Sonoma, CA
Starting at 2:00pm on the 20th and ending at 1:00pm on the 22nd
The In-House Litigation Playbook: Practical approaches for complexity, scrutiny, and scale
Join fellow senior in-house litigators navigating an evolving business and regulatory landscape in 2026. We'll dig into issues shaping today's disputes - emerging AI liabilities, expanding class action risks, governmental investigations, and cross-border enforcement - alongside the operational challenges of running a litigation function: matter management, integrating AI into workflows, cross-functional coordination, and demonstrating value through metrics.
Attendees will compare approaches to managing investigations, internal reporting, and pressures from regulators and boards. After two days, you'll leave with new methods to strengthen litigation outcomes and a network of peers you can rely on when the next unfamiliar challenge lands on your desk.
As generative AI becomes embedded in litigation workflows, in-house teams must reassess how privilege is preserved and how discovery obligations may expand. This session focuses specifically on the exposure created by AI-assisted drafting, internal prompts, fine-tuned models, and data sharing with vendors. Panelists will examine emerging court treatment of AI-generated work products and explore practical guardrails to protect privilege while maintaining litigation efficiency.
Join Vice Chancellor Will for a fireside chat on key developments impacting in-house litigators. The conversation will cover 'Dexit' and Section 144, and will help attendees understand how they can best advise their board on incorporation discussions. Other topics to be addressed include recent amendments to Section 220, the practicalities of AI in minute-keeping, the preservation of legal privilege, and cautionary "horror stories" of AI hallucinations in court filings. Vice Chancellor Will will also share her perspective on emerging trends such as strike suits and double-derivative litigation involving subsidiary incorporation status.
Many teams manage with informal tools until volume spikes and visibility disappears. This discussion addresses how to prepare for growth by selecting (or creating) the right matter management systems, structuring outside counsel for low-stakes work, and building scalable models that help leadership understand spend, trends, and capacity before the spreadsheet collapses.
Our room block at MacArthur Place is full and the hotel is at capacity. We highly recommend arranging accommodations at The Lodge at Sonoma Resort, Autograph Collection, which is right down the road from MacArthur Place!
Hotel Booking & Cancellation Policy
Please note that a 100% deposit (room rate, tax, and destination fee) will be taken prior to 03/19/26. As of 03/19/26 your reservation becomes non-refundable and non-transferable. Should your method of payment not process for the full deposit, you will be notified and have 48-hours to provide a new payment method.
Major airports surrounding Sonoma, CA:
- Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport (STS) - 29.7 miles to MacArthur Place
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO) - 55.7 miles to MacArthur Place
- Oakland International Airport (OAK) - 56.2 miles to MacArthur Place
- Sacramento International Airport (SMF) - 71.5 miles to MacArthur Place
Recommendations to and from the hotel - ground transportation
To the hotel from major cities:
- Ride share services
- For pre-booked/private transport, contact the hotel concierge at (707) 938-2929
- Rental cars are a great option
From the hotel on departure day:
- For pre-booked/private transport, contact the hotel concierge at (707) 938-2929
- Rental cars are a great option
Sonoma is remote. Ride share services availability will not be guaranteed for travel back to the airport or your final destination on the last day of this Offsite.
Please note: Starting May 7, 2025, you'll need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification (such as valid passport) to board domestic flights.
We expect this program to be eligible for between 4 - 6 hours of CLE credit in 50-minute states and 4.25 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules. This course is appropriate for experienced attorneys only. The L Suite has been certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board and the State Bar of California as an Accredited Provider of continuing legal education. Additionally, we will seek CLE accreditation in IL, WA, FL, TX, PA, CO, GA, and any of the other 50 states upon specific request from an attendee.
I have received an invite to the Offsite, am I guaranteed a spot?
An invitation does not guarantee you a spot at the Offsite. We suggest you register as soon as possible to secure your place. As spots are limited, please only register if you intend to attend the full programming from Monday to Wednesday.
Can I arrive earlier or stay later at the hotel?
YES! We have secured our heavily discounted rates at the MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa for one day pre- and two days post- this Offsite, and we'd love to see our members take advantage of this discount. See hotel information in your registration confirmation email for how to book extra nights.
How do I get to and from the hotel?
Sonoma is a remote location and whilst ride share services are abundant from major cities and major airports, they are less common and unreliable when ordering them from Sonoma or regional airports. For peace of mind, we recommend you contact the hotel concierge team at (707) 938-2929 to book a secured private transport, especially for traveling to an airport on your departure date.
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