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.
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Speakers(6)
Annette Hurst
Partner at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Annette is an experienced trial lawyer specializing in intellectual property, including copyright, trade secret, trademark, and patent litigation. She has deep proficiency in the software industry and is a recognized counselor on legal issues surrounding data access and use in machine learning development.
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
Laura Safdie
Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel at Casetext
Laura oversees operations and legal affairs at Casetext, a legal technology company that leverages AI to enhance legal research and writing.
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.
Event Details
- Date
- October 16-18, 2023
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, United States
- Aria Resort
- Audience
- Women general counsels and legal professionals