2026 Corporate Counsel Institute
Date: Jan 28, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, and Online
Member Price: $203.00
Non-Member Price: $254.00
Section Price: $0.00
Areas of Law: Business
Earn up to 6.1 credits! (More Information)
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Sponsored by McCarter & English, LLP
Seminar Chairperson: Natalya G. Johnson, Esq., Senior Counsel at Johnson & Johnson
SAVE THE DATE!
Join seasoned in-house leaders and top outside counsel for an unprecedented opportunity to discover the strategies and tactics that define today's most high-performing legal teams.
The 2026 Corporate Counsel Institute will deliver a comprehensive playbook for transforming your outside counsel relationships from necessary expenses into strategic advantages. Through candid discussions and real-world case studies, you’ll gain the insights needed to navigate 2026's challenges and beyond.
Program Preview
- Connect with corporate in-house counsel and outside counsel from across the state for a full day of valuable insights and networking opportunities. Earn up to 6.1 credits.
- Hear from Chief Counsel across various industries and areas—such as intellectual property, governance, employment, litigation, regulatory law and more—as they discuss the key issues facing legal leaders today, including important trends and the latest updates in the law.
- Maximize client relationships by transforming transactional interactions into aligned, long-term partnerships that deliver measurable results, while confidently navigating RFPs, budgeting, and Alternative Fee Arrangements (AFAs) and adding value through providing effective, relevant legal advice and counsel to enhance overall legal strategy and outcomes.
- Learn from our annual General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer roundtable to gain insights into how in-house legal departments are tackling today’s most pressing challenges—covering AI, technology innovation, regulatory changes, geopolitical developments, trade, litigation trends - and the strategic initiatives that deliver tangible business results. Learn firsthand how legal leaders are navigating today’s complex business and legal landscape.
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