ABOUT THE EVENT

At SBTS 2025,
Legal Ops Leaders Will:

Connect with other leaders in legal operations in a relaxed, engaging setting
Learn how legal ops can strengthen connections between other functions
Accelerate their careers by connecting the dots between their work and organizational impact
Connect with best-in-class technology and service providers to maximize your team’s effectiveness

PRICING

Get your tickets now!

Super Early Bird

Price:

$299

Limited Quantities Available

Ticket price includes 2 nights booking at Estancia Ja Jolla.

Early bird buyers will be enrolled in a raffle for a exclusive feature profile on the Legal Operators Innovation Hub.

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Regular Tickets

Price:

$399

Ticket price includes 2 nights booking at Estancia Ja Jolla.

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Group Tickets

Price:

$599

Looking to attend SBTS with 3+ team members? Reach out to us for group pricing.

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James Raybould

SVP & GM at Turing

James Raybould is SVP & GM at Turing, leading AI-driven talent solutions. Previously, he spent 12+ years at LinkedIn in senior roles across product, marketing, and business operations, helping scale the company through its hypergrowth phase. A former Bain consultant and HBS graduate, James is known for his strategic frameworks and deep expertise in go-to-market and product strategy.

Karly Gelardi

CoS to CPO at Zapier

Karly Gelardi is a seasoned People Operations leader, currently serving as the Senior Talent Operations Manager at Zapier—a global, fully remote software automation company. With a strong foundation in training and development, talent acquisition, and strategic planning, Karly excels in building high-performing teams and optimizing organizational effectiveness.

Brandon Sammut

Chief People Officer at Zapier

Brandon Sammut is a two-time Chief People Officer, currently leading at Zapier—a software automation platform powered by an 800-member, all-remote team in 40+ countries. Brandon specializes in building high-performing teams and draws from a diverse background in business development, talent acquisition, talent development, education, and venture capital.

Aarti Bhatnagar

Executive Coach at Cadence Operators, fmr CoS at Guild

Aarti Bhatnagar is a seasoned Operating Leader and Certified Professional Coach (CPCC, ACC) with 12+ years of experience in operations, program management, and people leadership. She served as Chief of Staff at Guild Education and Change.org, enabling scalable operations across executive and product teams. Aarti combines her leadership experience with a passion for coaching to empower current and aspiring Operating Leaders to excel in their roles.

Steven Siger

Cofounder & COO at CNaught Former CoS, US Department of Justice, Office of Legal Policy

Steve Siger is cofounder and COO of CNaught, which is trusted by buyers like Asana, Tiger Global, and Dimensional Advisors to make it easy to drive real climate impact through their carbon credit portfolios. Steve previously held multiple senior roles at early-stage companies including Uber and Thumbtack, where he served as General Counsel and acting head of finance. Earlier in his career, Steve served in multiple roles in the Obama Administration, including as Chief of Staff and Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the U.S. Justice Department’s Office of Legal Policy and as Counsel to the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling.

Arnaud Rager

fmr. VP Transformation at Bio Rad, fmr. Chief of Staff at J&J

Arnaud Rager is a strategic leader with over 25 years of experience transforming organizations across the pharmaceuticals, biotech, and medical devices industries. Known for his expertise in project management, process excellence, and change management, Arnaud has led impactful initiatives in companies ranging from 300-person startups to global enterprises like Johnson & Johnson. As a four-time Chief of Staff, he advised CEO and C-level executives, and has crafted and executed strategic frameworks, managed complex portfolios, and driven high-impact transformations. Most recently, as Vice President of Business Planning & Transformation at Bio-Rad Laboratories, Arnaud led a team that reshaped key business processes such as Sales and Operations Planning, Procure to Pay, and Order to Cash.

Stephanie Usry

Founder & CEO at Clutch

After a decade of coaching leaders and teams, Stephanie co-founded Clutch Insights to help leaders scale themselves as fast as their companies. A seasoned operator, she’s built and led product, operations, and engineering teams from seed stage to IPO at companies like Jawbone, HotelTonight (Airbnb), and Pure Storage. As the first Radical Candor coach, she helped shape a framework now used by leaders worldwide, deepening her expertise in leadership at scale.

Richard White

Founder & CEO at Fathom AI

Richard White is Founder/CEO of Fathom (YC W21). Fathom was the #1 Highest Satisfaction product of 2024 out of 100K+ products on G2 with over 2,000 reviews and a perfect 5.0 score. It’s also the #1 installed AI notetaker on both the Zoom and HubSpot marketplaces. Prior to Fathom, Richard founded UserVoice, which pioneered the Feedback tabs shown on the side of millions of websites around the world today.

Diane Sadowski-Joseph

Co-Founder and Head of Product at Apply AI

Diane Sadowski is Co-Founder of Apply AI, helping organizations expand their AI capabilities with real-world, behavior-based strategies. Previously, she was employee #8 and Head of Product Development & Delivery at LifeLabs Learning, scaling the company to 200+ employees and a nine-figure exit. Diane has empowered 100,000+ professionals across global markets and brings deep expertise in leadership development, organizational performance, and AI integration.

Join The Industry’s Leading
Legal Operators

Scott Sasser

Head of Legal Operations, Ramp

Adam Stofsky

CEO at Briefly

Ali Ghasemi

Vice President of Legal Services, Mastercard

Katri Nousiainen

Research Scholar, Yale Law School

Roma Khan

CEO, Crush Contracts

Building the Foundation of Community
in Legal Ops

Check-in – 12:00 - 2:00pm

Registration and Luncheon Welcome

Check in, network, and join us for a delicious pre content luncheon in the lush courtyard

Opening – 2:00 - 2:15pm

Welcome/Opening

Deisha Vazquez

Head of Community
Legal Operators

2:15 - 3:15pm

The Power of Community in Legal Operations

Start the Summit with a panel of legal operations leaders who have built thriving communities in the field. They’ll share their journeys—the challenges they faced, the benefits of finding authentic connection, and their vision for the future of the legal operations community.

3:15 - 4:00pm

From Entry to Leadership: Evolving in Legal Operations

Hear legal operations leaders share how they advanced their careers, the lessons learned along the way, and how community and key opportunities shaped their growth.

4:00 - 5:30pm

Find Your Tribe / Activity

Ever feel like you just need to find your people? Join Ronak Ray for an engaging session on discovering your unique Legal Ops style, connecting with your “tribe,” and gaining tailored coaching insights through interactive roundtables.

Ronak Ray

Co Founder and CEO
ModCounsel

Closing: 5:30:00 PM

Closing - Day 1

Deisha Vazquez

Head of Community
Legal Operators

Dinner: 6:00 - 8:00pm

Dinner and Music on the Lawn

Join us for an unforgettable evening under the stars, featuring handcrafted cocktails, live music, and a curated menu of mouthwatering dishes.

8:00 onward

Optional Lobby Bar Happy Hour

Looking for more connection? Join us at the Lobby Bar to keep the conversations going.

Legal Ops as Connective Tissue

Breakfast - 8:00 - 9:00am

Breakfast

N/A

Welcome - 9:00 - 9:15am

Day 2 Welcome and Tribe Intention

Deisha Vazquez

Head of Community
Legal Operators

Ronak Ray

Co Founder and CEO
ModCounsel

Communications - 9:15 - 10:00am

Foundations: Effective Legal Communications

Clear, effective communication is the foundation of every successful legal operation. Adam Stofsky and Shannon Yavorsky will share strategies for crafting messages that resonate, align stakeholders, and drive action.

Adam Stofsky

CEO Briefly

Shannon Yavorsky

Legal Ops Connective Tissue - 10:30 - 11:00am

Legal Ops Connective Tissue: Procurement and Supply Chain

Curious how procurement and supply chain can supercharge legal ops? Join Ali Ghasemi as he breaks down how aligning these functions creates smoother operations and bigger results.

Ali Ghasemi

Legal and Supply Chain Ops Manager Mastercard

Break - 11:00 -11:30am

Break/Roundtable on Connective Tissue of Legal Ops

Legal Ops Connective Tissue - 11:30 - 12:00pm

Legal Ops Connective Tissue: Relationships with General Counsels

Your relationship with the GC can make all the difference. In this session, Shanti Ariker and Linda Swan will explore how effective communication and collaboration with general counsels can unlock influence and drive strategic results in legal operations.

Shanti Ariker,

Head of Community
Legal Operators

Linda Swan

Head of Community
Legal Operators

Dinner: 6:00 - 8:00pm

Dinner and Music on the Lawn

Join us for an unforgettable evening under the stars, featuring handcrafted cocktails, live music, and a curated menu of mouthwatering dishes.

8:00 onward

Optional Lobby Bar Happy Hour

Looking for more connection? Join us at the Lobby Bar to keep the conversations going.

Accelerating Your Career

8:00-9:30am

Breakfast

9:30 - 10:30am

Complimentary Headshots

10:30 - 11:30am

1:1 Brain Dates

11:30am

Closing

12:00pm Onward

Optional networking fun with Legal Operators

SPEAKERS

Join The Industry’s Leading
Legal Operators

Scott Sasser

Former Head of Legal Operations at Ramp

Adam Stofsky

CEO at Briefly

Ali Ghasemi

Vice President of Legal Operations at Mastercard

Katri Nousiainen

Research Scholar at Yale Law School

Roma Khan

CEO at CrushContracts

Deisha Vazquez

Head of Community at Legal Operators

Ronak Ray

Co Founder and CEO
ModCounsel

Mori Kabiri

Founder - Legal Operations KPI

Shanti Ariker

Chief Legal Officer at JFrog

Linda Swan

Legal Operations Director at JFrog

Leo Murgel

SVP, Office of Legal and Corporate Affairs Tech, Data, Ops Innovation and Enablement at
Salesforce

Elizabeth Miller

Sr. Director Legal Operations & Strategic Enablement at
Delta Dental

Catherine Krow

Managing Director - Diversity and Impact Analysis at BigHand

Colin McCarthy

CEO and Founder at CMC Strategies

Mike Russell

Head of Global Legal Operations at Expedia Group

Oyango Snell

Executive Director at CLOC

Sarah Starr

Director Legal Operations at Generate Capital

Latrece Johnson

Director, Head of Legal Operations at Palo Alto Networks

DeAnna Papedis

Head of Strategic Global Legal Operations at Google LLC

Antonio Washington

Sr. Legal Operations Manager, Outside Counsel & Spend Management at Palo Alto Networks

Donovan Bell

Senior Director, Head of Global Legal Operations at Intel

Agenda

Building the Foundation of Community
in Legal Ops

Check-in – 12:00 - 2:00 pm

Registration and Luncheon Welcome

Check in, network, and join us for a delicious pre content luncheon in the lush courtyard

Opening – 2:00 - 2:15 pm

Welcome/Opening

Deisha Vazquez

Head of Community at
Legal Operators

2:15 - 3:15 pm

The Power of Community in Legal Operations

Colin McCarthy

CEO and Founder at CMC Strategies

Mike Russell

Head of Global Legal Operations at Expedia Group

Oyango Snell

Executive Director at CLOC

Latrece Johnson

Director, Head of Legal Operations, Palo Alto Networks

3:15 - 4:15 pm

From Entry to Leadership: Evolving in Legal Operations

Hear legal operations leaders share how they advanced their careers, the lessons learned along the way, and how community and key opportunities shaped their growth.

Sarah Starr

Director Legal Operations at Generate Capital

DeAnna Papedis

Head of Strategic Global Legal Operations, Google LLC

Antonio Washington

Palo Alto Networks

Donovan Bell

Senior Director, Head of Global Legal Operations, Intel

4:30 - 5:30 pm

Find Your Tribe / Activity

Ronak Ray

Co Founder and CEO
ModCounsel

5:30 pm

Closing - Day 1

Deisha Vazquez

Head of Community
Legal Operators

5:30 - 9:00 pm

Dinner, Drinks, and Music on the Lawn

Join us for an unforgettable evening under the stars, featuring handcrafted cocktails, live music, and a curated menu of mouthwatering dishes.

9:00 onward

Optional Lobby Bar Happy Hour

Looking for more connection? Join us at the Lobby Bar to keep the conversations going.

Legal Ops as Connective Tissue

Breakfast - 8:00 - 9:00 am

Breakfast

Welcome - 9:00 - 9:15 am

Day 2 Welcome and Tribe Intention

Deisha Vazquez

Head of Community
Legal Operators

Ronak Ray

Co Founder and CEO
ModCounsel

Communications - 9:15 - 10:00 am

Foundations: Effective Legal Communications

Adam Stofsky

CEO Briefly

Legal Ops Connective Tissue - 10:30 - 11:00 am

Legal Ops Connective Tissue: Procurement and Supply Chain

Curious how procurement and supply chain can supercharge legal ops? Join Ali Ghasemi as he breaks down how aligning these functions creates smoother operations and bigger results.

Ali Ghasemi

Vice President of Legal Operations at Mastercard

Break - 11:00 -11:30 am

Break/Roundtable on Connective Tissue of Legal Ops

Legal Ops Connective Tissue - 11:30 - 12:00 pm

Legal Ops Connective Tissue: Relationships with General Counsels

Shanti Ariker,

Chief Legal Officer
JFrog

Linda Swan

Legal Operations Director
JFrog

Drive Change - 12:00 - 12:30 pm

Using KPIs to Drive Change

In this session, Mori Kabiri will share how to leverage KPIs to measure performance, demonstrate impact, and drive meaningful change in legal operations.

Mori Kabiri

Founder
Legal Operations KPI

Lunch - 12:30 - 1:30 pm

Lunch in the Courtyard

Workshop - 1:30 - 2:00 pm

Negotiations and Organizational Disputes Workshop

Develop practical strategies for navigating negotiations and resolving organizational disputes with confidence and impact from a Yale Law School Professor and Scholar, Katri Nousiainen

Katri Nousiainen

Research Scholar and Professor
Yale Law School

Business Fluency - 2:00 - 2:30 pm

Crush Legal Ops with the Power of Business Training

Legal operations isn't just about contracts and processes. It's about speaking the language of the business. This course equips legal ops professionals with the business fluency, strategic skills, and financial insight they need to elevate their impact and become true partners in driving company success. Walk away ready to crush the gap between legal and business.

Roma Khan

CEO - Legal Services, Technology and Events
CrushContracts

Break - 3:00 - 3:15 pm

Milk & Cookies Break

3:15 - 4:00 pm

Strategic Influence: Executive-Level Legal Operations from IT, Finance, and Legal Practice Perspectives

Join with Léo Murgel of Salesforce, Elizabeth Miller of Delta Dental, and Catherine Krow of BigHand as they share how expertise in technology, finance, and legal practice can converge to solve complex operational challenges. This advanced session will explore real-world strategies for using data to build compelling business cases, earn C‑suite trust, and drive meaningful change.

Catherine Krow

Managing Director - Diversity and Impact Analysis BigHand

Elizabeth Miller

Sr. Director Legal Operations & Strategic Enablement
Delta Dental

Leo Murgel

SVP, Office of Legal and Corporate Affairs Tech, Data, Ops Innovation and Enablement
Salesforce

Roundtable - 4:00 - 4:30 pm

Roundtable - Legal Ops and Strategic Influence

Engage in a collaborative roundtable to discuss how legal operations leaders can use data, cross‑functional expertise, and executive alignment to build influence and drive strategic impact.

Demos - 4:30 - 5:20 pm

Sponsor Demos

See our sponsors in action as they demo cutting-edge tools and share practical use cases designed to elevate how legal operations teams work.

Coaching Moments - 5:20 - 5:30pm

Tailored coaching insights and guided reflections to close Day 2 of Summit.

Deisha Vazquez

Head of Community Legal Operators

Ronak Ray

Co Founder and CEO
ModCounsel

5:30 - 9:00pm

Dinner and Drinks in La Grande Ballroom

Accelerating Your Career

Breakfast - 8:00 - 9:00 am

Breakfast and Networking

Opening – 9:00:00 am

Day 3 Opening

Deisha Vazquez

Head of Community Legal Operators

9:00 am - 12.00 pm

Brain Dates

Craving a quieter, one‑on‑one conversation? Sign up for our Brain Dates to connect directly with fellow legal ops professionals and sponsors in a focused, low‑noise setting.

9.30 - 10:30 am

Complimentary Headshots

Time for a headshot refresh? Stop by during Summit for a complimentary professional photo.

Close - 12:00 pm

Summit Close

That's a wrap for #SBTS25!

Deisha Vazquez

Legal Operators

Ronak Ray

Co Founder and CEO
ModCounsel

12:00 PM - Onwards

Optional Beach Trip

Continue the networking with an optional afternoon walk along the beach.

GALLERY

Join us in the beautiful, historic Estancia La Jolla near San Diego, California

Estancia La Jolla is a hacienda-style resort full of secret gardens, quiet courtyards, and world-class amenities

THE SUMMIT BY THE SEA EXPERIENCE

Connect with Top Legal Ops Leaders.
Learn from Experts and Your Peers.
Accelerate Your Career.

Full agendas to be announced soon!

3
DAYS
Dozens
of interative sessions
150+
Legal Ops Leaders

01
ROI: Driving ROI with AI + Humans
02
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Legal Ops x Finance, Legal Ops x IT, Legal Ops x Sales, Legal Ops x GC
03
Roundtables: Connect with and Learn From Your Peers
04
Leadership Skills: Building Effective Teams
05
Innovative Technology: Startup Showcase, Curated (Optional) 1on1 meetings
06
Fun: Let Your Hair Down and Have a Great Time!

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Join us at Summit by the Sea 2025 in La Jolla from September 17-19, 2025

Registration Closed

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ABOUT THE EVENT

Summit by the Sea 2025 is proudly presented by Legal Operators

Legal Operators is the premier community for executives and leaders in legal operations to connect, learn, and grow.

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Summit by the Sea 2025

ABOUT THE EVENT

At SBTS 2025,Legal Ops Leaders Will:

Get your tickets now!

Join The Industry’s Leading Legal Operators

Building the Foundation of Communityin Legal Ops

Registration and Luncheon Welcome

Welcome/Opening

Deisha Vazquez

The Power of Community in Legal Operations

From Entry to Leadership: Evolving in Legal Operations

Find Your Tribe / Activity

Ronak Ray

Closing - Day 1

Deisha Vazquez

Dinner and Music on the Lawn

Optional Lobby Bar Happy Hour

Legal Ops as Connective Tissue

Breakfast

Day 2 Welcome and Tribe Intention

Deisha Vazquez

Ronak Ray

Foundations: Effective Legal Communications

Adam Stofsky

Shannon Yavorsky

Legal Ops Connective Tissue: Procurement and Supply Chain

Ali Ghasemi

Break/Roundtable on Connective Tissue of Legal Ops

Legal Ops Connective Tissue: Relationships with General Counsels

Shanti Ariker,

Linda Swan

Dinner and Music on the Lawn

Optional Lobby Bar Happy Hour

Accelerating Your Career

SPEAKERS

Join The Industry’s Leading Legal Operators

SPEAKERS

Join The Industry’s Leading Legal Operators

Agenda

Building the Foundation of Communityin Legal Ops

Registration and Luncheon Welcome

Welcome/Opening

Deisha Vazquez

The Power of Community in Legal Operations

Colin McCarthy

Mike Russell

Oyango Snell

Latrece Johnson

From Entry to Leadership: Evolving in Legal Operations

Sarah Starr

Juanita Luna

DeAnna Papedis

Antonio Washington

Donovan Bell

Find Your Tribe / Activity

Ronak Ray

Closing - Day 1

Deisha Vazquez

Dinner, Drinks, and Music on the Lawn

Optional Lobby Bar Happy Hour

Legal Ops as Connective Tissue

Breakfast

Day 2 Welcome and Tribe Intention

Deisha Vazquez

Ronak Ray

Foundations: Effective Legal Communications

Adam Stofsky

Legal Ops Connective Tissue: Procurement and Supply Chain

Ali Ghasemi

Break/Roundtable on Connective Tissue of Legal Ops

Legal Ops Connective Tissue: Relationships with General Counsels

Shanti Ariker,

Linda Swan

Using KPIs to Drive Change

Mori Kabiri

Lunch in the Courtyard

Negotiations and Organizational Disputes Workshop

Katri Nousiainen

Crush Legal Ops with the Power of Business Training

Roma Khan

At SBTS 2025,
Legal Ops Leaders Will:

Join The Industry’s Leading
Legal Operators

Building the Foundation of Community
in Legal Ops

Join The Industry’s Leading
Legal Operators

Join The Industry’s Leading
Legal Operators

Building the Foundation of Community
in Legal Ops

Connect with Top Legal Ops Leaders.
Learn from Experts and Your Peers.
Accelerate Your Career.