THURSDAY, MARCH 9
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
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Join other Mid-Year Meeting attendees as we meet and network over a wine and chocolate tasting. Learn about wine tasting, chocolate tasting, and wine and chocolate pairings as you also get to know other NAWL members! Chicago lawyer Valerie Beck left Big Law to pursue her passion for chocolate. She created the original citywide chocolate tours and now, through Chocolate Uplift, is a recognized expert on everything chocolate. Learn more at www.valeriebeckchocolateuplift.com/ Theodora Lee, a practicing trial lawyer in San Francisco, decided that she wanted to own a vineyard and produce wine – so that’s just what she does. Theopolis wines are developing a following across the US. This is your chance to taste what everyone else is talking about! Learn more at theopolisvineyards.com/ |
FRIDAY, MARCH 10
Registration and Networking Breakfast |
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM |
Welcome Remarks |
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM |
Opening Plenary |
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM |
Shaping the Future: Women In Politics and Government Moderator: Lindsay G. Carlson, Senior Counsel, Bowman and Brooke LLP |
Networking Break |
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM |
Concurrent Workshops |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Using Alternative Billing Models to Support Women in Law Firms Julie Z. Devine, Of Counsel, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. From Brief to Tweet: Communicating in the World of Social Media Lynne M. Matuszak, Counsel, Commercial and Transactions, Ford Motor Company Pro Bono: Partnering for the Personal, the Professional, and the Public Jennifer A. Coyne, Associate General Counsel, United Airlines |
Networking Break |
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
Luncheon |
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
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Welcome Remarks Awards Presentation
Hot Topic Networking |
Networking Break |
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM |
Concurrent Workshops |
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Data and the Law Moderator: Ariana Voigt, Executive Director, Senior Counsel, Catalina Marketing Community and Police Conflicts: Leadership Challenges and Opportunities for Women Colleen K. Connell, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois |
Networking Break |
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM |
Plenary Session |
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM |
Women Lawyers Leading: Reaching One Hand Forward While Extending the Other Hand Back Moderator: Leslie Goldman, Managing Director, Major, Lindsey & AfricaDeAnna Allen, Partner, Cooley LLP |
Closing Plenary |
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
Meet the Challenge: What's Next for Women Lawyers? Moderator Sharon E. Jones, Founder and President of Jones Diversity, Inc. |
Closing Networking Reception Before you depart for the day, join us to unwind and debrief your favorite sessions. |
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM |
Optional Dine Around |
7:00 PM |
For those intending to remain in Chicago on Friday night, this optional, self-treat dinner opportunity will allow you to join a small group for a relaxed and informal dinner. Attendees can indicate their desire to attend when registering. |