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Day 1.

Connected Leadership in Times of Crisis

Presented by

Christopher Garcia ’91

Partner, Latham & Watkins

May 1st
2026

10:45 am -
12:00 pm, EST

Rooms 101/103

Session

Legal

Introduction

How does one lead effectively in a time of crisis?  Drawing on more than 20 years of experience as a federal prosecutor, counsel to leading corporations and their executives, and a law firm leader, Chris will spearhead a discussion of the principles, strategies, and tactics that promote effective leadership in times of crisis. The session will peel the curtain back on real-world examples of crises that have beset a variety of organizations to identify challenges to managing those crises and how leaders have – and have not – successfully met them.  The discussion will explore, among other matters, problem-solving in times of crisis and how to manage both internal and external constituencies through effective communication.

“Leadership means bringing out the best in individuals and teams through example, empathy, support, and accountability.”

Speaker

Christopher Garcia is a partner in the White Collar Defense & Investigations practice at Latham & Watkins LLP. He defends companies, boards of directors, executives, broker-dealers, and investment advisers in their highest-stakes regulatory and criminal disputes. Prior to private practice, Chris served as Chief of the Securities and Commodities Fraud Task Force in the...

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