Introducing: ChIPs Week 2026
ChIPs is coming to Washington, D.C., and we can’t wait to see you! We’ve planned a full week of events for the capital community, starting April 14, 2026.
- Chapter Leader Retreat (April 14–15)
- Winning the Work: A ChIPs Client Development Masterclass (April 15)
- ChIPs DC Sip & Shop at M.M.LaFleur (April 15)
- ChIPs NextGen Summit (April 16)
Join us for a day and a half of sharing strategies and best practices. Chapter leaders and board members will collaborate to shape the vision for ChIPs at this annual gathering hosted by Baker Botts. Email Steph McFee for details.
This half-day masterclass is designed to demystify the pitch process, strengthen client development skills, and foster meaningful allyship across law firms and in-house legal departments. Participants will gain transparency into how pitches are developed and evaluated, learn best practices directly from rainmakers, BD professionals, and in-house counsel, and build relationships that extend beyond a single pitch.
Enjoy an evening of drinks, shopping and networking! Open to ChIPs members and guests, this offers styling sessions and a chance to socialize between the masterclass and the following day’s summit.
Our 2026 agenda includes the following sessions (subject to change):
- Keynote Session: Ethics of Influence—Advocating for Yourself Without Crossing Ethical Lines
- Workshop: Leveraging AI in the Legal Practice: Practical Skills to Increase Value and Efficiency
- Panel: You Don’t Need to Earn Rest—Boundaries and Well-Being for Ambitious Lawyers
- Panel: Mindful Relationships—Navigating Your Network Colleagues, Clients, and Contacts
- Networking: The program includes two networking breaks and lunchtime table topics. You may choose to join your peers for an engaging lunch-time topic of your choice or take time for self-care.
