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12TH ANNUAL

BUYING LEGAL CONFERENCE:

SEPT. 30–OCT. 1, 2025 | NEW YORK CITY

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A gathering of leaders from many of the world's most sophisticated legal departments. 

  • Get the inside view of the most vital and current developments in the legal services ecosystem 
  • Connect & collaborate  with respected colleagues and industry expert thought leaders.
  • Learn best practices in advanced legal sourcing functions & uncover novel solutions to your most pressing challenges.


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WORLD-CLASS VENUE

ONE MANHATTAN WEST

NEW YORK, NY


Join the excitement in a state-of-the-art office in the very center of the corporate legal world.

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

THE HUDSON YARDS NEIGHBORHOOD

Offering plenty to explore between conference sessions, from rooftop cocktails to scenic strolls along the Hudson River, this vibrant area is an exciting blend of modern architecture, green space, world-class dining, and cultural experiences.  

Located on Manhattan’s West Side, it’s home to The Vessel, The High Line, and premier shopping at The Shops at Hudson Yards - Just steps from 1 Manhattan West.


DELIVERING LEGAL AND OPERATIONAL RESULTS

IN DISRUPTIVE ENVIRONMENTS


Learn how market leaders are succeeding across the most important challenges

facing legal departments and legal sourcing, including:



Growing Complexity of The Legal Tech Stack

 Managing Escalating

Cost Pressures

 
 

Risk Mitigation Across

the Legal Provider Portfolio

The Latest in Law Firm Panels: What's Working?


Extracting Valuable Data and Putting It to Work

Strategizing & Roadmapping Against an Uncertain Future

 

Practical AI Uses Driving

Savings & Productivity

Navigating Volatility in the

Supply Base and Market


AGENDA

DAY 1 
8:00Breakfast & Welcome
9:00Keynote
9:30Coffee
10:00Sessions, Workshops, & Conversation Breaks
12:30Lunch
1:30Sessions & Networking Time
3:15Afternoon Refreshments
4:00Leading Expert Panels
5:00Reception
  
 DAY 2 
 8:00Breakfast
 8:45Sessions & Coffee Hour
 10:30Topic-Based Discussion Groups
 11:30Concluding Sessions
 12:30Closing & After-Events



REGISTRATION

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


 

In-House

Buyers of Legal Services & Tech

Vendors & Firms

Sellers of Legal Services & Tech

Advance Early-Bird

Until May 31

$325

SOLD OUT

Early-Bird

Jun.1 - Aug.1

$375

REGISTER

SOLD OUT

Standard

From Aug.2

$450

SOLD OUT


*Please note: conference passes available for non-sponsoring vendors are extremely limited.  For sponsorship opportunities, please email us.

HOTELS

Upscale Accommodation, Steps From Venue

Special Rates for Conference Attendees

Located just a short walk from 1 Manhattan West, the SpringHill Suites offers a stylish and comfortable stay in the heart of Midtown. Guests will enjoy spacious suites with modern amenities, complimentary breakfast, and easy access to nearby restaurants, shops, and transit options. It's a convenient and welcoming home base for conference attendees looking to make the most of their time in the city. Special Group Rate For BLC attendees Until Friday,  August 29, 2025.  




Just steps from 1 Manhattan West, the Crowne Plaza HY36 offers modern comfort and thoughtful amenities in a prime Midtown location. Conference attendees can book at the exclusive Buying Legal Council Conference rate of $309/night, inclusive of the amenity fee. Enjoy daily benefits like complimentary WiFi, two Citi Bike passes, a welcome beverage, package receiving, local and long-distance calling, and a dry-cleaning credit—all designed to make your stay seamless and enjoyable.



SPONSORS SHARING BEST PRACTICES






Home - ProSearch






And more to be announced.

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

INDUSTRY-LEADING SPEAKERS & ADVISORS

Interested to speak in 2025? Nominate yourself (or someone else).

More to be announced...

Gregg McConnell

Global Director Legal Ops. & Innovation

Corteva Agriscience

Catherine Gross

Director Procurement Legal Services

Johnson & Johnson

Haylley Watson

Regional Category Manager, Legal & IP Sustainability Champion

Syngenta

Christina Bucker

Director, Legal Operations

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Deji Amusan

Global eDiscovery Lead

Syngenta

Stacy Walsh

AVP Legal Operations

Travelers

Jessica Williams

Director, Legal Ops. Strategy & Data

GEICO

Jason Winmill

Chair

Buying Legal Council

Amber Sasso

Associate Director, Consulting & Legal Services Procurement

Novo Nordisk

Kristina Panettiere

Strategic Sourcing Manager, Legal & Global Compliance

Boston Scientific 


Milly Parekh

Sr. Manager, Litigation Operations

Johnson & Johnson

Matt Rossman

Legal Category Director, Strategic Sourcing

The Hartford

Sean Weller

Director

Buying Legal Council

Faith Pak

Marketing Manager

Buying Legal Council

Jim Foley

Senior Practice Manager

Oracle

Andie Lam

Global Category Manager, Legal Services

Novartis

Adrienne Fox

Procurement Change Management Director

Novartis

Jessica Gebhard

Strategic Partnerships Manager

Buying Legal Council

Bernadine Lai

Director, Outside Counsel Relationships

U.S. Bank

Kerri Cupples

Global Director of Strategic Initiatives and Pricing

Dentons

Jon Lane

Sr. Manager, Legal Operations

GSK

John Pruellage

General Counsel

FlingGolf

BLC ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS


  • Kristina Panettiere, Strategic Sourcing Manager - Legal & Global Compliance Category - Boston Scientific Corporation
  • Milly ParekhSr. Manager Litigation Operations - Johnson & Johnson
  • Matt RossmanManager, Shared Services Sourcing - Valley National Bank
  • Jessica WilliamsDirector Legal Ops. Strategy & Data - GEICO
  • Andie LamGlobal Category Manager Legal Services - Novartis
  • Stanislav GejdosCategory Manager, Legal Services - Syngenta
  • Orazio Difruscolo, Head of Indirect Procurement - Swiss Re (former)
  • Adrienne FoxDirector, Global Procurement Professional Services - Novartis
  • Karen HeltenOutside Counsel Senior Manager - Salesforce
  • Emily PeerooSourcing Manager, Marketing & Legal Services - Lloyds Banking Group
  • Bernardine LaiDirector, Outside Counsel Relationships - U.S. Bank
  • Jon LaneSenior Manager, Global Legal Procurement - GSK

TERMS & CONDITIONS

PLEASE NOTE: TICKETS ARE FOR IN-HOUSE PROFESSIONALS ONLY AT THIS TIME. (legal department, procurement, or legal operations, professionals who are tasked with buying legal services and/or legal technology for their organization).  Tickets for vendors, sellers of legal technology and legal services, and law firm professionals are not yet available. 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.  Please contact doria@buyinglegal.com with any questions.