At the Forefront…of Everything Everywhere
September 17-18 | Washington, DC
KEYNOTE SPEAKER ANNOUNCED
We are honored to welcome The Honorable Laura DiBella, Chair of the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission. As head of the independent federal agency responsible for regulating international ocean transportation, Chair DiBella oversees efforts to promote fair competition in global shipping, enforce maritime regulations, resolve shipping disputes, and address supply chain challenges affecting U.S. ports and international commerce. Her perspective on global trade, transportation, regulation, and supply chain resilience will offer valuable insights into the forces reshaping international business.
The pace of change has never been greater. Businesses across every industry are navigating political, regulatory, economic, and technological disruption in an increasingly complex global environment. The 2026 SCG Legal Annual Meeting will feature distinguished speakers and interactive discussions led by practitioners from across the network, exploring the forces shaping global business and the legal profession, including:
SCG Legal member firms are helping clients navigate these challenges every day. This year’s Annual Meeting will provide timely insights, practical strategies, and valuable connections to help firms strengthen client relationships and capitalize on new opportunities. REGISTER TODAY to position you and your firm at the forefront of legal and business excellence. MEETING TIMELINE |
Experience Washington, DC
SCG Member Host Firm – Wiley (US: Washington, DC) – has curated an amazing resource to welcome you to the Nation’s Capital. Click HERE to learn about:
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| Wednesday, September 16 | |
| 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Pre-Meeting Networking Opportunities + Early Arrivals No Host Dinners |
| Thursday, September 17 | |
| 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Women in Law Workshop > Own The Room: Presence, Influence, and Business Development |
| 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Pre-Meeting Networking Opportunities |
| 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Programming |
| 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Pre-Dinner Networking Reception |
| 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM | No Host Dinners |
| 9:30 PM – 11:30 PM | Post-Dinner Networking Reception |
| Friday, September 18 | |
| 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM | Programming |
| 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM | Closing Reception & Gala at the International Spy Museum |
| Saturday, September 19 | |
| 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Private SCG Legal Washington, DC Trolley Tour |
REGISTRATION DETAILS
If you would like to pay by check or wire transfer, please contact Events and Membership Manager Erin Kane (ekane@scglegal.com).
- Early Bird Registration (on/by August 1, 2026): $1,595* per person
- Registration (on/after August 2, 2026): $1,795 per person
- Group Registration: $1,100 per person for 3+ attendees from same firm (contact Events and Membership Manager Erin Kane at ekane@scglegal.com to register)
- Guest Registration (for Networking Receptions and Gala): $295 per person
Registration Cancellation Policy: Registration cancellation requests must be submitted via email to SCG Legal CEO Alina Gorokhovsky (agorokhovsky@scglegal.com). Any cancellations received on/by September 9, 2026 (a week before the meeting) will be refunded the registration fee minus a $50 administrative fee. No refunds will be issued after September 9, 2026. Registrations not refunded can be applied to a future in-person meeting.
*Note: A 3% processing fee will be automatically applied to all credit card transactions. To avoid the fee, payment by ACH or wire transfer is also available. Please contact Events and Membership Manager Erin Kane (ekane@scglegal.com) for alternative payment instructions.
HOST/EVENT HOTEL > Fairmont Washington D.C., Georgetown
SCG Legal has secured a room block for September 15-20 for the special rate of $379 USD/night. However, please note that, as of July 28, the hotel is completely sold out for the night of September 15. If you require accommodations for the night of September 15 or earlier, please contact Events and Membership Manager Erin Kane (ekane@scglegal.com) for information about alternative options. For the dedicated booking link, please click HERE.
Hotel Cancellation Policy: “72 hours prior to arrival.”
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2026 VETTED SOLUTION PARTNERS
This Meeting is sponsored in part by Network Partners:
Empowering legal professionals to leverage AI, analytics, and multi-language technology across eDiscovery, forensic consulting, due diligence, privacy, managed review, and staffing projects. For more information, click HERE. >> SCG Legal Contact: Sha Zhu, Senior Director, Business Development > sha.zhu@transperfect.com |
Legora is collaborative AI for exceptional lawyers. Legora helps you work more precisely, more efficiently, and with better judgment in complex, high-stakes legal work with tools that fit seamlessly into the way you already work. For more information, click HERE. >> SCG Legal Contact: Faiyaz Al Zami > faiyaz@legora.com |
Spoken with Authority elevates presence, expands influence, and honors authenticity for attorneys and legal professionals through group training and one-on-one coaching. For more information, click HERE. >> SCG Legal Contact: Christine Clapp, President > christine@spokenwithauthority.com |
Ajax is an AI timekeeping app that tracks attorneys’ work automatically, drafts client-ready entries, and finds extra billables to push into your billing system. Of the hundreds of firms who have begun a pilot, 97% have gone on to subscribe, and no firm has ever decided to stop using Ajax. For more information, click HERE. > SCG Legal Contact: Jack Weinberger, Co-Founder > jack@joinajax.com
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