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
Colleen Batcheler
Chief Legal Officer
Hormel Foods
David Berry
Chief Legal Officer
JLR
Ishan K. Bhabha
Co-Managing Partner
Jenner & Block
Alex Glenn
Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer
Regina Bynote Jones
Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary
Archer Daniels Midland
Nancy Berardinelli-Krantz
Senior Vice President & Chief Legal Officer
Grainger
Don Liu
Group Chief Legal Officer
Katie Rowen
Executive Vice President, Chief Transformation & Operations Officer
Vontier
Jeffrey Salling
Chief of Staff & Sr. Director, Legal Operations
Moderna
Tom Shropshire
Senior Vice President & General Counsel
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Scott Stengel
Chief Legal Officer
Truist
Michael Tang
Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary
Kim Taylor
Vice President and General Counsel
Duke University
Tony West
Chief Legal Officer
Uber
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.