Bringing together the next generation of leaders in tech law and policy, the ChIPs NextGen Initiative is an empowering program for female lawyers in the first 15 years of their careers.
The NextGen Community will help you elevate your career, connect with industry leaders and engage with peers through ChIPs NextGen initiatives and the ChIPs NextGen Summit.
- May 1, 2025
- Oracle Conference Center, Redwood City, CA
- For information on group sales and sponsorship, contact Bridget Johnson
Why Attend
ChIPs NextGen Summit is the premier opportunity to develop, grow and bring your newfound skills back to your organization. Attendees will gain:
- Professional development – High-potential individuals learn from the best and earn CLE credits (pending approval).
- Business development – Law firm attendees network with potential clients and deepen their relationships with existing clients or prospects by bringing them as a guest.
- Talent reward and retention – Companies and firms support and demonstrate their appreciation for their rising stars by rewarding them with registrations to the NextGen Summit.
- Corporate Branding – Companies and firms showcase their organization’s commitment to hiring and advancing women in tech, law and government.
- Team building – Colleagues working in different offices strengthen their relationships.
Over 200 young associates gathered in Redwood City, California, at Oracle Conference Center to learn about Venture Capital, ESG and AI and to connect with other rising advocates.
"The ChIPs NextGen Summit is not just a one-day event—it's a testament to the power of women supporting women, of leaders lifting up the next generation and of a collective commitment to shaping a more equitable and innovative future. I feel honored to have been a part of it and I'm excited to see the incredible impact this community will continue to have."
Elena DiMuzio
Partner, Kammerud DiMuzio LLP
Heather Burke
Partner, Faegre Drinker
Melissa Samano Ruiz
Associate, Jackson Walker
Hon. Christa Zado
Administrative Patent Judge, Patent Trial and Appeal Board, U.S. Patent & Trademark Office