The Modern C-Suite Conference

Dive deep into the boardroom with Chief Executive Officers, Chief Legal Officers, Chief Compliance Officers, Chief Operating Officers, Chief Human Resources Officers, Chief People Officers, Chief Financial Officers, Chief Commerce Officers, Chief Diversity Officers and Chief Technology Officers as they grapple with the toughest business and legal challenges facing their sectors. Listen to their diverse perspectives, explore collaborative solutions, and uncover game-changing strategies for future-proofing your success. Dedicated panels for each C-Suite role, plus a bonus session shining a light on non-profit leadership!

Who Should Participate?

Working professionals: Hear how leaders of industry think about today’s issues to help inform the next steps in your career.
Lawyers: Gain a 360-degree view of the law from the perspective of your clients.
Students (Graduate and Undergraduate): Gain insight from industry leaders and understand the various potential roles to aspire towards in your career.

See Program Details for more information.

Topics and Panelists

Each panel, a microcosm of the C-Suite, will dissect the intricate web of challenges their position faces. From talent pipelines to data governance, gain insights into the legal and business forces shaping their world. Expand the panels below to unlock the impressive speaker lineup!

Panel: Chief Executive Officers

CEOs, AI, Technology. Oh my!

Alex Mecl

Chief Executive Officer at Bruce Brown Films LLC

Lev Peker

Chief Executive Officer at CarID.com

Ozan Kaya

CEO of Voltage Park

Moderated by: Catrice Monson

Chief Executive Officer at Groupfully
Panel: Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officers

Continuing the Conversation on Sustained and Comprehensive Commitment to DEI

Philline Zitin

Co-Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Panda Restaurant Group

Shane Lloyd

Chief Diversity Officer at Baker Tilly

Lydia Smith

Chief Diversity Officer at Victoria's Secret & Co.

Moderated by: Brenda Suttonwills

Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at UCLA School of Law
Panel: Chief Operating Officers

Dan Frank

Chief Operating Officer at Heritage Provider Network

Arielle Moyal

Chief Operating Officer at Moyal Enterprises LLC

Joe Snowden

Chief Operating Officer at Trioscope

Moderated by: Iman Anabtawi

Professor of Law at UCLA School of Law
Panel: Chief Human Resources Officers

What’s Next Up for AI, the Organization, and the CHRO

Alicia Goodman

Chief Human Resources Officer at Cerus

Michael Walters

Chief Human Resources Officer at Lyten

Louis Gutierrez

Chief Human Resources Officer at Los Angeles World Airports

Amy Steadman

Chief Human Resources Officer at See's Candy

Moderated by: Edie Givens

Executive Vice President, People & Organization at Sony Pictures
Panel: Chief Commerce Officers

Chief Commerce Officer: Legal Issues

Paul Spence

Chief Commerce Officer at Optinose

Andrew Oxtoby

Former Chief Commercial Officer at Chinook Therapeutics

Tiffany Ahlers

Senior Vice President, Commercial Lead at Syneos Health

Moderated by: James Park

Professor of Law at UCLA School of Law
Panel: Non-Profit Leaders

Sponsored by UCLA School of Law's Lowell Milken Center on Philanthropy and Nonprofits

Betsy Butler

Executive Director at California Women's Law Center

Diego Cartagena

President and Chief Executive Officer at Bet Tzedek

Conway Collis

Chief Executive Officer at The Mayor's Fund for LA

Christina Yang

General Counsel and ProBono Director at Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California

Moderated by: Rose Chan Loui

Founding Executive Director, Lowell Milken Center on Philanthropy and Nonprofits at UCLA School of Law
Panel: Chief People Officers

Ellen Goldsmith

Chief People Officer at Deluxe

Teresa Clarke

Attorney and HR Executive

Adriana Bokel Herde

Lecturer and Team Coach at MIT Sloan School of Management; Former Chief People Officer at Snyk

Deborah Roberson

Chief People Officer at ACLU Southern California

Moderated by: Stacy Green

Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at Sony
Panel: Chief Compliance Officers

AI, Resource Allocation, and Best Practices

MCLE: 1 hour*

_{*UCLA School of Law is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider. This session is approved for 1 hour of MCLE Credit.}

Fabiana Lacerca-Allen

Chief Compliance Officer at Aimmune Therapeutics

Joseph Suich

Chief Compliance Officer at National Grid

Cindy Durkin

Vice President - Compliance and Ethics at Kohler Co.

Moderated by: Stephen Bainbridge

William D. Warren Distinguished Professor of Law at UCLA School of Law
Panel: Chief Financial Officers

Chester Rodeheaver

Chief Financial Officer at Trioscope

Michael Xu

Chief Financial Officer at ResultsCX

Angela Chen

Chief Financial Officer at Mars Veterinary Health North America

Moderated by: Steve Yu

Chief Financial Officer at UCLA South Bay
Panel: Chief Technology Officers

What CTOs need to know in the new AI and Data Environments

David Mariani

Chief Technology Officer at AtScale

Sanjiv Gomes

Chief Technology Officer at CarID.com

Dave Contreras

Chief Technology Officer at Redesign Health

Moderated by: Alex Alben

Lecturer in Law at UCLA School of Law; Founder and Co-CEO of Theo Ai; Founder and member of Theaiforum.org
Panel: Chief Legal Officers

Navigating Change: AI and Social Media

MCLE: 1 hour*

_{*UCLA School of Law is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider. This session is approved for 1 hour of MCLE Credit.}

Laura Black Dawson

Head of Business Affairs and General Counsel at Echoverse

Teri Witteman

Chief Legal Officer at Beyond Meat

Jonathan Anschell

Chief Legal Officer at Mattel Inc. and Lecturer in Law at UCLA School of Law

Moderated by: Andrea Hartman

Lecturer in Law at UCLA School of Law

Program Details

This conference will be held virtually on June 6 & 7, 2024 during business hours Pacific Time, and all panel sessions will take place live on Zoom webinars. A detailed conference schedule and Zoom credentials will be sent to conference participants upon confirmation of admission purchase.

Certificate and MCLE

Certificate of Participation earned: Navigating AI and Technology.
Program Cost and Discounts
General Admission: $995

UCLA Law Alumni: $250

Paid UCLA Law Executive Education Past Participant: $250

Student (Undergraduate or Graduate within last 6 months): $95

Groups of 5 or more: Contact execed@law.ucla.edu for group discounts.

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The Modern C-Suite Conference: Navigating AI and Technology

Who Should Participate?

Topics and Panelists

CEOs, AI, Technology. Oh my!

Continuing the Conversation on Sustained and Comprehensive Commitment to DEI

What’s Next Up for AI, the Organization, and the CHRO

Chief Commerce Officer: Legal Issues

Sponsored by UCLA School of Law's Lowell Milken Center on Philanthropy and Nonprofits

AI, Resource Allocation, and Best Practices

What CTOs need to know in the new AI and Data Environments

Navigating Change: AI and Social Media

Program Details

Kimberlé Crenshaw is awarded the W.E.B. Du Bois Medal

Ann Carlson is quoted in the LA Times about climate change regulations and the importance of civil servants in goverment

Ahilan Arulanantham speaks with the Guardian about Hatian immigrants and temporary protected status