The Bar Association of San Francisco's In-House Counsel Section presents
In-House Counsel Conference - 2026
| Date |
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 |
| MCLE Registration |
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| In-Person Conference |
12:00 - 3:30 p.m. |
| Reception |
Immediately Follows. |
| MCLE |
3 Hours |
Location
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BASF Offices
50 Fremont Street, Suite 1700
San Francisco, CA
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Don’t miss out on the Annual In-House Conference. This is your chance to dive into cutting-edge topics that are reshaping the legal landscape. Stay ahead of the curve, gain critical insights, and equip yourself to navigate through these complex challenges for in-house counsel. Join us and be part of the conversation that’s driving the future of our profession!
SCHEDULE
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | MCLE: 1 Hour
Panel I: New Age Verification Laws You Didn't Know Apply to Your App
Speakers
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Travis LeBlanc
Cooley |
Ann Staggs
Grafana Labs |
Eric Goldman
Datta Center for
High Tech Law
Santa Clara University
School of Law |
Think your app is off the hook because it's not "for kids"? A wave of new regulations—from the FTC's 2025 COPPA overhaul requiring separate consent for targeted ads and expanded biometric protections, to pending federal legislation like KOSA and COPPA 2.0 extending duties to teens under 16, to state laws like California's Age-Appropriate Design Code and Texas's SCOPE Act—is redefining which products must comply. The "likely to be accessed by children" standard means general audience apps may now be in scope based on audience composition or design elements alone. Join us for a candid discussion on who's covered, what's required, and how to stay ahead of enforcement.
Time: 1:15 – 2:15 p.m.| MCLE: 1 Hour
Panel II: What Every In-House Counsel Should Know
Litigation & Appeals
Speakers
Moderator
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Ben Feuer
Complex Appellate Litigation Group |
Topics
- From the moment a contract is signed, litigation should be on every in-house counsel’s radar
- Learn practical insights and how to avoid costly missteps from experienced litigation in-house counsel, seasoned trial lawyers, and renowned appellate specialists that every in-house counsel should have in their back pockets whenever litigation arises
- Tips and suggestions will include litigation issues to think about when drafting a contract, deciding to sue another party, first getting sued, on learning you’re going to trial, and when planning for your ultimate trump card, the appeal
Time: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. | MCLE: 1 Hour
Panel III: Navigating Hybrid Entities and Alternative Corporate Forms
Speakers
Moderator
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Clare Badaracco
Maximus Law |
The Panel will explore how mission-driven companies are leveraging hybrid entities and non-traditional corporate structures to balance impact and growth. Panelists will discuss emerging models—from public benefit corporations and nonprofit/for-profit hybrids to other alternative forms— highlighting governance considerations, regulatory nuances, and practical lessons from the field. Morrison Foerster’s Dan Irvin (+ other panelists once confirmed) will share insights from advising early-stage and scaling companies on structuring options that align legal frameworks with long-term mission and market objectives.
RECEPTION TO FOLLOW.
Executive Committee
Emily Aldridge, Juul Labs
Kristy Coleman, AirBnB
Sarah Egdal, Mixt
Natalie LeNgoc, Visa
Sophia Romain, Walmart
Theodore Ting, Bank of America
Joseph Winston, Decagon
Sorcha Byrnes, Shift4 Payments
Clare Badaracco, Maximus Law
Elle Pierce, Google
Thank You to Our Sponsors
(As of 1/6/2026)
Silver Sponsor
Complex Appellate Litigation Group
CooleyKeker, Van Nest & Peters
Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Email events@sfbar.org
For a printable sponsorship form, click here.
Event Code: G262201
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Cost
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Program Access
This is an in-Person program only. Virtual access will not be available. Program recordings are not guaranteed and/or included with this registration, nor immediately accessible to registrants. Approved recordings of live programs are converted to On-Demand CLE Courses and available for separate purchase through a third-party library 30 business days after the live recording.
Substitution, Cancellation, and Refund Requests
For CLE events longer than 1.5 hours, and for special events such as conferences, symposiums, professional development training programs, a 50% refund is available if you cancel at least 10 business days prior to the event. Please complete the Event Cancellation Form.
If you are unable to attend, you may send a substitute. Please complete the Event Cancellation Form.
MCLE Notice
To receive MCLE credit, you must sign in during the designated MCLE registration period. This activity is approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California. BASF is a certified provider: Provider #103
Accessibility
People with disabilities and/or special requests should contact BASF regarding reasonable accommodations.