Pressure Test: Leading Legal In an Unprecedented Era
TechGC’s exclusive Executive Offsite for the most experienced GCs and CLOs in tech returns, hosted by Co-Chairs Scott Buell (CLO @ VAST Data) and Lily Lim (GC @ River AI). This unprecedented era of change has changed the pace, the stakes, and the shape of the GC role. Deals are bigger and faster, the role keeps evolving, and the next 12 months feel like they'll decide the next five. It's time to step back and ask: what does this seat demand now?
Over 3 days, some of the most tenured tech legal leaders will dig into:
- New deal structures: acquihires, IP licensing, compute commitments, and where counsel earns their seat before and after close
- The growing mandate: deciding what to own, what to push back on, and how to lead functions where you're not the expert
- Fit for the seat: how each company stage may need a different leader, and who will tell you the truth about whether you’re still the right person for the job
- Pace and pressure: protecting your judgment and your health when every deal feels make-or-break
- Building the team: hiring in the AI era, and keeping your best people when the equity promise fades
- AI in practice: scaling and governing homegrown tools, and keeping autonomous agents in bounds
- Unique paths to the GC seat: the interim roles, sideways moves, and surprises that got you here
Through candid, off-the-record conversations, peers will share war stories on what's worked and what hasn't, plus practical approaches to take back to your team. Join us at The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, overlooking the Pacific, for a chance to step back from the daily sprint, connect with your closest peers, and focus on what's next.
The Conference will take place at The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport, CA.
We have negotiated a discounted nightly rate starting at $550 + taxes and fees. The room block will close on Friday, October 2, 2026, or when sold out, whichever happens first. The booking link will be sent in your confirmation email.
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Cancellation Policy
The full cost of the room, including room rate, taxes, and fees, will be charged at the time of booking. Reservations can be canceled or modified until Monday, October 5, 2026. Please note that all payments become non-refundable and non-transferable as of this date. Cancellations made after Monday, October 5, 2026 will not be eligible for a refund.
Getting to and from The Resort at Pelican Hill
John Wayne Airport (SNA) is the closest airport to the venue (approximately 15 minutes away), though Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is also an option for extended flight paths (approximately 45–60 minutes depending on traffic).
We highly recommend booking ground transportation to the hotel:
-Ride share services operate smoothly throughout the Newport Beach and Orange County areas.
-Taxis are readily available in the arrivals and baggage claim levels of the airport terminals.
-To pre-book a private car or shuttle service, please contact the resort concierge directly at +1 949-467-6800.
Who is this Offsite for?
This annual Offsite is for our most experienced TechGC Members who are in an active GC or CLO role. Apply for membership here  or visit www.thesuite.com for more information about The Suite & The L Suite communities.
Can I arrive earlier or stay later at the hotel?
YES! We have secured our heavily discounted rates at The Resort at Pelican Hill for three days pre and post this offsite, and we'd love to see our members take advantage of this discount. We will be in touch with hotel information plus how to book extra nights in the coming week (if you have RSVPd).
How do I get to and from the hotel?
To get to The Resort at Pelican Hill from John Wayne Airport (SNA), which is the closest airport (~15 minutes away), we recommend using a ride-share service like Uber or Lyft, or taking a taxi from the arrivals level. If you are flying into Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the drive is approximately 45–60 minutes depending on traffic. You can also pre-book a private car or shuttle service by contacting the resort concierge directly at +1 949-467-6800.
We expect this program to be eligible for up to 5.5 hours of CLE credit in 50-minute states and 4.5 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules. This course is appropriate for experienced attorneys only. L Suite has been certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board and the State Bar of California as an Accredited Provider of continuing legal education. Additionally, we will seek CLE accreditation in IL, WA, FL, TX, PA, CO, GA, and any of the other 50 states upon specific request from an attendee.
TechGC is a private, invitation-only community for General Counsel, Chief Legal Officers, and Heads of Legal at high-growth tech companies—from venture-backed startups to public tech companies and venture capital firms. Founded to solve a simple problem—that no one teaches you how to be a GC at a scaling company—TechGC was built by GCs, for GCs. What started as a small group of startup GCs sharing advice has grown into the leading network for legal leaders in technology.
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TechGC is part of The L Suite, a broader community for in-house legal executives across industries. Within The L Suite, there are also dedicated communities for General Counsel of large enterprises (EnterpriseGC), as well as highly curated experiences for DeputyGCs, senior in-house counsel, and legal operations leaders.
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As a TechGC member, you get the best of both worlds—a deeply curated, tech-only network of peers facing the same challenges as you, along with access to the broader L Suite community, events, and resources.
