Event Details

Quarles Office

One Renaissance Square Building, 6th Floor

Two minute walking distance from Kimpton Palomar Hotel

Disbursed to assigned restaurant locations

The session will cover legal process improvement to gain efficiencies and effectively manage resources and costs. 

The first portion of the session will cover traditional approaches to improvement, including DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) steps, data, and tools. 

The second portion will cover new approaches and opportunities using automation and generative AI, including: where to start, team formation, build vs buy, tools, and some advanced techniques.

Panelist

Christopher Emerson

Chief Legal Operations and Innovation Officer
Quarles & Brady LLP

Speaker

Christian Zust

Director of Pricing and Practice Economics
Quarles & Brady LLP

This panel discussion will feature in-house counsel from both small  and large legal departments who will cover areas that are "Top of Mind" including:  

Moderator

Brad Vynalek

Firm President and Executive Committee
Quarles & Brady LLP

Guest Speaker

N. Cornell Boggs III

Chair of the Board
Thrivent

Guest Speaker

Lacey Bundy

Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
PetSmart

Guest Speaker

Melissa Goldenberg

Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Phoenix Suns

Guest Speaker

Bob Mignanelli

Vice President, Legal Strategy/Operations, Digital & Technology, & Procurement
Haleon

Join us for a panel discussion on the recent trends we are seeing on the front lines of cybersecurity and cyber threats.  We look forward to sharing insights and tips for handling the issues that businesses of all sizes continue to confront.

Moderator

Heather Buchta

Partner
Quarles & Brady LLP

Panelist

Timothy Newman

Partner
Haynes and Boone, LLP

Panelist

Meghan O'Connor

Partner
Quarles & Brady LLP

Guest Speaker

Stephen Scott

Executive Director
CISO Global

Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) President and CEO Chris Camacho shares how intentional planning and collaboration has made the region the global hub it is today, including growth in the semiconductor industry driven by major federal investments. Hear GPEC's vision for an enhanced international future and creating the Greater Phoenix of tomorrow.

Guest Speaker

Chris Camacho

President & CEO
Greater Phoenix Economic Council

Many companies believe the battle against counterfeits is a losing fight, but today there are many proven tools and strategies that debunk that myth.  Our panel of Intellectual property attorneys bring knowledge and expertise around fighting counterfeits in jurisdictions around the world using everything from AI to personal relationships. You will learn how to fight the good fight and convince your client it is worth the legal spend.                                               

Moderator

Lori Ruhly

Partner
Quarles & Brady LLP

Panelist

Gary Assim

Partner
Shoosmiths LLP

Panelist

Kenneth Chang

Partner
Quarles & Brady LLP

Panelist

Michael Cohen

Industry Group Leader
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt

Panelist

John Motley

Associate General Counsel & Director of Intellectual Property
Columbia Sportswear

Transportation provided, meet in hotel lobby at 19:00.

Typologies of crimes and their relationship with different crypto and digital assets. Crime trends in the crypto world. Role of exchange services in the prevention and compliance in the crypto world.

Moderator

Diego Martin

Partner
Consortium Legal - El Salvador

Panelist

Alfonso Martel Seward

Head Of Compliance
Lemon Cash

Electric vehicles. Connected cars. Autonomous trucks. Ride sharing. Internet car buying. Global auto markets. This panel discussion will discuss these and other emerging trends in the automobile industry, and how they impact and will continue to affect the business and legal issues we address in our daily law practices.  Viewing the auto industry from the distribution perspective, this panel of in-house counsel, outside counsel, and experts will provide an overview of how the industry is regulated and share their perspectives on what is happening now and what might be around the next corner.

Moderator

Randall Oyler

Partner
Quarles & Brady LLP

Panelist

Robert Ellis

Member
Dykema

Panelist

Joe Gardemal

Managing Director
Alvarez & Marsal

The Musical Instrument Museum houses a collection of 7,500 musical instruments from over 200 countries, providing a distinctive and global musical experience that is both educational and enjoyable. The galleries showcase the rich history and diversity of various world cultures, offering guests the opportunity to engage with state-of-the-art, interactive media and observe sounds in their original context.

Transportation provided, meet in hotel lobby at 12:15.

Explore the unique golfing experience of Scottsdale at Grayhawk Golf Club. With magnificent mountain scenery and stunning desert courses, you can perfect your game while enjoying the breathtaking views. 

If renting golf clubs, please note in the 'Special Requests' section of the registration page.