ABOUT THE EVENT
At SBTS 2025,
Legal Ops Leaders Will:
- Connect with other leaders in legal operations in a relaxed, engaging setting
- Learn how legal ops can strengthen connections between other functions
- Accelerate their careers by connecting the dots between their work and organizational impact
- Connect with best-in-class technology and service providers to maximize your team’s effectiveness
PRICING
Get your tickets now!
Super Early Bird
Price:
$299
Limited Quantities Available
Ticket price includes 2 nights booking at Estancia Ja Jolla.
Early bird buyers will be enrolled in a raffle for a exclusive feature profile on the Legal Operators Innovation Hub.
Regular Tickets
Price:
$399
Ticket price includes 2 nights booking at Estancia Ja Jolla.
Group Tickets
Price:
$599
Looking to attend SBTS with 3+ team members? Reach out to us for group pricing.
SPEAKERS
Join The Industry’s Leading
Legal Operators

Scott Sasser
Former Head of Legal Operations, Ramp

Adam Stofsky
CEO at Briefly

Ali Ghasemi
Vice President of Legal Services, Mastercard

Katri Nousiainen
Research Scholar, Yale Law School

Roma Khan
CEO, Crush Contracts
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Deisha Vazquez
Head of Community Legal Operators
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Ronak Ray
Co Founder and CEO
ModCounsel

Mori Kabiri
Founder Legal Operations KPI

Shanti Ariker
Chief Legal Officer JFrog

Linda Swan
Legal Operations Director JFrog

Leo Murgel
SVP, Office of Legal and Corporate Affairs Tech, Data, Ops Innovation and Enablement
Salesforce

Elizabeth Miller
Sr. Director Legal Operations & Strategic Enablement
Delta Dental

Catherine Krow
Managing Director - Diversity and Impact Analysis BigHand
Agenda
Building the Foundation of Community
in Legal Ops
Check-in – 12:00 - 2:00pm
Registration and Luncheon Welcome
Check in, network, and join us for a delicious pre content luncheon in the lush courtyard
2:15 - 3:15pm
The Power of Community in Legal Operations
Start the Summit with a panel of legal operations leaders who have built thriving communities in the field. They’ll share their journeys—the challenges they faced, the benefits of finding authentic connection, and their vision for the future of the legal operations community.
3:15 - 4:00pm
From Entry to Leadership: Evolving in Legal Operations
Hear legal operations leaders share how they advanced their careers, the lessons learned along the way, and how community and key opportunities shaped their growth.
4:00 - 5:30pm
Find Your Tribe / Activity
Ever feel like you just need to find your people? Join Ronak Ray for an engaging session on discovering your unique Legal Ops style, connecting with your “tribe,” and gaining tailored coaching insights through interactive roundtables.
Dinner: 6:00 - 8:00pm
Dinner and Music on the Lawn
Join us for an unforgettable evening under the stars, featuring handcrafted cocktails, live music, and a curated menu of mouthwatering dishes.
8:00 onward
Optional Lobby Bar Happy Hour
Looking for more connection? Join us at the Lobby Bar to keep the conversations going.
Legal Ops as Connective Tissue
Breakfast - 8:00 - 9:00am
Breakfast
Welcome - 9:00 - 9:15am
Day 2 Welcome and Tribe Intention
Communications - 9:15 - 10:00am
Foundations: Effective Legal Communications
Clear, effective communication is the foundation of every successful legal operation. Adam Stofsky and Shannon Yavorsky will share strategies for crafting messages that resonate, align stakeholders, and drive action.
Legal Ops Connective Tissue - 10:30 - 11:00am
Legal Ops Connective Tissue: Procurement and Supply Chain
Curious how procurement and supply chain can supercharge legal ops? Join Ali Ghasemi as he breaks down how aligning these functions creates smoother operations and bigger results.
Break - 11:00 -11:30am
Break/Roundtable on Connective Tissue of Legal Ops
Legal Ops Connective Tissue - 11:30 - 12:00pm
Legal Ops Connective Tissue: Relationships with General Counsels
Your relationship with the GC can make all the difference. In this session, Shanti Ariker and Linda Swan will explore how effective communication and collaboration with general counsels can unlock influence and drive strategic results in legal operations.
Drive Change - 12:00 - 12:30pm
Using KPIs to Drive Change
In this session, Mori Kabiri will share how to leverage KPIs to measure performance, demonstrate impact, and drive meaningful change in legal operations.
Lunch - 12:30 - 1:30pm
Lunch in the Courtyard
Workshop - 1:30 - 2:00pm
Negotiations and Organizational Disputes Workshop
Develop practical strategies for navigating negotiations and resolving organizational disputes with confidence and impact from a Yale Law School Professor and Scholar, Katri Nousiainen
Leadership skills - 2:00 - 2:30pm
Building a Top Tier Legal Ops Team - Leadership Skills
Learn the leadership skills and strategies needed to build and guide a top‑tier legal operations team from the ever fabulous Roma Khan
Break - 3:00 - 3:15pm
Milk & Cookies Break
3:15 - 4:00pm
Strategic Influence: Executive-Level Legal Operations from IT, Finance, and Legal Practice Perspectives
Join with Léo Murgel of Salesforce, Elizabeth Miller of Delta Dental, and Catherine Krow of BigHand as they share how expertise in technology, finance, and legal practice can converge to solve complex operational challenges. This advanced session will explore real-world strategies for using data to build compelling business cases, earn C‑suite trust, and drive meaningful change.
Roundtable - 4:00 - 4:30pm
Roundtable - Legal Ops and Strategic Influence
Engage in a collaborative roundtable to discuss how legal operations leaders can use data, cross‑functional expertise, and executive alignment to build influence and drive strategic impact.
Coaching - 4:00 - 4:30pm
Tribe Coaching Moments
Tailored coaching insights and guided reflections to close Day 2 of Summit.
Closing - 5:00:00 PM
Tailored coaching insights and guided reflections to close Day 2 of Summit.
Dinner - 6:00 - 8:00pm
Dinner and Fun
Accelerating Your Career
Breakfast - 8:00 - 9:00am
Breakfast and Networking
9:00 - 10:30am
Brain Dates
Craving a quieter, one‑on‑one conversation? Sign up for our Brain Dates to connect directly with fellow legal ops professionals and sponsors in a focused, low‑noise setting.
10:30 - 12:00pm
Complimentary Headshots
Time for a headshot refresh? Stop by during Summit for a complimentary professional photo.
Close - 12:00 PM
Summit Close
That's a wrap for #SBTS25!
12:00 PM - Onwards
Optional Beach Trip
Continue the networking with an optional afternoon walk along the beach.
GALLERY
Join us in the beautiful, historic Estancia La Jolla near San Diego, California
Estancia La Jolla is a hacienda-style resort full of secret gardens, quiet courtyards, and world-class amenities




THE SUMMIT BY THE SEA EXPERIENCE
Connect with Top Legal Ops Leaders.
Learn from Experts and Your Peers.
Accelerate Your Career.
Full agendas to be announced soon!
- 3DAYS
- Dozensof interative sessions
- 150+Legal Ops Leaders
- 01
ROI: Driving ROI with AI + Humans
- 02
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Legal Ops x Finance, Legal Ops x IT, Legal Ops x Sales, Legal Ops x GC
- 03
Roundtables: Connect with and Learn From Your Peers
- 04
Leadership Skills: Building Effective Teams
- 05
Innovative Technology: Startup Showcase, Curated (Optional) 1on1 meetings
- 06
Fun: Let Your Hair Down and Have a Great Time!



BECOME A SPEAKER
Have a unique perspective you want to share with the community? We’re taking a limited number of speaker submissions - send us a note about how you’d like to get involved
Sponsor SBTS
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Want to Learn More?
Read our report on Summit by the Sea 2024 to get a taste of what’s in store for you at Summit by the Sea 2025.