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

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WORLD-CLASS VENUE

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 NEIGHBORHOOD

Take in the birds eye view from this spacious and stunning 15^th floor oasis, just steps from Broadway, Bryant Park, and Rockefeller Center, it’s a place where culture, commerce, and connectivity come together at street level.

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.   You'll be shoulder to shoulder with the World's premier law firms with a dash of classic New York City experience. 

Mark Smolik

Chief Legal Officer

DHL Supply Chain Americas

Brian Chebli

Executive Director & Assistant General Counsel

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 & Operation

Novartis

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 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

Keri Cupples

Global Director of Strategic Initiatives and Pricing

Dentons

Matt Rossman

Legal Category Director, Strategic Sourcing

The Hartford

Kristi Gedid

EY Americas & Global Life Sciences Law Leader

EY

Catherine Gross

Director Procurement Legal Services

Johnson & Johnson

Adrienne Fox

Procurement Change Management Director

Andie Lam

Global Category Manager, Legal Services

Novartis

Faith Pak

Marketing Manager

Buying Legal Council

Jessica Gebhard

Strategic Partnerships Manager

Buying Legal Council

John Pruellage

General Counsel

FlingGolf

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Two Hotels, Steps From Venue, With Special Rates for BLC

Located a short journey from the venue, 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.

• Kristina Panettiere, Strategic Sourcing Manager - Legal & Global Compliance Category - Boston Scientific Corporation
• Milly Parekh, Sr. Manager Litigation Operations - Johnson & Johnson
• Matt Rossman, Manager, Shared Services Sourcing - Valley National Bank
• Jessica Williams, Director Legal Ops. Strategy & Data - GEICO
• Andie Lam, Global Category Manager Legal Services - Novartis
• Stanislav Gejdos, Category Manager, Legal Services - Syngenta
• Jay Gibbons, CEO - Edward Advisory

• Orazio Difruscolo, Head of Indirect Procurement - Swiss Re (former)
• Adrienne Fox, Director, Global Procurement Professional Services - Novartis
• Karen Helten, Outside Counsel Senior Manager - Salesforce
• Emily Peeroo, Sourcing Manager, Marketing & Legal Services - Lloyds Banking Group

• Bernardine Lai, Director, Outside Counsel Relationships - U.S. Bank

• Jon Lane, Senior Manager, Global Legal Procurement - GSK