Chief Litigation Officer Summit 2026

Senior in-house litigation leaders explore strategies for managing enterprise risk, controlling legal spend and demonstrating the value of the litigation function.

The Chief Litigation Officer Summit 2026 will bring together senior in-house litigation leaders and relevant solution providers for an invitation-only forum focused on the legal, operational and commercial challenges shaping corporate litigation. Taking place on 10 to 11 December 2026 at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort, the Summit will combine expert presentations, case studies, interactive discussions and scheduled one-to-one meetings.

As AI changes how evidence and discovery are handled, regulatory enforcement continues to shift and organisations face growing scrutiny over legal spend, litigation teams must balance effective defence with operational performance. The programme will examine practical approaches to managing these pressures while strengthening the litigation function’s contribution to wider business objectives.

Key topics include:

• AI Evidence, Privilege and Discovery: Examining how AI is changing evidentiary standards, privilege and discovery obligations across the litigation lifecycle.
• Evolving Regulation and Enforcement: Responding to regulatory volatility, changing judicial doctrine and shifting government priorities.
• Outside Counsel and Litigation Operations: Improving external counsel relationships, operational efficiency and control over legal spend.
• Data Privacy and Risk Response: Preparing for privacy disputes, cyber incidents and data governance challenges.
• Contemporary Defence Strategy: Adapting to changing plaintiff tactics, litigation economics and trial risks.
• Leadership, Performance and Professional Responsibility: Demonstrating the strategic value of litigation through leadership, business alignment and professional excellence.

A standout feature will be a live motion argued before a sitting federal judge, providing a practical dimension to discussions around litigation strategy and courtroom advocacy.

The Summit’s format extends beyond presentations and peer discussion. Scheduled one-to-one meetings connect delegates with relevant solution providers, giving both sides the opportunity to discuss current challenges, explore potential approaches and assess how specific services may support litigation priorities. Further conversations can continue through the event’s networking sessions and shared meals.

For litigation executives, the Summit offers practical insight and the chance to compare approaches with peers facing similar pressures. For companies providing litigation technology, legal services and related solutions, it offers a focused environment in which to engage with relevant in-house teams.

10-11 December 2026
Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort
Orlando, Florida, USA

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