The ABA Business Law Section is hosting its Fall Meeting in Chicago on September 2–4, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. This event brings together legal professionals from around the world and offers 50+ CLE programs, networking receptions, practice group committee meetings, and ticketed dinners.
With so many events happening at once, choosing which CLEs, receptions, and dinners to attend can be challenging, especially for in-house counsel. To assist, the Business Law Section’s In-House Counsel Committee has created a guide for in-house counsel attending the ABA Business Law Section’s Fall Meeting in Chicago this September.
This track presents one path through the conference for in-house counsel, but please note that there are other programs of interest, including others co-sponsored by the In-House Counsel Committee. Refer to the Fall Meeting agenda for details.
Bolded programs are presented by the In-House Counsel Committee. The committee has curated a selection of programs, including Enterprise Risk Management 3 M’s: Mapping, Managing and Mitigating Risk Tools for Legal Advisors and GCs Beyond the Corporation: Ethical Risks, Roles, and Realities.
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The day begins with Enterprise Risk Management 3 M’s: Mapping, Managing and Mitigating Risk Tools for Legal Advisors at 8:00 AM, followed by Showcase Program: When the Alarm Sounds: Boardroom Crisis Management in Real Time at 12:00 PM.
In the evening, attendees can join the Welcome Reception at 6:00 PM, followed by the In-House Counsel Committee Dinner at 7:30 PM.
The next day starts with Mandatory Compliance: U.S. ESG Laws and Regulations Every Company Must Know at 10:00 AM, followed by the In-House Counsel Committee Meeting at 11:00 AM.
In the afternoon, attendees can join Proactive Strategies for Mitigating the Risk of Nuclear Verdicts at 2:00 PM, followed by AI in the Boardroom: Governing Risk, Accountability, and the “Black Box” at 4:00 PM.
In-house counsel will also have the opportunity to network with fellow attendees at the In-House Counsel Reception at 5:00 PM and the Diversity Networking Reception at 6:00 PM.
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The final day of the conference begins with Handling Payments Compliance: MTL/MSB Frameworks, Nacha and Network Rules, and Bank-Fintech Regulatory Strategies at 8:00 AM.
The ABA Business Law Section’s Fall Meeting is a great place to network, learn, and explore a new city. It is especially valuable for in-house counsel to learn new practice areas, meet potential outside counsel, and network with fellow in-house counsel.
For those attending the conference, it’s worth taking some time to explore the city of Chicago, which offers a wide range of cultural and entertainment options, from Millennium Park to the Art Institute of Chicago.
The conference will undoubtedly provide a valuable experience for attendees, and the In-House Counsel Committee looks forward to seeing you there.
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