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6:00PM–9:00PM Opening Dinner

Keynote Speaker: Wanji Walcott - Chief Legal and Business Affairs Officer, Pinterest

8:00AM–9:00AM - Networking Breakfast

9:00AM–10:30AM - The Modern-Day General Counsel: The Evolving Role and Keys to Success in a Dynamic World

Today, the Modern-Day General Counsel is much more than just “the lawyer.” Panelists will explore the evolving role of the CLO/GC and the key attributes required for success in today’s global landscape. Topics will include leadership and management, the strategic business relationships across the C-suite, the intangibles (EQ, relationship building, mediator, collaborator, communicator, therapist, whisperer), the critical role as a business partner, assuming responsibilities “beyond legal,” and much more. Panelists will also discuss their lessons learned and “what I wish I had known.” 

10:45AM–12:00PM - The Role of the General Counsel in Supporting Board Excellence

How can the Board and legal function work closely together to deepen relationships, enhance the impact of the team and influence credibility with the CEO and the Board? How can they help refine procedures for board assessments, succession planning and board refreshment?  How does the GC help to position the Board to better adapt to a highly dynamic and regulated business environment?

12:00PM–1:30PM - Lunch and Networking

1:30PM – 2:45PM - The Critical Relationship between the GC & the CFO

The GC-CFO alliance is imperative, as a collaborative relationship will help companies be more effective, resilient and efficient in a fast-changing and increasingly complicated world. Both GCs and CFOs are highly evolved risk managers who bring very different perspectives about risk management to the table. In this session, current and formal General Counsel will discuss how to navigate these challenges and highlight the key ingredients necessary to cultivate a relationship of alignment and strength. Panelists will also discuss how the two roles have evolved together to become more strategic and what steps you can take to ensure an effective partnership that maximizes value for leadership and the company.