SABA-OC Presents: Beyond the Legal Answer: Becoming the Trusted Advisor Companies Need

September 23, 2026, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth

660 Newport Center Dr #1600,

Newport Beach, CA 92660

The most valuable lawyers don’t just answer legal questions—they understand the business behind them. This panel explores how attorneys can move beyond subject-matter expertise to become strategic, commercially minded advisors who see around corners, connect issues across disciplines, and become indispensable to their clients.

• Shaheen Sheik-Sadhal, Esse Law

• Rajal Patel, Pathway Capital

• Nishma Doshi, Experian

• Moderator: Harsha Pisupati, Stradling

Hear from attorneys and business leaders who have successfully made that transition, the conversation will examine how lawyers develop broader business judgment, build deeper client relationships, and translate legal expertise into meaningful enterprise value.