You can know the law to a T and understand the business vision like the back of your hand, but it’s hard to beat the insight that comes from experience. Networking with other general counsels (GCs) and legal professionals is just as important – if not more – to the job as reading contracts.
Learning from others in the industry helps GCs develop innovative visions to steer a successful legal department.
Legal conferences are some of the best places to do that. From panels to vendor booths and the informal conversations in-between, in-person legal conferences are a hot spot for in-house lawyers to take time away from the day-to-day to learn from (and network with) the best.
Here are some of the top in-house legal conferences on our list this year:
Association of Corporate Counsel
From October 23rd to October 26th, in-house counsel thought leaders and legal practitioners of all kinds will be on the floor at Resorts World Las Vegas for the annual Associate of Corporate Counsel (ACC) conference. This year’s keynote speaker will be the former press secretary to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Iuliia Mendel.
In addition to networking opportunities, there will be panels on artificial intelligence (AI) and contract management and actionable tips on leading a lean legal team. Our own Chief Legal Officer (CLO), Tim Parilla, will be heading up a session titled, The Legal Team of 1: A Trailmap to Success. This conference is a great place to learn new skills and gain perspective on your own legal department and career path.
P.S. LinkSquares will be in attendance! Make sure to stop by Booth #210 to say hello and to enjoy some great swag and refreshments. Our booth theme is one you won’t want to miss!
Tech GC
Tech GC Global Summit is where iron sharpens iron. Tech GC’s mission is to “help GCs excel in their day-to-day jobs and progress throughout their careers,” and it shows in the events they execute for their members. The Tech GC Global Summit is where GCs learn from their exceptional peers.
From November 2nd to November 4th, Midtown New York will be crawling with GCs who’ve gathered to talk shop. During small group dinners, topical breakout rooms, and panel discussions, legal leaders will share insights on what it takes to run a successful legal function. And yes, LinkSquares will also be there. Stay tuned!
Legal Leaders Europe 2022
Across the pond, the Legal Leaders conference will occur on November 10th and 11th in London. With over 200 attendees and more than 40 speakers, this conference will facilitate learning amongst European legal peers.
For legal leaders trying to understand what the legal landscape looks like in Europe, this conference is a must. Join like-minded GCs and CLOs who want to make legal a strategic business partner. Register here.
Takeaways
Conferences are a great place to learn new skills, meet interesting people, and gain insight into the future of legal. Oh, and the free swag is nice too. If you see us at a conference, come and say hi!
One last shout-out: a few weeks back, LinkSquares hosted our first-ever LinkSquares customer forum, Elevate, an exclusive event for some of our incredible users and advocates. Attendees enjoyed a day and a half of educational sessions, professional networking, fun Bahston-themed activities, and lots more. Next year, Elevate will be back and bigger than ever. Stay tuned for more on this in 2023.
