Blank Rome partners Jeffrey L. Schulman, Jared Zola, and Roy W. Arnold will serve as panelists at General Counsel Conference East, being presented by ALM | LAW.COM Corporate Counsel November 10 through 11, 2025, in New York, New York. Blank Rome is pleased to be a sponsor of the conference.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
General Counsel Conference East is designed specifically for general counsel, legal executives, and industry professionals and offers unique opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development. With a focus on the in-house counsel’s perspective, sessions will tackle topics covering strategic leadership, technology and cybersecurity risks, global supply chain issues, ESG integration, emerging data privacy laws and regulatory changes, and more.
ABOUT THEIR SESSIONS
Litigation Meets Coverage: Leveraging Insurance as a Strategic Asset
Tuesday, November 11 | 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Insurance can be a powerful lever in transferring risk and managing litigation. This session will examine how in-house counsel can proactively align with risk management and insurance partners to procure coverage tailored to the business and then maximize that coverage to mitigate loss. Learn how key policy provisions are interpreted by the courts, ensure your legal team is armed with the tools necessary to maximize value from your insurance assets.
Panelists:
- Jeffrey Schulman, Partner, Blank Rome LLP
- Anthony Ruiz, General Counsel, 1440 Foods
- Jared Zola, Partner, Blank Rome LLP
Managing Mass Arbitrations: What to Do When Arbitration Becomes the New Class Action
Tuesday, November 11 | 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Mass arbitrations are increasingly being used as a tactical weapon, catching companies off guard with skyrocketing costs and operational chaos. This session will explore how in-house legal departments can prepare for and respond to these coordinated campaigns—balancing risk, cost, and compliance. From revising arbitration clauses to deploying negotiation strategies at scale, get practical insights on how to stay ahead of this growing trend.
Panelists:
- Rachel Gupta, Esq., Mediator & Arbitrator, JAMS
- Joseph Sellers, Partner, Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC
- Hon. Bernice Bouie Donald (Ret.), Mediator & Arbitrator, JAMS
- Roy W. Arnold, Partner, Blank Rome LLP
For more information and to register, please visit the event webpage.
