This elite group works diligently behind the scenes to develop the Agenda of topics to be discussed.  Additionally, the Committee personally selects all invitees.

2025 Steering Committee Co-Chairs 
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J. Gordon Cooney, Jr. ​

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Philadelphia, PA

Rebecca Francis

Microsoft Corporation

Seattle, WA

2025 Steering Committee
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Edward C. Barnidge

WILLIAMS & CONNOLLY LLP
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Washington, D.C.

E. Paul Cauley

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP​

Dallas, TX

Fred J. Fresard

Klein Thomas Lee & Fresard
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Phoenix, AZ

Jahmy Graham

Nelson mullins riley & Scarborough LLP​

Torrance, CA

Krista L. Lenart

dykema gossett PLLC
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Ann Arbor, MI

Michael W. McTigue Jr.

Skadden, arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP​

New York, NY

Jonathan A. Shapiro

Goodwin procter LLP
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San Francisco, CA

Rachel A. Straus

SHOOK, HARDY & BACON LLP
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Los Angeles, CA

Forum Director
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Lisa Nichols

President, CEO & Director of Litigation Programs ​

Toronto, Canada