Senior in-house attorneys and corporate leaders are navigating a dynamic business environment full of opportunities and challenges, ranging from technological innovation to shifts in regulatory requirements. At the current pace of change, 45% of chief executives believe their businesses could fail within a decade unless they adapt.

Cornell Law School and Cornell Tech are set to host the General Counsel Summit – an immersive executive education program designed to help these professionals address new issues in corporate governance and compliance, intellectual property, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, sustainability, ethics and more – on June 17 and 18, 2025, at Cornell Tech in New York City.

“It is imperative for in-house counsel to be on the cutting edge of business transformation,” said LizAnn Eisen, faculty director for the summit and acting professor of the practice at Cornell Law School and Cornell Tech. “These legal practitioners are pivotal in guiding companies through rapid global change. Our program is designed to help participants position themselves as strategic thought leaders and partners to executives in organizations working to capitalize on trends and avoid common pitfalls.”

The summit is structured to deliver valuable insights and practical knowledge in a variety of formats. Participants will engage in online and in-person presentations, panel discussions and hands-on workshops led by Eisen and other Cornell faculty experts, experienced corporate lawyers and decision makers, including:

• Charles Whitehead, B.A. ’83, Professor, Cornell Law School
• Matthew D’Amore, B.S. ’91, Associate Dean, Cornell Tech
• C. Allen Parker, Former CEO, SVP & General Counsel, Wells Fargo
• René Paula, Multi-Exit Executive, Public Company Officer, Board Director, Vaxxinity
• Danielle Sheer, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer, Commvault
• Nicholas Dorsey, J.D. ’09, Partner, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
• Elizabeth Morgan, Partner, King & Spalding
• Michael Arnold, Partner, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
• Bill Priestap, Founder, Trenchcoat Advisors
• ​​Alasdair Share, Chief Security Officer, Goldman Sachs
• Machua Millett, Chief Innovation Officer, Lockton Financial Services
• Margaux Knee, Chief Administrative Officer, LinkNYC
• Susan Meisel, Executive Vice President, Sony Music Entertainment
• Elizabeth Grayer, Non-Profit Executive and Attorney

Participants will also enjoy peer networking receptions. Eisen believes the program’s small size of no more than 50 professionals will enable productive one-to-one conversations on best practices and strategy during those gatherings.

“The significant changes sweeping through the corporate landscape demand a nuanced understanding of how areas such as technology, geopolitics, risk and crisis management intersect with the law,” Eisen said. “Following the summit, members of the cohort will return to their companies as stronger communicators, problem solvers and influencers on these topics. They will also gain an expanded network of fellow leaders to consult in challenging times.”

Participants who complete the program will earn the General Counsel Summit: Strategic Leadership Certificate from Cornell Tech, CLE credit and 25 Professional Development Hours.

Individuals interested in the program can learn more and register online. Early bird pricing is available for a limited time.