The General Counsel Summit US is an annual event organized by Economist Impact, bringing together over 500 general counsel and legal decision-makers from leading organizations, including Fortune 500 companies. The summit provides a platform for legal leaders to discuss and navigate the evolving legal and business landscape.
Key topics at the summit include the integration of artificial intelligence for efficiency and its associated risks, antitrust enforcement, geopolitical shifts, cyber threats, and the increasing politicization of legal services. Sessions focus on how legal leaders can master influence within the C-suite, drive corporate strategy, and ensure business resilience in an unpredictable environment.
The event offers numerous networking opportunities, including one-on-one meetings facilitated by an AI-powered platform, roundtable discussions on business-critical issues, and an end-of-day drinks reception. Attendees can engage with over 60 expert speakers who share practical insights and real-world strategies.
The summit is designed for general counsel, chief legal officers, and other legal decision-makers seeking to stay ahead of industry trends, enhance their strategic influence, and build connections with peers facing similar challenges.
Speakers(6)
April Miller Boise
Executive Vice-President and Chief Legal Officer at Intel
April Miller Boise is an executive with over 25 years of experience leading and advising global companies through significant transformation. As Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Intel Corporation, she leads global corporate affairs, legal, policy, business integrity, and international trade teams. She is a member of Intel's executive leadership team and advises the Board of Directors. Miller Boise holds a J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School and a B.B.A. from the University of Michigan Business School. She also serves on the Board of Directors of Trane Technologies.
Bimal Patel
Executive Vice-President and General Counsel at PayPal
Bimal Patel is Executive Vice-President and General Counsel of PayPal Holdings, overseeing the company’s global legal function. He joined PayPal in 2021 from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, where he served as Assistant Secretary for Financial Institutions. Patel has also been a partner and head of the financial advisory and regulation practice at O’Melveny & Myers, and a senior advisor at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
Carla Bedrosian
Global Chief Legal Officer at Xsolla
Carla Bedrosian is Global Chief Legal Officer of Xsolla, a leading global video game commerce company, and a Director and Chief Legal Officer of Xsolla SPAC 1. She oversees legal operations across multiple continents and spearheads product launches, M&A activity, and partnerships critical to global expansion. Bedrosian has 25 years of executive experience, including roles as senior corporate counsel at SimplePractice and Executive Vice President and Global General Counsel at WET Design. She began her career at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP.
Charlotte Howard
Executive Editor and New York Bureau Chief at The Economist
Charlotte Howard is The Economist’s New York bureau chief and co-host of the Checks and Balance podcast. She previously served as energy editor, writing about the global energy sector and climate policy. Howard has covered consumer goods, retail, the global health-care industry, and politics and policy in America’s Midwest. She joined The Economist in 2004.
Elizabeth Prelogar
Former U.S. Solicitor General at United States
Elizabeth Prelogar served as the 48th Solicitor General of the United States, overseeing all Supreme Court litigation. She has argued 35 cases in the Supreme Court, covering constitutional, administrative, civil rights, and environmental law. Prelogar held various roles at the Department of Justice, including Principal Deputy Solicitor General. She earned a bachelor's degree from Emory University, a master's in creative writing from the University of St. Andrews, and a J.D. from Harvard Law School. She also served as a visiting professor at Harvard Law School, teaching a class on Supreme Court paradigms.
Shiv O’Neill
Executive Vice-President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Elanco
Shiv O’Neill is Executive Vice-President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary for Elanco, a global leader in animal health. She oversees all legal, governance, and compliance matters for the company. O’Neill joined Elanco in 2021 and previously served as Deputy General Counsel – Americas, leading the strategy and operations of Elanco’s commercial and regulatory legal team in the Americas.
Event Details
- Date
- September 16, 2025
- Location
- 🇺🇸 New York, United States
- Convene, 117 West 46th Street
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- General counsel, chief legal officers, and legal decision-makers from leading organizations, including Fortune 500 companies.
- Attendees
- Over 500 attendees