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Building the Legal Department of the Future: Strategic Planning, Resource Allocation, and Capability Mapping (June 17, 2026)

Building the Legal Department of the Future: Strategic Planning, Resource Allocation, and Capability Mapping (June 17, 2026)

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This program is co-sponsored with the Compliance & Ethics Network

This program will explore how legal departments can position themselves for long-term success through intentional strategic planning, thoughtful resource allocation, and clear capability mapping. As legal teams face increasing demands, evolving regulatory risks, and growing expectations from business leaders, in-house counsel must think beyond day-to-day operations and build departments that are agile, scalable, and aligned with organizational priorities.

Panelists will discuss practical approaches to assessing current capabilities, identifying gaps, prioritizing investments, and making the business case for additional resources and support. The conversation will also address how legal leaders can balance efficiency with effectiveness, leverage cross-functional collaboration, and prepare their teams for future challenges, including technology adoption and changing business needs.

Join this experienced panel of legal and compliance leaders for a candid discussion on building a modern legal department equipped to deliver strategic value today and into the future.


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06/17/2026 at 12:00 PM (EDT)  |  60 minutes
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Meredith Ritchie

Meredith Ritchie

EVP, GC & Government Affairs Officer

Alliant Credit Union

Deborah Solmor

Deborah Solmor

General Counsel

Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation

Mary Ann Hynes

Mary Ann Hynes (Moderator)

Former Fortune 500 Strategic Advisor & Executive Coach

Barker Gilmore LLC

Jackie Belcastro

Jackie Belcastro

Vice President & Head of Securities, Corporate Governance & Legal Operations

SiriusPoint