SPEAKER

Tayo

Kinnane

Associate General Counsel

Con Edison

Tayo Kinnane is the Associate General Counsel of Practice Operations at Con Edison, where she leads the company’s award-winning Legal Center of Excellence. With over two decades of legal and compliance leadership in both public and private sectors, Tayo has spearheaded major transformation initiatives in legal operations, procurement, and compliance. Known for her empathetic leadership and results-driven approach, she manages a multidisciplinary team that supports all facets of the legal department—from litigation support to legal technology. Her innovative work has earned national recognition, including Legalweek’s Most Innovative Legal Department of the Year. Tayo brings a deep understanding of what corporate clients value in their outside counsel: including partnership, innovation, efficiency, and alignment with business goals.