Agenda
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REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST |
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM |
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WELCOME & PLENARY SESSION |
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
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Each of us has the power to effect change within our organizations and communities. Power for Change, the latest published work from the Center for Women in Law’s Power series, calls on all women lawyers to assume responsibility and take the lead to advance women across the legal profession. CWIL’s Executive Director, Linda Chanow will discuss seven foundations for change and the critical role that mindset plays in achieving these objectives for ourselves and other women. Linda Bray Chanow, Executive Director, Center for Women in Law, The University of Texas School of Law |
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NETWORKING BREAK |
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM |
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WORKSHOP SESSIONS |
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM |
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRACK Sending the right message – both internally and externally - is critical for our success as attorneys. This panel explores how women can create and send the right messages to both our internal and external clients, fostering better client relationships as we progress forward in our careers. Moderator: Jane Mallor McBride, Principal and General Counsel, Optimus Legal Management and Consulting Panelists: WOMEN'S INITIATIVE DEVELOPMENT TRACK How do you build a women's initiative program, and what makes some programs more successful than others? Our panel will discuss the successes and challenges they've experienced implementing women's initiative programs in their firms and legal departments, and share the best practices they've learned along the way. Moderator: Carol Frohlinger, President, Negotiating Women, Inc. Panelists: |
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NETWORKING BREAK |
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM |
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WORKSHOP SESSIONS |
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRACK In this session, you will learn how to employ effective advocacy in legal negotiations and representing your clients; navigate the courtroom and the boardroom as you advance in your legal career; use case law effectively in negotiations; project a positive attitude in negotiations throughout your legal career through proactive problem solving; guard client confidences while negotiating ethically; and take steps to eliminate bias in the legal profession. Moderator: Kelly Frazier, Associate General Counsel, Sharyland Utilities, L.P. Panelists: WOMEN'S INITIATIVE DEVELOPMENT TRACK Continue the conversation with roundtable discussions on the Women’s Initiative best practices presented by the panelists. Moderator: Carol Frohlinger, President, Negotiating Women, Inc. |
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NETWORKING BREAK |
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM |
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LUNCHEON PRESENTATION |
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM |
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Nina Godiwalla, US Director of Diversity & Inclusion at Norton Rose Fulbright; bestselling author of Suits: A Woman on Wall Street Nina will discuss the importance of creating inclusive work cultures and stepping up and speaking out for others when they're treated differently with Leslie Richards-Yellen, NAWL President and Partner and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP. Following their discussion, Nina will take questions from the audience. |
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NETWORKING BREAK |
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM |
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WORKSHOP SESSIONS |
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM |
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRACK The world seeks more women leaders – now is the time to be one. Leaders have a special challenge in setting the direction of their organizations, large or small, and understanding the implications of that direction for all their stakeholders, including the coming generation of leaders. Assess and advance your skills with Leadership Lessons from The Top. Accomplished executives from the corporate sector and in public service will share their experiences and best practices, thereby encouraging attendees to harness their own leadership abilities and empower themselves to be effective leaders. Moderator: Kara Altenbaumer-Price, Senior Vice President, Corporate Risk & Governance, USI Panelists: WOMEN'S INITIATIVE DEVELOPMENT TRACK After the morning session focused on best practices for women’s initiatives, our panel will discuss the future of programs and activities that allow women to obtain the skills, visibility, and opportunities they need to advance within their organizations. The panelists will discuss new initiatives that harness technology to help women lawyers achieve their goals. The SMART (Solutions to Measure, Advance and Reward Talent) software platform will be discussed--a gender-neutral reporting and evaluation system that promotes the retention and advancement of women by aligning firm values and culture with compensation and promotion, as developed through the winning Women In Law Hackathon program. Moderator: Jennifer Queen, Principal, J. Queen Consulting LLC Panelists: |
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NETWORKING BREAK |
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM |
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PLENARY SESSION |
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
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Today’s General Counsel face constant challenges and changes as counselors to their clients and as leaders to their departments. Successful GCs only grow stronger from their challenges, setbacks and even their mistakes. Our distinguished panel shares their experiences and how those experiences have shaped them and allowed them to flourish. Our panelists will also discuss how they have worked to increase diversity within their legal department and in their outside counsel. Moderator: Margaret J. Strange, Principal, Jackson Lewis P.C. Panelists: |
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CLOSING NETWORKING RECEPTION |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
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After a day of exciting sessions, join NAWL for hors d'oeuvres and wine while networking with all of your new contacts! |
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