WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 11, 2026
12:00 - 5:00 PM "The Rainmaker Intensive"
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Associate Meet & Greet | Arbor
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM General Counsel Welcome Reception | Napa, CA
7:30 - 8:15 AM Breakfast | Outside Silverado Ballroom
7:30 AM Registration | Silverado Ballroom
8:15 - 8:30 AM (Transition to Ballroom)
8:30 - 8:45 AM "How to Leverage the Retreat" with Danielle/Host Committee Co-Chair | Silverado Ballroom
8:45 - 9:45 AM Keynote: "Owning Your Power: The Courage to Lead With Full Voice" with Kori Carew | Silverado Ballroom
9:45 - 10:00 AM Break
10:00 - 11:00 AM "The Adaptive Use of Power: Leading Change From Wherever You Sit" with Farayi Chipungu | Silverado Ballroom
11:00 - 11:10AM Group Photo
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM General Counsel Panel: "The Journey to Rainmaker: What GCs Want Associates to Know About Building Client Relationships" with Moderator Megan Belcher | Silverado Ballroom
12:30 - 2:30 PM Lunch & Career Meetups | Arbor & West Deck for Overflow
3:00 - 5:00 PM Group Recreation Outings: Hiking and Yoga
6:25 - 7:25 PM Networking Wine Reception | Fairway Deck
7:30 - 9:30 PM Keynote Dinner | Silverado Ballroom
FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 13, 2026
7:15 - 8:15 AM Breakfast | Fairway Deck
7:30 AM Registration (Late Attendees)
8:15 - 8:30 AM (Transition to Ballroom)
8:30 - 8:45 AM About Ms. JD | Silverado Ballroom
8:45 - 9:00 AM "How to Follow Up After the Retreat" with Alumni Panel | Silverado Ballroom
9:00 - 10:00 AM Partner Panel: "What It Takes to Make Partner: Building Your Book of Business" | Silverado Ballroom
10:15 - 11:30 AM General Counsel Panel: "Cultivating Mentors and Sponsors: Turning GC Relationships Into Champions for Your Career" | Silverado Ballroom
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM Speed Coaching | Mansion Garden Lawn
1:00 - 2:00 PM Farewell Lunch | Arbor
New in 2025, the Inclusive Leadership for Allies pilot track offers a curated experience for a limited number of associates and general counsel who are committed to building more inclusive teams and advancing equity in the legal profession.
While associates will engage in tailored leadership and allyship development sessions based on their needs, all participants—regardless of track—will share in the same high-value experiences, including:
This expanded model maintains the core of what makes LaddHer Up a transformative experience for associates while offering forward-thinking firms a meaningful way to engage associates in their leadership journey.
Participation in the pilot track is limited.
Determined to Rise. Equipped to Lead.
Ms. JD is a national organization that helps women in law find community and opportunity at every stage in their career, from aspiring attorneys to seasoned professionals.
