CMCPAC Lunchtime Chat with a GC: Beyond the Hire – Building Careers, Creating Opportunity, Developing Legal Leaders
December 9, 2026,12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Recruiting talented attorneys is only the beginning. What does it take to build a successful legal career—and how can legal organizations create meaningful opportunities for attorneys to grow, excel, and lead?
Join Lindsay Llewellyn, Chief Legal and Business Officer at Lyft, Inc., for an engaging lunchtime conversation exploring the strategies, relationships, and professional experiences that drive attorney career development and advancement.
From securing career-defining assignments and developing essential leadership skills to building influential professional networks and leveraging mentorship and sponsorship, this discussion will offer practical insights for attorneys seeking to take ownership of their careers and legal leaders committed to developing talent.
We’ll also examine how legal departments and law firms can strengthen retention by creating transparent pathways to advancement, providing meaningful professional development opportunities, and cultivating environments where attorneys from underrepresented backgrounds can build successful, sustainable careers.