclusion, and professional development initiatives.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 7 | 2:15 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.

TAMARA HARRIS CEO TAMARA HARRIS LLC

The Sandwich Lawyer Reality: Leading a Legal Career While Caring for Kids, Parents, and Yourself

Tamara Harris, MBA, MSW, is the Founder and CEO of Tamara Harris LLC, an accomplished transition coaching expert, educator, and dedicated advocate specializing in guiding individuals through complex personal and professional milestones. Driven by her core philosophy of building deep resilience, she acts as a strategic thought partner for clients navigating intense life changes. Tamara brings highly specialized expertise to members of the “sandwich generation,” who face the distinct dual pressure of managing multigenerational responsibilities, such as caring for an aging family member and children while balancing career and personal growth. She equips clients with practical tactics, self-care strategies, and a robust resilience toolkit to successfully navigate these stressful family transitions. Tamara holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) and an Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) from New York University (NYU), an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Bachelor of Arts in economics from the University of Pittsburgh.

TRACK 7 | 2:15 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.

DARIA KING

SENIOR COUNSEL, PRIVACY & CYBERSECURITY UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Daria King is a seasoned privacy and cybersecurity attorney with diverse experience spanning global tech, consulting, startups, and government. As Senior Counsel on Uber’s Privacy and Cybersecurity Legal team, she focuses on AI governance, biometric data, and emerging technology risk. She partners with cross-functional teams to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, privacy-by-design product guidance and leads complex data negotiations. Previously, she built scalable privacy programs at PwC and managed IP and regulatory matters for the City of New York. Daria is admitted to practice in New York, is an ABA-certified Privacy Law Specialist, and holds AIGP, CIPM, and CIPP/US certifications from the IAPP. A proud first-generation immigrant and the first woman in her family to earn a higher degree, Daria balances her legal practice with her love for travel and life as a mom to an energetic four-year-old. Daria earned her Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School and her B.A. from CUNY Baruch College.

TRACK 7 | 2:15 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.

The Sandwich Lawyer Reality: Leading a Legal Career While Caring for Kids, Parents, and Yourself

LIAT ROME

PARTNER WILLIAMS & CONNOLLY

The Sandwich Lawyer Reality: Leading a Legal Career While Caring for Kids, Parents, and Yourself

Liat Rome handles civil and criminal litigation at all stages, with experience in products liability, environmental and mass torts, consumer fraud, trade secrets, and antitrust. She has litigated disputes in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, healthcare, fire protection, and automotives. Liat has significant experience in both civil and criminal appellate matters, including arguments before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the Maryland Court of Special Appeals. She is a member of the Defense Coordination Committee in the In re: Aqueous Film-Forming Foam Products Liability MDL, one of the largest products liability and environmental MDLs. Liat has represented both white collar and pro bono criminal defendants, including before the U.S. Supreme Court. She joined Williams & Connolly in 2015 after clerking for Judge Ann Claire Williams and is active in pro bono work and diversity initiatives. Liat received her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Harvard Law School.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 7 | 2:15 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.

SHERRY-MARIA SAFCHUK PARTNER ORRICK, HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE LLP

The Sandwich Lawyer Reality: Leading a Legal Career While Caring for Kids, Parents, and Yourself

Sherry-Maria Safchuk advises clients on regulatory and compliance matters, providing support for government examinations and investigations in the mortgage, consumer, and commercial lending industries. She also counsels on privacy and cybersecurity concerns, including issues under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and state privacy laws like the California Consumer Privacy Act. Her clients include banks, mortgage originators and servicers, brokers, commercial lenders, bank holding companies, private equity firms, investment advisors and managers, finance companies, fintechs, consumer reporting agencies, debt collectors, and related service providers. She is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) and was named a Future Leader by both the Mortgage Bankers Association (2016) and California Mortgage Bankers Association (2014). Before joining Orrick, Sherry clerked for the Honorable Jeanette J. Clark in D.C. and was a partner at Buckley LLP. Sherry earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California and her Juris Doctor from The George Washington University Law School.

TRACK 7 | 2:15 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.

NATASHIA TIDWELL MEMBER MINTZ

Natashia Tidwell is a Member in the Litigation Practice at Mintz, where she focuses on white collar defense and government investigations. She represents corporations, educational institutions, and public entities in high-stakes matters, including internal investigations, responses to subpoenas and civil investigative demands, and complex civil rights and compliance issues. A former federal prosecutor, Natashia served in the Public Integrity Section of the U.S. Department of Justice and in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts, where she handled sensitive investigations involving public officials and law enforcement. Before her legal career, she was a police officer with the Cambridge Police Department and became its first female lieutenant. Natashia has been recognized by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America, Benchmark Litigation, and Massachusetts Super Lawyers for her outstanding work and client service. Natashia earned her Juris Doctor, summa cum laude, from New England Law and her B.A. from the University of Massachusetts Boston.

TRACK 7 | 2:15 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.

The Sandwich Lawyer Reality: Leading a Legal Career While Caring for Kids, Parents, and Yourself

ALICIA M. GRANT PARTNER NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT

The Sandwich Lawyer Reality: Leading a Legal Career While Caring for Kids, Parents, and Yourself

Alicia M. Grant is a partner in Norton Rose Fulbright’s product liability and consumer disputes group and is based in the San Antonio office. She focuses on defending litigation in state and federal courts, including product liability actions, mass torts, class actions, and multidistrict litigation. Alicia has defended corporations against false advertising claims and has served as first chair in bench trials, guiding matters from resolution through trial and appeal. Before joining Norton Rose Fulbright, she clerked for the Honorable Tony M. Davis of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Texas. Earlier in her career, Alicia spent a decade with the Bexar County Appraisal District, where she developed experience in arbitration, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution — skills she now leverages to deliver litigation strategies. Alicia earned her Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University School of Law and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas at San Antonio.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 8 | 2:15 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.

TRINA L. GLASS

GENERAL COUNSEL AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER BIVIUM CAPITAL PARTNERS

AI Contracts & Vendor Risk: Negotiating Liability, Indemnities, and Data Protection in 2026

Trina L. Glass is General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of Bivium Capital Partners, where she leads regulatory compliance, governance, and risk management across the firm’s investment management platform. A recognized authority on SEC compliance, she advises on all phases of the examination process, including readiness assessments, examination management, deficiency responses, and remediation efforts. She is known for translating complex securities regulations into practical governance frameworks that support business objectives while maintaining regulatory integrity.Trina also leads the governance and oversight of artificial intelligence initiatives, including AI auditing, vendor and contract management, and the development of legal and ethical frameworks for responsible AI deployment. Her prior experience at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) provides valuable regulatory insight that enhances her ability to identify emerging risks and design effective compliance strategies. She earned her J.D. from Rutgers Law School and her B.B.A. from North Carolina Central University.

WEI WANG

TRACK 8 | 2:15 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.

COMMERCIAL LEGAL DIRECTOR PERPLEXITY AI

Wei Wang is Commercial Legal Director at Perplexity AI, where she brings over 13 years of commercial contracting experience to the frontier of AI-native legal work. She leads enterprise legal strategy for the B2B segment, negotiating complex commercial agreements with global customers across a wide range of markets and industries. At Perplexity, Wei is building an Enterprise Legal function designed for AI from the ground up, turning years of playbook and negotiation know-how into automated redline skills, contract QA linters, Ironclad-based CLM workflows, and internal AI tools that let in-house counsel move at the speed of the business. Her focus is using AI to compress cycle times, standardize risk, and free lawyers to focus on judgment rather than clause-hunting. It is a rare chance to reimagine how a legal team works. Outside of work, Wei skis, kitesurfs, and lives in North Lake Tahoe.

AI Contracts & Vendor Risk: Negotiating Liability, Indemnities, and Data Protection in 2026

FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 1 | 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

JONICE GRAY

PARTNER & CHAIR, CONSUMER FINANCIAL SERVICES PAUL HASTINGS LLP

Legal Trends in Crypto: Herding Digital Cats Through Regulatory Hoops

Jonice Gray is Chair of Consumer Financial Services at Paul Hastings. She is ranked Band One in Chambers USA in Consumer Finance Enforcement and Investigations, is also ranked in Compliance, and has been recognized by Forbes as one of the top 250 lawyers in the U.S. She works with many of the largest bank and non-bank financial institutions, fintechs, and retailers whose business operations include consumer and small business finance. Jonice routinely handles bet-the-company government enforcement matters, congressional and internal investigations, and private litigation. She specializes in helping clients navigate parallel, related matters and also counsels clients on compliance with consumer protection laws. Jonice is a past Chair of the ABA’s Banking Law Committee and currently sits on the Banking Advisory Board of Law360 and the Banking Law Executive Council for the Federal Bar Association. She is a member of the Board of Directors of Marriott Vacations Worldwide and a graduate of Yale Law School.

TRACK 1 | 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

KARI HALL

PARTNER PAUL HASTINGS LLP

Kari Hall is a partner in the Consumer Financial Services group at Paul Hastings, based in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. Kari counsels financial services companies on regulatory, compliance, and enforcement matters and advises banks and non-banks on complex regulatory matters, risk management, and enforcement matters across deposits, payments, stablecoin, mortgage, auto lending, and open-ended credit. She has particularly deep experience advising on deposit, card and payment matters, credit reporting, fair lending, and UDAAP. Kari advises clients regarding product development and compliance and represents clients in internal reviews and investigations, as well as examinations, investigations, and enforcement actions by the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the Federal Reserve Board (FRB), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and state regulators. She received her Juris Doctor at Cincinnati College of Law, 2003; and B.S. from Miami University, 1996.

TRACK 2 | 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

Legal Trends in Crypto: Herding Digital Cats Through Regulatory Hoops

LISA KOBIALKA

PARTNER HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS KRAMER

The “America First” Agenda in 2027: Tech, Trade, Antitrust, and the White Collar Enforcement Climate in the U.S. and Beyond

Lisa Kobialka has been at the forefront of some of the most challenging trials in different venues across the country and has handled more than 200 litigations. Lisa has counseled and represented both plaintiffs and defendants in complex business and intellectual property litigation — including more than 45 trials and evidentiary hearings in numerous jurisdictions across the United States — involving claims for patent infringement, complex business disputes, trade secret misappropriation, unfair competition, and trademark infringement. Lisa represents clients in a variety of technology-related industries, with a particular emphasis on the energy, computer science, and pharmaceutical sectors. The general litigation matters she handled that went to trial recently include breach of contract and tort claims in a financial dispute. In 2024, Lisa successfully tried a breach of contract and shareholder dispute in a Virginia circuit court and obtained a jury verdict of $151.5 million. Lisa received her Juris Doctor from University of San Francisco School of Law.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 2 | 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

JILAN KAMAL

PARTNER HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS KRAMER

The “America First” Agenda in 2027: Tech, Trade, Antitrust, and the White Collar Enforcement Climate in the U.S. and Beyond

Jilan Kamal is a partner in the White Collar Crime & Government Investigations Group. She regularly represents corporations in criminal and regulatory investigations and enforcement actions; criminal and civil trials; and internal investigations, with particular expertise navigating cross-border investigations. Her investigations and regulatory experience cuts across a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, energy, defense technology, financial services, engineering/manufacturing, and non-profits. As an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York for almost a decade, Jilan investigated, litigated and resolved matters involving False Claims Act violations, embezzlement from federal programs, financial and investment fraud, foreign bribery, Bank Secrecy Act violations, tax evasion, health care fraud, and cyber-enabled consumer fraud schemes, often working in parallel (or jointly) with the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Federal Trade Commission, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Internal Revenue Service, the Food and Drug Administration (Office of Criminal Investigations), and the U.S. Department of Justice Fraud Section.

TRACK 3 | 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

JAMILA S. MENSAH PARTNER NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT

Jamila S. Mensah is a partner in the Houston office of Norton Rose Fulbright, where she advises employers on a broad range of employment and labor matters. Her practice focuses on employment litigation, internal investigations, and strategic counseling on issues including discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour compliance, and workplace policies. Jamila regularly represents organizations in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Department of Labor. She is also a trusted advisor to in‑house legal teams, providing practical guidance and training on complex and sensitive employment issues. Jamila is board certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is admitted to practice in multiple federal courts, including the Fifth Circuit. She earned her Juris Doctor from The University of Texas School of Law and holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Rice University.

TRACK 3 | 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

The Resilient Leader: Burnout, Boundaries, and Longevity

ERIKA LOPES-MCLEMAN PARTNER DENTONS US LLP

The Resilient Leader: Burnout, Boundaries, and Longevity

Erika Lopes-McLeman is a partner at international law firm Dentons US LLP, where she represents leading U.S. and international companies in venues across the country, including in state and federal trial courts, appellate proceedings, arbitrations, and mediations. She has litigated multimillion-dollar disputes in the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, consumer goods, media, entertainment, and technology industries. Erika has particular expertise in insurance matters and class actions. She is the Co-Chair of Dentons WomenLEAD, which advocates for the interests of women lawyers across Dentons’ 44 U.S. offices. Erika was a 2022 LCLD Fellow and 2023 New Jersey Diverse Attorney of the Year. Erika is an avid international traveler and has a love for languages. She brings a global, international sensibility to every client relationship. Erika clerked for the Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court and earned her Juris Doctor cum laude from Seton Hall and her B.A. with honors from Trinity College.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 3 | 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

MELISSA ANYETEI PARTNER WHITE & CASE LLP

The Resilient Leader: Burnout, Boundaries, and Longevity

Melissa Anyetei is an IP partner in White & Case’s Chicago office. A registered patent attorney with a background in engineering, Melissa focuses her practice on IP litigation and counseling across a wide range of technologies. She has represented clients in federal district courts, before the Federal Circuit, and before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, and has counseled clients in all aspects of IP procurement. Melissa’s transactional IP experience includes IP due diligence for acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, and strategic alliances. She was recognized in the 2023–2025 editions of The Best Lawyers in America for IP litigation and was named to Crain’s Chicago Business’s 2026 “Notable Women in Law,” Crain’s Chicago Business’s 2020 “Notable Minorities in Accounting, Consulting and Law,” and Lawyers of Color’s Nation’s Best list for 2020. Melissa, a 2017 LCLD Fellow, received her B.S. in industrial engineering from Northwestern University and her Juris Doctor from ColumbiaUniversity School of Law.

TRACK 3 | 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

RACHEL LOKKEN LEAD ATTORNEY AARP FOUNDATION

Rachel Lokken is a litigation attorney with extensive experience representing individuals, corporations, and public interest clients in complex matters before state and federal courts. She currently serves as a Lead Attorney with AARP Foundation, where she litigates nationwide to drive systemic change for vulnerable older adults. Her practice focuses on protecting access to healthcare, safeguarding employee benefits and retirement security, combating employment discrimination, and advancing civil rights. Before joining AARP Foundation, Rachel handled a wide range of complex litigation and business disputes at international law firms, where her strategic advocacy contributed to successful outcomes for clients. She also maintains a strong commitment to pro bono service, representing children, families, and survivors of domestic violence throughout her career. Rachel holds a B.A. from Oberlin College and a Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School. Outside of work, she enjoys baking, fitness, and time with family and friends.

TRACK 3 | 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

The Resilient Leader: Burnout, Boundaries, and Longevity

JASMINE PEELE CORPORATE COUNSEL AMAZON

The Resilient Leader: Burnout, Boundaries, and Longevity

Jasmine Peele is Corporate Counsel on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Sales and Marketing Legal team, where she serves as the business line lawyer for the Professional Services (ProServe) business. In this role, she provides strategic legal counsel supporting the development, launch, and delivery of ProServe’s products and solutions. Jasmine also advises the ProServe business on technology transactions for migrating and modernizing workloads on AWS, and counsels her business partners on generative AI and agentic AI — both in internal use and in building solutions for customers. Before joining AWS, Jasmine was a litigation associate at an AM 100 national law firm, where she represented clients in employment disputes and commercial litigation in state and federal court. She also defended large insurance carriers in liability and coverage disputes at a mid-sized defense firm in Atlanta, Georgia. Jasmine earned her Juris Doctor from Temple University and a B.A. in communications and culture from Howard University, magna cum laude.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 4 | 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

KRISTEN PROHL

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL, CORPORATE SECRETARY AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATION OFFICER UNISYS CORPORATION

Red Flags and Fiduciary Duties: Tips for Board Advisors

Kristen Prohl serves as the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Administration Officer for Unisys Corporation, where she bridges the gap between complex legal strategy and operational excellence. In this dual capacity, Kristen oversees Unisys’ global legal affairs – including securities, corporate governance, litigation, employment, commercial contracting, and ethics and compliance – while also leading business functions such as real estate, procurement, travel, enterprise resilience, government relations, environmental, sustainability, administrative operations and enterprise risk management. With over 25 years of legal experience, Kristen brings a thoughtful and business-oriented mindset to complex challenges. Before joining Unisys in 2023, Kristen held senior legal roles with ITT Inc., AIG, CA Technologies, and Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Inc. after starting her career as a corporate associate at Proskauer Rose LLP. Kristen received her Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law and her undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia.

TRACK 4 | 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

JACKIE LIU

PARTNER MORRISON FOERSTER

Jackie Liu is a corporate partner at Morrison Foerster. For over 25 years, she has counseled boards and management on corporate governance, fiduciary duties, succession planning, investor relations, and complex control and internal investigation situations. She serves as outside general counsel to several long-standing public company clients, providing strategic and business-focused advice. Jackie is also a board member of CEVA, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), a directorship that uniquely allows her to understand the perspective of companies she represents. She also represents public and private companies in mergers and acquisitions, from small asset acquisitions and divestitures to multibillion-dollar transactions. A Fellow of the American College of Governance Counsel, she is a former Co-Chair of Morrison Foerster’s Global Corporate Department and a member of the firm’s Sustainability steering committee. Jackie is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and earned her B.A. from UCLA and her Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School.

TRACK 4 | 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

Red Flags and Fiduciary Duties: Tips for Board Advisors

HAIMA MARLIER PARTNER MORRISON FOERSTER

Red Flags and Fiduciary Duties: Tips for Board Advisors

Haima Marlier is a partner in Morrison Foerster’s Investigations + White Collar Defense Group and co-chairs its Fintech and Securities Enforcement practices. A former SEC senior trial counsel, she represents companies, financial institutions, and executives in SEC, CFTC, state regulatory, and internal investigations, as well as related litigation. She has more than 20 years of experience litigating in federal, state, and administrative courts, leading complex negotiations, and representing her clients in mediation. She maintains an active pro bono practice focused on environmental conservation. Haima has been recognized by Chambers USA for Securities Regulation: Enforcement and Crypto-Asset Disputes; Crain’s New York Business’s Notable Women in Law and Notable Diverse Leaders in Law; The Legal 500 US for Securities Litigation: Defense, Investigations and White Collar Criminal Defense, and Fintech; Securities Docket’s Enforcement Elite; and the New York Law Journal. She is a graduate of Penn State and Boston College Law School.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 4 | 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

CHRISTIN HILL PARTNER MORRISON FOERSTER

Red Flags and Fiduciary Duties: Tips for Board Advisors

Christin Hill is a partner in Morrison Foerster’s San Francisco office and a member of the firm’s Securities Litigation Group. Christin has extensive experience representing clients in securities class actions, derivative actions, and other complex civil litigation in both federal and state courts. With two decades of experience in private practice, Christin has successfully represented public companies and their boards of directors and officers in securities fraud actions, derivative actions, SEC enforcement actions, internal investigations, and general corporate counseling. She also has experience working with pre-IPO companies in civil litigation in both federal and state courts, internal investigations, responding to government inquiries, and advising on general compliance matters. Before joining Morrison & Foerster, Christin served as senior counsel at Uber Technologies, Inc., where she managed complex civil litigation, including consumer class actions, intellectual property matters, and government investigations. She is a graduate of the University of California, Davis, and Stanford Law School.

TRACK 4 | 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

SANDRA G. RICHARDSON FORMER GENERAL COUNSEL AMERICAS VONTOBEL

Sandra Richardson is a senior legal financial services executive with 20+ years of law firm and in-house experience. She is a trusted advisor to C-suite members and boards on corporate governance, regulatory, transactional, and strategic matters. Sandra’s expertise spans asset management, investment management, derivatives, cross-border transactions, regulatory examinations, and litigation management. She currently serves as a Consultant for MFS Investment Management, supporting their registered fund and ETFs business. Prior to MFS, Sandra served as General Counsel Americas for a Swiss-based global investment firm, leading the legal, compliance, and governance functions across the firm’s U.S. subsidiaries. She held key U.S. governance roles, including Corporate Secretary, Board Member, and Executive Committee Member. Before joining Vontobel, Sandra served as Associate General Counsel at Russell Investments, advising on investment advisory matters, trading in securities, derivatives and commodities worldwide. Sandra earned her B.A. from UC Berkeley, her M.P.P. from Harvard University and her Juris Doctor from Columbia University Law School.

TRACK 4 | 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

Red Flags and Fiduciary Duties: Tips for Board Advisors

ERICA WILLIAMS

FORMER CHAIR PUBLIC COMPANY ACCOUNTING OVERSIGHT BOARD

Red Flags and Fiduciary Duties: Tips for Board Advisors

Erica Williams is the former Chair of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. Under Erica’s leadership, the PCAOB developed and executed an ambitious strategic plan to modernize standards, enhance inspections, strengthen enforcement, and improve the PCAOB’s organizational effectiveness. Erica joined the PCAOB from Kirkland & Ellis, where she was a litigation partner. Previously, she served as Special Assistant and Associate Counsel to President Barack Obama, advising the president and his senior advisors on legal and constitutional issues. Before that, Erica spent 11 years at the SEC serving as Deputy Chief of Staff for three chairs. In this role, she oversaw all aspects of the SEC’s operations and served as a senior legal advisor to the SEC chair on regulatory policy and enforcement. Earlier in her career, Erica served as a trial attorney in the SEC’s Trial Unit. Erica earned both a Juris Doctor and a B.A. from the University of Virginia.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 5 | 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

NIKKI RIVERS MEMBER MINTZ

Paycheck to Power: The Art of the Ask: Negotiating Pay, Title, and Long-Term Leverage as a Lawyer

Nikki Rivers is a Member of the Employment Section at Mintz, an Am Law 100 firm providing strategic counsel nationwide and globally. She is a seasoned employment attorney who defends employers in high-stakes litigation, advises on employment aspects of transactions, and counsels on workplace compliance and best practices. Nikki represents clients in matters involving wage and hour claims, harassment, retaliation, discrimination, breach of employment agreements, FMLA, and California laws including PAGA, CFRA, and FEHA. She also advises on DEI audits, affirmative action programs, and federal contractor compliance matters. Before joining Mintz, she practiced at a global labor and employment firm, where she handled individual and class actions and maintained an active pro bono practice. Nikki is recognized by Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers and serves on the Board of Girl Scouts of San Diego. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Eckerd College and her Juris Doctor from Washington University School of Law.

TRACK 5 | 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

SEANA HEATH CFP TRUIST

Seana Heath, CFP®, brings nearly 20 years of experience in banking and financial services, helping individuals, families, and professionals navigate important financial decisions with confidence and clarity. As a Certified Financial Planner™ professional and Legal Wealth Advisor, she specializes in working with attorneys, law firm partners, and other legal professionals to address the unique opportunities and challenges of their careers. Her areas of focus include wealth management, retirement planning, lending strategies, cash flow management, investment planning, and long-term wealth preservation. Seana believes financial planning is about more than numbers—it is about creating peace of mind and empowering clients to make informed decisions for themselves and their families. Known for her genuine care, dedication, and commitment to service, she takes pride in educating clients and building lasting relationships. Her goal is to help clients achieve financial wellness, prepare for life’s transitions, and create a meaningful legacy for future generations. Seana holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Kennesaw State University.

TRACK 5 | 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

Paycheck to Power: The Art of the Ask: Negotiating Pay, Title, and Long-Term Leverage as a Lawyer

VICKI D. BLANTON

ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT - SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL AT&T

Paycheck to Power: The Art of the Ask: Negotiating Pay, Title, and Long-Term Leverage as a Lawyer

Vicki D. Blanton, the Assistant Vice President - Senior Legal Counsel for AT&T, Inc., is primarily responsible for the legal compliance of the domestic and international retirement benefit plans, with over $90 billion in assets. She has handled many complex benefit plan issues for several Fortune 50 publicly traded companies and for large governmental employers. Vicki has served on and been appointed to a variety of nonprofit, charitable, municipal, and state boards. She currently is the Immediate Past President of the Dallas Bar Association and serves on the boards of SMU Dedman School of Law, Broadway Dallas, and Texas Center for Legal Ethics. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and Southern Methodist University School of Law and holds a Certificate of Study from Georgetown University’s Executive Development Program at the London School of Economics. Vicki is frequently invited to speak on the gender wage gap, addressing the intersectionality of executive compensation, diversity, and professional development.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 5 | 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

ERIN RANDOLPH-WILLIAMS PARTNER MORGAN, LEWIS & BOCKIUS LLP

Paycheck to Power: The Art of the Ask: Negotiating Pay, Title, and Long-Term Leverage as a Lawyer

Erin Randolph-Williams is a partner at Morgan Lewis in the firm’s Philadelphia office. Erin advises clients on a broad range of employee benefits and executive compensation matters, including the design, negotiation, implementation, and administration of cash or deferred compensation arrangements, nonqualified deferred compensation plans, and executive and equity-based compensation arrangements. Erin negotiates employment agreements and severance arrangements for senior executives and counsels large publicly traded and privately held companies, as well as colleges, universities, and other tax-exempt organizations, on a range of complex legal, governance, and regulatory issues related to executive compensation. Erin frequently lectures on executive and equity compensation topics at continuing legal education programs and client seminars, offering practical guidance on compliance developments and market trends. Her experience spans a diverse client base, enabling her to deliver pragmatic, business-focused solutions tailored to each organization’s needs. Erin is consistently ranked in Chambers USA for Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation in Pennsylvania.

TRACK 6 | 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

LINA DAGNEW PARTNER PAUL, WEISS

A partner in the Litigation Department at Paul, Weiss, Lina Dagnew is a trial lawyer who represents domestic and international clients in high-stakes disputes involving complex commercial litigation, sensitive internal investigations, white collar defense, employment, and FCPA matters. She regularly advises and represents financial institutions, drawing on her experience as in-house counsel at a major financial institution. She also represents companies and board members in M&A-related litigation in state and federal courts. Lina was named to Lawdragon’s “500 X – The Next Generation” for 2024 and 2025 and to Benchmark Litigation’s “40 and Under List” for 2023–2025. She contributes to the Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Review, U.S. Chapter, maintains an active pro bono practice, and serves on the Urban Justice Center board. Lina received her B.A., summa cum laude, from Manchester University and her Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School, where she provided representation to vulnerable clients as a member of the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau.

TRACK 6 | 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

Risk, Power, and Credibility: Legal Strategy for High-Stakes Moments

ERICA BARTIMMO

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, SENIOR LEAD COUNSEL CITIBANK, NA

Risk, Power, and Credibility: Legal Strategy for High-Stakes Moments

Erica Bartimmo is a Senior Vice President, Senior Lead Counsel, at Citibank, NA. In her role, she handles a wide variety of commercial cases in state and federal courts throughout the United States. She is also an adjunct professor at Florida State University School of Law. Before joining Citi, Erica was Senior Corporate Counsel at Jabil Inc., managing litigations and arbitrations while also drafting and negotiating commercial agreements. Before Jabil, Erica was an associate at Holland & Knight, where she represented clients in complex commercial litigations. Erica began her career as a law clerk to the Honorable Mary S. Scriven in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. In the community, Erica serves as a board member of the Tampa Bay Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. Erica received her Bachelor of Arts from University of Miami with honors and her Juris Doctor from University of Miami School of Law with honors.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 6 | 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

LISSETTE DURAN

COUNSEL IN THE LITIGATION DEPARTMENT PAUL, WEISS

Risk, Power, and Credibility: Legal Strategy for High-Stakes Moments

Lissette Duran is Counsel in the Litigation Department at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. She has extensive experience in regulatory and workplace investigations, spanning compliance and governance, employment, sustainability, supply chain risk, and antitrust across multiple industries, including tech, financial services, media, healthcare, and nonprofits. Lissette also advises companies and organizations of all sizes on navigating risks relating to sustainability and environmental, social, and governance concerns. As a litigator, Lissette specialized in complex litigation and regulatory defense, representing leading companies in finance, oil and energy, and technology. Lissette also serves as Chief of Staff of the Paul, Weiss Center to Combat Hate, bringing impact litigation against hate-driven violence. She is the Co-Chair of Latino Justice’s Lideres Board and was named Top Lawyer Under 40 in 2022 by the Hispanic National Bar Association. Lissette received her B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and her Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School.

TRACK 6 | 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

CARMEN LU PARTNER PAUL, WEISS

Carmen Lu is a corporate partner in Paul, Weiss’s Mergers & Acquisitions Group and Activism Defense practice, counseling boards and management teams across industries on shareholder activism and hostile takeover defense, crisis management, shareholder engagement, and corporate governance matters. She currently serves on the Council of Institutional Investors’ Markets Advisory Council and the Aspen Institute’s Business & Society Program’s board of advisors. Carmen is a frequent speaker on shareholder activism and corporate governance at the Society for Corporate Governance National Conference, the National Association of Corporate Directors Annual Conference, and the Bloomberg Activism Forum. In 2025–26, Financier Worldwide named her to its “Power Players: Shareholder Activism – Distinguished Advisers” list, and she has been named among Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Dealmakers in America. Carmen graduated from Yale Law School, where she served as Articles Editor of the Yale Law Journal, and received her B.A., summa cum laude, from Yale College, where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa.

TRACK 6 | 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

Risk, Power, and Credibility: Legal Strategy for High-Stakes Moments

JUVE STEPHANIE HIPPOLYTE VICE PRESIDENT AND SENIOR COUNSEL IN THE LITIGATION AND REGULATORY GROUP, GOLDMAN SACHS

Risk, Power, and Credibility: Legal Strategy for High-Stakes Moments

Juve Stephanie Hippolyte is Vice President and Senior Counsel in the Litigation and Regulatory Group at Goldman Sachs, where she oversees the firm’s global docket of internal investigations and advises senior leadership on legal strategy and risk mitigation. She joined Goldman Sachs in 2024, bringing over a decade of experience in government oversight and criminal prosecution. Prior to joining the firm, Juve served as Inspector General for New York City, leading investigations into fraud, waste, and abuse across the city’s four largest capital budget agencies. Her work included strategic collaboration with federal law enforcement partners and the issuance of public reports and policy recommendations. Earlier in her career, Juve was an Assistant District Attorney at the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, prosecuting a wide range of felony cases and advising law enforcement on investigative protocols. Juve holds a B.A. in International Studies from American University and a J.D. from Fordham University School of Law.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 7 | 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

GABRIELA BACA SENIOR ASSOCIATE WHITE & CASE LLP

Career Acceleration at Mid-Level: When to Pivot, When to Double Down

Gabriela Baca is a Senior Associate in White & Case’s Global Antitrust/Competition practice. She helps companies across industries navigate U.S. antitrust laws from the early stages of a transaction through the regulatory review phase, all the way through FTC/ DOJ clearance. She has extensive expertise guiding clients through filing obligations under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) Act, Second Requests investigations, and third-party civil investigative demands issued by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and state attorneys general. With her experience working across White & Case’s Brussels and Mexico City offices, on political campaigns, in a presidential administration, and on a presidential transition team, clients turn to Gabriela because she brings a uniquely intersectional eye toward the cross-border, legal, political, and policy issues impacting companies getting deals done. She currently serves as the Co-Chair of White & Case’s Alianza Network across White & Case’s Americas offices.

TRACK 7 | 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

CECILIA B. LOVING

FOUNDER AND MANAGING PRINCIPAL LOVING FACTOR LLC

Cecilia B. Loving is an attorney, arbitrator, certified coach, and ordained minister known for advancing organizational excellence through people-centered strategy. As Founder and Managing Principal of Loving Factor LLC, she advises organizations on people and culture strategy. Cecilia recently served as SVP at PBS, where she led enterprise-wide workforce transformation initiatives across a national network of more than 330 stations to enhance engagement, psychological safety, restorative practices, and organizational effectiveness. As Deputy Commissioner at the Fire Department of New York, she guided labor relations, professional development, and culture change for over 17,000 employees, 37 unions, and 40+ affiliated organizations and employee groups. An award-winning leader and published author, Cecilia holds a J.D. from NYU School of Law, an MDiv from New York Theological Seminary, an MFA from UCLA, a B.F.A. from Howard University, and multiple certificates in AI and organizational behavior, including recent certificates from Harvard.

TRACK 7 | 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

Career Acceleration at Mid-Level: When to Pivot, When to Double Down

DEBERA HEPBURN

VICE PRESIDENT AND SENIOR LEGAL DIRECTOR GOLDMAN SACHS

Career Acceleration at Mid-Level: When to Pivot, When to Double Down

Debera Hepburn is a Vice President and Senior Legal Director at Goldman Sachs, leading the global IP program across all IP assets from prosecution to litigation and enforcement. She is proficient at establishing global IP enforcement programs, securing protection of IP assets, and advising on related financial, reputational, and regulatory risks. Before joining Goldman in 2017, Debera was an in-house attorney in various industries and practiced at Sidley Austin after receiving her law degree from Southern Methodist University. To augment her legal experience, Debera has broad experience on the business side in manufacturing, research and development, and financial analysis, gained after receiving a B.S. in chemical engineering from Purdue University and an MBA in finance and marketing from the University of Notre Dame. Debera is on the Board of Directors for the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Foundation and has served on the Board of Directors of the DFW Association of Corporate Counsel.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 8 | 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

MICHAL CROWDER ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL META PLATFORMS, INC.

AI Ethics and Collaborative Counsel: Value in, Risk Out

Michal Crowder is Associate General Counsel at Meta, serving as AI product counsel within Reality Labs. Michal provides strategic legal guidance on the development and deployment of advanced AI products and features on Meta’s devices, supporting responsible innovation while ensuring compliance with global regulations and ethical standards. Michal collaborates with product, engineering, research, and policy teams to translate complex legal requirements into practical solutions that prioritize user trust, privacy, and safety. Her expertise covers data privacy, algorithmic transparency, intellectual property, and emerging AI regulations. Before Meta, she was a privacy and cybersecurity associate at Maynard Nexsen, where she designed and implemented privacy and information governance programs for regulated organizations, managed data breach responses, and advised on global regulatory engagements. Michal holds a Juris Doctor from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, an M.A. in political science from Northwestern University, and a B.A. from Williams College.

TRACK 8 | 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

FIONA SCHAEFFER PARTNER MILBANK

Fiona Schaeffer is a partner in the New York office of Milbank LLP and a member of the firm’s Litigation & Arbitration Group. Ms. Schaeffer is a leading international antitrust lawyer with over 25 years of experience advising clients across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, financial services, energy, media, and communications. She handles high-stakes antitrust litigation and complex commercial transactions, regularly representing clients before the FTC and DOJ in investigations, and global enforcement matters. Known for her deep expertise in emerging antitrust issues, including those relating to artificial intelligence and ESG, she helps clients navigate evolving legal and regulatory risks while achieving their strategic business goals. A former Chair of the American Bar Association’s Section of Antitrust Law, she is consistently recognized by Chambers, Legal 500, and Lawdragon 500 and has earned numerous accolades for her outstanding leadership, mentorship, and lasting impact in the field.

TRACK 8 | 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

AI Ethics and Collaborative Counsel: Value in, Risk Out

ILIANA ONGUN PARTNER MILBANK

AI Ethics and Collaborative Counsel: Value in, Risk Out

Iliana Ongun is a partner in the New York office of Milbank LLP and a member of the firm’s Global Corporate Group. Iliana advises both public and private companies in connection with mergers and acquisitions, including cross-border and domestic acquisitions and divestitures, joint ventures, private equity transactions, and spin-offs. Iliana also advises companies and sponsors with respect to shareholder activism, takeover defense strategies, and other corporate governance matters. Iliana is a frequent speaker at professional conferences and has written articles in numerous professional publications on topics relating to mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance. Her recent accolades include being named “Dealmaker of the Year” in 2026 by The American Lawyer and selected to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Dealmakers in America 2026, as well as Bloomberg Law’s “They’ve Got Next: The 40 Under 40.” Iliana earned her Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School and her B.A. from Yale University.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS TRACK 8 | 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

DIANA SANTOS

LEAGAL TRANSFORMATION EXECUTIVE IBM CORPORATION

AI Ethics and Collaborative Counsel: Value in, Risk Out

Diana G. Santos is a legal executive and transformation leader with 15+ years in litigation, transactions, AI, and legal operations. As Legal Transformation Executive at IBM, she leads Legal & Regulatory Affairs programs spanning legal data operations, technology, and organizational change. Previously, she was Senior Counsel and AI Focal for IBM Global Markets and Senior Counsel and Global Generative AI Legal Lead for IBM Consulting. Before IBM, she was Assistant General Counsel at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Associate Counsel at the New York Genome Center. She began as an IP litigation and transactions associate at Ropes & Gray and Willkie Farr & Gallagher. Ms. Santos has served as an Adjunct Professor at Fordham University School of Law and as a board member of the New York IP Law Association. She holds a J.D. from Fordham University, an LL.M. from Université Panthéon-Assas, an M.Sc. Biotechnology from the University of Pennsylvania, and a B.E. from The Cooper Union.

11:00 A.M. - 2:00 A.M.

TAMIKA TREMAGLIO MANAGING DIRECTOR SECRETARIAT

Tamika Tremaglio is a leader in Secretariat’s Global Sports Consulting practice, bringingmore than 30 years of leadership and business transformation expertise in the sports industry. She is known for her strategic vision, deep industry knowledge, and ability to drive change across complex organizations. Tamika has advised Fortune 500 companies and organizations across professional services, sports, media, and entertainment, consistently delivering results in governance, operations, and growth initiatives. Before joining Secretariat, she served as Executive Director of the National Basketball Players Association, where she led the union representing NBA players. She also served as Managing Principal for Deloitte’s Greater Washington practice, overseeing strategic advisory and performance for a major regional office. Tamika has served on the boards of more than 20 organizations, contributing her leadership to diverse missions. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in business and finance from Mount St. Mary’s University, her Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, and an MBA from the University of Baltimore.

11:00 A.M. - 2:00 A.M.

MBA for Lawyers

RASHIDA MACMURRAY-ABDULLAH CHIEF INCLUSION AND ENGAGEMENT OFFICER WILEY

MBA for Lawyers

Rashida MacMurray-Abdullah is the first Chief Inclusion and Engagement Officer at Wiley, responsible for advancing the firm’s inclusion priorities and creating a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected. She serves as the firm’s thought leader championing active engagement and intentionality to build a supportive community where all leaders can thrive. Rashida also supports Wiley’s pro bono efforts, designing its first corporate responsibility strategy, including charitable giving targets and community service activities. With two decades of client services experience advising Fortune 500 and public sector clients, she has led corporate fraud and anti-corruption investigations, performed damages analysis, advised on regulatory compliance, and counseled on breach of contract matters. She also has M&A due diligence and IP experience as a patent attorney. Passionate about talent development, leadership, and innovation, she holds a Juris Doctor from Rutgers Law and M.E. and B.S. degrees from the University of Virginia.

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CLO SYMPOSIUM FEATURED SPEAKERS 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.

JENNIFER WU PARTNER, CORPORATE KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP

Kirkland & Ellis Presenting Sponsor | CLO Symposium

Jennifer Wu is a capital markets partner in the Austin office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. She counsels companies across the technology and energy industries in capital raises and public offerings, including initial public offerings (IPOs), follow-on offerings and high yield debt offerings. In addition, she advises her clients on federal securities law compliance, ongoing corporate governance, and Exchange Act reporting and disclosure matters. She is listed as “Up and Coming” for Capital Markets: Debt & Equity in Texas and Central US – Nationwide by Chambers USA and Chambers Global, recognized for Capital Markets: Equity Offerings by The Legal 500 United States and as a “Rising Star” by Texas Super Lawyers (2019–2022). Jennifer has also served on Law360’s Capital Markets and Texas Editorial Advisory Boards. She is a frequent presenter and go-to resource on the topics of board service, corporate governance, and IPO and public company readiness. Jennifer is an active leader in the Austin community and has served on the Boards of Directors of The Junior League of Austin and United Way for Greater Austin.

8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.

ANGELA C. OLDHAM PARTNER, TRANSACTIONAL KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP

Angela C. Oldham is a corporate partner in the Chicago office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Her transactional practice focuses on private equity mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, and strategic investments. She has represented clients including Brightstar Capital Partners, Sun Capital Partners, Thoma Bravo, Waud Capital Partners, Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, Madison Dearborn, One Equity Partners, Clearlake Capital Group, and Equity Group Investments across a broad range of industries. Angela earned her Juris Doctor summa cum laude from DePaul University College of Law in 2016, where she graduated Class Rank #1, was elected to Order of the Coif, served as Executive Editor of the DePaul Law Review, and received seven CALI Awards. She previously clerked at the Illinois Labor Relations Board. Angela is a Kirkland & Ellis Fellow, holds a Bachelor of Arts from Wheaton College, and serves as Co-chair of the Law Student Outreach Committee for the Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago.

8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.

Kirkland & Ellis Presenting Sponsor | CLO Symposium

ALEXIA R. BRANCATO, P.C. PARTNER, LITIGATION KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP

Kirkland & Ellis Presenting Sponsor | CLO Symposium

Alexia R. Brancato is a litigation partner in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Her practice focuses on complex commercial litigation in courts around the country, including antitrust, class actions, and commercial disputes. She has represented clients including Apple, UnitedHealth Group, Boeing, Honeywell, and Teva Pharmaceuticals. She successfully defeated the Department of Justice’s attempt to block UnitedHealth’s $13 billion acquisition of Change Healthcare. Alexia maintains an active pro bono practice, representing clients in immigration matters such as VAWA applications, SIJS proceedings, and naturalization applications and volunteering for the Election Protection coalition, led by the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. She has been named a “Top Lawyer Under 40” by the Hispanic National Bar Association, has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a “Rising Star,” and is a Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Pathfinder and Fellow. Alexia earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Chicago Law School and her Bachelor of Arts summa cum laude from Arizona State University.

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CLO SYMPOSIUM FEATURED SPEAKERS 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.

SHAGUFA HOSSAIN PARTNER, CAPITAL MARKETS KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP

Kirkland & Ellis Presenting Sponsor | CLO Symposium

Shagufa Hossain is a capital markets partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Shagufa represents private equity firms and their portfolio companies, investment banks, and public and private companies in debt and equity financing and other transactions. She helps clients across the business lifecycle — from the earliest stages to maturity — navigate market conditions and devise effective capital structures. Shagufa brings commercial perspective and extensive experience to advise clients on leveraged buyout transactions and high-yield and investment-grade notes offerings, initial public offerings, liability management transactions, De-SPAC transactions, cross-border transactions, and public company representation and corporate governance. Earlier in her legal career, Shagufa worked in Hong Kong, where she represented foreign private issuers in equity and debt offerings. She was previously an analyst in the London office of an international investment bank.

8:15 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.

CARITA WALKER

INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

A global legal executive, chief legal officer, and strategic board advisor, Carita Walker has 25+ years’ experience counseling energy and infrastructure companies on legal, corporate, and regulatory strategies. She is relied on to support business growth, reduce risk, and build cultures of compliance and ethics. Carita is dedicated to scalable, innovative solutions and advancing ESG, as evidenced by her work at Shell, where she has held progressive roles across three subsidiaries. As General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer, and Head of Legal (Americas and Asia) at Shell Recharge Solutions, she built the legal function and supported Shell’s electric mobility growth plans. Previously, based in Doha, Qatar, she was Senior Legal Counsel to Qatar Shell, leading teams on sophisticated transactions including Pearl GTL. A respected thought leader on environmental law and energy, Carita is an Independent Director of Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc., and a Trustee for Xavier University of Louisiana, an HBCU. She earned her Juris Doctor from UC Berkeley School of Law.

8:15 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.

The Modern CLO as Enterprise Strategist

DOROTHY G. CAPERS

CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER C.H. ROBINSON, A FORTUNE 250 GLOBAL LOGISTICS AND BROKERAGE COMPANY

The Modern CLO as Enterprise Strategist

Dorothy G. Capers is Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at C.H. Robinson, a Fortune 250 global logistics and brokerage company, where she reinforces the company’s commitment to the highest standards of compliance, ethics, and integrity. She brings deep senior leadership experience in complex operating environments, working closely with CEOs, Boards, and leaders to drive business strategy and commercial impact. Previously, Dorothy served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel for Xylem, Inc., a Fortune 500 water technology company. Before that, she was Global General Counsel at National Express, a UK-listed transportation firm, handling mergers and acquisitions, commercial, and regulatory matters. Earlier, as Associate General Counsel for US Foods, Inc., she led the Litigation and Bankruptcy/Finance teams and helped guide the company through its proposed merger with Sysco. Her earlier career spans litigation in private practice and government, including roles as a Deputy Corporation Counsel for the City of Chicago and a Cook County prosecutor. She earned her Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law and B.A. from the University of Illinois.

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CLO SYMPOSIUM FEATURED SPEAKERS 8:15 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.

SASHA A. CARBONE

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL & ASSISTANT CORPORATE SECRETARY AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION

The Modern CLO as Enterprise Strategist

Sasha A. Carbone is a seasoned legal executive with more than two decades of experience in corporate governance, litigation, commercial contracts, cybersecurity, and data privacy. She serves as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Assistant Corporate Secretary at the American Arbitration Association (AAA), Inc., where she provides strategic legal counsel to the CEO, the Board of Directors, and senior leadership, and oversees the organization’s legal, compliance, corporate governance, enterprise risk management, and AI governance functions. In this role, Sasha has led the development and implementation of the organization’s AI governance framework and plays a key role in shaping the strategic direction of its AI development and use. Sasha earned her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Harvard Law School and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, cum laude, from the University of Southern California. She is a Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) and a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM).

8:15 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.

ALYSIA DAGADU

GENERAL COUNSEL RELIAS, LLC, A BERTELSMANN COMPANY

Alysia Dagadu is General Counsel at Relias LLC, a leading multi-solution workforce enablement platform partner based in Morrisville, North Carolina. In this role, she leads the legal department, providing comprehensive legal services and strategic counsel across Relias’ management and operating teams. She formerly worked as Associate General Counsel at Meta Platforms, Inc., supporting the Reality Labs AR/VR Division, which oversees strategic sourcing and product operations for cutting-edge augmented and virtual reality technologies. Earlier in her career, Alysia held in-house counsel positions at Fortune 500 companies, including Cisco Systems, Inc., Truist, Lenovo, and IBM. Alysia serves on the Board of Directors for Circle 93, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering families in underserved communities through community-based programs that support academic and career success. She holds a B.A. in English studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a Juris Doctor and M.A. in English studies from North Carolina Central University in Durham, North Carolina.

9:15 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.

The Modern CLO as Enterprise Strategist

SHANNON O. PIERCE

PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER VIRGINIA NATURAL GAS

Inside the Boardroom: What CEOs and Boards Need From Their CLOs Right Now

Shannon O. Pierce is president and CEO of Virginia Natural Gas, a subsidiary of Southern Company Gas, and serves as senior vice president of Southern Company Gas. She is responsible for delivering safe, reliable and increasingly sustainable natural gas service to more than 310,000 customers across southeastern Virginia. A Virginia native, Pierce returned to the Commonwealth in 2023 after being named president and CEO. Previously, she served as vice president of strategy and chief administrative officer for Virginia Natural Gas. Since joining Southern Company Gas in 2004, she has held leadership positions of increasing responsibility spanning legal, regulatory, external affairs, commercial and utility operations. Pierce began her career as an attorney with McGuireWoods in Richmond, Virginia. An active community leader, Pierce serves on the boards of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, the Elizabeth River Project and RVA757 Connects, among others. Pierce earned both her bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia.

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CLO SYMPOSIUM FEATURED SPEAKERS 9:15 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.

SINGLETON MCALLISTER

OF COUNSEL, HUSCH BLACKWELL FORMER CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF CHART INDUSTRIES AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ALLIANT ENERGY, ANTERIX AND UNITED RENTALS

Inside the Boardroom: What CEOs and Boards Need From Their CLOs Right Now

Singleton McAllister focuses her practice on guiding clients through the intersection of business and government. Global businesses and trade associations value her extensive relationships and international development experience on Capitol Hill. She helps clients across international trade, transportation, energy, and healthcare navigate federal contracts, regulatory work, and government affairs. After helping draft the legislation that created the U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF), Singleton served for a decade as a USADF advisory board member. In 1996, President Bill Clinton appointed her General Counsel of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), where for five years she was chief legal advisor to 72 U.S. missions worldwide. She was also appointed Secretary to the Virginia State Board of Elections, served as Senior Counsel to the House Budget Committee, and worked as Legislative Director to Congressman William H. Gray. Singleton earned her Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law and her B.A. from the University of Maryland.

9:15 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.

CHARISSE LILLIE

CEO, CRL CONSULTING CORPORATE DIRECTOR — BOARDS: EXELON CORPORATION, INDEPENDENCE HEALTH GROUP, PENN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY DIRECTOR — BOARD OF TRUSTEES: THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE SCIENCE MUSEUM

Charisse Lillie chairs the Compensation Committees of Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and IHG, Inc. She also serves on the Talent Management and Compensation Committee at Exelon. She was the first African American female City Solicitor (City Attorney) of Philadelphia and is the former Chair of the Board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. She is the former Chair of Litigation at Ballard Spahr, LLP, and she retired as a senior executive at Comcast Corporation in 2017. She is an expert in corporate governance. She began her career in the U.S. Department of Justice and also served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, ED PA. Her memoir, Upon a Turning Stage: Life Lessons of a Mentee, Mentor and Ally, will be released in the fall of 2026. Lillie holds a B.A. from Wesleyan University, J.D. from Temple Beasley Law School and LL.M. from Yale Law School.

10:00 A.M. – 10:45 A.M.

Inside the Boardroom: What CEOs and Boards Need From Their CLOs Right Now

DEBRA HUNTER JOHNSON

FOUNDER, RECIPROCITY CONSULTING GROUP CORPORATE DIRECTOR — BOARD: ONCOR

Beyond the CLO Seat: CEO, Founder & Board Pathways

Debra Hunter Johnson has spent more than three decades at the intersection of law, leadership, and enterprise strategy — advising organizations through the moments that matter most: mergers, transformation, regulatory pressure, and shifting stakeholder expectations. A board director, former American Airlines vice-president, attorney, and entrepreneur, she brings a perspective that is at once strategic and deeply human — one shaped by the boardroom, the executive suite, the entrepreneurial arena and always trained on what builds lasting enterprise value. As Founder and CEO of Reciprocity Consulting Group, Debra advises organizations on leadership, governance, culture, and organizational effectiveness. She serves on the Board of Directors of Oncor Electric Delivery Company, one of the largest electric delivery companies in the United States. Her board service has also included Kanarys, Inc., the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center President’s Advisory Board (past-Board Chair), the Dallas Economic Development Corporation, and the Texas Women’s Foundation.

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CLO SYMPOSIUM FEATURED SPEAKERS 10:00 A.M. – 10:45 A.M.

SHERINA MAYE EDWARDS

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, RED ARTS CAPITAL CORPORATE DIRECTOR — BOARDS: NEXUS WATER GROUP AND NORTHWESTERN ENERGY

Beyond the CLO Seat: CEO, Founder & Board Pathways

Sherina Maye Edwards is CEO-in-Residence at Red Arts Capital, a Chicago-based private equity firm, where she focuses on investments in middle-market utility infrastructure companies and drives operational growth initiatives. Previously, she served as President & CEO of INTREN, a subsidiary of MasTec, a Fortune 500 infrastructure company, where she also held the role of Chief Strategy Officer. During her tenure, she led significant growth, expanded operations nationally, and helped position the company for its $500M acquisition. Prior to INTREN, Sherina led the Energy Practice Group at Quarles & Brady LLP and served a five-year term as a Commissioner on the Illinois Commerce Commission. In 2016, she was appointed by President Barack Obama and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx to co-chair a U.S. Department of Transportation working group focused on utility-sector information sharing. Sherina serves on the boards of NorthWestern Energy, Nexus Water Group, and Spelman College, her alma mater. She earned her Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law.

10:00 A.M. – 10:45 A.M.

ELICIA PEGUES SPEARMAN

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, GIRL SCOUTS OF CONNECTICUT DIRECTOR — BOARD OF TRUSTEES: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.

Elicia Pegues Spearman is the Chief Executive Officer of Girl Scouts of Connecticut. A lawyer, strategist, and human resources executive, Elicia brings a unique blend of legal, human resources, and leadership development expertise from her career spanning healthcare, manufacturing, defense, and higher education. Prior to her current role, she served as the inaugural General Counsel and Vice President of Human Resources at Quinnipiac University. Elicia holds a Juris Doctor from Case Western Reserve University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Political Science from Wellesley College. Her professional journey reflects a dedication to fostering growth, confidence, and resilience, qualities she channels into advancing the mission of the Girl Scouts. Elicia is active in local and national organizations, serving/ served on the Board of Directors for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, The Links, Incorporated National Legal Affairs Committee, Board of Trustees for CT Public, and Women’s & Girls Advisory Board of the Greater New Haven Community Foundation.

11:15 A.M. – 12:45 P.M.

Beyond the CLO Seat: CEO, Founder & Board Pathways

JESSICA F. NWOKOCHA

GLOBAL BUSINESS COUNSEL (EUROPE) IDL LEGAL TEAM – EMEA BUSINESS UNIT MCDONALD’S CORPORATION

48-Hour Crisis Escalation Simulation — From Incident to Board Briefing

Jessica F. Nwokocha is Global Business Counsel on McDonald’s International Developmental Licensed (IDL) Legal Team, serving as a trusted business partner and strategic legal advisor to the Europe, Middle East, and Africa Business Unit. She advises senior leadership on international franchising, strategic transactions, corporate governance, compliance, crisis management, and regulatory matters across Europe. Previously, Jessica served as both General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel for the U.S. McDonald’s Operating Company, supporting leadership and operations across more than 650 company-owned restaurants. She began her McDonald’s career on the Global Compliance team, leading investigations and advising on ethics, compliance, risk management, and culture initiatives across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. Before joining McDonald’s, she practiced in a multinational law firm’s Government Enforcement & Investigations practice and served on a compliance monitorship team for a German automaker. Jessica earned her J.D. from Vanderbilt Law School and B.A. in Journalism, summa cum laude, from Howard University.

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CLO SYMPOSIUM FEATURED SPEAKERS 11:15 A.M. – 12:45 P.M.

KENYA PARRISH DIXON PARTNER NELSON MULLINS

48-Hour Crisis Escalation Simulation — From Incident to Board Briefing

Kenya Parrish Dixon is a Partner at Nelson Mullins and a tenured litigator who concentrates her practice on cybersecurity, information governance, eDiscovery, crisis management, and general litigation. She was formerly the Director of White House Information Governance for the Executive Office of the President, and Assistant Director of the Division of Litigation Technology and Analysis at the Federal Trade Commission. Prior to serving in the federal government, Kenya was a litigator at Epstein Becker & Green and a healthcare and technology litigator at McDermott Will & Emery. Her litigation experience spans healthcare, government contracts and bid protests, oil spills, and incident response. She currently concentrates on the needs of Fortune 500 companies, publicly traded companies, and technology companies in cybersecurity and information governance, technology, consumer protection, and litigation. Kenya earned her Juris Doctor from the College of William and Mary School of Law and her B.A., summa cum laude, from Norfolk State University.

11:15 A.M. – 12:45 P.M.

DANIELLE CONLEY PARTNER DUNN ISAACSON RHEE LLP

Danielle Conley, a litigation partner at Dunn Isaacson Rhee, is a trusted adviser and seasoned legal strategist who has represented companies, universities, and foundations as they navigate their most significant regulatory, enforcement, and reputational challenges. She is a go-to counsel for entities facing high-stakes internal investigations, government enforcement actions, and congressional scrutiny. Danielle previously served as Deputy Counsel to the President in the Office of White House Counsel, advising the President, Vice President, and senior officials on a broad range of legal issues. She also served as Associate Deputy Attorney General at the DOJ during the Obama administration, managing some of the Department’s most significant civil rights enforcement matters. Danielle is a Director of Graham Holdings Company and has been recognized by the National Law Journal, the Washington BusinessJournal, and Essence Magazine. Danielle holds a B.A. from Tulane University and a Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law.

2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.

48-Hour Crisis Escalation Simulation — From Incident to Board Briefing

ANGELIQUE OKEKE

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL COUNSEL, AND INTERIM CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER F5, INC.

How CLOs Drive Growth, Innovation & Business Strategy

As Executive Vice President and General Counsel, and Interim Chief People Officer at F5, Angelique M. Okeke leads the company’s global legal strategy and operations. With over 20 years of experience as a business executive and legal advisor, she brings deep expertise in business transformation, crisis management, and digital strategy. Prior to her current role, Angelique served as Senior Vice President & Deputy General Counsel at F5, leading the commercial legal business. Before joining F5, she was Global Vice President & General Counsel at Nike, Inc., where she played a pivotal role in expanding nike.com into more than 30 countries and launching the SNKRS app, driving significant digital revenue growth. Angelique is a dedicated mentor and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. She serves on the board of Girls, Inc. of the Pacific Northwest and is an adjunct professor at Howard University School of Law. She holds a B.A. from Boston College, an M.A. from American University, and a Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law.

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CLO SYMPOSIUM FEATURED SPEAKERS 2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.

JASMINE SINGH CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER IRONCLAD

How CLOs Drive Growth, Innovation & Business Strategy

Jasmine Singh is Chief Legal Officer at Ironclad and a strategic legal leader whose career spans law, technology, and business. She began as a litigator at Kirkland & Ellis and Arnold & Porter before moving into senior legal leadership roles at 24 Hour Fitness, Pinterest, Patreon, and Binti, building a reputation for helping legal teams operate as proactive business partners. At Ironclad, Jasmine has become a voice on how AI is transforming legal work, helping shape product strategy and advocating for responsible technology adoption. A national thought leader, she regularly speaks on AI, legal leadership, board partnership, and outcome-driven legal metrics, with perspectives featured in Bloomberg, Law.com, Law360, and Newsweek. Her honors include Corporate Counsel’s Women, Influence & Power in Law Award for Mentor of the Year. Jasmine also serves on the boards of Public Advocates and Change Lawyers. Jasmine graduated Order of the Coif from UCLA Law and lives in the Bay Area.

2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.

DELMA LOCKE

CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER & FOUNDER SAGEPATH

Delma Locke is an executive legal leader, board advisor, and strategic counsel with nearly 30 years of experience driving growth, transformation, and enterprise value. She most recently served as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of Reali. Earlier, she joined Uber pre-IPO, where she served as Global General Counsel for the New Mobility Division, including the company’s incubator for new ventures and external investments, and later led the global legal organization for Commercial, Uber for Business, Uber Health, and Legal Operations. Prior to Uber, Delma spent seven years at Apple, where she led the legal teams supporting two global organizations and served as the primary legal business partner to two vice presidents reporting directly to Apple CEO Tim Cook. She is the founder of SagePath Counsel, where she advises companies as a fractional General Counsel and strategic advisor, and is helping launch a stealth venture initiative with former Apple executives. Delma serves as Chair of the Katherine & George Alexander Community Law Center Advisory Board and has received congressional recognition for mentoring future leaders.

3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.

How CLOs Drive Growth, Innovation & Business Strategy

APRIL SAVOY

FORMER SVP, CHIEF LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER AAA AUTO CLUB ENTERPRISES

April Savoy is an accomplished Global Chief Legal Officer, Business Leader and BoardMember with expertise in transformation, business integration, Board governance, strategic policy development, negotiation and government relations strategy. She is a principled General Counsel with deep experience in corporate leadership and governance, corporate compliance, contracts, commercial transactions, risk management and cybersecurity, artificial intelligence governance, regulatory affairs, human capital management, employment law, and budget and financial fund oversight. She brings a successful record of accomplishment positively managing wide-ranging operational and legal matters in the complex, highly regulated and financial services industries, including at AAA Auto Club Enterprises, Allstate Corporation, Nationwide Insurance, Norfolk Southern Corporation and Acceptance Insurance Company.

Leadership, Influence & Legacy Beyond the Law

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CLO SYMPOSIUM FEATURED SPEAKERS 3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.

ANGELA CHADWICK CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER WING (AN ALPHABET COMPANY)

Leadership, Influence & Legacy Beyond the Law

Angela Chadwick is the Chief Legal Officer at Wing, the autonomous drone delivery company at Alphabet, Google’s parent company. Recognized as a business-first strategist, she joined Wing as General Counsel in May 2022, following a distinguished tenure at Tesla. At Tesla, Angela served as Head of Global Compliance, overseeing North America, Europe, Middle East, and APAC, directing high-stakes global investigations into cybersecurity, insider threats, and financial integrity. Angela’s executive experience also includes serving as Chief Compliance Officer and Acting General Counsel for Atlanta Housing, Senior Commercial Attorney at MCI WorldCom (now Verizon), and Senior Director of Business and Legal Affairs at Motown Records. A respected voice on executive leadership, she has lectured at the Wharton School and was recognized by the Silicon Valley Business Journal in 2024 as a Woman of Influence. Angela is a graduate of Harvard Law School and holds an MBA from The Wharton School. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a Morehead Scholar.

3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.

ANGEL SHELTON WILLIS

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL GENERAL COUNSEL & CORPORATE AFFAIRS OFFICER KRAFT HEINZ

Angel Shelton Willis is the Executive Vice President, Global General Counsel & Corporate Affairs Officer at The Kraft Heinz Company, where she oversees the Global Legal and Corporate Affairs teams, encompassing Ethics & Compliance, Government Affairs, Regulatory, and Communications. With over 25 years of experience, Angel previously served as Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of Sealed Air Corporation, where she managed global legal, ethics & compliance, regulatory, corporate affairs, and strategic sustainability matters. Before Sealed Air, she held legal leadership roles at Ingersoll Rand Company (now Trane Technologies), and earlier in her career served as Corporate Counsel at Cummins Inc. and as an Associate at Ice Miller. Angel is also an independent director at SPX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: SPXC). Angel holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and economics and an MBA from Clemson University, along with a Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois.

3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.

Leadership, Influence & Legacy Beyond the Law

SHARI F. CRITTENDON

VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL FORDHAM UNIVERSITY

Leadership, Influence & Legacy Beyond the Law

Shari F. Crittendon was appointed Vice President and General Counsel of Fordham University in August 2024. Prior to Fordham, she served as Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel for Kansas State University. Previously, she was Senior Corporate Counsel and Director of Outreach and Compliance for the Constitutional Law Center for Muslims in America. Shari was also Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of the Corporation of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), where she served as strategic advisor and counsel to the president and CEO, senior management, and the board of directors on legal, regulatory, governance, and legislative matters. As principal of her own firm, she represented tax-exempt organizations and school systems on employment, governance, and compliance matters. Earlier, she was Assistant General Counsel at Morgan State University. Shari earned her law degree from the Francis King Carey School of Law at the University of Maryland and a bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS 7:45 A.M. – 8:00 A.M.

LAURIE N. ROBINSON HADEN FOUNDER & CEO CORPORATE COUNSEL WOMEN OF COLOR®

Welcome Remarks

Laurie N. Robinson Haden is a business executive, legal strategist, and thought leader advancing innovation, leadership, and excellence in the legal profession. She is the Founder, President, and CEO of Corporate Counsel Women of Color® (CCWC®), the premier global organization serving executive attorneys, chief legal officers, general counsel, and law firm leaders. Before founding CCWC®, Laurie served as Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel of Litigation at CBS Corporation, where she managed complex litigation and legal strategy for nearly two decades. A recognized leader in legal innovation and artificial intelligence governance, Laurie earned a certificate in Artificial Intelligence Strategies for Business Innovation from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. She chairs the CCWC® AI Advisory Board and leads flagship initiatives, including the CCWC® AI + Legal Tech + Innovation Summit, CLO Symposium, and General Counsel Training Bootcamps. Laurie is also the author of It’s Time to Shine. She earned her B.A., magna cum laude, from North Carolina Central University and her J.D. from Indiana University Maurer School of Law.

8:00 A.M. – 8:30 A.M.

DEEPALI VYAS

EXECUTIVE RECRUITER & CAREER STRATEGIST

Deepali Vyas is an Executive Recruiter and Career Strategist based in New York City. Known as “The Elite Recruiter,” she has spent more than 25 years advising Fortune 500 companies, hedge funds, private equity firms, and high-growth technology and artificial intelligence (AI) organizations on executive hiring and leadership strategy. Throughout her career, she has reviewed over 1 million resumes and conducted more than 50,000 interviews, helping thousands of professionals secure senior roles and negotiate transformative opportunities. She is also a Career and Executive Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Host of the podcast “Corporate Confessions,” where she teaches the unwritten rules of navigating corporate life. With more than 1 million followers across TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube, she is among the most widely followed career voices online and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, Forbes, and Business Insider. She holds degrees from the University of Colorado Boulder and the London School of Economics.

8:45 A.M. – 9:15 A.M.

The Executive Playbook: How Top Leaders Are Selected, Promoted, and Compensated

MINDA HARTS

BESTSELLING AUTHOR, WORKPLACE CONSULTANT, AND AWARD-WINNING FILMMAKER

Influence Behind Closed Doors: The Unwritten Rules of Executive Leadership

Minda Harts is a bestselling Author, Workplace Consultant, award-winning Filmmaker, and sought-after Keynote Speaker who helps organizations turn trust into their greatest competitive advantage. Through her Seven Trust Languages® framework, she equips leaders and teams with actionable strategies to build high-trust, high-performance workplaces. Minda is the Author of The Memo, Right Within, and You Are More Than Magic. Her new book, Talk to Me Nice: The Seven Trust Languages for a Better Workplace, redefines how organizations harness trust as a measurable asset. Her storytelling extends beyond the page as she served as Executive Producer for The Memo and wrote, directed, and produced the award-winning short film “The Distance Between.” Recognized as LinkedIn’s #1 Top Voice in the Workplace and one of Business Insider’s 100 People Transforming Business, Minda has been trusted by organizations like Nike, Google, JPMorgan Chase, and the United Nations. She is also an Assistant Professor at NYU and the Founder of The Memo LLC.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS 8:45 A.M. – 9:15 A.M.

JENNIFER KENT PARTNER LATHAM & WATKINS LLP

Influence Behind Closed Doors: The Unwritten Rules of Executive Leadership

Jennifer Kent is a partner at Latham & Watkins, representing borrowers in secured lending and other debt financing transactions. Her clients include private equity sponsors and privately held and public companies, such as The Carlyle Group, KKR, GTCR, and American Airlines. Jennifer advises on a variety of debt financing matters — including syndicated credit facilities, private credit financings, asset-based loans, recurring revenue facilities, and liability management transactions — and has extensive experience with cross-border financings. Jennifer has served as the Global Chair of Latham’s Black Lawyers Group and is a former Member of the firm’s Recruiting Committee. She has been widely recognized by organizations, including the National Law Journal, for both her commercial work and her leadership in the area of equal opportunity and inclusion. Jennifer earned her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Boston College Law School and her B.S., cum laude, from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

8:45 A.M. – 9:15 A.M.

SHAWN WRIGHT

PARTNER & CO-CHAIR, LITIGATION DEPARTMENT BLANK ROME LLP

Shawn Wright is an accomplished Litigator whose practice focuses on white-collar criminal defense, including Foreign Corrupt Practices Act matters, international anti-corruption laws, criminal antitrust, public corruption, congressional investigations, government contract disputes, False Claims Act litigation, and complex civil litigation. She represents corporations, boards of directors, executives, companies, and nonprofit organizations in internal and government investigations, audits, risk assessments, parallel proceedings, compliance matters, and commercial disputes. Shawn regularly appears before enforcement agencies and regulatory bodies, including the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Her work includes developing anti-bribery and anti-corruption compliance programs, conducting due diligence for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), advising on third-party relationships, performing gap analyses and audits, and handling investigations involving sanctions and corporate governance issues. She has represented clients in state and federal courts nationwide. Shawn earned her B.A. from Howard University and her Juris Doctor from Santa Clara University School of Law. She is admitted in the District of Columbia and Maryland.

8:45 A.M. – 9:15 A.M.

Influence Behind Closed Doors: The Unwritten Rules of Executive Leadership

MONA PATEL PARTNER COVINGTON

Influence Behind Closed Doors: The Unwritten Rules of Executive Leadership

Mona Patel, based in Covington’s Boston office, has extensive experience representing clients in large-scale federal and state investigations brought by enforcement authorities, related qui tam or follow-on consumer protection litigation, internal investigations, and compliance matters. She advises clients in the life sciences, defense, technology, and manufacturing industries on a wide variety of white-collar matters. Her work includes leading investigations involving alleged customs and healthcare fraud under the False Claims Act, as well as potential violations of the Food, Drug, & Cosmetic Act, the Anti-Kickback Statute, the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and other criminal statutes. Mona also serves as a Hiring Partner and Co-Executive Lead of Covington’s API@Cov Resource Group, where she plays a key role in shaping programming and initiatives geared toward enhancing connections, community, and career progression for members. Mona earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Pennsylvania and a B.A. in government and philosophy from Harvard University.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS 9:30 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.

MONTY MORAN

FORMER CO-CEO, CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL; LAWYER, AUTHOR, PILOT, & FILMMAKER

Culture, Influence, & Connection: How Great Organizations Thrive

Described as one of America’s most inspiring and effective leaders, Monty Moran served as Co-CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill from 2009 to 2016 — a period in which the company’s value grew by over $23 billion and expanded by more than 2,000 restaurants. That growth was fueled by a team of over 75,000, united around his vision of rewarding people based on their effectiveness in making those around them better. A former Trial Lawyer, Monty previously served as Managing Partner and CEO of the Denver law firm Messner Reeves LLP for 10 years. He is the Author of Love Is Free. Guac Is Extra and the creator of the docuseries “Connected: A Search for Unity,” both exploring leadership grounded in love, vulnerability, curiosity, and authenticity. An avid Pilot and Filmmaker, he documents his travels through his startup, Old Tale Productions. Monty also serves as a Corporate Board Chairman and Director, and advises entrepreneurs and businesses across the country.

9:30 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.

DEBRA L. LEE

FOUNDER & CEO, LEADING WOMEN DEFINED; FORMER CHAIRMAN & CEO, BET NETWORKS

Debra L. Lee is the founder of Debra Lee Collection and Leading Women Defined, and author of I Am Debra Lee. Lee served as Chairman & CEO of BET Networks for 13 years, following nearly a decade as President & COO, leading the network to record growth in viewership, revenue, and original programming including The Game, Being Mary Jane, and the BET Awards. Named one of The Hollywood Reporter’s 100 Most Powerful Women in Entertainment, Lee has been inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame and The Advertising Hall of Fame. She brings extensive board experience, having served on the Board of Directors of 11 corporations over the past three decades, including Marriott International, Procter & Gamble, and Warner Bros. Discovery. In 2021, she co-founded Monarch Collective to advance Black executives and women into corporate board and leadership roles. Lee currently resides in Los Angeles, CA.

10:15 A.M. – 10:45 A.M.

Culture, Influence, & Connection: How Great Organizations Thrive

MORGAN DEBAUN FOUNDER & CEO BLAVITY INC.

The AI Reset: Rethinking Strategy, Governance, & Advantage

Morgan DeBaun is a visionary leader in media and technology and the Founder and CEO of Blavity Inc. Since its inception in 2014, she has steered the company into a global corporation serving multicultural consumers, renowned for diverse brands including AfroTech, Travel Noire, and Shadow and Act. Recognized for her dedication to inclusive advertising and tech innovation, she has been inducted into the American Advertising Hall of Fame, Inc.’s Female Founders, and Forbes’ 30 Under 30. Her recent clients include Nike, Microsoft, American Express, Capital One, and Newell Brands. She also serves as an Angel Investor and Board Advisor to American Airlines, PepsiCo, and the Black Economic Alliance. A proud alumna of Washington University in St. Louis, Morgan is an advocate for small business owners and workplace equity, frequently speaking on global platforms to share her insights and inspire change. She also nurtures future leaders as a podcast host and advisor to entrepreneurs.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS 10:15 A.M. – 10:45 A.M.

FRED HUMPHRIES

CORPORATE VICE PRESIDENT OF U.S. GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MICROSOFT

The AI Reset: Rethinking Strategy, Governance, & Advantage

Fred Humphries is Corporate Vice President of U.S. Government Affairs at Microsoft, where he leads the company’s federal, state, and civic engagement across the U.S. As Microsoft’s Senior Public Policy Advocate, he helps shape the company’s advocacy on technology, economic opportunity, and responsible innovation, working with policymakers, community leaders, and industry partners to advance policies that earn trust and expand access to the benefits of technology. Fred guides Microsoft’s engagement on the most consequential issues facing the technology sector, including AI, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, privacy, workforce development, education, trade, and emerging technologies. His leadership is central to Microsoft’s Innovation, Diffusion, and Trust agenda. He also helps advance Microsoft’s community-first approach to AI infrastructure and data centers, emphasizing good-neighbor commitments, local jobs, sustainable growth, and community partnerships as AI transforms the economy.

10:15 A.M. – 10:45 A.M.

JONICE M. GRAY

PARTNER & CHAIR, CONSUMER FINANCIAL SERVICES PAUL HASTINGS LLP

Jonice M. Gray is Chair of the Consumer Financial Services practice at Paul Hastings. She specializes in work with banks, nonbank financial institutions, and other companies providing financial products and services. She works with many of the largest bank and nonbank financial institutions, emerging companies such as fintechs, and retailers whose business operations include consumer and small business finance. Her work is focused on high-stakes legal proceedings, including matters initiated by federal and state regulators, private civil litigation, and internal investigations. She also counsels clients on compliance with consumer protection laws. She routinely provides strategic advice to senior corporate leaders, including boards of directors, as they navigate complex, and often unexpected, business and legal challenges. She is a Past Chair of the American Bar Association’s Banking Law Committee and an Independent Director with Marriott Vacations Worldwide. She holds a B.A. from the University of Virginia and a Juris Doctor from Yale University.

10:15 A.M. – 10:45 A.M.

The AI Reset: Rethinking Strategy, Governance, & Advantage

AMBER THOMSON PARTNER MAYER BROWN LLP

The AI Reset: Rethinking Strategy, Governance, & Advantage

Amber Thomson is a partner in Mayer Brown’s Cybersecurity and Data Privacy practice group. Based in the firm’s Washington, D.C., office, she helps clients assess and implement compliance and remediation efforts to comply with international and domestic data protection and privacy laws. Amber’s cybersecurity incident experiences range from deepfakes to double- and triple-extortion ransomware attacks. She also helps clients respond to federal and state regulatory inquiries that result from these incidents. Amber regularly collaborates on privacy and data security due diligence and facilitates executive and board training on incident response, privacy legal compliance, and the U.S. cybersecurity and privacy law landscape. She is recognized as a Certified AI Governance Professional by the International Association of Privacy Professionals and is Treasurer of the National Bar Association’s Privacy, Cybersecurity & Tech Law Section. Amber received her B.S.B.A. from Old Dominion University and her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the Howard University School of Law.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS 11:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

LISA GILFORD PARTNER SIDLEY AUSTIN LLP

A Call to Serve: Using Your Influence to Transform Your Community

Lisa Gilford is a leading Complex Civil Litigator with a practice focused on class actions, multidistrict litigation, products liability matters, and large-scale commercial disputes. Her numerous accolades include being named by Los Angeles’ Daily Journal as one of its Top 100 Lawyers (2015–2020), Top Women Lawyers (2013–2019), and Top Women Litigators in California (2013–2018). The Los Angeles Business Journal named her to the L.A. 500 (2019–2020), recognized her as one of the city’s Most Influential Women Attorneys (2018–2020), and included her among the Most Influential Minority Lawyers (2019). She was also named the Consumer Litigation Lawyer of 2018 by the Century City Bar Association and has been included in The Best Lawyers in America for several years (2018–2021). Lisa earned an LLM from Georgetown University in 1995; her Juris Doctor from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law in 1993; and a B.A. from Furman University in 1990.

11:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

TRECIA PESSOA

VICE PRESIDENT & SENIOR MANAGING COUNSEL, GLOBAL CREDIT AND BLOCKCHAIN & DIGITAL ASSETS MASTERCARD

Trecia is Vice President & Senior Managing Counsel, Global Credit and Blockchain & Digital Assets at Mastercard. She oversees the team responsible for executing global legal strategy for Mastercard’s development of platforms to enable its products in these areas. Trecia was lead attorney, Americas, for Mastercard Gateway, an omni-channel digital technology for processing payment transactions, and Senior Counsel, N.A., supporting engagement with Mastercard’s merchants and non-bank customers. Trecia is passionate about mentoring and is vice president of the board of Bigs & Littles NYC Mentoring, a non-profit organization that provides mentoring and support services to children and families in New York City. She received her B.A. in International Relations and French from Tufts University and J.D. from the George Washington University Law School. She is vice president of the Tufts Lawyers Association, was appointed to the Tufts University Board of Trustees in 2024 and Tufts University Athletics Board of Advisors in 2025.

11:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

A Call to Serve: Using Your Influence to Transform Your Community

AMBER FINCH PARTNER REED SMITH LLP

A Call to Serve: Using Your Influence to Transform Your Community

Amber Finch is the Global Chair of Reed Smith’s Insurance Recovery Group, the only policyholder-side insurance practice to earn Band 1 rankings from Chambers and Partners in both the U.S. and the U.K. Amber is a go-to Lawyer for creating effective risk management solutions, and she has helped her commercial policyholder clients recover hundreds of millions of dollars in insurance proceeds. Amber represents a litany of clients from startup businesses to Fortune 500, helping companies manage risk by negotiating broader insurance coverage on the front end, negotiating insurance and indemnity provisions in deal contracts, assisting with tender and collection on insurance and indemnity claims, and litigating insurance and indemnity disputes. She is a past President of the Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, Inc. and is currently a Board Member of the University of Southern California Gould School of Law’s Board of Councilors. Amber is a graduate of Stanford University and USC’s Gould Law School.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS 11:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

SHILPA UPADHYE SENIOR COUNSEL MCDONALD’S

A Call to Serve: Using Your Influence to Transform Your Community

Shilpa Upadhye, Senior Counsel at McDonald’s Corporation, leads a team providing legal support for real estate development in the U.S. Central Division across 21 states. A strategic, business-minded advisor, Shilpa partners with clients to advance restaurant development initiatives while managing legal risk with practical, solutions-oriented guidance. She brings 30 years of experience in commercial real estate, franchising, and corporate law. Shilpa is Co-Lead of the Women’s Leadership Network for the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, a 2025 recipient of the ACC Mentorship Award, former Assistant Secretary to the Global Board of Ronald McDonald House Charities, and a 2016 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellow. She is passionate about mentorship, inclusive leadership, continuous learning, building strong relationships, and developing high-performing legal teams. Across these roles, she creates meaningful impact for her company, professional organizations, and the communities they serve through sustained leadership, service, and mentorship.

11:40 A.M. – 12:20 P.M.

MICHELE LAU

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER MCKESSON CORPORATION

Michele Lau is Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer for McKesson Corporation. As a Member of the Executive Operating Team, Michele leads McKesson’s General Counsel Organization, which consists of the legal, public affairs, compliance, brand, marketing & communications, quality management, and corporate governance functions for the company and its subsidiaries. Michele joined McKesson in 2008 and served in a variety of leadership roles, including Senior Vice President, Corporate Secretary, and Associate General Counsel. From 2021 to 2023, she was Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary for GoDaddy, responsible for the company’s global law, compliance, internal audit, government & industry affairs, corporate sustainability & ESG, and security functions. Earlier in her career, Michele was a Corporate Attorney for Morrison & Foerster LLP and served as Coordinator for International Relations for the City of Wakayama, Japan. Michele co-chairs the National Asian Pacific Bar Association’s In-House Counsel Network. She holds a B.A. from Wesleyan University and a Juris Doctor from Cornell Law School.

11:40 A.M. – 12:20 P.M.

Inside the Minds of Today’s Most Influential Chief Legal Officers

JACQUELINE LEE

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL FLYNN GROUP

Inside the Minds of Today’s Most Influential Chief Legal Officers

As SVP, General Counsel of Flynn Group, Jacqueline Lee oversees the Legal, Risk Management, and Compliance functions for one of the largest private companies in the Bay Area, with $5 billion in sales, 2,900+ units in beloved restaurant and fitness brands, and 75,000+ employees across 44 states, Australia, and New Zealand. She is an experienced trial lawyer and frequent speaker on topics from executive leadership to crisis management. In 2021, Jaci was named one of San Francisco Business Times’ Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business and honored with Corporate Counsel’s Women, Influence & Power in Law Award for Leadership Through Crisis. Jaci is the 2023 recipient of the Leadership Institute for Women of Color Attorneys’ Breaking the Glass Ceiling award and WIPL’s 2024 GC of the Year. Before joining Flynn, Jaci was a partner in Jones Day’s Silicon Valley office. She holds a B.A. in philosophy from Stanford University and a law degree from UC Law SF.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS 11:40 A.M. – 12:20 P.M.

KATRINA LINDSEY

CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER AND CORPORATE SECRETARY CASEY’S GENERAL STORES

Inside the Minds of Today’s Most Influential Chief Legal Officers

Katrina Lindsey serves as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of Casey’s General Stores, one of the largest convenience store chains in the United States. Since joining the company in January 2022, she has overseen its legal, risk management, compliance, food safety, government affairs, and corporate reporting functions, reporting directly to the CEO. Lindsey brings more than two decades of legal leadership across Fortune 500 companies in retail, restaurant, and entertainment. She previously served as Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer at Office Depot, and led the litigation and employment law team at Darden Restaurants as Senior Vice President and Division General Counsel. Earlier, she spent six years in executive roles at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and began her career in real estate and commercial litigation. She earned her Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law and a B.S. in Communication from Florida State University.

TRACK 5 | 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

LILLIAN S. HARDY

PARTNER, DISPUTES HOGAN LOVELLS CADWALADER US LLP

Strategically perceptive, Lillian S. Hardy founded Hogan Lovells Cadwalader’s Crisis Leadership Practice after recognizing a market need for legal services that account for reputation management. Her practice focuses on controversies and investigations across all industries, with emphasis on consumer protection, FCPA, and cybersecurity and data privacy-related investigations, and fraud and misconduct matters. Recognized by Bloomberg Law, Global Investigation Review, National Law Journal, and others as a leader beyond her years, Hardy has managed investigations for clients across five continents and is regularly sought out for representations where government enforcement and threat of public “cancellation” loom large. Among Hogan Lovells Cadwaladers’ most senior leaders, Hardy serves on the firm’s Global Board of Directors and sponsors underrepresented lawyers across the profession. She serves as Secretary of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, a board member ofU.C. Berkeley School of Law, and a proud Spelman College and Berkeley Law alumna, named Berkeleys’ 2026 Ascendant Alumni Leader.

12:30 P.M. – 1:00 P.M.

Litigation During Government Uncertainty

VAL DAHIYA

PARTNER MORRISON FOERSTER

The Excellence Factor: What Separates Exceptional Performers From Everyone Else

Val Dahiya is a partner in Morrison Foerster’s Broker-Dealer Compliance + Regulation and Capital Markets practice groups, Co-Head of the firm’s Securities + Derivatives Regulatory Solutions team, and Co-Lead of its Digital Assets practice within the Fintech Group. She advises financial services clients on complex compliance, regulatory, and transactional matters arising under U.S. SEC and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) jurisdiction. With nearly two decades of experience, including more than 10 years at the SEC and three years at FINRA, Val is widely recognized for her deep knowledge of securities market infrastructure, broker-dealer regulation, trading markets, and digital assets. Before joining Morrison Foerster, she chaired the securities trading and markets practice and served as Office Managing Partner at an international law firm. She previously held senior leadership roles in the SEC’s Division of Trading and Markets and Division of Examinations. Val earned her B.A. and Juris Doctor from Seattle University.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS 12:30 P.M. – 1:00 P.M.

JANET H. KWUON

GLOBAL HEAD OF LITIGATION AND INVESTIGATIONS GILEAD SCIENCES, INC.

The Excellence Factor: What Separates Exceptional Performers From Everyone Else

Janet H. Kwuon serves as the Global Head of Litigation and Investigations at Gilead Sciences, which is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area. Gilead’s mission is to discover, develop, and deliver innovative therapeutics for people with life-threatening diseases with a focus on virology, oncology, and inflammation. Before joining Gilead in 2024, Janet was a Litigation Partner at Reed Smith with a life sciences practice. During her 30 years at the firm, her management roles included the Executive Committee, CoChair of two practice groups (i.e., Life Sciences and Global Commercial Disputes), Chair of the Talent Committee, Member of the Audit Committee, and Los Angeles Office Managing Partner. Janet’s trial experience began during two years of service as a Deputy District Attorney at the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Janet earned her B.A. in political science from the University of California, Berkeley and her Juris Doctor from McGeorge School of Law.

12:30 P.M. – 1:00 P.M.

EMILY WANG MURPHY PARTNER THOMPSON COBURN

Emily Wang Murphy is a partner in the Corporate & Securities Practice Group at Thompson Coburn, where she also co-chairs the firm’s Higher Education Practice Group. Her career encompasses prior roles as a Corporate Associate at Venable LLP and Dow Lohnes PLLC (now part of Cooley LLP). At Thompson Coburn, Emily advises clients on strategic transactions, complex business contracts, and corporate governance matters, guiding them through M&A and other transactions. Emily plays a pivotal role in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment within the firm by co-chairing the Asian-South Asian Affinity Group, which facilitates connection and shared experiences among attorneys and staff alike. Her leadership earned recognition in Lawyer of Color’s Wonderful Women for 2023. Emily is also a Member of the Taiwanese American Lawyers Committee and APABA of Greater DC. Emily holds a B.A. with High Honors from Emory University and a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center.

12:30 P.M. – 1:00 P.M.

The Excellence Factor: What Separates Exceptional Performers From Everyone Else

MELANIE NATASHA HOWARD

HEAD OF LEGAL FOR INSTAGRAM, THREADS & YOUTH META

The Excellence Factor: What Separates Exceptional Performers From Everyone Else

Melanie Natasha Howard is Meta’s global Head of Legal for Instagram, Threads & Youth. As General Counsel for Instagram and Threads, she supports pioneering social media companies focused on fostering creativity and bringing billions of people around the globe closer to the people and things they love. Mel is an experienced Tech Executive, managing relevant, challenging, and highly complex legal issues with global impact. As a leader, Mel is highly skilled at building community and developing talent within high-performing teams with a focus on authenticity. Mel earned her Juris Doctor from UC Berkeley Law School and began her legal career as Senior Law Clerk to now Chief Judge Honorable Laura Taylor Swain of the Southern District of New York. Following her clerkship, she was a Litigator at the Southern California offices of national and international law firms, a Global Lead Lawyer for a multibillion-dollar CPG company, and the privacy lead for a unicorn startup.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS 2:15 P.M. – 2:45 P.M.

TIFFANY M. HALL GENERAL COUNSEL MASTERCARD

Diamond Award Honoree Presentation — Fireside Discussion

Tiffany M. Hall is General Counsel for Mastercard and a Member of the company’s Management Committee, where she oversees the global law department. Previously, she served as General Counsel for the Americas, providing strategic advice and leadership on all legal, regulatory, government, and franchise affairs across North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. She has held various other legal roles at Mastercard and served as Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff to the CEO. Before joining Mastercard, Tiffany was acting Head of Marketing, Legal Support, and Counsel at Pernod Ricard USA. She also worked in marketing at Sotheby’s, Atlantic Records, and Ogilvy & Mather before becoming an Attorney. Tiffany serves on the board of Monster Beverage Corporation and is Founder and Owner of Empower Cocktails. A 2026 CCWC Diamond Award honoree, she received her B.A. from Duke University and her Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law.

3:00 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.

EMILY CAI PARTNER JONES DAY

Emily Cai represents private equity funds and public and private companies in complex domestic and cross-border M&A and private equity transactions. She focuses on representing private equity funds and privately held companies in leveraged buyouts, divestitures, carve-out transactions, recapitalizations, restructurings, and joint ventures. Emily also counsels private equity firms and their portfolio companies on corporate governance and general corporate matters, and advises on growth equity investments, secondary sales, debt and equity financings, and co-investments. She has advised on transactions across the U.S., Greater China, Canada, Europe, South Asia, Latin America, and Africa, in industries including energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, technology, telecommunications, and consumer goods. Emily is a 2025 ALM Young Lawyer of the Year (Corporate) finalist and has been recognized by The Legal 500 in private equity buyouts. Fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese and qualified to practice PRC law, she holds an LLM from Columbia University (2015) and an LLB from the University of International Business and Economics (2010).

3:00 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.

Hush: How to Radiate Power and Confidence Without Saying a Word

LINDA CLEMONS BODY LANGUAGE EXPERT SISTERPRENEUR INC

Hush: How to Radiate Power and Confidence Without Saying a Word

Linda Clemons is a world-renowned sales, body language, and connection expert who is certified in analytical interviewing and statement analysis. An award-winning Speaker, media personality, and Consultant to Fortune 500 companies for over three decades, Linda equips leaders to communicate with greater confidence, influence, and authenticity. She is a USA Today and L.A. Times national best-selling Author of Hush: How to Radiate Power and Confidence Without Saying a Word, which was named among Amazon’s 2026 Top Books in Business and Leadership. Her accolades include Mindvalley University Global Speaker of the Year, Real Leaders Magazine Top 50 Speakers in the Country, a listing in the U.S. Congressional Record, board membership of the FBI Citizens Academy and Rotary International, and recognition by President Obama for community leadership. A former radio and television personality, Linda resides in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS 3:00 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.

ANH B. LEE

PARTNER MCDERMOTT WILL & SCHULTE

Hush: How to Radiate Power and Confidence Without Saying a Word

Anh B. Lee is a partner at McDermott Will & Schulte focusing on debt finance. She represents private equity sponsors, their investment companies, private credit and bank lenders, public companies, and other privately held businesses. Her expertise includes leveraged buyouts, asset-based financings, recurring revenue financings, restructurings and work-outs, special situation transactions, and fund-level credit facilities. Anh has closed transactions across diverse industries such as healthcare, software, retail, financial services, and industrials, ranging from lower middle-market deals to multibillion-dollar transactions. Crain’s Chicago Business named Anh one of the Notable Women in Law 2022, and she has been ranked in Chambers USA for the past three years. She is a Co-Partner in Charge of the Chicago Transactions practice group. Anh has an active pro bono practice, having obtained for clients U-visas, VAWA relief, and legal permanent residency. She holds a Juris Doctor from UC Berkeley School of Law and a B.S. from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

3:00 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.

CLAUDIA LAI PARTNER WEIL

Claudia Lai is a partner in Weil’s Mergers & Acquisitions practice, based in Dallas. Claudia advises public and private companies, and leads private equity sponsors in connection with M&A matters spanning a multitude of industries, including mergers, stock and asset acquisitions and divestitures, tender offers, going-private transactions, and controlling-stockholder transactions. She also counsels clients on a broad range of corporate and securities matters, including fiduciary duties, corporate governance, securities regulation, and disclosure and compliance matters. Claudia is active in Weil’s Asian affinity group and is a member of the Pro Bono Committee. The M&A Advisor selected Claudia for its 2025 Emerging Leaders Awards, and Claudia was named one of Texas Lawyer’s “On the Rise” attorneys for 2025. Claudia was also named to The 2026 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation list. Claudia received her J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School and her B.S., cum laude, from Duke University.

3:45 P.M. – 4:25 P.M.

Hush: How to Radiate Power and Confidence Without Saying a Word

ELICIA PEGUES SPEARMAN CEO GIRL SCOUTS OF CONNECTICUT

Improvising Forward: Leadership When There’s No Script

Elicia Pegues Spearman is the Chief Executive Officer of Girl Scouts of Connecticut. A lawyer, strategist, and human resources executive, Elicia brings a unique blend of legal, human resources, and leadership development expertise from her career spanning healthcare, manufacturing, defense, and higher education. Prior to her current role, she served as the inaugural General Counsel and Vice President of Human Resources at Quinnipiac University. Elicia holds a Juris Doctor from Case Western Reserve University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Political Science from Wellesley College. Her professional journey reflects a dedication to fostering growth, confidence, and resilience, qualities she channels into advancing the mission of the Girl Scouts. Elicia is active in local and national organizations, serving/served on the Board of Directors for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, national leadership team for The Links, Incorporated, Board of Trustees for CT Public, and Women’s & Girls Advisory Board of the Greater New Haven Community Foundation.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS 3:45 P.M. – 4:25 P.M.

KATRINA ROUSE PARTNER AXINN

Improvising Forward: Leadership When There’s No Script

Katrina Rouse is an accomplished Antitrust Partner in Axinn’s San Francisco office, advising clients on merger clearance, high-stakes government investigations, and complex litigation. She brings a decade of senior leadership at the U.S. DOJ Antitrust Division, where she shaped national civil enforcement strategy and directed some of the Division’s most consequential matters, with a particular focus on healthcare, defense, industrials, and technology. Before joining the firm, Katrina served as Deputy Director of Civil Enforcement and Chief of the Defense, Industrials, and Aerospace Section, leading teams through all phases of antitrust investigations and litigation. She supervised the review of more than 1,000 mergers and worked closely with DOJ leadership, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), state attorneys general, and international competition authorities. She is a seven-time recipient of the Assistant Attorney General Award of Distinction. Katrina received her Juris Doctor from Stanford Law School and her B.A., magna cum laude, from Columbia University.

3:45 P.M. – 4:25 P.M.

JILL LOUIS

OFFICE MANAGING PARTNER, DALLAS ASHURST PERKINS COIE

Jill Louis is a Partner in Corporate & Securities and the Managing Partner of the Dallas office at Ashurst Perkins Coie. She advises on high stakes governance matters and provides counsel to companies pursuing growth-oriented, liquidity-creating, and transformational strategies. Named to Forbes’® Top Women Lawyers 2026, Jill has expertise in the infrastructure, multi-location retail, transportation, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. Jill served as general counsel for a private equity portfolio company with over $1 billion in revenue, operating heavy-duty parts distribution and service locations across 45 states. She was also general counsel for a multinational shared workspace company with $600 million in revenue. Additionally, Jill led the transactions group for the retail operating company of a global courier delivery service, handling commercial and technology transactions in North America and Asia. Jill also co-hosts the podcast Leveling Up with Gary and Jill. She received her J.D. from Harvard Law School and her B.A. from Howard University, magna cum laude.

3:45 P.M. – 4:25 P.M.

Improvising Forward: Leadership When There’s No Script

LISA A. TAVARES

CO-CHAIR, BUSINESS DIVISION VENABLE LLP

Improvising Forward: Leadership When There’s No Script

Lisa A. Tavares is a partner at Venable LLP and Co-Chair of the firm’s Business Division. She advises public and private employers on complex employee benefits, executive compensation, and tax issues. She also specializes in ERISA compliance and the tax requirements for retirement, health and welfare plans, nonqualified arrangements, and fringe benefits, including correction programs and M&A-related benefits matters. Before joining Venable, Lisa served five years as a Senior Attorney in the IRS Office of Chief Counsel, focusing on qualified plan issues, litigation, and audits. She has extensive regulatory experience representing clients before the IRS, Department of Labor, Treasury, and Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. Active in the profession, Lisa is a Fellow of the American College of Employee Benefits Counsel and has served in leadership roles within the ABA Tax Section’s Employee Benefits Committee. She holds a Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School and an LLM in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS 3:45 P.M. – 4:25 P.M.

BRITTANY AMADI PARTNER WILMERHALE

Improvising Forward: Leadership When There’s No Script

Brittany Amadi focuses her practice on intellectual property (IP) litigation at the trial and appellate stages. She represents clients from a broad range of industries in IP infringement matters before the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, U.S. District Courts, and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. Brittany has experience handling IP litigation for clients across many industries, including financial services, computer software, medical device, defense, semiconductor, and pharmaceutical. Her trial experience includes several jury trials in federal district courts in Delaware, New Jersey, and Virginia. Brittany has also appeared in more than 15 appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. In addition, she has experience representing clients in post-grant review proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Brittany earned her B.S. in 2006 from the University of Maryland and her Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School in 2010.

4:30 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.

HON. RANDA TRAPP (RET.)

MEDIATOR, ARBITRATOR & COURT-APPOINTED NEUTRAL/SPECIAL MASTER

Hon. Randa M. Trapp (Ret.) brings more than three decades of legal and judicial experience to JAMS following an 18-year tenure on the San Diego Superior Court, where she retired as Supervising Judge of the Civil Division. She presided over more than 100 civil jury trials and managed complex business, employment, construction defect, personal injury, medical malpractice, and trade secret matters. Since joining JAMS, Judge Trapp has overseen sophisticated business disputes, mass employment arbitrations, mass tort allocations, wage and hour claims, and Title IX matters involving sexual abuse, discrimination, workplace abuse, and retaliation. She also serves as a court-appointed neutral in mass tort proceedings, minors’ compromise cases, and high-stakes discovery disputes, using trauma-informed, survivor-centered resolution practices. Known for her calm, respectful, and highly engaged mediation style, Judge Trapp combines meticulous preparation with practical, solution-oriented strategies. Before joining the bench, she practiced business and construction litigation and served as in-house counsel for a Fortune 100 energy company.

4:30 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.

The Ethics of Leadership: Integrity, Judgment, & Accountability at the Top

ANITA WALLACE THOMAS PARTNER NELSON MULLINS

The Ethics of Leadership: Integrity, Judgment, & Accountability at the Top

Anita Wallace Thomas focuses her practice on general employment litigation, commercial litigation, automotive product liability, drug and medical device litigation, and product liability. She was selected by Lawdragon 500 as one of the Leading Lawyers in America: Litigation, Employment. Before earning her Juris Doctor from Mercer University School of Law, Anita graduated from Spelman College with a bachelor’s degree in English. The National Bar Association recognized Anita with the Heman M. Sweatt Award, bestowed upon outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to the legal profession and social justice advocacy. Anita serves on the Labor and Employment Section of the American Bar Association, and on the boards of the Atlanta Regional Commission, Planned Parenthood, and the Metro Atlanta YWCA. She is the former President of the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys and a current Member of the Board of Governors of the State Bar of Georgia.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS 4:30 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.

EYITAYO ‘TEE’ ST. MATTHEW-DANIEL PARTNER PAUL, WEISS

The Ethics of Leadership: Integrity, Judgment, & Accountability at the Top

An experienced Antitrust Counselor and Litigator, Eyitayo “Tee” St. Matthew-Daniel is Deputy Co-Chair of the Antitrust Practice Group and a partner in the Litigation Department. Tee advises clients on a broad range of antitrust issues, including litigations, investigations, and regulatory matters, leveraging her experience both within the senior ranks of the U.S. DOJ’s Antitrust Division and in private practice. She has secured antitrust clearances from the DOJ, FTC, European Commission, and numerous national competition authorities, and has defended clients in civil and criminal investigations across the globe. Tee has been recognized by Chambers USA in the 2025 Antitrust: Cartel (USA) and Antitrust (NY) categories, named a “Rising Star” for Competition by Law360 in 2023, and named to Savoy Magazine’s 2024 Most Influential Lawyers list. In 2022, she was awarded the John Hughes Award for Excellence in Cartel Enforcement by the U.S. DOJ.

8:00 A.M. – 8:30 A.M.

OLIVIA CHOE PARTNER MILBANK LLP

Olivia Choe is a partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Milbank LLP and a Member of the firm’s Litigation & Arbitration Group. Her practice focuses on civil and criminal enforcement actions and complex, high-stakes litigation. She advises global financial institutions, public companies, and asset managers confronting complex enforcement matters, drawing on her nearly 15 years of experience as a Government Trial Attorney, Supervisor, and Senior Enforcement Official. Before joining Milbank, she served as the Chief Litigation Counsel for the Securities and Exchange Commission, and, before that, as a federal criminal prosecutor in the Department of Justice. She has successfully firstchaired multiple civil and criminal federal jury trials and litigated enforcement actions in federal courts across the country. Olivia frequently speaks and writes on key issues in civil and criminal enforcement. Olivia graduated summa cum laude from Harvard University and received her Juris Doctor from Yale Law School, where she was an Articles Editor for The Yale Law Journal.

8:00 A.M. – 8:30 A.M.

The Long Game: Sustaining Leadership, Professional Excellence, & Career Longevity

DIANNA JONES

LEGAL DIRECTOR, COMMERCIAL & EMERGING RISKS UBER

The Long Game: Sustaining Leadership, Professional Excellence, & Career Longevity

Dianna Jones is a Compliance Executive and Board Leader with over 20 years of experience helping organizations navigate complex regulatory, ethical, and commercial challenges across the technology and energy sectors. At Uber Technologies, she serves as Legal Director of Commercial & Emerging Risks, translating risk into strategy by driving risk-informed decisions across autonomous vehicle ecosystems, B2B partnerships, and commercial transactions, including M&A, while partnering with business and product leaders. Previously, she held senior leadership and compliance roles at John Wood Group PLC and began her career at Greenberg Traurig, LLP and Winstead PC. Dianna serves on the board of Miracle Messages, a nonprofit, and on the Marketing Committee of the San Francisco Ballet. She formerly served as a Public-Company Director of Next 15 Group PLC, chairing the ESG Committee and serving on the Remuneration and Nominating & Governance Committees. She holds a B.B.A. from the University of Oklahoma and a Juris Doctor from Vanderbilt University Law School.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS 8:00 A.M. – 8:30 A.M.

ADRIENNE MOSLEY

SVP & GENERAL COUNSEL, PEPSICO FOODS U.S. PEPSICO

The Long Game: Sustaining Leadership, Professional Excellence, & Career Longevity

Adrienne Mosley is SVP & General Counsel of PepsiCo Foods U.S., a $28B division of PepsiCo. A 21-year PepsiCo veteran, she serves on the Executive Committee and leads teams enabling growth initiatives across the enterprise. Previously, she held several domestic and global Law Department roles, embracing continuous learning and reinvention. Before PepsiCo, Adrienne practiced at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius and was a federal clerk to Judge Alexander Williams, Jr. of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. Earlier this year, Adrienne was named 2026 General Counsel of the Year by ACC Dallas-Fort Worth and the Texas Lawbook. She serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, and on the board of the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas. In 2021, she launched the Bettye Smith Brown Memorial Scholarship in memory of her Mother to support college education for students in her hometown of Vicksburg, Mississippi. She holds degrees from Yale University and the University of Pennsylvania Law School.

8:00 A.M. – 8:30 A.M.

MELISSA GOMEZ NELSON PARTNER DENTONS US LLP

Melissa Gomez Nelson is a partner in Dentons’ Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice and a Member of Dentons’ White Collar and Government Investigations practice, resident in the firm’s Washington, D.C., office. A seasoned Corporate Litigator and Investigations Attorney with extensive in-house experience, she advises and defends clients across multiple market sectors in civil and criminal matters before federal and state courts. She leverages her experience as Head of Litigation for a publicly traded company when advising clients on strategic, business-friendly solutions. Melissa’s practice has most recently included advising on the rapidly evolving legal landscape surrounding prediction markets and sports gambling. Melissa graduated cum laude from Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law, where she served as a Judicial Intern to Judge Kenneth M. Hoyt in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas. She also serves on the board of D.C.’s Children’s Law Center and as a mentor to young lawyers.

8:45 A.M. - 9:15 A.M.

The Long Game: Sustaining Leadership, Professional Excellence, & Career Longevity

DELMA LOCKE

CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER & FOUNDER SAGEPATH

The Trust Advantage Leading with Credibility in an Age of Scrutiny

Delma Locke is an executive legal leader, board advisor, and strategic counsel with nearly 30 years of experience driving growth, transformation, and enterprise value. She most recently served as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of Reali. Earlier, she joined Uber pre-IPO, where she served as Global General Counsel for the New Mobility Division, including the company’s incubator for new ventures and external investments, and later led the global legal organization for Commercial, Uber for Business, Uber Health, and Legal Operations. Prior to Uber, Delma spent seven years at Apple, where she led the legal teams supporting two global organizations and served as the primary legal business partner to two vice presidents reporting directly to Apple CEO Tim Cook. She is the founder of SagePath Counsel, where she advises companies as a fractional General Counsel and strategic advisor, and is helping launch a stealth venture initiative with former Apple executives. Delma serves as Chair of the Katherine & George Alexander Community Law Center Advisory Board and has received congressional recognition for mentoring future leaders.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS 8:45 A.M. - 9:15 A.M.

YOLAND RABUN

VICE PRESIDENT, ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL, AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER (RETIRED), IBM

The Trust Advantage Leading with Credibility in an Age of Scrutiny

Yolanda Rabun is a powerhouse multihyphenate — an accomplished senior corporate executive attorney, award-winning performing artist, and passionate advocate for equity and empowerment. With over 30 years at IBM, before retirement, Yolanda served as Vice President, Associate General Counsel, and Compliance Officer, leading global legal initiatives in AI, quantum computing, and M&A, including her role as Chief Legal Officer for The Weather Company. She also championed IBM’s global Code of Conduct and Integrity training programs and served on IBM’s Black Executive Council. An honors graduate of the College of the Holy Cross and a Boston College Law School Presidential Scholar, Yolanda is licensed in Georgia, New York, and North Carolina. She is a recipient of the President’s Lifetime Call to Service Award from President Obama, a certified executive coach, and a fierce supporter of youth in STEM. Beyond the boardroom, Yolanda is a chart-topping jazz vocalist, Grammy-voting member, Equity Actor, and devoted wife and mother.

8:45 A.M. – 9:15 A.M.

SONNI FORT NOLAN EQUITY PARTNER HUSCH BLACKWELL

Sonni Fort Nolan is an Equity Partner in Husch Blackwell’s St. Louis office. She is a Member of the firm’s Executive Board and Governance and Nomination Committee. Sonni is a former In-House Attorney for a Fortune 100 company with extensive nationwide litigation experience. She focuses her practice on employment discrimination advice, as well as litigation, and regularly appears before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), state agencies, and state and federal courts across the U.S. As Associate General Counsel for Express Scripts Inc., Sonni was responsible for providing nationwide labor and employment legal advice, as well as overseeing related litigation, class actions, union negotiations, and related disputes. Previously, she was responsible for all legal and HR employee relations at 26 plants for an international manufacturing company. Sonni has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America from 2017 to 2023. She received her Juris Doctor from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law.

9:30 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.

The Trust Advantage: Leading With Credibility in an Age of Scrutiny

TAMRON HALL

TWO-TIME EMMY AWARD-WINNING TV HOST, JOURNALIST & AUTHOR

Fireside Conversation with Tamron Hall Reinvention, Resilience, & Owning Your Voice

Tamron Hall is a two-time Emmy-winning Journalist, Author, Producer, and trailblazing media personality whose career exemplifies triumph over adversity and unwavering resilience. From humble beginnings, she rose through local news stations to the national anchor desk, inspiring millions along the way. Her work has earned two Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host and two Gracie Awards from the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation. In 2014, she made history as the first African American female co-host of NBC’s “TODAY.” As Executive Producer and Host of the nationally syndicated “Tamron Hall Show,” she tackles issues spanning social justice, equality, mental health, and personal growth. Following a personal loss to domestic violence, Tamron became a dedicated advocate and supporter of Safe Horizon. Her debut novel, As the Wicked Watch, became an instant Editor’s Pick on Amazon and launched her acclaimed Jordan Manning series. Her enduring message: Embrace resilience and always “bet on yourself.”

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FEATURED SPEAKERS 10:15 A.M. – 10:45 A.M.

GRANT HILL

VICE CHAIRMAN, ATLANTA HAWKS; NAISMITH MEMORIAL BASKETBALL HALL OF FAMER

Fireside Conversation with Grant Hill Legacy, Excellence, & Winning Under Pressure

Grant Hill, one of the most accomplished NBA and college players of his generation, was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a First-Ballot Member of the 2018 class. The seven-time NBA All-Star and two-time NCAA champion at Duke has transitioned from 19 years as a professional athlete to ownership, corporate boards, business leadership, and television broadcasting. In 2021, he was named Managing Director of the USA Basketball Men’s National Team. Through Hill Ventures, he has invested successfully in commercial real estate, and he is an Owner of the Atlanta Hawks, Baltimore Orioles, Orlando City SC, and Orlando Pride. He serves on the boards of Duke University, the Naismith Hall of Fame, the NCAA, Campbell Soup Company, and Empire State Realty Trust. A featured Broadcaster for CBS Sports, Turner Sports, and NBA TV, Grant speaks to business and academic audiences on teamwork, private equity, and culture. He lives in Orlando with his wife, Tamia.

11:15 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

MISTY COPELAND PRINCIPAL DANCER AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE

Born in Kansas City and raised in San Pedro, California, Misty Copeland began ballet at 13 and rose rapidly, joining American Ballet Theatre’s corps de ballet in 2001. In 2015, she was promoted to Principal Dancer, becoming the first African American woman to hold the position in the company’s 75-year history. Her landmark roles include the title role in “Firebird,” Clara in “The Nutcracker,” and Odette/Odile in “Swan Lake.” A New York Times best-selling author, she has written several books, including the memoir Life in Motion, Black Ballerinas, and the children’s picture book Firebird. In 2014, President Obama appointed her to the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition. She founded Life in Motion Productions and the Misty Copeland Foundation, whose BE BOLD program advances diversity in dance. Among her many honors are the NAACP’s Spingarn Medal and recognition on the Time 100. Her endorsements have included Under Armour, American Express, and Estée Lauder.

11:15 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

Fireside Conversation with Misty Copeland Breaking Barriers: Discipline, Excellence, & the Courage to Lead

ZELDA OWENS

CEO & CHIEF EXECUTIVE COACH OWENS WILLIAMS & ASSOCIATES

Moderator

Zelda Owens helps senior legal leaders future-proof their careers for an AI-transformed market. As CEO of Owens Williams & Associates, she coaches General Counsels, Chief Legal Officers, and senior in-house counsel to position themselves as indispensable rather than replaceable, and win roles before they are posted. Her perspective comes from two decades on the other side of the table. As a retained headhunter she placed attorneys into Fortune 200 legal departments and AmLaw 100 firms and saw why exceptional lawyers get overlooked. The gap is rarely skill. It is visibility. General Counsels, corporations, and universities retain her to develop their leadership teams. Featured at CCWC conferences for almost 20 years, Zelda is an alumna of Barnard College and holds AI certifications from the Harvard Data Science Initiative. She co-founded BUILT (Blacks United in Legal & Technology) and serves on the boards of Women in eDiscovery and The Masters Conference.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS CHRISTINE OKIKE PARTNER KIRLAND & ELLIS LLP

Moderator

Christine A. Okike is a partner in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP, where she advises public and private companies, sponsors, investors, creditors, and purchasers on high-stakes liability management transactions, recapitalizations, and restructurings. She also counsels boards of directors and senior management on fiduciary duties and corporate governance across industries including financial services, technology, energy, health care, retail, media, and cryptocurrency. Christine has represented clients in many of the country’s most significant restructuring matters and is widely recognized for her commercial judgment and practical approach. Her honors include Chambers USA, Law360’s Bankruptcy MVP, Bloomberg Law’s “They’ve Got Next,” Lawdragon 500, The Legal 500, and Crain’s New York Business. Before joining Kirkland, she was a partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. Christine earned her J.D. from Columbia Law School and her bachelor’s degree from Brown University.

SIERRA ELIZABETH PARTNER KIRLAND & ELLIS LLP

Sierra Elizabeth is a partner in Kirkland & Ellis LLP’s Los Angeles office and a nationally recognized trial lawyer with extensive experience handling high-stakes product liability, mass tort, intellectual property, and complex commercial litigation. She has served as lead counsel in multiple bet-the-company jury trials, representing clients in some of the nation’s most significant civil disputes involving billions of dollars in exposure. Her clients include leading companies such as 3M, BP, Abbott Laboratories, AbbVie, Constellation Brands, Delta, General Motors, Eli Lilly, and Snap Inc. Sierra has been recognized by Chambers USA, Forbes, Law360, The American Lawyer, and The Daily Journal for her trial work and litigation achievements. Before joining Kirkland, she gained experience with the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office and major law firms. A graduate of Duke University School of Law, she also holds a master’s degree in psychology from Duke University and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Michigan.

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VICKI BLANTON

ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT - SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL AT&T

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Vicki D. Blanton, the Assistant Vice President - Senior Legal Counsel for AT&T, Inc., is primarily responsible for the legal compliance of the domestic and international retirement benefit plans, with over $90 billion in assets. She has handled many complex benefit plan issues for several Fortune 50 publicly traded companies and for large governmental employers. Vicki has served on and been appointed to a variety of nonprofit, charitable, municipal, and state boards. She currently is the Immediate Past President of the Dallas Bar Association and serves on the boards of SMU Dedman School of Law, Broadway Dallas, and Texas Center for Legal Ethics. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and Southern Methodist University School of Law and holds a Certificate of Study from Georgetown University’s Executive Development Program at the London School of Economics. Vicki is frequently invited to speak on the gender wage gap, addressing the intersectionality of executive compensation, diversity, and professional development.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS BRIAN EDGE

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT MASTERCARD’S GLOBAL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS CENTER

Moderator

Brian Edge is a Senior Vice President within Mastercard’s Global Business Solutions Center (GBSC). He leads a global team delivering legal, franchise, compliance, and business operations services across five regions. Drawing from more than 25 years of experience spanning legal leadership, governance, risk management, enterprise transformation, and operational excellence, Brian brings a practical and trusted perspective on how legal teams and organizations can scale services, modernize delivery models, and create greater business value. His career has evolved from patent lawyer to enterprise legal leader to business executive and shaped by a belief that meaningful leadership is measured not only by business results, but also by how much a person helps others realize their potential. Before joining Mastercard, Brian held senior legal leadership roles at Discovery Communications and Washington Gas Light. He holds an MBA, a Juris Doctor, and a bachelor’s degree in computer science.

MICHELLE LOPEZ

FOUNDER & CEO, THE LOPEZ COLLECTIVE PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT, PARADIGM

Michelle Lopez is a sought-after executive advisor, speaker, and leadership strategist at the intersection of law, culture, and workforce transformation. As Founder and CEO of The Lopez Collective and a Principal Consultant at Paradigm, she helps senior leaders see what others miss, make sound decisions under pressure, and turn complex organizational challenges into clear, strategic action. Michelle brings more than 30 years of legal, business, and executive experience. As Chief Employment Counsel and a senior executive at MTV Entertainment Group and Paramount Global, she architected and built the employment law function and guided leaders through major business, workforce, and cultural transformation. Known for combining legal precision, executive judgment, and a coach’s ability to cut through noise, Michelle helps leaders navigate high-stakes change, align performance with strategy, strengthen trust, and prepare for the evolving workplace. Her work equips executives to lead with clarity, build cultures that perform, and move organizations forward when the stakes are highest.

8:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.

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MAURETTE BROWN CLARK THE PRINCESS OF PRAISE & WORSHIP GOSPEL RECORDING ARTIST

Maurette Brown Clark’s voice is one that sneaks up on you. It steals into your soul, and her epistles of hope and encouragement become indelibly linked to your own story. Known as the “Princess of Praise & Worship,” she recently topped the Billboard Gospel chart with “I See Good,” written by Anthony Brown. Originally from Long Island, New York, she began singing with her family’s gospel group, the Brown Singers, and studied classical piano before graduating from the University of Maryland and answering the call to music ministry. Her solo on “Angels,” from Richard Smallwood & Vision’s Adoration: Live in Atlanta, drew Verity Records’ attention and led to her 1998 debut, How I Feel, which earned a Stellar Award for Best New Artist. She has since released By His Grace, The Dream, The Sound of Victory, and He Loves Me, collecting multiple Stellar Awards along the way. “My ultimate purpose,” she says, “is to reach somebody.”

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At Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, we believe that when people feel seen, valued, and empowered, there’s no limit to what they can build — together. That’s the heart of HLC Inclusion: a mindset, a movement, and a commitment to growing stronger as one. Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is proud to sponsor the CCWC 2026 Annual Career Strategies Conference — fueling the fire, together.

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Trailblazing Legal Leadership As a law firm committed to creating an equitable and inclusive work environment, we proudly support CCWC’s 22nd Annual Career Strategies Conference. The following attorneys from our firm will be attending the conference and look forward to connecting with you.

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Monica Holland

Rochelle Ileto

Denyse Jones

Tara LeDay

Natalie Lashinsky

Brittany Lomax

Partner Mass Tort & Product Liability | Washington, DC

Karen Luong

Singleton McAllister

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Inclusive teams Engaged communities Stronger outcomes Jenner & Block builds a culture where inclusion and engagement drive innovation and collaboration. We create opportunities for every voice to be heard and every team member to grow, strengthening our firm, our community, and the legal profession.

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Mastercard is honored to support Corporate Counsel Women of Color and its mission to foster a vibrant and transformative legal community. We recognize our General Counsel, Tiffany M. Hall, on being named this year’s Diamond Award Honoree. This recognition reflects her leadership, impact, and the example she sets across the profession. Her commitment to advancing inclusion reflects both her leadership approach and Mastercard’s belief that "belonging knows no limits". We believe in a world that’s fair, where humanity unites, prosperity is shared, and opportunity is open to everyone, inside and outside our walls. We’re powering economies and empowering people.

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CCWC 22nd Annual Career Strategies Conference as a Diamond Sponsor Join us for our Bootcamp Panel Red Flags and Fiduciary Duties: Tips for Board Advisors Wednesday | September 23, 2026 | 3:30 – 4:30 PM Hear from Val Dahiya on the Panel The Excellence Factor: What Separates Exceptional Performers From Everyone Else Thursday | September 24, 2026 | 12:30 – 1:00 PM

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Proud to support Corporate Counsel Women of Color’s 22nd Annual Career Strategies Conference At Nelson Mullins, we champion a spectrum of viewpoints in propelling innovation and excellence in the legal field.

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Amber Finch

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Tiffany Fordyce

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Julia Lopez

Mildred Segura

Idara Udofia

Clirae Bourke

Esther Kim

Victoria Shin

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Samantha Grant

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Lizbeth Rodriguez-Johnson

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One Firm, Many Voices Sidley is proud to sponsor the Corporate Counsel Women of Color’s Twenty-Second Annual Career Strategies Conference. Our commitment to inclusion not only enriches our workplace but also enhances our ability to fulfill our mission in providing the highest quality legal services for our clients. To learn more, visit us at sidley.com/inclusion Our Conference Attendees

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Grace Jamgochian

Sharon Lee

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Adriane Peralta

Doreen M. Rachal

Partner, Los Angeles Energy and Infrastructure

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Alexandria V. Ruiz

Marisa S. West

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WOMBLE WINS TOGETHER Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is a proud sponsor of CCWC and the 22nd Annual Career Strategies Conference. Diversity is both a natural expression of who we are and an essential element of our success. This is in seamless alignment with our core values—integrity, respect for the individual, and devotion to client service—and reinforces our dedication to fairness, collaboration, and fostering a culture built on trust, respect, and shared success.

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Championing Excellence. Advancing the Profession. Arnold & Porter is proud to support CCWC and the leaders shaping the future of law.

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We are proud sponsors of the 2026 Corporate Counsel Women of Color Conference and look forward to joining clients, colleagues and friends in Orlando. Meet Our Attendees

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Deborah Enix-Ross

Litigation, International Disputes

Jillian Tancil

Commercial Litigation

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BRYONY HODGES

JACQULYNN HUGEE

ASHA MCCORVEY

Director, Security Compliance and Managing Counsel

Deputy General Counsel, Federal Regulatory and Environmental

Senior Counsel

Associate Counsel Corporate Transactions

Reshaping our world together

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FRAGOMEN IS PROUD TO SPONSOR THE CORPORATE COUNSEL WOMEN OF COLOR CAREER STRATEGIES CONFERENCE Fragomen is the world’s leading provider of immigration services, trusted for more than 70 years to help organizations move talent across borders with confidence and precision. From complex U.S. immigration matters to end-to-end global mobility strategies, we deliver tailored, compliance-driven solutions that keep businesses moving forward. With a team of 6,000 professionals across more than 75 offices worldwide, we combine deep local knowledge with a truly global perspective. Our immigration professionals, policy and thought leaders, and government strategies teams work proactively to help clients anticipate change, manage risk, and stay compliant in an evolving regulatory landscape. Wherever your workforce takes you, Fragomen is your strategic partner for navigating immigration clearly, confidently, and without compromise. Connect with Fragomen Partners and Counsel Attending the Conference:

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Ana Gonzalez

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Oishika Gupta

Archana Iyer

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In alignment with CCWC’s mission, FTI Consulting is dedicated to cultivating a safe and inclusive environment.

HSBC is proud to support the Corporate Counsel Women of Color 22nd Annual Career Strategies Conference and create a more inclusive legal profession for all.

Keker, Van Nest & Peters is Proud to Sponsor

Corporate Counsel Women of Color

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Emily Hasselberg

Kelly Hernández

Julie Hunter

Maya James

Charlotte Kamai

Christina Lee

Lisa Lu

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Flora Morgan

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Nina Reddy

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Sarah Salomon

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Taylor Sutula

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Emily Wang

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Michelle Ybarra

At Keker, Van Nest & Peters diverse perspectives drive winning outcomes—for our clients, our firm, and our profession. We are an elite trial firm that litigates cases involving enormous financial, business, and reputational risk. Our goal is simple: to be the firm clients trust when the stakes are highest.

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At Ogletree Deakins, we are building a culture that supports and celebrates all voices throughout our firm, enabling us to provide innovative solutions for our clients. We are agile. We are inclusive of all. We are all better together. Ogletree Deakins is proud to support the 2026 Corporate

Counsel Women of Color Career Strategies Conference.

Thank you to

CCWC for empowering the leaders of our profession to continue reaching new heights and helping the next generation reach their full potential.

INSIGHT THAT MOVES BUSINESS FORWARD Celebrating the leadership and impact of women of color in the boardroom and community. We recognize the powerful role women of color play in driving progress: bringing insight, resilience, and purpose to every challenge they meet. We are proud to support the Corporate Counsel Women of Color Career Strategies Conference and stand alongside an organization dedicated to advancing growth, opportunity, and belonging. LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY AND BELONGING:

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Corporate Counsel Women of Color’s 22nd Annual Career Strategies Conference MEET OUR ATTENDEES Ama Adams

Maria Calvet

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Suni Sreepada

Partner, Private Equity

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Jennifer M. Cormier

Gabrielle DiBernardi

Partner, Employment, Exec. Comp. & Benefits

Partner, Private Equity

Nichole LopezTackett Partner, Finance

We recognize diversity and inclusion as core values — exceptional advocates are not cut from a single, or predictable, cloth. We have a long track record of recruiting talented, diverse people from a variety of backgrounds, and we continue to build on our success by providing them with the opportunities and resources needed to thrive.

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Collective Strength. Lasting Impact. Akerman is proud to sponsor the CCWC 2026 Conference and its commitment to fostering connection, mentorship, and career advancement across the legal profession. Through its focus on collective strength, CCWC creates pathways for growth, expands access to opportunity, and helps build a more dynamic legal community.

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Corporate Counsel Women of Color Alston & Bird has an award-winning workplace culture and is the only law firm that has been ranked on Fortune magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list for 27 consecutive years. Alston & Bird has also been recognized in People magazine’s 2025 “Companies That Care” for the eighth time in nine years. Our conference attendees, pictured below, join the firm in saluting CCWC.

Mona Bhalla Partner New York

Liz Brown Partner Atlanta

Ciera Colon Counsel Atlanta

Christina Garrett Senior Associate Washington, D.C.

Kerri-Ann Griggs Partner Atlanta

Kaylan Meaza Senior Associate Atlanta

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Recognizing that experience and diversity are inextricably intertwined, Baker Botts is committed to fostering diversity in the firm, as well as in the legal profession. We believe diversity binds us together and brings valuable perspectives, knowledge and talents to the firm, thereby allowing us to be more creative and effective in the practice of law and in service to our clients.

Baker Botts is proud to support the Corporate Counsel Women of Color and its mission to promote the advancement of women of color attorneys in the legal profession. We’re honored to be part of its continued growth and success. AUSTIN BRUSSELS DALLAS DUBAI HOUSTON LONDON NEW YORK PALO ALTO RIYADH SAN FRANCISCO SINGAPORE WASHINGTON

A CULTURE OF THRIVING TOGETHER Ballard Spahr is proud to support CCWC, the 22nd Annual Career Strategies Conference, and the mission: to forge a brighter future where everyone can thrive.

Clark Hill is Honored to Support the Annual Corporate Counsel Women of Color Career Strategies Conference. Meet this year’s attendees! Earsa R. Jackson

Diane F. LaRoss

Tanya Nebo

Priya Patel

Maram Salaheldin

Latasha R. Thomas

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A LIFETIME COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Epstein Becker Green is honored to support the Corporate Counsel Women of Color as it celebrates its 22nd Annual Career Strategies Conference, bringing together legal professionals to share insights, build meaningful connections, and advance the legal profession. We are honored to have the following attorneys attend this year’s conference and represent EBG.

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Frances Green

Kendria Lewis

Shruti Panchavati

Elizabeth Scarola

Leah Brownlee Taylor

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Sharing Our Values At Faegre Drinker, our core values inspire engagement, foster teamwork and innovation, and strengthen our success. We join CCWC’s mission to create a more inclusive legal profession and celebrate its thriving, vibrant community that uplifts and benefits everyone. We are excited to participate in this year’s conference in Orlando and look forward to connecting with fellow members of this remarkable community.

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PROFESSIONALS IN LAW. PARTNERS IN BUSINESS. Fisher Phillips is proud to support the Corporate Counsel Women of Color and its mission to advance leadership and professional development across the legal profession. With hundreds of attorneys across the globe, Fisher Phillips advises and advocates for employers internationally on some of the most complex and high-profile workplace matters.

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Better Together Foley is proud to sponsor the 2026 Corporate Counsel Women of Color Conference. We recognize that diverse perspectives lead to innovative solutions, and it takes all of us to work together to create an environment where everyone can thrive as their authentic selves. For more information about Foley, please contact: Alexis Robertson | Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion arobertson@foley.com

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We are proud to support the 2026 Corporate Counsel Women of Color Conference! As a leading Midwest law firm, we help clients move forward with confidence by combining legal insight and business savvy with a clear understanding of what success looks like for each organization. Our brand promise, Where Law and Business Meet ®, reflects how we show up every day – as practical problem-solvers, strategic advisors, and trusted partners. That commitment extends to our people. For more than a decade, Fredrikson has been nationally recognized as one of the best U.S. law firms for female attorneys, reflecting our focus on opportunity, leadership, and an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are valued and talented professionals thrive.

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Corporate Counsel Women of Color (CCWC) on its 22nd Annual Career Strategies Conference. Greenberg Traurig has cultivated a culture where great ideas flourish when the sharpest minds with unique perspectives come together. We’ve built a firm where talent, dedication, people from many cultures and backgrounds, and innovative thinking define the way we serve our clients. We’ve worked to foster an environment that welcomes individuals from varied backgrounds, experiences, and cultures, ensuring that Greenberg Traurig remains a place of inclusion where legal talent thrives based on merit and dedication.

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At Littler, we’re lawyers. We’re also innovators and strategists, passionate problem solvers and creative disruptors. And we’re committed to helping our clients navigate the complex world of labor and employment law by building better solutions to their toughest challenges.

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At Medtronic, We Foster Belonging Grounded in the Mission and the Mindset, Medtronic embraces differences as strengths and values individuals for who they truly are. By elevating diverse perspectives, experiences, and voices, Medtronic fosters an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

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At Organon, we are committed to advancing the complete health of women by bringing forward new innovations, improving choice and expanding access to health care solutions which help address therapeutic gaps in women's health and ultimately improve the lives of women globally.

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Corporate Counsel Women of Color Career Strategies Conference Diversity & Inclusion is a defining part of Sheppard’s culture. Our firm grows stronger when our people bring their full experiences, ideas and perspectives to the work we do together.

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Esther Esho

Partner | Houston

Associate | Los Angeles

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Inspiring and building better lives and communities That’s our purpose at Truist, and it’s why we’re proud to support the 22nd Annual Corporate Counsel Women of Color Career Strategies Conference and the meaningful work of CCWC®.

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We are honored to support the Corporate Counsel Women of Color and its mission to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession. Meet this year’s Baker Donelson attendees!

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Fairness. Equal opportunity. Responsibility. Guided by a strong firm-wide commitment to these founding principles, Bass, Berry & Sims continues to build and sustain a culture that is inclusive, equitable and diverse.

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Dechert is a proud sponsor of

Corporate Counsel Women of Color’s 22nd Annual Career Strategies Conference For more than 150 years, Dechert has advised clients on critical issues – from high-stakes litigation to first-in-market transaction structures and complex regulatory matters. Our lawyers in commercial centers worldwide are immersed in the key sectors we serve – financial services, private capital, real estate, life sciences and technology.

Doing more together. With business minded insight, genuine relationships, and exceptional service, Dinsmore collaborates with clients to fuel their success. Equity and inclusion are woven into our culture. We embrace diverse perspectives, transforming how we impact each other, our clients, and communities from coast-to-coast.

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CCWC We’re proud to support the Corporate Counsel Women of Color Conference — and to have Dorsey attorneys actively participating in the conversations shaping the future of the profession.

Roxy Gonzalez Commercial Litigation dorsey.com Attendee

Melonie Jordan Labor & Employment Attendee

Tiffany Shimada Trademark Attendee

Sharena Smith Real Estate Attendee

Duane Morris is proud to sponsor the

Corporate Counsel Women of Color 22nd Annual Career Strategies Conference Duane Morris LLP provides innovative solutions to today’s multifaceted legal and business challenges through the collegial and collaborative culture of its more than 900 attorneys in offices across the United States and internationally. Duane Morris is committed to being a law firm that includes people with various backgrounds, skills, perspectives and experiences, and fully uses their talents to provide legal services of the highest quality. The firm believes it should capitalize on the strength emanating from these differences. Drawing on the talents of all of the firm’s personnel helps to create an optimum, creative and inclusive workplace that helps the firm deliver outstanding results to its clients and retain talent.

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Fish & Richardson is a proud sponsor of CCWC. Fish is proud to support the 22nd annual Career Strategies Conference, and to be a part of the community of women attorneys of color who make up the Corporate Counsel Women of Color.

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Supporting Leadership. Advancing Excellence. Fox Rothschild is honored to support the Corporate Counsel Women of Color Conference and to partner with women of color who are shaping the legal profession’s future.

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22nd Annual Career Strategies Conference Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,100+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. 666 3rd Ave, 28th Floor New York, NY 212-545-4000

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THE SHAPE OF INCLUSION The ampersand. It is a common character we use every day to connect words and ideas. It also symbolizes inclusion, which is of critical importance to all workplaces.

Lowenstein Sandler is proud to sponsor the

2026 CORPORATE COUNSEL WOMEN OF COLOR CONFERENCE At Lowenstein, we work daily to foster an inclusive workplace, and part of this effort includes finding the next generation of legal talent to serve the firm’s client needs. Visit lowenstein.com/careers to learn more!

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Together. Leading the way. Manatt is proud to support the

Corporate Counsel Women of Color.

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Making an Impact We’re proud to congratulate Corporate Counsel Women of Color on 20 years of incredible progress advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion for in-house attorneys. Our profession is strongest when we draw on diverse perspectives to deliver smart, creative solutions for clients and create pathways to success for our colleagues.

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We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. We innovate every day to make the world a healthier place. It was Charles Pfizer’s vision at the beginning and it holds true today. Learn more at Pfizer.com

Pillsbury supports the CCWC’s mission to create a more inclusive legal profession and is proud to sponsor the 22nd Annual CCWC Conference.

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Creating a Legacy Supporting a Leadership. Fortune 100 and other market-leading businesses turn to the elite trial teams and C-Suite advisors of Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP to handle their most pressing challenges. At RSHC “diversity” “equity” and “inclusion” are not simply buzzwords, but the essence of our law firm – not just because it is right, not just because a law firm should reflect those we serve, but because of the fundamental truth that the more diverse, equitable, and inclusive our teams, the better the solutions and the greater the value that we produce for our clients.

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We are proud to continue our sponsorship of the

CORPORATE COUNSEL WOMEN OF COLOR ANNUAL CAREER STRATEGIES CONFERENCE

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Vedder is proud to support

The 22nd Annual Corporate Counsel Women of Color Career Strategies Conference

400+ Lawyers & Professionals | 9 Offices | vedder.com Vedder Price P.C. is affiliated with Vedder Price LLP (England and Wales), Vedder Price (CA), LLP (California), Vedder Price Pte. Ltd. (Singapore), and Vedder Price (FL) LLP (Florida).

We’re sharing our technology to help communities realize the promise of a digital world. Wherever the world needs technology to solve issues, we’re there. We invest in our brightest minds to help make our communities better places to work, live and learn.

Proud to Support Corporate Counsel Women of Color. Vorys is proud to celebrate the outstanding contributions of the many dynamic and varied women of color in our firm and throughout the legal profession. We are committed to elevating your voices, listening to you speak, supporting your success, and always being a place you are proud to call your professional home.

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A Shared Commitment to Elevating Our Profession An enthusiastic supporter of the Corporate Counsel Women of Color, Wilson Elser champions its mission of promoting global diversity in the legal profession. We share in this commitment, take pride in the strides we’ve made, and are pleased to be among the sponsors of the CCWC’s 22nd Annual Career Strategies Conference.

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Winston Taylor proudly supports the Corporate Counsel Women of Color (CCWC) 22nd Annual Career Strategies Conference At Winston Taylor, we foster a collaborative culture where individuals of all identities, backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences can thrive. By broadening access to opportunity and investing in inclusion, we strengthen our firm and deliver passionate—even unreasonable—service to our clients and colleagues. Our attendees look forward to connecting with you:

Kobi Kennedy Brinson Partner

Jervonne Newsome Partner

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Don’t sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them. —Madam C.J. Walker, Entrepreneur

The ACC Foundation is honored to sponsor the

22nd Annual CCWC Career Strategies Conference The ACC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports the efforts of the Association of Corporate Counsel by serving the needs of the global in-house bar through education, the advancement of pro bono service, dissemination of research and surveys, leadership and professional development opportunities, and initiatives that help foster a culture of inclusiveness. The ACC Foundation partners with corporations, law firms, legal service providers and bar associations to assist in the furtherance of these goals.

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A&M is proud to sponsor the Corporate Counsel Women of Color’s Career Strategies Conference and supports them in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in the legal community. A&M Disputes and Investigations has assembled a team of investigators, compliance professionals and expert witnesses – including former prosecutors, regulators, law enforcement and in-house compliance officers – to address the unique circumstances of client matters. We provide strategic and technical services including:

Forensic accounting

Data analytics, damages quantification and financial modeling

eDiscovery, document review and digital forensics

Litigation support and expert testimony

Risk assessments and internal investigations

Visit us us online online to to learn learn more more at: about our areas of expertise at: Visit AlvarezandMarsal.com/expertise AlvarezandMarsal.com/expertise/disputes-investigations Jenelle Beavers jbeavers@alvarezandmarsal.com | +1 202 725 5123 Jenelle Beavers Leslie Lambert jbeavers@alvarezandmarsal.com | +1 202 350 6217 llambert@alvarezandmarsal.com | +1 212 328 8750

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We innovate and transform ideas into solutions that improve everyday life. Aptar is a global leader in drug and consumer product dosing, dispensing and protection technologies for the world’s leading brands, improving the lives of millions of patients and consumers. At Aptar, We support and promote the development of every employee as we aspire for a more inclusive workplace. We are proud to sponsor the 22nd Annual CCWC Career Strategies Conference. aptar.com

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We are honored to support Corporate Counsel Women of Color and its mission to advance excellence, impact and opportunity across the legal profession.

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B&D is proud to sponsor the Corporate Counsel Women of Color and their decades-long mission to promote equality, representation, and support for women of color in the legal field.

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Congratulations on celebrating the 22nd Annual Career Strategies Conference!

Boston Scientific is once again proud to sponsor the CCWC. When we all feel free to bring our authentic selves to work, amazing things happen. We create a strong culture of belonging. Our teams are engaged and empowered to share new ideas and diverse perspectives. Together, we create breakthroughs for patients around the world that never would have been possible otherwise. Learn more at BostonScientific.com/Careers Copyright © 2026 by Boston Scientific Corporation or its affiliates. All rights reserved.

A place in the sun for everyone Brooks Kushman is a proud supporter of the 22nd Annual Career Strategies Conference and Corporate Counsel of Women of Color. To further advance diversity in the legal profession and facilitate a healthy exchange of best practices, we are excited to work together with everyone to create real, tangible change in the communities we serve.

IP Law Firm Fueled by Relationships.

At Carlton Fields, we believe that bringing together a range of perspectives leads to better results—for our clients, our teams, and our communities. For 125 years, we’ve valued an inclusive culture that encourages thoughtful communication, purposeful collaboration, and innovative solutions. We’re proud to support the work of Corporate Counsel Women of Color and others who are helping to shape a more dynamic and representative legal profession.

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Celebrating Leadership & Honoring Impact CHOATE IS PROUD TO SPONSOR THE

22nd Annual CCWC Career Strategies Conference We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen organizations, inspire innovation, and drive better outcomes and we applaud CCWC for creating a platform where legal professionals can connect, collaborate, and lead. Learn more at choate.com

Cozen O’Connor is proud to sponsor the Corporate Counsel Women of Color Twenty-Second Annual Career Strategies Conference.

Lynnette D. Espy-Williams Chief Culture Officer (202) 912-4845 | lespy-williams@cozen.com 1,000 attorneys | 35 offices cozen.com © 2026 Cozen O’Connor

At DWT, we foster a culture where all talented individuals— including those from communities traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession—can have, and can see, paths to success.

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Davis Wright Tremaine is proud to sponsor the Corporate Counsel Women of Color Annual Convention and their mission to support and empower the career and professional development, advancement, and the voices of women of color in the legal profession.

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Gilbert LLP is proud to sponsor CCWC 2026 Advancing excellence. Empowering leadership. Championing diversity in law.

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We are proud to support the Corporate Counsel Women of Color 22nd Annual Conference and their mission to unlock new opportunities, elevate underrepresented voices, and create a more inclusive legal profession for all, through mentorship, networking, and a vibrant community. We are honored to stand alongside this dynamic movement that uplifts individuals and strengthens the entire legal field. goulstonstorrs.com

Supporting Communities Ice Miller is pleased to support the 22nd Annual Career Strategies Conference. As a firm dedicated to helping our clients stay ahead of a changing world, we know creativity and innovation are essential. A diverse team that evaluates challenges from different perspectives and cultural references drives creativity, fuels innovation, and strengthens relationships. We know there is value and strength in the differences among us and that diversity of perspectives and experiences enhances our ability to address our clients’ legal and business needs. We are proud to join with Corporate Counsel Women of Color to advance the legal profession.

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CCWC 22nd Annual Career Strategies Conference JAMS Attendees

Hon. Marla O. Anderson (Ret.)

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Genesis Fisher, Esq.

Randy K. Jones, Esq.

Denise Langford Morris, Retired Judge, Oakland County Circuit Court

Hon. Clifton B. Newman (Ret.)

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Patricia H. Thompson, Esq., FCIArb, CollArb

Hon. Randa M. Trapp (Ret.)

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Hon. Gail S. Tusan, Senior Judge

JORDAN IP LAWLLc WHERE EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE CONVERGE

Jordan Intellectual Property Law, LLC ("JIPL"), one of the leading intellectual property law boutique firms in metropolitan Washington, D.C., provides strategic guidance, counseling and portfolio management in areas relating to patent and trademark law. With an office located in close proximity to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO), JIPL has invaluable insight on USPTO practices and procedures. Firm Overview

At Jordan IP Law, we help to extend the growth of your business by providing large firm patent experience with unprecedented personal attention at a value that meets your bottom line. In particular, we provide the full spectrum of IP-related legal services with a particular emphasis on high quality, low overhead patent counseling and prosecution in the electrical, computer, software, chemical, pharmaceutical, life sciences, and mechanical arts. Trademarks Patents

• Prosecution (foreign and domestic) • Portfolio management and strategic business planning • Inter partes review (IPR) and ex parte reexamination • Interference proceedings • Patentability, clearance, and invalidity studies (including searches and opinions) • Licensing • Due diligence studies (pre-litigation, patent purchases, and M&A) • Litigation (district court and ITC) • Post-grant review (PGR) • Supplemental examination

• Filing and prosecution (foreign and domestic) • Brand management and counseling • Licensing • Litigation • Opposition and cancellation proceedings • Maintenance We also provide copyright registration, assignment and litigation services. AT JORDAN IP LAW, WE ARE TRULY COMMITTED TO PROVIDE EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST.

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Kelley Drye is proud to sponsor the

22nd Annual Career Strategies Conference and applauds the CCWC in their ongoing mission to create a more inclusive legal profession for all.

McAndrews, Held & Malloy is proud to support the Corporate Counsel Women of Color 22nd Annual Career Strategies Conference.

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As a sponsor of the 22nd Annual Corporate Counsel Women of Color Career Strategies Conference, we are proud to support its mission to provide networking, mentorship, and community to unlock new opportunities,

elevate influential voices, and create an accessible legal profession for all.

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22 Annual CCWC Career Strategies Conference Pierson Ferdinand (PierFerd) is a tech-driven, full-service global law firm. We strive to provide excellent legal counsel and representation to clients worldwide from 20+ key markets across over 80 practice areas. At PierFerd, we are committed to a workplace built upon diverse perspectives and merit-based successes. We believe a team with diverse backgrounds and perspectives enables us to better serve our clients. It also fosters a culture of collaboration and problem-solving, which benefits our clients and our law firm.

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Pinterest is proud to support the Corporate Counsel Women of Color.

Porter Hedges is proud to participate in the Corporate Counsel Women of Color 22nd Annual Career Strategies Conference

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PLI is proud to join

Corporate Counsel Women of Color in celebrating 22 years of advancement and empowerment in the law.

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Belonging is a feeling. Inclusion is a practice. Diversity is an outcome. Upwork enthusiastically supports Corporate Counsel Women of Color. We’re proud to be a sponsor!

Honoring Women in Law Vinson & Elkins proudly supports the Corporate Counsel Women of Color and their mission to foster connection, mentorship, and opportunity. Together, we celebrate the power of community and the progress made through collaboration across the legal profession.

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