The LexTalk World Conference in Houston is a premier event scheduled for April 8th and 9th, 2026, at the Norris Conference Center in Houston, Texas. Organized by LexTalk World, this conference aims to bring together legal professionals, industry experts, and thought leaders from around the globe to discuss and explore the latest trends and innovations in the legal field.
Attendees can expect a comprehensive agenda covering key topics such as litigation and trial strategy, corporate and in-house legal challenges, compliance, risk management, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations, as well as legal technology and innovation. The conference will feature over 20 learning sessions, including keynote speeches, panel discussions, and workshops led by more than 100 renowned speakers.
In addition to the educational sessions, the event offers ample networking opportunities with over 350 global attendees, including decision-makers from Fortune 500 companies, AmLaw 100 firms, and innovative legal tech companies. The exhibition area will showcase the latest legal services and products, providing a platform for vendors to connect with potential clients and partners.
This conference is ideal for in-house counsel, law firm partners, legal tech vendors, compliance officers, and other legal professionals seeking to stay updated on industry developments, enhance their professional skills, and expand their professional network.
Speakers(15)
Alejandro Galván Illanes
Head of Legal & Data Privacy Officer at Petco Mexico
Alejandro Galván Illanes is the Head of Legal and Data Privacy Officer at Petco Mexico, managing legal affairs and data protection compliance.
Antony (Tony) Hilton
Senior Corporate Counsel and Associate General Counsel at HCL America, Inc.
Antony (Tony) Hilton holds the position of Senior Corporate Counsel and Associate General Counsel at HCL America, Inc., focusing on corporate legal affairs.
Brian Hinman
Chief Intellectual Property Officer at Cote Global, Inc.
Brian Hinman is the Chief Intellectual Property Officer at Cote Global, Inc., specializing in intellectual property management and strategy.
Catherine Quinlan
Legal M&A Integration Executive at IBM Corporation
Catherine Quinlan is the Legal M&A Integration Executive at IBM Corporation, overseeing legal aspects of mergers and acquisitions.
Charles N. Bowen
Adjunct Professor at Georgia State University College of Law
Charles N. Bowen serves as an Adjunct Professor at Georgia State University College of Law, teaching courses in legal studies.
Christopher Bowen
Corporate Counsel at Google LLC
Christopher Bowen is Corporate Counsel at Google LLC, providing legal guidance on corporate matters.
Dr. Aman Trehan
Chief Growth Officer at Somerset Therapeutics LLC/ Somerset Pharma
Dr. Aman Trehan is the Chief Growth Officer at Somerset Therapeutics LLC and Somerset Pharma, leading strategic initiatives in the pharmaceutical industry.
Ewa Kozlowska
Senior Vice President, Treasury and Trade Solutions - Global In-Business Product Risk at Citi
Ewa Kozlowska is the Senior Vice President at Citi, specializing in Global In-Business Product Risk within Treasury and Trade Solutions.
Ishak Akyuz
Chief Legal Counsel for Robotic Surgical Technologies at Medtronic
Ishak Akyuz serves as the Chief Legal Counsel for Robotic Surgical Technologies at Medtronic, specializing in legal matters related to medical devices.
Jesse Melman
Senior Lead Counsel, Anti-Corruption and Sanctions at Zoom Communications, Inc.
Jesse Melman serves as Senior Lead Counsel for Anti-Corruption and Sanctions at Zoom Communications, Inc., overseeing compliance and legal strategies.
Joe Valentine
International Trade Compliance Counsel at Intel
Joe Valentine is the International Trade Compliance Counsel at Intel, with expertise in trade compliance and regulatory affairs.
Michael DeSimone
Vice President, Corporate Counsel at Prudential Financial
Michael DeSimone is Vice President, Corporate Counsel at Prudential Financial, providing legal counsel on corporate issues.
Monica Romelina Sijabat
Professor at the Faculty of Economics & Business at University of Indonesia
Monica Romelina Sijabat is a Professor at the Faculty of Economics & Business at the University of Indonesia, specializing in economic and business law.
Sunil Kumar Parameswaran
Head of Legal Tooling - Solutions Enablement, Global Affairs at Google
Sunil Kumar Parameswaran leads the Legal Tooling - Solutions Enablement team within Global Affairs at Google, focusing on legal technology solutions.
Ted Gizewski
Head of Legal and Compliance at TikTok
Ted Gizewski leads the Legal and Compliance department at TikTok, ensuring regulatory adherence and legal oversight.
Event Details
- Date
- April 8-9, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Houston, United States
- Norris Conference Center, Houston/Westchase
- Pricing
- $99 - $1,999
- Audience
- In-house counsel, law firm partners, legal tech vendors, compliance officers, and other legal professionals.
- Attendees
- 350+