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WGCN Conference

Name: WGCN Conference
Start: 2023-10-16
End: 2023-10-18
Location: Aria Resort

by Women's General Counsel Network (WGCN)

The WGCN Conference is the inaugural event organized by the Women's General Counsel Network (WGCN), held from October 16 to 18, 2023, at the Aria Resort in Las Vegas. This conference aims to bring together women general counsels and legal professionals to discuss pressing issues in the legal field and foster professional development.

Key topics covered at the conference include the integration of artificial intelligence in legal practices, with a plenary session titled "Just Say Yes! How GCs can lead their organization to harness the promise and avoid the perils of AI." This session features prominent speakers such as Annette Hurst and Sarah Schaedler from Orrick, along with Laura Safdie from Casetext, Nishat Ruiter from TED Conference, Erin Sedloff from Mainsail Partners, and Holly Grochmal.

In addition to the sessions, the conference offers networking opportunities, including the Orrick Cafe, which provides a space for attendees to connect over coffee throughout the day on Tuesday, October 17.

The WGCN Conference is designed for women general counsels and legal professionals seeking to stay abreast of technological advancements in the legal sector, particularly in AI, and to build a supportive community among peers.

Speakers(4)

Erin Sedloff

Partner at Mainsail Partners

Erin is a partner at Mainsail Partners, focusing on investments in growing, bootstrapped software companies, and providing strategic and operational support to portfolio companies.

Holly Grochmal

Nishat Ruiter

General Counsel at TED Conferences

Nishat serves as General Counsel for TED Conferences, providing legal guidance for the organization's global initiatives and content distribution.

Sarah Schaedler

Partner at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Sarah focuses on structuring and negotiating intellectual property aspects of complex corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and strategic licensing matters. She also advises clients on artificial intelligence strategy and contract negotiation.

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