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13th Annual

2026 Buying Legal
Conference

September 29–30, 2026 | NYC

A GATHERING OF LEADERS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF LEGAL.

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2026 REGISTRATION IS OPEN

Please note capacity is limited and our conferences sell out every year.

Early Bird pricing available until July 31.


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A gathering of leaders from top legal departments. 

Gather with people who share your role - lead the legal department, safeguard the company, enable the business, and spend wisely.  The Buying Legal conferences brings together top legal procurement leaders, legal operations professionals, in-house counsel, law firms, and legal technology providers to explore the evolving business of legal services.  Through expert-led sessions, practical case studies, peer discussions, and meaningful networking,  you'll gain actionable insights, discover innovative solutions, and build lasting relationships to help your organizations make smarter sourcing, technology, and legal spend decisions.

    2026 THEME:

    ARCHITECTING MEASURABLE ROI IN LEGAL

    Learn how market leaders are succeeding across today's challenges in legal departments and legal sourcing.



    2026 TOPICS

    From disruption-response to design-led legal departments


    Measuring ROI from AI


    Managing Cost Escalation

    The Data & Legal KPIs that matter now

    De-risking AI

     

    Evolving Staffing and roles in the legal department

    Updated expectations for law firms & other outside partners


    2026 PROGRAM

    More details coming soon.


    GALLERY


    WORLD-CLASS VENUE

    3 TIMES SQUARE

    NEW YORK, NY


    Join us in the same great location as last year, a state-of-the-art office in the very center of the corporate legal world.

    Located in the heart of bustling Manhattan, shoulder-to-shoulder with the world's leading corporate legal departments.

    THE NEIGHBORHOOD

    Take in panoramic city views from a stunning 15th-floor space just steps from Broadway, Bryant Park, and Rockefeller Center - a place where culture, commerce, and connectivity come together.

    With plenty to explore between conference sessions, the area around 3 Times Square is one of the most iconic and recognizable locations in the city. Connect with peers in one of the world's premier legal hubs while enjoying everything New York City has to offer.


    INDUSTRY-LEADING SPEAKERS & ADVISORS

    2026 Speakers to be announced. 

    Many of these familiar faces will be joining us again this year.

    See 2025 speakers below:

    Allen Waxman

    Of Counsel

    DLA Piper

    Mark Smolik

    Chief Legal Officer

    DHL Supply Chain Americas


    Brian Chebli

    Exec. Director & AGC

    JPMorgan Chase & Co.

    Stacy Walsh

    AVP Legal Operations

    Travelers


    Vishal Anand

    Director, Legal Operations

    Disney

    Adam Minielly

    Director, Legal Operations & Reporting

    Sun Life


    Gregg McConnell

    Global Director Legal Ops. & Innovation

    Corteva Agriscience

    Andrea Webster

    Associate Director of Legal Innovations & Operations

    Novartis


    Norie Campbell

    Chief Legal Officer & Company Secretary

    Thomson Reuters

    Christina Bucker

    Director, Legal Operations

    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute


    Jen McIver

    Assoc. Director, Legal Ops. & Industry Insights

    Wolters Kluwer

    Karina DeLeon

    Senior Manager, Legal Operations

    Priceline


    Robin Snasdell

    Senior Managing Director

    Morae

    Haylley Watson

    Regional Category Manager, Legal & IP Sustainability Champion

    Syngenta


    Deji Amusan

    Global eDiscovery Lead

    Syngenta

    Dan Ruderman

    Director Strategic Alliances

    LexisNexis


    Laura A. Clayton McDonnel, President, Corporates

    Laura Clayton McDonnell

    President, Corporates

    Thomson Reuters

    Veronica Berruz

    Director, GLO Digital Transformation

    Johnson & Johnson


    Milly Parekh

    Sr. Manager Litigation Operations

    Johnson & Johnson

    Memme Onwudiwe

    AI Evangelist, Evisort Founding Team

    Workday


    Jean Yang

    Vice President, AI Center of Excellence

    Onit

    Bernardine Lai

    Director, Outside Counsel Relationships

    U.S. Bank


    Jon Lane

    Sr. Manager, Legal Operations

    GSK

    Jason Winmill

    Chair

    Buying Legal Council


    Amber Sasso

    Associate Director, Consulting & Legal Services Procurement

    Novo Nordisk

    Keri Cupples

    Global Director of Strategic Initiatives and Pricing

    Dentons


    Jessica Williams

    Director, Legal Ops. Strategy & Data

    GEICO

    Kristina Panettiere

    Strategic Sourcing Manager, Legal & Global Compliance

    Boston Scientific 


    Andie Lam

    Global Category Manager, Legal Services

    Novartis

    Catherine Gross

    Director Procurement Legal Services

    Johnson & Johnson



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    For information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact: Sponsorship@buyinglegal.com

    2026 Hotel Block is Now Open!

    Excellent Hotels Conveniently Located Close to the Venue With Special Rates for BLC!

    The Hilton New York Times Square hotel soars above NYC, offering panoramic views from our Sky Lobby and large, spacious rooms. A three minutes walk from times square, it is  within blocks of iconic sites such as The Empire State Building, Madison Square Garden, Bryant Park and Grand Central Station. Enjoy breakfast at our High Rise Buffet, snacks at Long Acre Market, and cocktails and small plates at 42nd And Sky. Wifi included and guests able to earn Hilton Honors points - book by August 15th to get our $399 nightly rate with waived destination fee.





    Tucked just steps from Times Square and Broadway, Millennium Premier Hotel New York Times Square is unveiling a complete hotel transformation designed for today’s modern traveler. Following a full renovation of all guest rooms, the hotel now delivers a refreshed, elevated experience while maintaining the quiet retreat guests value in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. Friendly service, enhanced comforts, skyline views, and unbeatable convenience make it the perfect base for your New York adventure.Guests are invited to enjoy a complimentary daily continental breakfast from the Premier Lounge. Special rate of $299 with a waived destination fee. 





    TERMS & CONDITIONS

    PLEASE NOTE: "IN-HOUSE" TICKETS ARE FOR IN-HOUSE PROFESSIONALS ONLY (legal department, procurement, or legal operations, professionals who are tasked with buying legal services and/or legal technology for their organization).  Purchases of in-house tickets by vendor-side professionals will be cancelled and amount credited to their account.

    Tickets to BLC events are generally non-refundable.  We have refunded in special circumstances, and we reserve the right to deny refunds or refund minus a $150 administrative fee.