Check-in and grab some breakfast to prepare for a packed day of learning and connection.

Hear from our co-chairs as they provide a framework for the content of the day.

Lawyers are taught to think and communicate “like a lawyer.” In-house lawyers support and interact with business executives who have their own ways of thinking and communicating. A Deputy GC must learn how to speak the language of the business. How do you persuade your executives and make your business case - whether it’s for more resources, a policy change, or anything in between? In this session, you will hear from DGCs who will share their tactics and strategies for effectively communicating within the business and getting what you want by making an effective business case.

Greg Gibson, Senior Vice President & Deputy General Counsel @ Take-Two Interactive Software
Dalia Eid, Vice President & Deputy General Counsel @ HelloFresh
Adam Masser, Vice President & Deputy General Counsel @ Arcadia
Rob Broderick, Partner @ Wilson Sonsini

Our first session of small group roundtable discussions will be focused on the latest developments in certain substantive areas of law such as: employment/HR; privacy; securities/M&A; commercial contracting; litigation; insurance/risk; regulatory; real estate.

Relax and refuel, and connect with old friends and new.

Our second session of small group roundtable discussions will be focused on cross-functional partnerships, with a particular focus on how legal can help accelerate the work of other departments in the company such as sales, product, finance, corporate development, information security, HR, and marketing.

Enjoy a delicious meal with your peers.

One of the key skills for a DGC is knowing the difference between issues that require A+ effort and everything else. In-house legal teams are often stretched thin and operating at high velocity. The quest for perfection - which is instilled in lawyers on day one of law school/at a law firm - slows down work. In this session, hear from DGCs who will share their experiences learning this lesson and how they’ve adapted in their role.

Jessica Krasner, Assistant General Counsel & Director @ Squarespace
Alesya Nasimova, Senior Director & Associate General Counsel @ Fundbox
Jamie Raghu, Associate General Counsel @ Noom
Ashish Walia, Co-Founder @ Lawtrades

Our third session of small group roundtable discussions will be focused on the evergreen topic of how to balance thriving as a DGC without burning out.

Refuel for the last sessions of the day with some more coffee and sweets!

Our final set of small group roundtable discussions will be focused on communication strategies that will make you stand out such as appropriate metrics, data points, and style tips so you get appropriate feedback to uplevel your skills.

As a deputy general counsel, you have a unique opportunity to help lead and shape the future of your organization's legal department. But how do you take the next step and become a general counsel? What strategies and tactics will help you chart your course to a GC? How do you shift your mindset to level up? Hear from someone who’s played the right cards as they share their journey from DGC to GC.

Stephanie Solera, General Counsel @ Numerator
Megan Bouchier, Partner @ FGS Global

Our co-chairs will share some final remarks to wrap up the day, and then we'll have the opportunity to mingle and share the lessons of the day with your peers over some closing reception drinks.