Rooted and Rising: Leading with Intention

Our 2026 NextGen Summit will focus on the theme "Rooted and Rising: Leading with Intention," aimed to prepare NextGen advocates with practical skills and confidence to take charge in their career.

Our Summit agenda will include the following sessions (subject to change):

Session Type Session Title

Keynote Fireside Chat

Ethics of Influence: Advocating for Yourself Without Crossing Ethical Lines

 

Workshop

Leveraging AI in the Legal Practice: Practical Skills to Increase Value and Efficiency  

Panel

You Don't Need to Earn Rest - Boundaries and Well-Being for Ambitious Lawyers

Panel

Mindful Relationships: Navigating Your Network - Colleagues, Clients, and Contacts 

Networking

The program includes two networking breaks and lunchtime table topics. You may choose to join your peers for an engaging lunch-time topic of your choice or take time for self-care. 

Session Descriptions:

Leveraging AI in the Legal Practice: Practical Skills to Increase Value and Efficiency  

This interactive, skills-based 90-minute workshop equips lawyers with practical tools to use generative AI competently, ethically, and effectively in legal practice. Through real-world demonstrations and guided exercises, panelists from in-house and law firm roles will show how AI is currently used for legal analysis, client service, and business development, while addressing privacy, confidentiality, supervision, and risk. Participants will identify opportunities to increase their professional value using AI.

Participants will learn: 

  • How to use generative AI tools competently and ethically in legal workflows 
  • How to assess risks related to confidentiality, privacy, and accuracy 
  • How to increase professional value through AI fluency—today and in the near future 

You Don't Need to Earn Rest—Boundaries and Well-Being for Ambitious Lawyers

Participants will learn how to:

  • Recognize complacency vs. renewal 
  • Set boundaries with difficult stakeholders 
  • Create capacity for growth 
  • Develop tiny-mighty habits for resilience 
  • Develop the courage to leave when necessary 

Mindful Relationships: Navigating Your Network - Colleagues, Clients, and Contacts 

Participants will learn how to:

  • Build relationship currency at work 

  • Navigate your network and cultivate sponsors, mentors, allies, and friends 

  • Strengthen your influence 

  • Take ownership of your relationships and get clear on your influence with key stakeholders, colleagues, clients, and peers. 

You can also view our 2025 agenda below:

2025 AGENDA

Speakers and agenda are subject to change