The NAPABA In-House Counsel (IHC) Summit is a career and skills development program designed to assist current and former public company senior and experienced in-house attorneys in advancing to the C-Suite. Organized by the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA), the summit focuses on diversifying the legal leadership of Fortune 1000 companies.
The summit covers key topics such as navigating the search process, addressing corporate leadership challenges, and positioning oneself for success as a legal leader. Participants engage in panels and receive guidance from experienced faculty, including current and former General Counsels, C-Suite Executives, and senior professionals from search firms.
Attendees have opportunities for networking, including joint dinners and receptions with participants from concurrent events like the Partners Summit. These interactions facilitate meaningful connections and the sharing of expertise among peers and industry leaders.
The IHC Summit is ideal for senior in-house attorneys aiming to accelerate their leadership trajectory. By attending, participants gain actionable strategies from industry leaders, engage with Fortune 1000 legal decision-makers, and build lasting connections with top in-house attorneys and law firm partners.
Speakers(4)
Ivan Fong
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary at Medtronic
Ivan Fong is the Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of Medtronic, leading global legal, compliance, government affairs, and health economics teams. Recognized as one of 'America's 50 Outstanding General Counsel,' he has extensive experience advising CEOs and boards on complex legal and policy issues.
Jennifer Gerney
Office Leader at Spencer Stuart
Jennifer Gerney leads Spencer Stuart’s Philadelphia Office and is a partner in the firm's Legal, Compliance & Government Affairs Practice. An attorney herself, she specializes in senior legal and compliance executive searches across multiple industries and is dedicated to promoting diversity in the legal profession.
Max Gelernter
Managing Director at BarkerGilmore
Max Gelernter is a Managing Director at BarkerGilmore, specializing in placing attorneys into prominent in-house legal and compliance positions. With prior experience as a litigator at a global law firm, he focuses on building effective legal teams by aligning attorneys' strengths with organizational missions.
Sheila Bangalore
Board Member at Games Global Limited
Sheila Bangalore is a board member and former public company C-level executive with over 20 years of global business experience in multinational technology and specialty materials sectors. She currently serves as a non-executive director for Games Global Limited, chairing the Risk & Compliance Committee and participating in the Nominations and Audit Committees.
Event Details
- Date
- August 1, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 New York, United States
- To be announced
- Pricing
- Check official website
- Audience
- Senior in-house attorneys
- CLE Credits
- Not specified
- Attendees
- Not specified
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