This Conference is free to attend (with the exception of your hotel room cost) for our most senior members who serve in roles as the leader of their legal operations department or an in-house counsel equivalent. You'll join a select group of leaders from companies like Meta, Lyft, Intuit, and Stripe.
Participation is by invitation-only and based on our most recent records. Eligibility may change if your role or company changes.
Innovation in Action: Redefining the AI-Powered Legal Department of Tomorrow
Legal leaders are navigating a moment where AI and new technologies are reshaping expectations for how legal services are delivered. Some may question whether lawyers are even needed, yet the opportunity lies in proving the unique value of legal through smarter tools, new service models, and bold ways of working.
You’ll hear from leaders at cutting-edge companies who are experimenting with contracts automation, internal chatbots, and fresh approaches to developing legal talent. Sessions will showcase both late-stage private companies building for IPO readiness and public companies setting the next frontier in scale and governance. The focus is on practical innovation you can use today, while also preparing your department for what’s next.
• Reimagining Contracting: From Draft to Deal with AI
• From Inbox to Instant: Designing Smarter Client Interfaces
• Shaping Talent When AI Takes the First Draft
• The ALSP Equation: Scaling Smart with Alternative Providers
• From Hourly to Outcomes: The Evolution of Legal Pricing
• Partnering Forward: Reinventing the In-House / Firm Dynamic
• Scaling Smarter: Structuring Legal for Speed and Stability
• Beyond Bandwidth: Optimizing Legal for Enterprise Effectiveness
Opening Night Reception
Join us for a night under the palm trees and stars as we kick-off our inaugural LegalOps x GC Conference! Spark new connections with your peers over chef-curated passed apps cocktails as a precursor for a productive day to come.
Want to continue the conversation after 6:30? Join your peers at the onsite restaurant, The Palm & Ember where dinner is served until 11:00 PM!
Welcome Remarks & Mainstage Session
The Current Wave: How Legal Teams are Innovating Today
Discover how forward-thinking legal teams are harnessing AI and innovation to reinvent how they work. Hear from senior legal operations leaders sharing real stories of what’s actually working (and what isn’t), so you won’t be left behind in the current wave of legal transformation.
Mainstage Session
Beyond the Horizon: The Next Era of Legal Innovation
Step into the future of legal with a visionary look at how AI, governance, and talent are reshaping the profession beyond today’s playbook. This closing session offers bold perspectives and practical foresight from industry leaders so you can anticipate what’s next and be ready to lead the next era of legal innovation.
Short answer: YES. This evening reception will be full of curated networking, leisure time, chef-crafted Californian cuisine and custom cocktails. You won't want to miss this one - you can even take our shuttle back to SF with an Uber code from the drop-off point to your home if you're not able to stay the night - on us.
Of course! We will be arranging a complimentary shuttle for those who live in the Upper Bay Area that will depart from The Ferry Building and do a roundtrip on both days of the conference. From the drop-off point, we can also provide you an Uber code to your home if helpful! We want to ensure this new location is an easy commute for all with minimal time behind the wheel. Want to know more? Be sure to note so on your RSVP confirmation form sent by The L Suite following your initial RSVP on this page!
The LegalOps x GC Conference will take place at Hayes Mansion in San Jose, California.
This is not your usual conference! While staying isn't required to attend the conference, Hayes Mansion serves as a luxury, boutique property with an incredible set of amenities and history to set the stage for serendipitous moments with your community onsite. We know how stressful your year has been and wanted to provide an alternative landscape to decompress while absorbing impactful content.
Our room block is officially full and closed at this time. Should you need to arrange a stay, we recommend booking directly with Hayes Mansion here.
Hayes Mansion is located 11 miles (~20 minutes) south from San Jose International Airport (SJC)! Additional options include Oakland International Airport (OAK), located 45 miles (~1 hour 30 minutes) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO), located 52 miles (~1 hour 45 minutes) north of Hayes Mansion
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