Corporate Counsel Training Academy 2026
The Corporate Counsel Training Academy 2026 is a half-day program designed for in-house counsel with less than five years of experience. Organized by the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC), this event aims to provide foundational knowledge and practical insights to help new corporate counsel navigate their roles effectively.
The program covers key topics such as transitioning from private practice to in-house roles, managing risk and litigation within a business context, understanding corporate culture, and fostering effective collaboration with outside counsel. Sessions include "Intro to the In-House World," "Strategic Relationships for New Corporate Counsel," and "Do’s and Don’ts for In-House and Outside Counsel."
Attendees will benefit from networking opportunities, including a cocktail reception following the program. Notable speakers include experienced in-house counsel and legal professionals who will share their insights and experiences to guide new corporate counsel in their careers.
This academy is ideal for in-house counsel who have been in their roles for less than five years. It offers practical guidance, strategic frameworks, and networking opportunities to help participants thrive in their positions and build effective relationships within the legal community.
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Speakers
Allison Ng
Partner at Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Allison Ng is a Partner at Greenberg Traurig, LLP in Atlanta, GA, USA.
Betsy Farrington
Partner at Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP
Betsy Farrington is a Partner at Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP in Chicago, IL, USA.
Christopher Gardino
In-House Counsel at CNH
Christopher Gardino is in-house counsel at CNH in Chicago, IL, USA.
Diana Gerstel
Partner at Tucker Ellis LLP
Diana Gerstel is a Partner at Tucker Ellis LLP in Morristown, NJ, USA.
Ethan York
In-House Counsel at Stryker
Ethan York serves as in-house counsel at Stryker in Chicago, IL, USA.
Hope Katz
General Counsel at Huron Consulting Group Inc.
Hope Katz is the General Counsel at Huron Consulting Group Inc. in Chicago, IL, USA.
J. Dominic Campodonico
President of IADC at Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP
J. Dominic Campodonico is the President of the International Association of Defense Counsel and practices at Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP in San Francisco, CA, USA.
James F. Murdica
Partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP
James F. Murdica is a Partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Chicago, IL, USA.
James Hemmings
General Counsel at Diversified Botanics
James Hemmings serves as General Counsel at Diversified Botanics in Chicago, IL, USA.
Kari Rhode
In-House Counsel at Medtronic Inc.
Kari Rhode serves as in-house counsel at Medtronic Inc. in Keller, TX, USA.
Kelly Lankford
In-House Counsel at AbbVie
Kelly Lankford is in-house counsel at AbbVie, based in New York, NY, USA.
Kenneth Dzikowski
In-House Counsel at Teva Pharmaceuticals
Kenneth Dzikowski serves as in-house counsel at Teva Pharmaceuticals in Parsippany, NJ, USA.
Lisa M. Floro
In-House Counsel at Coloplast Corp.
Lisa M. Floro serves as in-house counsel at Coloplast Corp. in Minneapolis, MN, USA.
Megan Toth
In-House Counsel at Rivian
Megan Toth is in-house counsel at Rivian in Chicago, IL, USA.
Robin Linley
Partner at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Robin Linley is a Partner at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP in Toronto, ON, Canada.
Tiffany Andras
In-House Counsel at Kimberly-Clark
Tiffany Andras serves as in-house counsel at Kimberly-Clark in Chicago, IL, USA.
Zane C. Riester
Program Chair of the 2026 Corporate Counsel Training Academy at Johnson & Johnson
Zane C. Riester serves as the Program Chair for the 2026 Corporate Counsel Training Academy and is based in New Brunswick, NJ, USA.
Event Details
- Date
- April 15, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States
- Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- In-house counsel with less than five years of experience.
- CLE Credits
- Approximately 3.5 CLE hours in 60-minute states and 4.2 CLE hours in 50-minute states have been requested for accreditation.
- Attendees
- Limited to 25 attendees.
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