Join Megan Mathias and Christie Hefner for a CEO Fireside Chat on Bold Leadership and Innovation in Chicago

Christie Hefner, former Chairman and CEO of Playboy, will join Hinshaw partner Megan Mathias for a dynamic CEO Fireside Chat on February 5, 2026, at CineCity Studios in Chicago. Christie will share insights from her leadership journey and the strategic evolution that helped redefine an iconic brand. The conversation will be moderated by Kathryn Janicek, founder and chief media and public speaking strategist and trainer at Janicek Performance Group, and will explore bold leadership, innovation, and the impact of transformative business strategy.

The program will also honor the 2025 Bold Chicago Leaders, recognizing individuals whose work exemplifies visionary disruption, trailblazing leadership, and catalytic impact. 

Additional participants include Anthony Jacob, leader of Hinshaw's Commercial Transactions Practice Group; Amy DuMond Kottke, co-partner in charge of Hinshaw’s Minneapolis office; David Baum, managing principal at Baum Revision; Jennifer Nichols, EVP and general counsel at CRG; and Myetie Hamilton, chief executive officer of Leadership Greater Chicago.

The evening promises meaningful dialogue, high-level networking, and a celebration of leaders shaping the future of Chicago and beyond.

For more information and to attend, contact Megan.