Thursday

Oct. 16

9:00 am - 10:00 am ET

Opening Mainstage Session

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The First 72 Hours: Building Your Crisis Management Toolbox Before You Need It

When crisis strikes, the first 72 hours can define the trajectory of legal exposure, reputational impact, and organizational resilience. This panel brings together seasoned general counsel to explore the essential tools every legal department should have ready to deploy before a crisis hits. From crafting and testing crisis response plans to establishing clear chains of command, this session will walk through the foundational elements of a proactive crisis management strategy. Panelists will discuss a range of topics including: implementing crisis response plans and conducting pre-crisis drills and simulations; defining escalation protocols and internal roles; building and training internal crisis management teams; engaging communications consultants and community stakeholders; strategically managing regulatory engagement and disclosures; navigating notifications to suppliers and customers; knowing when to involve outside counsel and notify the board; and maintaining attorney-client privilege and work product protections under pressure. Attendees will leave with a practical framework of strategies to consider to support swift and strategic responses to organizational crisis.



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That Email Said WHAT?: Attorney-Client Privilege and the In-House Attorney

Though we get used to seeing the words “Attorney-Client Privilege” written across emails, memos, and documents, simply writing that does not render communications privileged (as litigation over this topic has borne out through the years). If companies have gone through any type of mass/complex litigation, they know that during document production, privilege review is never really cut and dry. And communications with in-house attorneys can add even more complexity to this process, as in-house attorneys often walk an interesting tight rope as both business advisors and legal counsel. 

This workshop will explore some common “gray-area” situations where it may not be clear whether communications can be withheld for privilege reasons, along with some tips and tools for how best to remove the ambiguity and ensure that privileged documents stay privileged. Additionally, we will discuss common policies and procedures for in-house counsel to deploy to their company’s employees regarding potentially privileged communications across multiple platforms, especially in our new world of remote work.

We’ll get the in-house counsel perspective on how they navigate their dual roles as legal counsel and business advisors, and how they’ve handled thorny privilege situations in the past. We’ll also get their “best practices” for avoiding litigation over these topics, such as how they handle litigation holds, and what they counsel employees about how to communicate and what to say (or not say) in writing. 

Thursday

Oct. 16

4:15 pm - 5:15 pm ET

Mainstage Session



When to Settle vs. Litigate: Corporate Strategy

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Friday

Oct. 17

11:30 am - 12:30 pm ET

Concurrent Workshops

General Counsels as Lead Navigators: Guiding the C-Suite and Board Through Choppy Waters

The General Counsel plays a pivotal role, guiding the company and its leadership through high-stakes choices involving both peril and promise. This panel will emphasize the GC's responsibility in analyzing corporate risk related to global supply chains, crisis management (including data breaches), the global regulatory environment, and M&A execution and integration planning - all while building an effective legal function at a time of transformative change.

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Navigating the Digital Frontier: The Intersection of Law, Cybersecurity, and Privacy

In 2025 alone, 41 states introduced bills changing privacy or security obligations, and all 50 states considered legislation related to AI. This presentation will explore the current state of the law, as well as litigation trends and regulatory activity in privacy and data security. We will also suggest practical strategies for complying with the complex web of requirements and reducing litigation and regulatory risk for your company.



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Friday

Oct. 17

12:30 pm - 2:15 pm ET

Lunch and Mainstage Session

Thinking Like a Leader 

A fireside chat on how GCs identify, prioritize, and respond to critical and day-to-day issues.

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