*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 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.

Mark Smolik

Chief Legal Officer

DHL Supply Chain Americas

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

Catherine Gross

Director Procurement Legal Services

Johnson & Johnson

Jen McIver

Assoc. Director, Legal Ops. & Industry Insights

Wolters Kluwer

Laura Clayton McDonnell

President, Corporates

Thomson Reuters

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

Milly Parekh

Sr. Manager Litigation Operations

Johnson & Johnson

Veronica Berruz

Senior Counsel, Technology

Johnson & Johnson

Jean Yang

Vice President, AI Center of Excellence

Onit

Memme Onwudiwe

AI Evangelist

Workday

Jason Winmill

Chair

Buying Legal Council

Bernadine Lai

Director, Outside Counsel Relationships

U.S. Bank

Jon Lane

Sr. Manager, Legal Operations

GSK

Keri Cupples

Global Director of Strategic Initiatives and Pricing

Dentons

Matt Rossman

Legal Category Director, Strategic Sourcing

The Hartford

Kristi Gedid

EY Global Life Sciences Law

EY

Jessica Williams

Director, Legal Ops. Strategy & Data

GEICO

Adrienne Fox

Procurement Change Management Director

Novartis

Andie Lam

Global Category Manager, Legal Services

Novartis

John Pruellage

General Counsel

FlingGolf

Faith Pak

Marketing Manager

Buying Legal Council

Jessica Gebhard

Strategic Partnerships Manager

Buying Legal Council

Jim Foley

Senior Practice Manager

Oracle

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

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.

• 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

• 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