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Navigating Through Turbulence

Brought to you by the In-House Counsel Network

September 18, 2026

Navigating Through Turbulence

This conference has been organized by The In-House Counsel Network

This event is off the record

 Friday, September 18, 2026

Loews Arlington Hotel

888 Nolan Ryan Expressway

Arlington, Texas, 76011

Friday, September 18, 2026

Keynote Speaker:

Hon. C.J. Mahoney
Chief Legal Officer, Meta Platforms, Inc.

Confirmed Speakers to Date:

Hon. Jonathan Berry, Solicitor of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor
Ketan Bhirud, Senior Associate General Counsel, Saronic Technologies
Ashley Callen, Partner & Co-Chair, Congressional Investigations Practice, Jenner & Block LLP
Sean Cooksey, Managing Director, BGR Group
Ethan P. Davis, Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Head of Global Litigation Strategy, Meta Platforms, Inc.
Vetan Kapoor, Counsel to the Vice President, Office of the Vice President
Marc Kesselman, President & Chief Executive Officer, Knoa Pharma (frmr.); Chief Legal Officer & EVP, Strategy & Corporate Affairs, Purdue (frmr.)
Hon. Jerry Kilgore, Co-Chair, Cozen O’Connor; Former Attorney General of Virginia
William Laramy, Ph.D. Candidate, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota
Whitney Lipscomb, General Counsel, Republican Attorneys General Association
Gregory R. Mueller, CEO, CRC Advisors
Hon. Stanley Woodward, Associate Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice
Isaac Workman, Senior Vice President, Communications & National Programs, The Federalist Society
Claire Yan, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, FOX

Topics:

 - Leading Through Crisis: Law, Communication and Risk Management in High-Stakes Moments
- The Midterms and Beyond: Consequences for Corporate Governance and Policy
- The Architecture of the Modern Economy


Schedule: 

8:00 am – 10:00 am: Breakfast
11:00 am: Registration
11:30 am – 12:30 pm: Lunch & Fireside Chat
12:30 pm – 1:45 pm: Plenary: Leading Through Crisis: Law, Communication and Risk Management in High-Stakes Moments
1:45 pm – 2:00 pm: Networking Break
2:00 pm – 3:15 pm: Plenary: The Midterms and Beyond: Consequences for Corporate Governance and Policy
3:15 pm – 3:45 pm: Networking Break
3:45 pm – 5:00 pm: Plenary: The Architecture of the Modern Economy
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Break

**The IHC Conference and the Texas Statewide Chapters Conference will combine for the Banquet Dinner**

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm: Reception
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Dinner 

Saturday, September 19, 2026

8:00 am – 10:00 am: Breakfast

 

Hotel Block Information

The room block at the Loews Arlington Hotel is now sold out.

We have secured a room block at the nearby Hilton Arlington (2401 E Lamar Blvd Arlington, TX 76006) for $159+ per night.

Access the Hilton Arlington room block here.

 

Conference registration has now closed. 

 

CLE

 

This event has been approved for

 

4.75 Total CLE Hours

 

Attendees must SIGN IN and SIGN OUT at the event and complete the

 

provided attendance reporting form to receive CLE credit.

 

 

 

 

 

Questions? Check out our CLE FAQ page.

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8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Breakfast
   
Topics: In-House Counsel Network
Steer AB
Loews Arlington Hotel
888 Nolan Ryan Expressway
Arlington, TX 76011

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Location: Steer AB

  • In-Person Event
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Registration
   
Topics: In-House Counsel Network
Steer Foyer
Loews Arlington Hotel
888 Nolan Ryan Expressway
Arlington, TX 76011

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Location: Steer Foyer

  • In-Person Event
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Lunch & Fireside Chat
   
Topics: In-House Counsel Network
Steer AB
Loews Arlington Hotel
888 Nolan Ryan Expressway
Arlington, TX 76011

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Location: Steer AB

  • In-Person Event
12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Plenary: Leading Through Crisis: Law, Communication and Risk Management in High-Stakes Moments
CLE 1.25 hours
Ethics 0 hours
Topics: In-House Counsel Network
Steer AB
Loews Arlington Hotel
888 Nolan Ryan Expressway
Arlington, TX 76011

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Description

Location: Steer AB

Leading Through Crisis: Law, Communication and Risk Management in High-Stakes Moments

From corporate controversies and regulatory investigations to media firestorms and operational disruptions, organizations today face an increasingly complex risk environment. This roundtable brings together leaders from the corporate world to discuss how institutions can prepare for, manage, and recover from crises. Panelists will explore the intersection of legal strategy, public messaging, stakeholder management, and corporate governance, offering practical lessons on leadership, decision-making, and risk mitigation when the stakes are highest.

  • In-Person Event
1:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Networking Break
   
Topics: In-House Counsel Network
Steer Foyer
Loews Arlington Hotel
888 Nolan Ryan Expressway
Arlington, TX 76011

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Location: Steer Foyer

  • In-Person Event
2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Plenary: The Midterms and Beyond: Consequences for Corporate Governance and Policy
CLE 1.25 hours
Ethics 0 hours
Topics: In-House Counsel Network
Steer AB
Loews Arlington Hotel
888 Nolan Ryan Expressway
Arlington, TX 76011

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Location: Steer AB

The Midterms and Beyond: Consequences for Corporate Governance and Policy

What will the upcoming midterm elections mean for American businesses? Drawing on deep experience in politics, government, and public affairs, this panel will examine the electoral trends, key races, and voter dynamics likely to shape the political landscape. The discussion will also explore the potential implications of the election results for legislative priorities, regulatory policy, and the broader legal and business environment in the years ahead.

  • In-Person Event
3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Networking Break
   
Topics: In-House Counsel Network
Steer Foyer
Loews Arlington Hotel
888 Nolan Ryan Expressway
Arlington, TX 76011

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Location: Steer Foyer

  • In-Person Event
3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Plenary: The Architecture of the Modern Economy
CLE 1.25 hours
Ethics 0 hours
Topics: In-House Counsel Network
Steer AB
Loews Arlington Hotel
888 Nolan Ryan Expressway
Arlington, TX 76011

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Location: Steer AB

The Architecture of the Modern Economy

As technological innovation and shifting market structures reshape the American economy, traditional approaches to regulation and oversight are under pressure. This panel will examine how the current administration is navigating these changes across sectors ranging from technology and digital platforms to emerging industries. Bringing together perspectives from government, academia, and public policy, the discussion will explore the legal, economic, and regulatory forces at work—including questions of consumer protection—and what they mean for businesses, consumers, and the future of the American economy.

  • In-Person Event
5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Break
   
Topics: In-House Counsel Network
Arlington, TX

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  • In-Person Event
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Reception
   
Topics: In-House Counsel Network
Ranger's Patio
Loews Arlington Hotel
888 Nolan Ryan Expressway
Arlington, TX 76011

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Location: Ranger's Patio

  • In-Person Event
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Banquet Dinner & Gregory S. Coleman Memorial Lecture
CLE 1 hour
Ethics 0 hours
Topics: In-House Counsel Network
Monument EFGH
Loews Arlington Hotel
888 Nolan Ryan Expressway
Arlington, TX 76011

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The Banquet Dinner will be held in conjunction with the 2026 Texas Chapters Conference Banquet Dinner & Gregory S. Coleman Memorial Lecture, co-hosted by the Federalist Society's Texas Chapters.

Location: Monument EFGH

  • In-Person Event
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