WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 11, 2026
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Associate Meet & Greet
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
General Counsel Welcome Reception
7:30 AM Registration
7:30 - 8:15 AM Breakfast
8:30 - 8:45 AM Speaker
8:45 - 9:45 AM Keynote Speaker
9:45 - 10:00 AM Break
10:00 - 11:00 AM Interactive Workshop
11:00 - 11:10AM Group Photo
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM General Counsel Panel
12:30 - 2:30 PM Lunch & Career Meetups
3:00 - 5:00 PM Group Recreation Outings
6:25 - 7:25 PM Networking Wine Reception
7:30 - 9:30 PM Keynote Dinner
FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 13, 2026
7:15 - 8:15 AM Breakfast
8:30 - 8:45 AM About Ms. JD
8:45 - 9:00 AM "How to Follow Up After the Retreat"
9:00 - 10:00 AM Partner Panel
10:15 - 11:30 AM General Counsel Panel
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM Speed Coaching
1:00 - 2:00 PM Farewell Lunch
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.
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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.