The Bay Area General Counsel Roundtable is an exclusive, invitation-only event organized by Sidley Austin LLP, scheduled for Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. PST. This annual gathering aims to provide general counsel with a platform for engaging presentations and meaningful interactions with peers.
The event will feature discussions on several pertinent topics, including the evolving role of general counsel amid global instability, the new era in competition encompassing deals, consumer practices, and regulatory scrutiny, navigating the Department of Justice, insights into the Supreme Court, and the impact of artificial intelligence on technology, risks, and governance.
A notable highlight of the roundtable is a keynote presentation by Stuart Russell, a leading AI thought leader, who will address the evolving impact of AI on business, governance, and decision-making. The agenda includes a networking lunch at 12:00 p.m., followed by the program from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and the keynote at 5:30 p.m., with a reception to follow.
This event is tailored for general counsel seeking to stay informed on critical legal and regulatory developments, offering a unique opportunity to network with industry peers and gain insights from experts in the field.
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Speakers(7)
Benjamin M. Mundel
Partner at Sidley Austin LLP
Benjamin M. Mundel is a partner at Sidley Austin LLP, based in Washington, D.C., specializing in antitrust and competition law.
Dave Anderson
Partner at Sidley Austin LLP
Dave Anderson is a partner at Sidley Austin LLP, based in San Francisco, focusing on white collar defense and investigations.
Elisabetta Righini
Partner at Sidley Austin LLP
Elisabetta Righini is a partner at Sidley Austin LLP, based in Brussels, with expertise in government strategies and regulatory litigation.
Kevin R. Rubino
Partner at Sidley Austin LLP
Kevin R. Rubino is a partner at Sidley Austin LLP, based in San Francisco, specializing in Supreme Court, appellate, and litigation strategies.
Kwaku A. Akowuah
Partner at Sidley Austin LLP
Kwaku A. Akowuah is a partner at Sidley Austin LLP, based in Washington, D.C., specializing in government strategies.
Rachel P. Bissex
Counsel at Sidley Austin LLP
Rachel P. Bissex is counsel at Sidley Austin LLP, based in Washington, D.C., with a focus on regulatory litigation.
Stuart Russell
AI Thought Leader
Stuart Russell is a renowned expert in artificial intelligence, known for his work on the evolving impact of AI on business, governance, and decision-making.
Event Details
- Date
- September 24, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States
- Sidley Austin LLP Office
- Pricing
- By Invitation Only
- Audience
- General Counsel
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending
- Attendees
- Limited capacity
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