VP Legal and Deputy Corporate Secretary,
Elastic N.V.
The Global Legal Forum (GLF) brings together General Counsels, Heads of Legal and legal Operations teams, Compliance Professionals, Legal Practitioners, Intellectual Property Practitioners and Professionals, Legal Tech companies, Lawyers, Arbitrators, Mediators, L&D heads, Legal educators, and innovators in Law from around the world. GLF has gained an international reputation since its first event hosted at the Peace Palace half a decade ago as the premier event for the legal industry to network, learn, and connect.
Now in its 6th year, GLF proudly introduces the GLF Legal Excellence Awards 2026 – the first global awards program recognizing outstanding law firms across all continents, presented in The Hague, the international city of peace and justice. Conceived by Law Pundits and supported by The Hague City Council and The Hague Convention Bureau, this year’s forum, themed “The Interconnected Legal World,” reflects the multi-faceted nature of the legal world. Embracing key areas such as In-house Counsels, Compliance, Legal Technology, Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, Aviation Law, and Legal Education and Training, the GLF stands as the quintessential gathering for legal professionals seeking to explore and influence the dynamic landscape of legal practice.
Register to Attend GLF 2026
VP Legal and Deputy Corporate Secretary,
Elastic N.V.
General Counsel,
Sonos
General Counsel
Petrobras Netherlands
Legal Counsel,
Yoco
Founder and Managing Partner
R.A.G Legal
IP Attorney and Co-Chair of Trademark Practice Group
Devlin Law Firm, Wilmington Delaware
IP Attorney and Co-Chair of Trademark Practice Group
Devlin Law Firm, Wilmington Delaware
Founder & CEO
Consolidocs
Join us at The Hague for an unparalleled opportunity to network with the legal industry’s leaders from all around the world. The Global Legal Forum (GLF) is set to welcome a diverse group of influential legal professionals including General Counsels, Partners, and experts in Legal Operations, Legal Compliance, and Intellectual Property. Additionally, trailblazers in legal technology, revolutionary law firms, pioneers in law, the justice system and law ministries, and legal policymakers will be present. Now featuring the inaugural GLF Regional Legal Excellence Awards, this year attracts award nominees and winners from every continent – the world’s most accomplished regional legal leaders. This year promises an extraordinary assembly for making impactful connections and expanding your professional network while celebrating legal excellence without borders.
At the heart of legal innovation, the GLF has consistently been a hub for those revolutionizing the field of law. From the advent of blockchain and AI to the latest trends in Legal Tech, our forum is a rich source of knowledge and insight. GLF 2026 will delve into a wide array of topics, including technological advancements in law, cutting-edge innovations, Legal Compliance, Project Management, and the integration of Artificial Intelligence and Automation in legal practices, Intellectual Property and Legal Compliance. The forum culminates with our prestigious awards ceremony, where attendees witness the recognition of legal excellence and learn from the best practices of award-winning firms across all global regions. Be part of a learning experience that shapes the future of law and celebrates its finest practitioners.
GLF has delegates coming in from all over the world, and a vast majority of them are legal leaders in their respective fields. GLF offers an unmatched platform to elevate your and your organization’s presence in the legal industry. Attracting prestigious law firm Partners, General Counsels, academicians, and policymakers, the forum serves as an ideal setting for broadcasting your message. The addition of our Regional Legal Excellence Awards creates an unprecedented opportunity for firms to gain international recognition and establish themselves among the world’s leading legal practices. Augment your organization’s reach and influence among the world’s most prominent legal minds, ensuring your voice is heard at one of the most significant legal gatherings globally, now enhanced with the prestige of international legal recognition.
The 6th Annual Global Legal Forum, 2024
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“I have been making many, many international contacts at GLF, many eye opening topics, deep discussions and of course it was also a lot of fun.”
Ruud Van Herpen
General Counsel Xebia Corporation.
“The speaker, the thought Leaders that comes to GLF are absolutely amazing. This is an indispensable conference”
Seth Goettelman
Partner KSN Law firm Chicago
“I have received a lot of new information, learned a lot and am glad that I was able to contributed as well”
Christian Rau
General Counsel, Olympus Europe