Todays Deputy General Counsels are at the heart of transformation in venture capital. As the architects of day-to-day legal operations and the next generation of firm leadership, DGCs play a pivotal role in translating vision into action-especially as firms navigate the promise and perils of AI, evolving regulations, and new models of risk.
At this year’s inaugural VC Deputy GC Conference, rising legal leaders will come together to share real-world strategies for building strong AI governance, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and developing the operational muscle to support innovation at scale.
Through open discussion and peer learning, Deputy General Counsels will explore how to drive impact, grow as leaders, and help shape the resilient, forward-thinking legal teams that venture capital needs now.
The L Suite 2025 VC Deputy GC Conference is intended for Deputy General Counsel, Associate General Counsel, Vice Presidents of Legal, or others in similar roles at venture capital and corporate venture capital funds. If you would like to APPLY TO JOIN or NOMINATE YOUR DEPUTY GC please reach out to deputy-vc@lsuite.co
This event is for L Suite Members only.
Cutting Through the AI Buzz: Practical Governance for VC Firms
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how venture firms and their portfolio companies operate. For Deputy GCs, AI has already become part of the day-to-day reality. From managing compliance reviews of emerging tools, to addressing FCC and discovery concerns, to keeping teams aligned on fast-changing internal policies, this session looks at AI from a practical execution perspective. Attendees will hear how peers are building frameworks to manage AI “churn,” mitigate risks in portfolio companies, and deploy tools in ways that reduce costs without creating new exposures. The discussion will also cover how venture firms themselves are applying AI to scale lean teams and add value across fund and portfolio operations.
The VC Outlook: Looking Toward 2026 and Beyond
This forward-looking session explores the forces shaping venture capital in the year ahead and the evolving role of legal leaders as strategic partners. The discussion will blend market insight, regulatory perspective, and leadership experience from both GCs and Deputy GCs. Panelists will share what they are watching most closely as 2026 approaches, from capital markets and global policy shifts to internal team priorities and cross-border compliance pressure. They will also discuss how they are preparing their firms and portfolios for the next wave of change.
Join your peers for small group discussions on the topics that matter most to you. During registration, you’ll select your top choices from a curated list of timely subjects and we’ll match you with two engaging roundtable sessions based on overall interest.
Roundtable Topics
→ Fund Liquidity: IPOs, Secondaries & Exit Strategy
→ AI in Legal Workflows: Sourcing, Diligence & Beyond
→ Side Letters: Trends, Redlines & Negotiation Headaches
→ Outside Counsel: Getting Value and Managing Scope
We have negotiated a discounted nightly rate of $549 USD + tax. A variety of room types are available, so we recommend securing your preferred option as early as possible.
The room block will close on Friday, September 12th or when sold out, whichever happens first.
Your room block link and next steps will be sent to you in a few weeks along with your attendee survey.
Hotel Booking & Cancellation Policy
Please note that a 100% deposit (room rate, tax, and destination fee) will be taken prior to 09/19/25. As of 9/20/25 your reservation becomes non-refundable and non-transferable. Should your method of payment not process for the full deposit, you will be notified and have 48-hours to provide a new payment method.
We expect sessions at this conference to be eligible for CLE credit. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules. This course is appropriate for experienced attorneys only. The 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.
The L Suite 2025 VC Deputy GC Conference is by invitation only and designed for individuals currently serving as full-time, active Deputy General Counsel, Associate General Counsel, Vice Presidents of Legal, or others in similar roles at venture capital and corporate venture capital funds. Invitations are extended based on our most recent records, and eligibility is subject to change. If your role or company changes and no longer meets these criteria, we may need to adjust your participation.
Called “the gold standard for legal peer groups” and “one of the best professional growth investments an in-house attorney can make,” The L Suite is an invitation-only community for in-house legal executives. Over 2,000 members have access to 300+ world-class events per year, a robust online platform where leaders ask and answer pressing questions and share exclusive resources, and industry- and location-based salary survey data.
