James Raybould

SVP & GM at Turing

James Raybould is SVP & GM at Turing, leading AI-driven talent solutions. Previously, he spent 12+ years at LinkedIn in senior roles across product, marketing, and business operations, helping scale the company through its hypergrowth phase. A former Bain consultant and HBS graduate, James is known for his strategic frameworks and deep expertise in go-to-market and product strategy.
Karly Gelardi

CoS to CPO at Zapier

Karly Gelardi is a seasoned People Operations leader, currently serving as the Senior Talent Operations Manager at Zapier—a global, fully remote software automation company. With a strong foundation in training and development, talent acquisition, and strategic planning, Karly excels in building high-performing teams and optimizing organizational effectiveness.
Brandon Sammut

Chief People Officer at Zapier

Brandon Sammut is a two-time Chief People Officer, currently leading at Zapier—a software automation platform powered by an 800-member, all-remote team in 40+ countries. Brandon specializes in building high-performing teams and draws from a diverse background in business development, talent acquisition, talent development, education, and venture capital.
Aarti Bhatnagar

Executive Coach at Cadence Operators, fmr CoS at Guild

Aarti Bhatnagar is a seasoned Operating Leader and Certified Professional Coach (CPCC, ACC) with 12+ years of experience in operations, program management, and people leadership. She served as Chief of Staff at Guild Education and Change.org, enabling scalable operations across executive and product teams. Aarti combines her leadership experience with a passion for coaching to empower current and aspiring Operating Leaders to excel in their roles.
Steven Siger

Cofounder & COO at CNaught Former CoS, US Department of Justice, Office of Legal Policy

Steve Siger is cofounder and COO of CNaught, which is trusted by buyers like Asana, Tiger Global, and Dimensional Advisors to make it easy to drive real climate impact through their carbon credit portfolios. Steve previously held multiple senior roles at early-stage companies including Uber and Thumbtack, where he served as General Counsel and acting head of finance. Earlier in his career, Steve served in multiple roles in the Obama Administration, including as Chief of Staff and Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the U.S. Justice Department’s Office of Legal Policy and as Counsel to the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling.
Arnaud Rager

fmr. VP Transformation at Bio Rad, fmr. Chief of Staff at J&J

Arnaud Rager is a strategic leader with over 25 years of experience transforming organizations across the pharmaceuticals, biotech, and medical devices industries. Known for his expertise in project management, process excellence, and change management, Arnaud has led impactful initiatives in companies ranging from 300-person startups to global enterprises like Johnson & Johnson. As a four-time Chief of Staff, he advised CEO and C-level executives, and has crafted and executed strategic frameworks, managed complex portfolios, and driven high-impact transformations. Most recently, as Vice President of Business Planning & Transformation at Bio-Rad Laboratories, Arnaud led a team that reshaped key business processes such as Sales and Operations Planning, Procure to Pay, and Order to Cash.
Stephanie Usry

Founder & CEO at Clutch

After a decade of coaching leaders and teams, Stephanie co-founded Clutch Insights to help leaders scale themselves as fast as their companies. A seasoned operator, she’s built and led product, operations, and engineering teams from seed stage to IPO at companies like Jawbone, HotelTonight (Airbnb), and Pure Storage. As the first Radical Candor coach, she helped shape a framework now used by leaders worldwide, deepening her expertise in leadership at scale.
Richard White

Founder & CEO at Fathom AI

Richard White is Founder/CEO of Fathom (YC W21). Fathom was the #1 Highest Satisfaction product of 2024 out of 100K+ products on G2 with over 2,000 reviews and a perfect 5.0 score. It’s also the #1 installed AI notetaker on both the Zoom and HubSpot marketplaces.  Prior to Fathom, Richard founded UserVoice, which pioneered the Feedback tabs shown on the side of millions of websites around the world today.
Diane Sadowski-Joseph

Co-Founder and Head of Product at Apply AI

Diane Sadowski is Co-Founder of Apply AI, helping organizations expand their AI capabilities with real-world, behavior-based strategies. Previously, she was employee #8 and Head of Product Development & Delivery at LifeLabs Learning, scaling the company to 200+ employees and a nine-figure exit. Diane has empowered 100,000+ professionals across global markets and brings deep expertise in leadership development, organizational performance, and AI integration.
Scott Sasser

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

12:00 - 2:00pm
Registration and Luncheon Welcome
2:00 - 2:45pm
Opening/Panel/Fireside Chat on Finding Community - Sourcing Speakers
2:45 - 3:30pm
Minorities and Community - Sourcing Speakers
3:30 - 4:00pm
Legal Ops Career Paths Panel - Sourcing Speakers
4:00 - 4:30pm
Find Your Tribe Intro
4:30 - 5:15pm
Tribe Activity and Debrief/Closing
6:00 - 8:00pm
Dinner and Music on the Lawn
8:00
Optional Lobby Bar Happy Hour
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
Opening – 2:00 - 2:15pm

Welcome/Opening

Deisha Vazquez
Head of Community
Legal Operators
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.
Ronak Ray
Co Founder and CEO
ModCounsel
Closing: 5:30:00 PM

Closing -  Day 1

Deisha Vazquez
Head of Community
Legal Operators
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.
Breakfast - 8:00 - 9:00am

Breakfast

N/A
Welcome - 9:00 - 9:15am

Day 2 Welcome and Tribe Intention

Deisha Vazquez
Head of Community
Legal Operators
Ronak Ray
Co Founder and CEO
ModCounsel
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.
Adam Stofsky
CEO Briefly
Shannon Yavorsky
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.
Ali Ghasemi
Legal and Supply Chain Ops Manager Mastercard
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.
Shanti Ariker,
Head of Community
Legal Operators
Linda Swan
Head of Community
Legal Operators
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.
8:00-9:30am
Breakfast
9:30 - 10:30am
Complimentary Headshots
10:30 - 11:30am
1:1 Brain Dates
11:30am
Closing
12:00pm Onward
Optional networking fun with Legal Operators

Join The Industry’s Leading
Legal Operators

Scott Sasser

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

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

Deisha Vazquez

Head of Community Legal Operators

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

12:00 - 2:00pm
Registration and Luncheon Welcome
2:00 - 2:45pm
Opening/Panel/Fireside Chat on Finding Community - Sourcing Speakers
2:45 - 3:30pm
Minorities and Community - Sourcing Speakers
3:30 - 4:00pm
Legal Ops Career Paths Panel - Sourcing Speakers
4:00 - 4:30pm
Find Your Tribe Intro
4:30 - 5:15pm
Tribe Activity and Debrief/Closing
6:00 - 8:00pm
Dinner and Music on the Lawn
8:00
Optional Lobby Bar Happy Hour
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
Opening – 2:00 - 2:15pm

Welcome/Opening

Deisha Vazquez
Head of Community
Legal Operators
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.
Ronak Ray
Co Founder and CEO
ModCounsel
Closing: 5:30:00 PM

Closing -  Day 1

Deisha Vazquez
Head of Community
Legal Operators
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.
Breakfast - 8:00 - 9:00am

Breakfast

Welcome - 9:00 - 9:15am

Day 2 Welcome and Tribe Intention

Deisha Vazquez
Head of Community
Legal Operators
Ronak Ray
Co Founder and CEO
ModCounsel
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.
Adam Stofsky
CEO Briefly
Shannon Yavorsky
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.
Ali Ghasemi
Legal and Supply Chain Ops Manager Mastercard
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.
Shanti Ariker,
Head of Community
Legal Operators
Linda Swan
Head of Community
Legal Operators
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.
Mori Kabiri
Founder
Legal Operations KPI
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
Katri Nousiainen
Research Scholar and Professor
Yale Law School
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
Roma Khan
CEO - Legal Services, Technology and Events
Crush Contracts
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.
Catherine Krow
Managing Director - Diversity and Impact Analysis BigHand
Elizabeth Miller
Sr. Director Legal Operations & Strategic Enablement
Delta Dental
Leo Murgel
SVP, Office of Legal and Corporate Affairs Tech, Data, Ops Innovation and Enablement
Salesforce
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.
Deisha Vazquez
Head of Community Legal Operators
Ronak Ray
Co Founder and CEO ModCounsel
Closing - 5:00:00 PM
Tailored coaching insights and guided reflections to close Day 2 of Summit.
Deisha Vazquez
Head of Community Legal Operators
Dinner - 6:00 - 8:00pm
Dinner and Fun
Breakfast - 8:00 - 9:00am

Breakfast and Networking

Opening – 9:00:00 AM

Day 3 Opening

Deisha Vazquez
Head of Community Legal Operators
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!
Deisha Vazquez
Legal Operators
Ronak Ray
Co Founder and CEO
ModCounsel
12:00 PM - Onwards

Optional Beach Trip

Continue the networking with an optional afternoon walk along the beach.

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