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June 15–16, 2026
Duke University School of Law

The General Counsel Academy by
Major, Lindsey & Africa

Learn. Connect. Excel.

You’ve earned the title of General Counsel, now maximize your potential for success and career advancement as a lawyer and a leader.

The General Counsel Academy by Major, Lindsey & Africa is a unique continuing education experience designed for early-career General Counsel, with opportunities for networking, inspiration and enhancement of legal and leadership skills. Sessions will feature industry-leading General Counsel and Chief Legal Officers from ADM, Duke Energy, Flutter Entertainment, Hormel, Kraft Heinz, JLR, Moderna, Truist, and Uber, as well as experienced board members, sharing their insights and knowledge to equip you with the tools needed to help you achieve success in your new role. 

With only 40 spots available, you can take advantage of the intimate setting to build your network and develop close connections with like-minded General Counsel.

Speakers

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Colleen Batcheler

Chief Legal Officer

Hormel Foods

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David Berry

Chief Legal Officer

JLR

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Ishan K. Bhabha

Co-Managing Partner

Jenner & Block

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Alex Glenn

Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer

Duke Energy
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Regina Bynote Jones

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary

Archer Daniels Midland

Nancy Berardinelli-Krantz

Nancy Berardinelli-Krantz

Senior Vice President & Chief Legal Officer

Grainger

Don Liu

Don Liu

Group Chief Legal Officer

Flutter Entertainment Plc
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Katie Rowen

Executive Vice President, Chief Transformation & Operations Officer

Vontier

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Jeffrey Salling

Chief of Staff & Sr. Director, Legal Operations

Moderna

Tom-Shropshire

Tom Shropshire

Senior Vice President & General Counsel

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Scott Stengel

Scott Stengel

Chief Legal Officer

Truist

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Michael Tang

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary

Emerson
Kim Taylor

Kim Taylor

Vice President and General Counsel

Duke University

Tony West

Tony West

Chief Legal Officer

Uber

Angel Shelton Willis

Angel Shelton Willis

Executive Vice President, Global General Counsel & Corporate Affairs Officer

Kraft Heinz

See the Agenda

Taking place on June 15-16, 2026, the General Counsel Academy will feature engaging panels with industry experts, and time for networking and community building. See the agenda and speakers by clicking the button.

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Event Cost

The cost is $899* per attendee. Event fees include all sessions, opening night dinner, and breakfast and lunch on the day of the conference.

*Early Bird Pricing through April 30th, 2026.