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(11)
Ivan Fong
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary at Medtronic
Ivan Fong is 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 guiding CEOs and boards through 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 Legal, Compliance & Government Affairs Practice. An attorney, she specializes in senior legal and compliance executive searches across multiple industries, with a strong focus on promoting diversity in the legal profession.
John Kuo
Former Chief Legal Officer
John W. Kuo has nearly 20 years of experience as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel in the life sciences and technology industries, notably serving 15 years at Varian Medical Systems. He advocates for cross-industry idea exchange and has extensive international experience, including assignments in Scotland and Singapore.
Kelly Koyama-Garcia
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Louis Vuitton Americas
Kelly Koyama-Garcia is Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary of Louis Vuitton Americas, overseeing all legal and compliance matters for the Americas zone. Previously, she was General Counsel and Secretary of Marc Jacobs International, LLC, and Associate General Counsel at The McGraw-Hill Companies.
Kim Yapchai
Board Member at Michigan Sustainable Business Forum
Kim Yapchai is an experienced C-suite leader with 30 years in Fortune 200 public companies, including roles as Chief Compliance Officer at Whirlpool and Assistant General Counsel at Masco Corporation. She most recently served as SVP, Chief Environmental, Social & Governance Officer at Tenneco.
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. Formerly a litigator at a global law firm, he focuses on building effective legal teams by aligning attorneys' strengths with organizational missions.
Michael Wu
Chief Legal Officer at Bath & Body Works, Inc.
Michael Wu is Chief Legal Officer of Bath & Body Works, Inc., an international retailer with over 2,000 stores worldwide. He led the successful spin-off of the Victoria’s Secret business and oversees legal, ethics, compliance, government affairs, and regulatory matters.
Nathan Vitan
Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Public Storage
Nathan Vitan is Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary of Public Storage, the world's largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities. He oversees legal, strategic, compliance, and risk management issues for the company's extensive network across 40 states.
Selena LaCroix
Vice Chair of Technology Practice at Korn Ferry
Selena LaCroix is Vice Chair within Korn Ferry’s Global Technology practice and serves on the Board of Directors of Renesas Electronics Corporation. With 20 years of legal experience, she has held senior roles at Honeywell International and Texas Instruments, specializing in cross-border transactions and corporate governance.
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 industries. She currently serves as a non-executive director for Games Global Limited and as a Venture Partner at Springtide Ventures.
Simone Wu
Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary at Choice Hotels International, Inc.
Simone Wu is Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary for Choice Hotels International, Inc., bringing over 30 years of experience in technology, travel, hospitality, and franchising. She also serves on the board of directors of Alarm.com and has held executive roles at XO Communications and AOL.
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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