CCWC + Kirkland & Ellis 19th Conference Full Brochure

TRACIE BRYANT Litigation Partner

SOFIA MARTOS ESG & Impact Partner

CHRISTINE OKIKE Restructuring Partner

AISHA LAVINIER M&A/PE Partner

TY’MEKA REEVES-SOBERS Environmental Partner

SAMARA SANDERSON Investment Funds Partner

JENNIFER WU Capital Markets Partner

“Kirkland recognizes the unique challenges women of color face in leadership roles like general counsel, and it’s an honor to champion their success.”

SIERRA ELIZABETH, LITIGATION PARTNER

Unleashing Our Power: Women of Color Leading with Confidence and Resilience

Welcome to the Corporate Counsel Women of Color and Kirkland & Ellis 19th Annual Career Strategies conference just steps away from our nation’s capital at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center. It is with great pleasure and excitement that I extend my warmest greetings to all attendees, speakers, sponsors, and supporters of this remarkable event.

This year we will hear from Tina Knowles (Businesswoman, Philanthropist, and Mother of Beyonce and Solange Knowles); Sharon Y. Bowen (Chair, New York Stock Exchange); and will honor Tamika Tremaglio (CCWC 2023 Diamond Award of Excellence and Executive Director, National Basketball Players Association).

The CCWC Annual Conference has become a beacon of hope, inspiration, empowerment, and connection for women of color in the legal profession. Year after year, this conference has provided a platform for meaningful dialogue, professional development, and the celebration of achievements. It is a testament to the incredible resilience, talent, and leadership of women of color in the corporate legal field.

Laurie Robinson Haden CEO and Founder Corporate Counsel Women of Color

• Milbank: Effectively Collaborating with the Board, C-Suite and Execution Committee

• Venable: Maximum Impact: Building Your Brand for Longevity

Additional sessions include ChatGPT, Cybersecurity and Privacy, and IP Trends, just to name a few. You will also enjoy our Women of Color in Leadership; Chief Legal Officer Symposium; and Chief Diversity Officer Summit.

The theme of this year’s conference, “Unleashing Our Power: Women of Color Leading with Confidence and Resilience,” encapsulates the spirit of unity, collaboration, and progress that CCWC stands for. It is a call to action for all attendees to challenge the status quo, dismantle barriers, and create a more inclusive and equitable legal profession for women of color.

Throughout the conference, you will have the opportunity to hear from trailblazing leaders, industry experts, and change-makers who have shattered glass ceilings, overcome obstacles, and paved the way for future generations. Their stories, experiences, and wisdom will undoubtedly inspire and empower you to reach new heights in your own professional journey.

This year’s conference agenda is proof of the commitment to CCWC to address the pressing issues facing women of color in the legal profession. From thought-provoking keynote addresses to engaging panel discussions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities, this conference offers a wealth of knowledge, insights, and strategies to navigate the ever-evolving legal landscape. This year, we will have over 48 sessions. Our Title Sponsor Kirkland & Ellis will host sessions during the conference entitled, Demystifying Corporate Practice in Big Law: The Future Is Bright for Women of Color in Private Equity, M&A, and Financial Services; Expanding and Transitioning Client Relationships to Create Opportunities for the Next Generation Lawyers; and Women of Color Leaders: The Power They Hold in Corporate America.

Our Dinner Reception Sponsor Hogan Lovells will host a session entitled, Business Development Workshop for Law Firm Partners.

Then enjoy our Wednesday signature sessions by our Diamond Sponsors including:

• FTI: Artificial Intelligence Boot Camp

• Deloitte: MBA for Lawyers Boot Camp

• KPMG: Board Readiness Boot Camp

• Weil, Gotshal & Manges: The Fall of FTX and the Future of Cryptocurrencies

• Covington: Competition on the Merits

• Akin: “Deal or No Deal” Transaction Liability

• Husch Blackwell: A View from the Top: Climbing the Ranks to Equity Partner and Law Firm Management.

I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the organizers, sponsors, and volunteers who have worked tirelessly to make this conference a reality. Your dedication and commitment to advancing the careers and well-being of women of color in the legal profession are truly commendable.

To all the attendees, I encourage you to actively participate, engage in meaningful conversations, and forge connections that will last a lifetime. Take advantage of the wealth of knowledge and expertise present at this conference, and seize every opportunity to learn, grow, and make a lasting impact. Take time to network at our events including the Apple Kick-Off reception; networking dinners at Succotash, Bond 45, Rosa Mexicano, and Fogo De Chao; and dine-arounds. Make sure to enjoy all of the tours and fun events including TopGolf; wine tasting; movie night; Escape the Room; and events at MGM National Harbor.

On behalf of CCWC, I extend my best wishes for a successful and transformative conference experience. May this gathering serve as a catalyst for change, a source of inspiration, and a testament to the incredible power of women of color in the corporate legal world.

Let us break barriers, build bridges, and create a future where diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just aspirations but realities.

TAMIKA TREMAGLIO

Executive Director, National Basketball Players Association

19TH ANNUAL CCWC and KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP

CAREER STRATEGIES CONFERENCE

September 27-30, 2023

National Harbor, MD

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

www.ccwomenofcolor.org

SHARON BOWEN

Chair

New York Stock Exchange

19TH ANNUAL CCWC and KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP

CAREER STRATEGIES CONFERENCE

September 27-30, 2023

National Harbor, MD

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

www.ccwomenofcolor.org

MICHELE

Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary

GoDaddy

19TH ANNUAL CCWC and KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP

CAREER STRATEGIES CONFERENCE

September 27-30, 2023

National Harbor, MD

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

www.ccwomenofcolor.org

DESIREE RALLS MORRISON

WANJI WALCOTT

Chief Legal and Business Affairs Officer

Pinterest

19TH ANNUAL CCWC and KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP

CAREER STRATEGIES CONFERENCE

September 27-30, 2023

National Harbor, MD

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

www.ccwomenofcolor.org

MARJORIE DE LA CRUZ

Chief Legal Officer

19TH ANNUAL CCWC and KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP

CAREER STRATEGIES CONFERENCE

September 27-30, 2023

National Harbor, MD

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

www.ccwomenofcolor.org

CCWC Bootcamp, Wednesday, September 27, 2023 | Morning Session

M&A Trends in 2023, Including Cross-Border Practices in Latin America

Healthcare and Life Sciences

10 Strategies to Deal with Microaggressions in the Workplace

For Millennials: LinkedIn Strategies for Millennial Lawyers

Chief Compliance Officer 2023 Trends

Sports, Entertainment, and Media Law 2023 Trends

Power Networking: How to Maximize Your Contacts and Connections

10 Strategies to BUST Through the Imposter Syndrome

Competition on the Merits: What That Means for Your Business in Today’s Antitrust

“Deal or No Deal” Transaction Liability

Demystifying Corporate Practice in Big Law: The Future Is Bright for Women of Color in Private Equity, M&A, and Financial Services

Chief Legal Officer Symposium Part 1

Enterprise Risk Management

(For CLOs and Deputy GCs ONLY)

Artificial Intelligence Boot Camp

AI Regulatory Outlook: Are You Prepared? Part 1

Chief Diversity Officer Summit Leading DEI During Times of Uncertainty Part 1

Your Next 5 Strategic Moves: Advancing with Purpose

For Law Firm Partners:

A View from the Top: Climbing the Ranks to Equity Partner and Law Firm Management

Cybersecurity and Privacy Trends 2023

Having Their Say: Conversations Between Women of Color Managing Partners and General Counsel

Expanding and Transitioning Client Relationships to Create Opportunities for the Next Generation of Lawyer

Chief Legal Officer Symposium Part 2 Hot Topics and Trends

(For CLOs and Deputy GCs ONLY)

Artificial Intelligence Boot Camp

Revolutionizing DE&I: The Power of AI in Enhancing DE&I Efforts Part 2

Chief Diversity Officer Summit

Leadership Mindset and Its Impact on DEI Part 2

Corporate Secretary Boot Camp

From Meeting Minutes and Agenda to Board Resolutions

MBA for Lawyers: Introduction to Accounting for Lawyers and Framework of a Fraud Governance Program Part 1

The Fall of FTX and the Future of Cryptocurrencies

IP Trends in 2023

Master Class with Professor Ella LJ Bell

Addressing the Barriers of Race and Gender in the Workplace

For Law Firm Partners

Business Development Workshop for Law Firm Partners

Artificial Intelligence Boot Camp

Can AI Save the World?: AI’s Impact on ESG Reporting

Part 3

Chief Diversity Officer Summit Five DEI Trends to Retire in 2023 and Adopt by 2024 Part 3

Corporate Boards: CCWC Members Who Have Made It on Private and Public Boards

Crisis Planning for Legal Departments: How InHouse Counsel Can Plan for Regulatory Changes, Crises and Downturn Planning

CCWC Bootcamp, Wednesday, September 27, 2023 | Afternoon Session

Burnout Is Real: 10 Strategies to Keep Your Head Above Water

Employment Law Trends Effectively Collaborating with the Board, C-Suite, and Executive Committee

Maximum Impact: Building Your Brand for Longevity

ChatGPT and More: A Complete Guide to Using AI to Automate Legal and Business Functions

How to Vocalize Your Needs to Grow and How to Ask for and Receive Feedback

Board of Directors (Intermediate) Part 1

Everything ESG –2023 Trends and Updates Part 1

Don’t Try to Mute or Silence Me: Unapologetically Being Myself

Executive Compensation – 10 Strategies to Increase Your Salary

Creating Your Legacy and Being Intentional About Your Impact

What Leadership Looks Like for Women of Color Attorneys

Hardship Policy: If you are experiencing financial challenges, email info@ccwomenofcolor.org

Ethics in Dealing with Governmental Agencies

How to Help a Colleague or Loved One Suffering from Depression or Anxiety

Board of Directors (Advanced) Part 2

Everything ESG –2023 Trends and Updates Part 2

www.ccwomenofcolor.org

Hardship Policy: If you are experiencing financial challenges, email info@ccwomenofcolor.org

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Chess, Not Checkers: Planning Your Next 5 Strategic Moves 9:45

CLOs & Partners - Real Talk on Leadership and Leading Teams as a

You Have the Role Now: 10 Ways to Show the Company Your ROI 11:15

Chief Legal Officer Roundtable

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Fireside with Sharon Y. Bowen Chairwoman New York Stock Exchange

Tamika Tremaglio

Executive Director

NBA Players Association Foundation

Fireside Chat with Alanna Rutherford

Head of Commercial Litigation Apple 2:45

3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

4:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

4:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

8:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Web3, ChatGPT, the Metaverse, and Opportunities for Women of Color

Addressing the Elephant in the Room (The “Isms,” Sponsorship, and Career Reinvention)

Futurism: How the Legal Profession and Legal Departments Will Be Transformed in the Next 25 Years

Managing Stress While Leading Under Pressure

Dinner Reception

Bond 45 | Foga De Chao | Rosa Mexicano | Succotash

– Evening Activities –

Evening Dine Around | Top Golf | Escape the Room

National Harbor Ferris Wheel | Washington D.C. Club Night

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Special Breakfast for Those in the Roles of GC, Deputy GC, Corporate Secretary, Chief of Staff

U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Admission Policies and Impact on Workplace Diversity Initiatives

Fireside Chat with Michele Lau Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary Godaddy.com

Women of Color Leaders: The Power They Hold in Corporate America

Fireside with Tina Knowles Fashion Designer, Businesswoman, and Philanthropist

Self-Care 101 for Women of Color Lawyers

– Day Activities –

Tanger Outlet Shopping | Top Golf | Old Town Alexandria and Lunch at Blackwall Hitch | Shopping at Tyson’s Corner and Lunch at Maggiano’s

Wine Tasting | National Zoo | D.C. Monuments Tour | Georgetown Foodie Tour

Shopping at Del Frisco’s and Shopping at CityCenterDC | Capitol Hill Foodie Tour

Native American Museum | Asian Pacific American Center | Spy Museum

– Evening Activities –Comedy Club | Movie Night | Dinner Cruise on Spirit

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Power and Inspiration Breakfast

Tasha Cobbs Leonard

LAURIE ROBINSON HADEN PRESIDENT AND CEO CORPORATE COUNSEL WOMEN OF COLOR

Laurie Robinson Haden is the President and CEO of Corporate Counsel Women of Color (CCWC). In 2004, Laurie founded CCWC to advance women of color attorneys and foster diversity in the legal profession. She formerly worked for 18 years in multiple leadership roles at the CBS Corporation (now media and entertainment juggernaut Paramount+), including Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel of Litigation. She has been recognized by Savoy magazine as one of the country’s “Most Influential Black Lawyers.” For seven years, she was a member of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund board. She now serves on the Board of Visitors of Indiana University Maurer School of Law at Bloomington and North Carolina Central School of Law, where she served as chair (2022-2023) and is on the Compensation Committee of the National Sales Network. Laurie earned her Bachelor of Arts from North Carolina Central University (magna cum laude) and her Juris Doctor from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law at Bloomington.

VERONICA LAH

Veronica Lah is a partner in the firm’s Los Angeles office. She focuses her practice on corporate and financial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, capital markets, corporate finance, and general corporate representation. Veronica represents clients on buy-side and sell-side acquisitions; divestitures; business combinations; restructurings and buyout transactions; public and private equity and debt offerings, including initial public offerings and special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) transactions; and secured financings. She also provides counsel on formation, joint ventures, and other corporate matters. She has represented a multitude of companies, investors, private equity firms, and investment banks in corporate transactions spanning numerous industries, including health care, financial services, media and entertainment, technology, retail and consumer products, real estate, energy, cannabis, manufacturing, and insurance. She is on the Law360 Capital Markets Advisory Editorial Advisory Board. Veronica received her BSBA from Ohio State University and her Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center.

Heather Ripley is a partner in Alston & Bird’s Federal and International Tax Group and a member of the real estate investment trusts and real estate funds tax team. Heather counsels U.S. and foreign businesses and high-net-worth individuals on tax-efficient structuring for domestic/cross-border investments and M&A, understanding U.S. tax compliance obligations and risks, and rectifying noncompliance issues. She advises clients on tax reporting regimes. She has also counseled charitable organizations on incorporation, tax exemption applications and restrictions, and other tax issues and provided volunteer income tax assistance for low-income individuals. Heather has been recognized as One to Watch by The Best Lawyers in America© in Tax Law and as a Rising Star by the New York Law Journal. She speaks and writes frequently about international tax topics. Heather is a member of the Harvard Club of New York. She earned her Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School and her BBA and MAcc from the University of Georgia.

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PARTNER MANATT, PHELPS & PHILLIPS LLP

HEATHER RIPLEY PARTNER ALSTON & BIRD LLP

M&A Trends in 2023, Including Cross-Border Practices in Latin America

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M&A Trends in 2023, Including Cross-Border Practices in Latin America

CAROLINA WALTHER-MEADE PARTNER MILBANK LLP

Carolina Walther-Meade is a partner in the New York office of Milbank and a member of the firm’s Global Project, Energy and Infrastructure Finance and Latin America Practice Group. Carolina has experience in cross-border financing and international project finance/development, with an emphasis on oil and gas, infrastructure, mining, and energy projects throughout LatAm. She represents commercial bank syndicates, lenders, corporate developers, and industrial groups. Carolina has been recognized as a leading project finance lawyer by various organizations, including Chambers Latin America, Chambers USA, and Legal 500 Latin America. She was listed on IFLR1000’s Women Leaders, named to the Private Practice Powerlist: US-Mexico, and identified as one of Latin America’s Top 100 Female Lawyers by Latinvex. She is an Advisory Board Member for the Women in Law Empowerment Forum. Carolina received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of San Diego and a Juris Doctor from Stanford University.

ANDREA BASHAM

Andrea Basham is a partner in Freshfields’ Corporate and M&A Group. Andrea counsels domestic/international corporate and financial sponsor clients on M&A and majority and minority investments in public and private companies. She also advises on corporate governance and securities law matters. Andrea recently represented Google on its investments in CME and Jio Platforms, Li-Cycle on its de-SPAC IPO and several PIPE offerings, América Móvil on its Chilean JV, Volkswagen on U.S. investments, and Honeywell on the JV of its quantum business. Andrea has been instrumental in reshaping Freshfields’ U.S. M&A practice through recruitment and mentoring. She has been committed to recruiting associates that allow Freshfields to consistently present a diverse team and has been instrumental in recruiting a summer class that is majority women, ethnically/racially diverse, or LGBTQ+. Andrea earned a Bachelor of Arts from Vanderbilt University and a Juris Doctor from the New York University School of Law.

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL, AND GLOBAL HEAD OF CORPORATE TELEVISAUNIVISION INC.

Veronica Rodriguez is Executive Vice President, Associate General Counsel — Global Head of Corporate at TelevisaUnivision, Inc. Veronica was recognized on the Legal 500 Private Practice Powerlist as one of the leading M&A lawyers in the U.S. with a focus on Mexico in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. In addition, Veronica has been recognized by Latinvex as one of the top 100 female lawyers in the U.S. practicing M&A in Latin America. Veronica was featured on the Legal 500 Private Practice Powerlist as a Next Generation Partner in 2019 and a Rising Star in 2020. Veronica serves as Co-Chair on the Latin America Subcommittee of the Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice, which engages lawyers across borders to support an ethically active legal profession. She is also a member of the Women in the Profession Committee. Veronica received an undergraduate degree from Rutgers University and a Juris Doctor from Hofstra Law School.

PARTNER, CORPORATE AND M&A FRESHFIELDS BRUCKHAUS DERINGER LLP

VERONICA RODRIGUEZ

M&A Trends in 2023, Including Cross-Border Practices in Latin America

M&A Trends in 2023, Including Cross-Border Practices in Latin America

M&A Trends in 2023, Including Cross-Border Practices in Latin America

8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Track 2

LESLIE OVERTON PARTNER

AXINN,

VELTROP & HARKRIDER LLP

Leslie Overton is a partner in the Antitrust Group and Chief Diversity, Equity and, Inclusion Officer at Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider in the Washington, D.C. office. Leslie draws on her experience in government and decades of practice to provide her clients with valuable insights and practical advice. She guides companies through merger reviews, civil nonmerger investigations, and criminal investigations involving federal, state, and foreign antitrust authorities. She served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division during the Obama Administration, where her responsibilities included leading healthcare antitrust policy. Leslie has advised healthcare providers, insurers, medical device companies, and other entities on merger activity, civil conduct investigations, internal investigations, and compliance programs. She received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania and a Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan.

Health

Veleka R. Peeples-Dyer is an accomplished life sciences executive and corporate board member who has spent her career dedicated to the industry, advising pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and other companies on regulatory, legal, and global compliance matters as a strategic business, legal, and compliance advisor. Veleka has over 24 years’ experience in the life sciences industry, having served as in-house counsel for leading biopharmaceutical companies for over 16 years and outside counsel to global life sciences clients through her partnerships at prominent life sciences law firms, including as the Chair of the North American Food and Drug practice and CoChair of the Global Regulatory Group at Baker McKenzie. She is a Board Member of Replimmune (REPL) and Advisory Board Member of Syridex Bio. Veleka serves on the advisory board of Corporate Counsel Women of Color. Veleka is a graduate of Hampton University and the University of South Carolina School of Law.

Sharon O. Small is the Director and Counsel Market Access for Government Pricing and Policy at Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, where she counsels C-suite executives on drug price reporting, coverage and reimbursement, and health care fraud and compliance related to pharmaceutical products. Sharon regularly speaks on compliance and market access topics in the life sciences industry and mentors law students and young lawyers. She has served on several committees at professional organizations, including the American Health Lawyers Association and the Garden State Bar Association. Committed to pro bono and community service, she serves as a member of the board of Legal Services of Northwest Jersey and volunteers her time in their Tenancy and Autonomy programs. She has two wonderful children and enjoys reading, sports, and travel. Sharon earned her Bachelor of Science (magna cum laude) from Fairleigh Dickinson University and her Juris Doctor from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School.

VELEKA R. PEEPLES-DYER BOARD MEMBER, REPLIMMUNE (REPL) AND ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER SYRIDEX BIO

SHARON O. SMALL

CYNTHIA T. MAZAREAS PARTNER WILMERHALE

Cynthia T. Mazareas brings over 25 years of experience as a partner at WilmerHale to companies in the life sciences, medical device, and biopharmaceutical industries. Cynthia provides ongoing, strategic business counsel to boards, management teams, and in-house counsel, representing high-growth private and public companies in corporate matters, complex business transactions, including public offerings and venture capital financings, corporate governance, SEC, stock exchange, and Sarbanes–Oxley compliance. Cynthia’s industry knowledge, legal experience, and business acumen have helped life sciences companies navigate through complex legal and business challenges. Cynthia is listed in the Best Lawyers in America for biotechnology and life sciences for the fifth consecutive year, has been named a Life Sciences Star by LMG Life Sciences, and was recommended for The Legal 500 United States for capital markets: equity offerings (advice to issuers). She received her B.S. from Boston University and her Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center.

SIMONE JONES PARTNER

J. Simone Jones is a partner at Sidley Austin LLP. Her practice includes defending clients in environmental and toxic tort litigation and product liability matters and representing corporations and executives in internal and criminal investigations. Simone defends and advises companies in emerging contaminant matters involving PFAS and other substances. She advises and defends companies on environmental justice and other social justice issues. Simone has experience successfully defending corporations in high-stakes consumer class action suits alleging consumer fraud and violations of the civil Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) and other federal statutes and state laws. She also has significant experience responding to government subpoenas and defending and investigating bribery claims and purported violations of criminal RICO and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). She received her B.S. from the University of Arkansas, her MPH from Tulane University, and her Juris Doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology.

Kavitha Mecozzi is Assistant General Counsel, Senior Counsel Specialist at Genentech, where she focuses on health care law and counsels clients on health care fraud and abuse, FDA regulations, and other matters related to the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of products. She serves as a trusted advisor, assisting teams in compliance to meet their objectives to help patients. Kavitha also counsels on innovative, cross-portfolio tools and projects related to data, insights, and technology to further enhance business processes and execution. Kavitha has extensive experience working closely with the health care compliance office on policies, training, audits, monitoring, investigations, and risk assessments. Prior to joining Genentech, she practiced at Ropes & Gray and focused on government enforcement and litigation related to several industries including health care. Kavitha also serves on the Executive Committee for the Harvard Law School Association for Northern California. She graduated from Harvard Law School and received her undergraduate degree from UCLA.

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SIDLEY AUSTIN LLP

KAVITHA MECOZZI

ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL, SENIOR COUNSEL SPECIALIST GENENTECH

RHEA RICARD

MANAGING DIRECTOR AND MANAGING COUNSEL

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

Rhea Ricard is a Managing Director and Managing Counsel at The Bank of New York (BNY) Mellon Trust Company, N.A., based in the Los Angeles office. Her practice involves representing BNY Mellon’s Corporate Trust area on securities transactions. Rhea also serves on BNY Mellon’s Global Pro Bono Council as Co-Chair of the Bank’s Global Remote Pro Bono Subcommittee. Before joining BNY Mellon, Rhea worked in the mortgage-backed corporate trust group at Deutsche Bank National Trust Company and has also been an Associate at Seward & Kissel and Morgan, Lewis & Bockius. Rhea received her Bachelor of Arts from Spelman College and her Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law. She is licensed to practice law in California and New York. Rhea also serves on the boards of the Association of Corporate Counsel (Southern California Chapter) and Lawyers for Good Government, a nonprofit geared toward protecting civil and human rights.

CHARNAY AUGUSTIN

Charnay Augustin is currently a Senior Counsel at Uber, where she primarily supports Uber’s ridesharing marketplace teams, which design and operationalize the technology for pricing and matching riders and drivers using the Uber app. Charnay has over 11 years of in-house legal experience supporting clients in the media, entertainment, and technology industries. Before joining Uber, she served as Associate Principal Counsel in the Legal Department at National Geographic (a Walt Disney company), where she provided support for the company’s television productions by drafting a wide range of contracts and advising on a variety of production-related issues. Prior to her work at National Geographic, Charnay served as a Consumer Marketing and Advertising Practices Counsel at Sprint (now T-Mobile) and, before that, as an Assistant General Counsel at Radio One Inc. (now Urban One). Charnay is a Maryland native and a graduate of both Hampton University and Howard University School of Law.

Monique McNeil is a Senior Legal Counsel at HSBC, where she provides strategic counsel on commercial payments (payables, receivables, and liquidity management). Monique has worked at other financial institutions (Citi and Morgan Stanley, UK) as well as at two global law firms as a Corporate Associate. She holds a Juris Doctor and an MBA from Boston College Law School and the Wallace E. Carroll School of Management, respectively, and her Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, from Syracuse University. She recently completed her Data Scientist certification acquiring special skills to convert complex data into meaningful info that helps organizations implement informed solutions. She was recognized as an HSBC Culture Hero and Legal Hero and was selected as an inaugural member of an innovation think tank. Before becoming a lawyer, she was an award-winning sales/client management professional in the telecommunications industry. Monique is licensed to practice law in New York, Washington, and Georgia.

SENIOR COUNSEL UBER TECHNOLOGIES INC.

MONIQUE MCNEIL SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL HSBC

10 Strategies to Deal With Microaggressions in the Workplace

10 Strategies to Deal With Microaggressions in the Workplace

10 Strategies to Deal With Microaggressions in the Workplace

10 Strategies to Deal With Microaggressions in the Workplace

HANIYAH MILLER SENIOR CORPORATE COUNSEL THE HOME DEPOT

Haniyah Miller is Senior Corporate Counsel for Installation Services, HD Rental, and Pro at The Home Depot. Haniyah’s practice focuses on construction law. Prior to joining Home Depot, she worked as a commercial construction attorney at ThyssenKrupp, managing complex construction claims, and Aegion, where she focused on oil /gas pipeline installation and rehabilitation. Haniyah Miller also appears regularly as a Legal Analyst on two of TVOne Network’s reality crime series “Fatal Attraction” and “Payback”. She is currently the Vice President for the Association of Corporate Counsel – Georgia chapter. She is a first generation college graduate of Georgia State University and Georgia State University College of Law. Haniyah was previously honored as a top 40 attorney under 40 by the National Bar Association. During law school, she clerked for Judge Kimberly Esmond Adams and Justice Robert Benham. Haniyah currently lives in Ellenwood, GA with her husband, two children, and two dogs. 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Track 4

Britney A. Lewis, Counsel at Redgrave LLP, is a litigation attorney with experience representing and advising clients on substantive legal issues and procedural issues, often concerning high-stakes and complex litigation matters. Britney manages all aspects of the discovery process, including document collection and review, drafting discovery requests and responses, preparing witnesses for depositions, and taking and defending depositions. Her work has also included drafting dispositive motions and other pleadings, such as motions for summary judgment, motions to dismiss, and discovery motions. She is a member of the Lawyers for Civil Justice Fellows Program and a member of Women in eDiscovery. Britney received her Juris Doctor, with honors, from The George Washington University Law School and her B.S., cum laude, from Georgetown University, Walsh School of Foreign Service. During law school, she served as Notes Editor for The George Washington Law Review. Britney is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia and Maryland.

8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Track 4

For Millennials: LinkedIn Strategies for Millennial Lawyers

Kimbrely Dandridge is a Corporate Counsel at Amazon, supporting Prime Video and Amazon Freevee. Prior to joining Amazon, Kimbrely served as Counsel/Director in the legal department at Gap Inc., where she provided legal counsel to Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Athleta. She is a published author who has contributed to Forbes and Teen Vogue. Kimbrely has been featured in the ESPN Documentary Ghosts of Ole Miss. She has been mentioned in The New York Times, Huffington Post, Washington Post, USA Today, and Clarion-Ledger. Kimbrely received a Juris Doctor from Texas Southern University in Houston. She obtained an undergraduate degree in broadcast journalism and was elected the first black female student body president at the University of Mississippi. Kimbrely was inducted into the University of Mississippi Hall of Fame. During law school, she completed an internship at the White House under the Obama Administration in the Office of Presidential Personnel.

For Millennials: LinkedIn Strategies for Millennial Lawyers

KIMBRELY DANDRIDGE CORPORATE COUNSEL AMAZON

BRITNEY A. LEWIS COUNSEL REDGRAVE LLP

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Maria Liu is a Litigation Counsel at Uber Technologies Inc. Maria oversees high-stakes litigation matters in the fields of antitrust, consumer protection, breach of contract and business tort, and intellectual property. She works with outside legal counsel and business constituents to develop and implement thoughtful litigation strategies, solve tough problems, reduce future legal exposure, and achieve beneficial outcomes. She participates in Uber’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, serving as a mentor to the Law in Technology Diversity Collaborative Internship program. Before joining Uber, Maria was a Litigation Associate at Jenner & Block LLP and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. At Jenner and Willkie, Maria gained experience in every phase of litigation — discovery, briefing of dispositive motions, trial, and appeal — and held leadership positions on the firms’ diversity committees. Maria is a proud Double Wolverine, having received her bachelor’s degree in public policy and Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan.

Zelda Owens is the Founder and CEO of Owens Williams & Associates LLC, a national executive career coaching and attorney placement firm. Zelda has more than 20 years of corporate marketing, human resources, sales, and career coaching experience. She has successfully coached mid-to-senior-level attorneys into top legal and nonlegal senior roles at Fortune 500 corporations and AmLaw firms through her private coaching practice and seminars. She has a proven track record of helping her clients gain greater job satisfaction and compensation. Zelda has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Corporate Counsel magazine, Black Enterprise magazine, and Essence magazine. She has held board positions at The Chapin School (Committee Co-Chair and Alumnae Board), Women in eDiscovery (Director of NYC Chapter), The Master’s Conference (Chair), and Harlem Commonwealth Counsel (Vice Chair). Zelda earned a biology degree from Barnard College.

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Andrea Andrade has focused her legal career in labor and employment law representing public and private sector employers. Andrea attended St. John’s University and majored in Government and Politics. She earned her Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law. While in law school, Andrea was a member of the Latin American Law Students Association (LALSA). She started her career on Long Island and later represented the City of New York Department of Education in matters related to labor relations and employment law. Prior to joining Apple, Andrea worked as Senior Counsel at Chipotle Mexican Grill where she was responsible for employment compliance in the US and Canadian markets. Andrea has served as Deputy Regional President for Region II of the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA). Andrea resides in Los Angles and an avid hiker. She’s originally from New York City and a big NY Mets and Giants fan.

MARIA LIU LITIGATION COUNSEL UBER TECHNOLOGIES INC.

ZELDA OWENS FOUNDER & CEO OWENS WILLIAMS & ASSOCIATES, LLC

Millennials: LinkedIn Strategies for Millennial Lawyers

ANDREA ANDRADE SENIOR COUNSEL, LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT APPLE

For Millennials: LinkedIn Strategies for Millennial Lawyers

For Millennials: LinkedIn Strategies for Millennial Lawyers

FEATURED SPEAKERS

ASHLEY PAGE

KAREN BLAND

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2023 Trends

LORRAINE CAMPOS PARTNER

Lorraine Campos is a partner and member of the Steering Committee of Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Group. Lorraine focuses her practice on assisting clients with issues related to government contracts/ethics, campaign finance, and lobbying laws. She counsels clients on the General Services Administration and the Department of Veterans Affairs Federal Supply Schedule programs. She also advises clients on the terms and conditions of these agreements, including the Price Reduction Clause, small business subcontracting requirements, and country of origin restrictions mandated under U.S. trade agreements, such as the Trade Agreements Act and the Buy American Act. Lorraine has been ranked by Chambers USA and was recognized by Profiles in Diversity Journal as one of its Women Worth Watching. Additionally, she serves as the Co-Chair of the Health Care Contracting Committee. Lorraine received her Bachelor of Arts from Georgetown University and her Juris Doctor from The George Washington University Law School.

8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Track 5

Chief Compliance Officer

Ashley Page is the Senior Vice President (SVP), Deputy General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer for Endeavor. Ashley is responsible for the overall direction, design, and implementation of the Global Ethics & Compliance Program, which spans all of Endeavor’s business lines, including UFC, WME, IMG, and Open Bet. Prior to joining Endeavor in March 2021, she served as SVP and General Counsel for Learfield, the premier college sports marketing, licensing, and digital media company. In addition to her legal work for Learfield, Ashley was a founding member of Learfield’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion task force and was named to the Sports Business Journal’s Top Forty Under 40 Class of 2019 — sports business executives. Ashley came to Learfield from Google, where she led the legal team responsible for negotiating all commercial transactions for its shopping/e-commerce business vertical. She received a Bachelor of Arts from Spelman College and her Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School.

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FAITH KNIGHT MYERS

Faith Knight Myers is the Chief Privacy Officer for McKesson Corporation, where she oversees the enterprise privacy program compliance strategy, and is the Senior Vice President of Compliance for the CoverMyMeds business segment. Prior to assuming these roles, she served as McKesson Corporation’s Lead Privacy Counsel and Chief Counsel, Regulatory Operations, for the technology division of McKesson. Faith started her legal career at Alston & Bird LLP and later joined Smith, Gambrell & Russell LLP. Prior to joining McKesson, Faith served as Associate General Counsel at Emory University/Emory Healthcare. Faith attended Dartmouth College and Tulane Law School. She is a member of the Executive Leadership Council, Corporate Counsel Women of Color and the Marietta-Roswell Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. She is the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the International Association of Privacy Professionals and the Board Chair of the Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta.

Lisa E. Davis is a partner in the Entertainment Group and a member of the Policy Committee at Frankfurt Kurnit. Lisa represents businesses and celebrities in the film, television, publishing, music, theater, and sports industries. She advises on transactional matters, focusing on ownership and exploitation of copyrights, trademarks, and publicity rights. Lisa represents significant authors, agents, publishers, playwrights, directors, Broadway producers, and other rights holders and executives. Best Lawyers in America, The Legal 500, The Hollywood Reporter, and Variety have all included Lisa as one of the top media and entertainment lawyers. New York Law Journal and Crain’s New York Business recently recognized Lisa in their lists of notable diverse lawyers. She was also featured on the cover of Super Lawyers magazine in a 2022 piece about her career and advocacy for racial justice. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Harvard University and her Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law.

Erika Munro Kennerly is a SVP Business & Legal Affairs; Deputy General Counsel at Endeavor, a publicly traded global sports and entertainment company. Erika works in the New York office. In her role at Endeavor, she leads a team charged with strategizing, negotiating, and drafting agreements related to the development, production, licensing, and exploitation of nonscripted television programming and audio content. Erika acquired extensive legal and business experience as a litigator and transactional attorney at a variety of law firms and entertainment companies, including Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, LLP, Pryor Cashman, Sherman & Flynn, 360HipHop.com, BET.com, Arista Records, VH1/MTV Networks, and truTV/Turner Broadcasting System. Before joining Endeavor, she worked at Google as Global Head of Partnerships & Outreach, reporting directly to Google’s Chief Diversity Officer. Erika earned her Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media/Communications from Hampton University and her Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School.

Chief Compliance Officer

CHIEF PRIVACY OFFICER MCKESSON CORPORATION

LISA E. DAVIS PARTNER FRANKFURT KURNIT KLEIN & SELZ

Sports, Entertainment, and Media Law 2023 Trends

ERIKA MUNRO KENNERLY SVP BUSINESS & LEGAL AFFAIRS; DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL ENDEAVOR

JOCELYN R. CUTTINO PARTNER

LEWIS & BOCKIUS LLP

Jocelyn R. Cuttino advises clients on labor and employment matters, including statutory compliance, antidiscrimination practices, employment policies, HR procedures, and best practices for developing positive employee relations. Jocelyn conducts internal investigations related to alleged sexual harassment, performs workplace culture assessments, advises on responses/remediation measures in connection with alleged misconduct and whistleblowing, and defends companies in employment litigation and other workplace crises. She has experience defending clients at trial and in all phases of complex employment and class litigation and representing clients before federal and state fair employment agencies. She also helps employers navigate challenging claims of wrongful termination, discrimination, failure to accommodate, and wage and hour disputes. In addition, she conducts employee training on the prevention of unlawful harassment and discrimination in the workplace. Jocelyn received her B.A. from Spelman College, a Master of Communication Management from the University of Southern California, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Southern California Law School.

ESÉ IGHEDOSA

Esé Ighedosa is Counsel in the Original Content Legal Group at Apple. Prior to joining Apple, Esé served as President of House of Athlete. Esé played a key role in developing and producing the hit show and content platform I Am Athlete, a leading voice in culture and sports. Esé served seven seasons in the National Football League across NFL Films, the NFL league office, and then the Carolina Panthers as Associate Counsel working on various business areas, including global sponsorships, events, football operations, human resources, and worker’s compensation. Her greatest professional legacy to date is co-founding the NFL’s Black Engagement Network (BEN), a groundbreaking employee resource group that enhances the NFL’s engagement of its Black employees and the diverse community at large. Esé, a proud Kansas City, MO native and 2x HBCU alumni, played volleyball for Hampton University, where she received her Bachelor of Arts and her Juris Doctor from Florida A&M University College of Law.

LASHERELLE MORGAN

Lasherelle Morgan is a Senior Corporate Counsel at Amazon Studios, where she leads the LatAm, India, and Japan development and production legal teams. Previously, Lasherelle was SVP and Associate General Counsel at Madison Square Garden (MSG), where she led the entertainment legal team in structuring productions and live events. Throughout her 20 years of experience, Lasherelle has negotiated hundreds of deals in connection with the acquisition, development, production, and distribution of original and licensed content. Prior to her work at MSG, she led the original content legal team at Audible (an Amazon company) and served as VP, Business & Legal Affairs at Viacom Media Networks and Head of Business & Legal Affairs at EPIX. She also held legal and business affairs roles at HBO and Food Network after beginning her career as a Mergers and Acquisitions Attorney at Latham & Watkins. Lasherelle is a graduate of Clark Atlanta University and Columbia Law School.

MORGAN,

Sports, Entertainment, and Media Law 2023 Trends

VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL, U.S. COMMERCIAL GSK

Rob MacRae is Senior Vice President and General Counsel, U.S. Commercial at GSK, where he has worked for 25 years. Rob manages the full spectrum of commercial issues, including FDA regulations, fraud and abuse, and government pricing. He is also accountable for GSK Legal’s DEI Pipeline workstream, which seeks to ensure a strong and sustainable pipeline of ethnically diverse lawyers. Rob sits on the U.S. Commercial Leadership Team and the Global Legal and Compliance Leadership Team and reports to GSK’s General Counsel. He began his legal career as a Litigation Associate at Faegre Drinker in Philadelphia. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Yale, Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School, and MPP from Harvard Kennedy School. Rob lives with his wife in Philadelphia and has two adult daughters. He has served on the board of Episcopal Community Services and has been a mentor at Philadelphia Futures for 15 years.

8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Track 7

TRACEY SALMON-SMITH

Tracey Salmon-Smith is an accomplished litigator and trial attorney with more than 30 years of experience assisting clients with commercial and business disputes, employment litigation, securities law, and internal investigations. Tracey is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. As a former Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) who also spent several years as in-house counsel for a global financial services firm, she knows firsthand the pressures and challenges her clients face. Tracey has extensive experience conducting sensitive workplace investigations involving claims of fraud, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and misconduct against senior executives. She is a skilled, efficient, and thorough investigator of possible wrongdoing. She understands the business implications of such investigations and works with clients to minimize risk and disruption. She also serves on the Board of Women Creating Change. Tracey received her A.B. in English from Dartmouth College and her Juris Doctor from Villanova University School of Law.

JOURDAN WILLIAMS

ASSOCIATE CORPORATE COUNSEL

Jourdan Williams, a native of Shreveport, LA, is Associate Corporate Counsel for Amazon Studios. In this role, she negotiates scripted and unscripted television development and production transactions for Amazon Freevee and Prime Video. Prior to joining Amazon Studios, Jourdan was Marketing Counsel at Peloton, advising and negotiating agreements on behalf of its marketing, content, and ESG teams. Before joining Peloton, Jourdan was Assistant Media Counsel at NASCAR, where she negotiated various corporate and entertainment-related agreements for its media production arm, NASCAR Media Ventures. There, Jourdan was also a founding member and Vice Chair of The Belnavis Collective, an internal resource group created to address cultural issues impacting Black employees within the motorsports industry. Jourdan is a proud graduate of Southern University Law Center (J.D.) and Louisiana State University (B.A.). She currently serves as Chair Emeritus of the LSU Young Alumni Council and Ambassador for Girls on the Run Los Angeles.

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ROB MACRAE

SENIOR

Power Networking: How To Maximize Your Contacts and Connections

Power Networking: How To Maximize Your Contacts and Connections

VERONICA GROMADA

PARTNER AND ESG CO-CHAIR

SHOOK, HARDY & BACON LLP

Veronica Gromada is a partner in Shook, Hardy & Bacon’s award-winning Product Liability Litigation Practice, a multidisciplinary team of lawyers who focus on automotive, consumer goods, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and medical device, software, and other health, science, and technology industries for world-leading brands. Veronica offers insight to clients on a variety of business functions, including operations, employment, insurance, logistics, and supply chain issues heightened by the pandemic. After previously spending 17 years in-house at Walmart Inc., Veronica brings a global in-house view that few have. Her practice focuses on litigation, and she can strike a balance between managing legal, reputational, and financial risks while aligning with what is important to a company’s business goals. Simply put, she offers clients legal insight and strategy that considers their views through the lens of a premier trial firm. Veronica has a B.A. from Lamar University and a Juris Doctor from Texas Southern University.

Mari Grace is a partner in Davis Polk’s Civil Litigation Group representing clients on various legal matters. Her clients include energy companies, telecommunications companies, and financial institutions. Mari has substantial experience litigating securities class actions and is currently defending a major green energy company against securities fraud claims relating to its lobbying practices and a cloud platform company in a case arising from its IPO. Recently, she secured a victory on behalf of BT Group when the Third Circuit affirmed the dismissal in full of a securities lawsuit. Mari’s commercial experience includes representing a Fortune 500 company in a case involving liability for a refinery fire, a real estate firm in litigation asserting tort and competition-based claims, and Israeli banks in international tax investigations. She earned an undergraduate degree from George Mason University, graduate degrees from Columbia University and Fordham University, and a Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law.

VERONIQUE VERNOT LEGAL COUNSEL

Veronique Vernot is a Legal Counsel for Apple, where she focuses on Product Safety matters and AppleCare. Previously, Veronique handled global supply chain technology transactions and environmental technologies matters for Apple. While in law school, Veronique gained experience as a Law Clerk for Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, a Judicial Extern for the Court of Appeals of Georgia, and a Legal Extern in the IRS Office of Chief Counsel. While working at the IRS, Veronique represented the IRS in the U.S. Tax Court under the Third-Year Law Students rule. Following law school, Veronique began her career as an In-House Litigator for Mercedes-Benz USA, handling class actions and product liability matters. In 2014, she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing from Mercer University; in 2017, she graduated from West Virginia University College of Law and College of Business & Economics with a dual Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration.

Power Networking: How To Maximize Your Contacts and Connections

Power Networking: How To Maximize Your Contacts and Connections

MARI GRACE PARTNER DAVIS POLK & WARDWELL LLP

Power Networking: How To Maximize Your Contacts and Connections

CORPORATE

Christina L. Davis is a Senior Corporate Counsel for the Global Financial Services Organization at Amazon Web Services (AWS) Inc. Christina is responsible for setting and executing the legal strategy for customers in the banking, payments, crypto, capital markets, and insurance industries. With more than 20 years of in-house experience, she has negotiated large complex commercial agreements with many of the world’s Fortune 500 companies, tackling issues related to cloud security, regulatory policy, privacy, and data security. She spent 19 years in-house at American Express, providing legal, regulatory, and marketing support for large merchants and cardholders. After a brief stint as a Technology and Product Counsel for Verizon Business Group, she started at AWS in April of 2022. Christina graduated from Wellesley College and Georgetown University Law Center. She is licensed to practice law in New Jersey and is a registered in-house counsel for AWS in New York.

Gena Thomas is a Senior Legal Counsel at Apple, based in Cupertino, CA. Gena serves on Apple’s Corporate Purchasing Legal team, providing legal support for Apple’s global indirect procurement needs and serving as Lead Counsel for numerous business groups within Apple, such as Legal Operations, Meetings & Events, Apple Travel, and Facilities. Prior to joining Apple in 2021, she worked at Visa, providing commercial and product counseling for Visa’s payment gateway, Cybersource. Earlier in her career and as the catalyst for her move to California in 2019, Gena served as Commercial Counsel for WeWork. Prior to WeWork and within a year of graduating from law school, Gena began working for the American Coatings Association as Corporate Counsel, where she remained for five years. Gena received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin and her law degree from Howard University School of Law.

Nina Allen Blackshear is a Director and Corporate Counsel at Incyte Corporation, a biopharmaceutical company. Nina provides business-focused legal and compliance advice and training and drafts and negotiates a broad spectrum of contracts across the globe, including North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East/ North Africa regions. Her experience includes fundraising, marketing communications, and human resources and a judicial clerkship in the Superior Court of Delaware. Nina earned her B.A. in Political & Social Thought from the University of Virginia and her Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law. She holds a Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communication & Cross-Cultural Leadership from Temple University’s Klein College of Media & Communication. Nina is a Board Member of the Association of Corporate Counsel (Greater Philadelphia) and is on the Advisory Board of CenterForce USA. As a Certified Executive Coach, Nina works with senior-level and C-suite clients across several industries.

CHRISTINA L. DAVIS SENIOR

COUNSEL GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES ORGANIZATION AMAZON WEB SERVICES INC.

10 Strategies To Bust Through the Imposter Syndrome

NINA ALLEN BLACKSHEAR DIRECTOR AND CORPORATE COUNSEL INCYTE CORPORATION

GENA THOMAS SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL APPLE

10 Strategies To Bust Through the Imposter Syndrome

10 Strategies To Bust Through the Imposter Syndrome

JANNELLE SEALES PARTNER

Jannelle Seales is a partner in Weil’s Real Estate practice. Jannelle advises public and private companies and other institutional clients with respect to mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other transaction areas for real estate-related companies, including joint ventures and financing. Among her most active clients is MGM Resorts International, which she has advised on nearly a dozen complex, multibillion-dollar real estate deals. Other active clients include Amherst, AllianceBernstein, and Brookfield. As part of the black partner advisory board, Janelle advises the firm’s Executive Partner on various issues, including championing an effort to mentor first-year black law students at five law schools. She was recommended for REITs by Legal 500 US and was shortlisted as Real Estate Lawyer of the Year for Euromoney Legal Media Group’s Americas Women in Business Law Awards for 2022. Jannelle received her Bachelor of Arts from Harvard University and her Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center.

Anita Lam is a Senior Corporate Counsel at Microsoft Corporation, supporting the platform, product, regulatory, and safety issues at Xbox. Anita provides frontline support for engineering clients, which includes product-specific questions, deal work, and advising on licensing, IP, marketing, privacy and security, compliance, and product life cycle. Anita is active in the DEI space, having served two years as an API in CELA Lead at Microsoft, being a Co-Chair of the NAPABA IP committee and an LCLD Pathfinder. Prior to joining Microsoft, Anita was a patent/copyright/trademark litigator and counseled clients on all forms of IP issues at the New York and Washington, D.C., offices of Mayer Brown LLP. She presented patent matters before district courts, the ITC, and the PTAB. Anita attended The George Washington University Law School. She earned a B.A. and B.S. from Vanderbilt in theater and biology and a PhD in biochemistry from the University of Washington.

KAVITA PILLAI OF COUNSEL COVINGTON

Kavita Pillai is an Of Counsel at Covington, specializing in guiding clients through their most complex antitrust matters, with a focus on representing clients in investigations by the U.S. Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission, and state attorneys general. Kavita regularly represents companies under investigation for civil antitrust violations and companies engaged in high-stakes transactions to achieve clearance of those deals. She recently represented Discovery Inc. in its acquisition of Warner Media, which was recognized in 2022 by Global Competition Review as the Merger Matter of the Year — Americas. For clients with global businesses facing an increasingly global antitrust enforcement environment, Kavita frequently works with colleagues and local counsel around the world to deploy a cohesive global strategy in responding to overlapping investigations. She received her B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina School of Law.

ANITA LAM SENIOR CORPORATE COUNSEL MICROSOFT CORPORATION

10 Strategies To Bust Through the Imposter Syndrome

9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Track 1

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Jae Ermilus is an Associate in Covington’s Washington, D.C., office. Jae represents clients in a complex range of antitrust matters, with a focus on class action litigation and civil investigations initiated by the Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission, and state antitrust authorities. She also counsels companies across a broad range of industries on transaction clearance, antitrust legislation and policy, and antitrust compliance, including renewed concerns with Section 8 of the Clayton Act. She has represented both domestic and global clients across multiple industries, such as e-commerce, pharmaceutical, and medical devices. Jae also maintains an active pro bono practice focused on civil rights. For example, she represents prisoners in federal habeas appeals and drafts legislation in consultation with civil rights groups related to the reform of state criminal codes. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Emory University and her Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center (cum laude).

Andrea Anderson is a Senior Vice President in Lockton’s Transaction Liability Practice. Andrea was previously at WeWork, where she served as Head of Franchise and Strategic Real Estate Transactions. Andrea has nearly two decades of legal experience, with a focus initially on real estate and most recently on M&A. Prior to joining WeWork, Andrea acted as Southeast Region General Counsel at the Rockefeller Group, one of the world’s leading property, investment and development companies. She began her legal career as a Real Estate Associate at Proskauer Rose. At Proskauer, Andrea advised clients on a wide range of transactions, including the acquisition, sale, and leasing of properties. Andrea sits on the board of Urban Pathways, an organization dedicated to ensuring that homeless New Yorkers have access to needed housing and services. She holds a B.A. degree in Actuarial Science from Temple University and a Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School.

“Deal or No Deal” Transaction Liability

Amy Wollensack is a partner at Akin in the firm’s private equity practice. Amy represents private equity and other corporate clients in a wide range of complex transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, divestitures, recapitalizations, joint ventures, going private transactions, private investment in public equity (PIPEs), venture capital and growth equity investments, and other transactions. She also advises on corporate governance matters. She has extensive experience representing clients in domestic and cross-border transactions in a broad spectrum of industry sectors, including health care, life sciences, technology, entertainment, logistics, media, consumer products, food and beverage, franchise, automotive, software, manufacturing, financial services, agriculture, defense, and hospitality. In 2021, Amy was named among the Top Women in Dealmaking by The Deal. Amy is a former nurse practitioner who earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Richmond and a Juris Doctor from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law.

ANDREA ANDERSON SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT LOCKTON

AMY WOLLENSACK PARTNER

JAE ERMILUS ASSOCIATE COVINGTON

Competition on the Merits: What That Means for Your Business in Today’s Antitrust

9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Track 2

“Deal or No Deal” Transaction Liability

FEATURED SPEAKERS

FEATURED SPEAKERS

WILLETTE

ELDER

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF TAX VALE INSURANCE PARTNERS

Willette Elder is the Senior Vice President of Tax at VALE Insurance Partners in New York City. Willette is a graduate of Howard University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts before earning her J.D. at The George Washington University Law School and her Tax LL.M from Boston University School of Law. This led Willette to over a decade of tax planning in the fields of corporate governance and transactions, tax exempt entities, tax credit transactions and wealth succession. During her time practicing international tax and transactions at Ernst & Young, Willette primarily served the private equity community and participated in complex tax structuring on numerous national and global M&A transactions, including two of the top media and technology mergers of all time. At VALE, Willette supports the Tax Liability Insurance product, regularly facing diverse tax issues and solutions in a growing market. When her creativity is not geared towards tax strategies, Willette focuses that energy on cooking, painting and pottery.

9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Track 3

KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP

Samara Sanderson is a partner in the Investment Funds Group at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Her practice primarily focuses on representing private fund sponsors in the formation, structuring, and operation of private equity funds, management companies, and other related entities, ranging from first-time sponsors to multibillion-dollar asset managers. Samara also advises fund managers on a variety of general corporate counseling matters, management company events, secondary transactions, and fund-related aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including continuation funds and co-investment arrangements. She is engaged in pro bono matters, serves as a Pro Bono Coordinator at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, and is on the firm’s Pro Bono Management Committee. She received her Bachelor of Science in Finance, summa cum laude, from Honors College at Florida State University and her Juris Doctor from Vanderbilt Law School, where she was an Editor of the Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment and Technology Law

9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Track 3

Demystifying Corporate Practice in Big Law: The Future Is Bright for Women of Color in Private Equity, M&A, and Financial Services

Demystifying Corporate Practice in Big Law: The Future Is Bright for Women of Color in Private Equity, M&A, and Financial Services

TY’MEKA REEVES-SOBERS PARTNER

KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP

Ty’Meka Reeves-Sobers is a partner in the Global Environmental Practice Group based in the Houston office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Ty’Meka draws on her broad environmental regulatory and corporate and securities background (including expertise in a wide range of environmental topics, such as renewable energy, water quality and water rights, and contaminated property and waste issues) to provide innovative and pragmatic solutions to environmental risks in connection with a variety of complex corporate M&A, capital markets, and real estate transactions. She has negotiated hundreds of transactions, including those involving complex chemical joint ventures, energy and infrastructure assets, initial public offerings, and the sale and development of commercial and industrial real property. Among other accomplishments, Ty’Meka has been recognized by Chambers USA and The Legal 500. She received a Bachelor of Arts from Ursuline College and a Juris Doctor (with honors) from the University of Texas School of Law.

SAMARA SANDERSON PARTNER

9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Track 3

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL, AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER LEARNEO INC.

Demystifying Corporate Practice in Big Law: The Future Is Bright for Women of Color in Private Equity, M&A, and Financial Services

Monique Ho serves as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer of Learneo Inc. Learneo is a platform of productivity and learning businesses, which includes CliffsNotes, Course Hero, LitCharts, QuillBot, Scribbr, and Symbolab. As General Counsel at Learneo, Monique oversees all legal matters, including corporate governance, intellectual property, securities, compliance, regulations, and privacy. With more than 15 years of expertise in advising emerging companies, highly focused on technology companies, she ensures an effective legal and compliance process for Learneo. Previously, Monique held General Counsel positions at Moogsoft Inc. and BrightRoll Inc. (acquired by Yahoo!), which gave her an in-depth background in representing venture-backed companies in corporate governance, corporate and commercial transactions, IP transactions, M&As, and IPOs. Monique obtained her Bachelor of Arts at the University of California, Davis (UC Davis), and her Juris Doctor from King Hall School of Law, UC Davis.

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Mysha Lubke is a Senior Litigation Counsel at VMware, where she uses her prior firstchair trial experience to manage a global litigation docket, find practical solutions to business challenges, and improve litigation readiness. Mysha is a business-focused legal advisor with management experience resolving technology and commercial disputes ranging from patents to securities. Prior to joining VMware, she was a Litigator at Baker Botts LLP. She earned a BBA in Accounting and a B.A. in French from the University of Texas at Austin, where she received a Master’s in Public Accounting and her Juris Doctor. Before law school, she worked in finance and was a CPA. In addition to her legal practice, Mysha is a mom and a dedicated servant-leader to the Austin community, empowering those from under-resourced communities. She currently serves on the board of Breakthrough Central Texas and has also been recognized for her pro bono work directly representing domestic violence survivors.

Demystifying Corporate Practice in Big Law: The Future Is Bright for Women of Color in Private Equity, M&A, and Financial

Demystifying Corporate Practice in Big Law: The Future Is Bright for Women of Color in Private Equity, M&A, and Financial Services

KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP

Jennifer Wu is a capital markets partner in the Austin office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Jennifer counsels issuers across the technology and energy industries in public offerings, including IPOs and follow-on public offerings. She also advises companies on federal securities law compliance, special committee representation, ongoing corporate governance, and Exchange Act reporting and disclosure matters. She has consistently been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star and served on Law360’s Capital Markets and Texas Editorial Advisory Boards. Jennifer is also an avid and engaged member of the Austin community, serving on the Boards of Directors for the Junior League of Austin and the United Way for Greater Austin. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Rice University, her Juris Doctor from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, and a Certificate in Business and Public Policy from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

MYSHA LUBKE SENIOR LITIGATION COUNSEL VMWARE

JENNIFER WU PARTNER

MONIQUE HO

9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Track 4

FEATURED SPEAKERS

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Carita Walker is Chief Legal Officer at Shell Recharge Solutions, a company unlocking the electric mobility future by delivering game-changing software and services at scale. Previously based in Doha with Qatar Shell Services, she leveraged her expertise in environmental and corporate law to support Pearl GTL, the world’s largest source of gasto-liquids products, and the Qatargas 4 LNG joint venture. While in Qatar, she was a troop leader and Governance Officer for USA Girl Scouts Overseas - Doha. Prior to her expatriate years, Carita led environmental permitting for multi-billion-dollar capital projects, enabled businesses to achieve their goals by prioritizing and managing risks and delivered complex commercial transactions. Carita was named one of 2022 Most Influential Black Lawyers in America by Savoy Magazine. Carita received her undergraduate degree from Xavier University in Louisiana, studied at Harvard University, and obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of California at Berkeley-School of Law.

9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Track 4

GAIL SHARPS MYERS

Gail Sharps Myers is the Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Chief People Officer at Denny’s Corporation. Gail served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of Denny’s since September 2020 and as Senior Vice President and General Counsel from June 2020 to September 2020. Prior to joining Denny’s, she served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Secretary of American Tire Distributors Inc.; Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary at Snyder’s-Lance Inc.; and Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, Chief Compliance Counsel, and Assistant Secretary at US Foods Inc. Gail is on the Board of Directors of AquaBounty. She received her Juris Doctor from The Washington College of Law at The American University, her Master’s in Business Administration from Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business, and her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Howard University.

CLO Symposium Part 1 and Part 2

JENNIFER PRIOLEAU

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, AND CORPORATE SECRETARY

B. BRAUN

Jennifer Prioleau serves on the Executive Leadership Team at B. Braun as Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary. Previously, Jennifer served as Vice President, Associate General Counsel for HP’s Printing Business, Strategic Business Management, and Cybersecurity; Assistant General Counsel at Maidenform Brands; and an IP Associate at Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione. Jennifer is a seasoned General Counsel with a successful career unleashing profitable growth by helping global businesses take smart risks, comply with the law, manage crises, avoid material losses, protect their reputation, and disrupt the status quo. She is laser-focused on digital transformation and endeavors to rethink and reinvent ways to serve customer needs by leveraging technology and data to change processes, products/services, and business models — all while maintaining compliance and customer trust. She received her B.A. from Tufts University and her Juris Doctor from Northwestern University’s Pritzker School of Law.

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER, AND CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER DENNY’S CORPORATION

CARITA WALKER CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER SHELL RECHARGE SOLUTIONS

CLO Symposium Part 1 and Part 2

9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Track 5

Tilcia Toledo brings over 25 years of financial services experience in investment banking, regulatory compliance, and consulting to help clients across the financial services spectrum manage change, mitigate risk, and resolve disputes. Her practice focuses on risk management, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and litigation support. Tilcia works with financial institutions facing regulatory scrutiny. Her clients include traditional banks, money services businesses, and fintech/cryptocurrency companies. Tilcia serves as the risk management subject matter expert on engagements related to noncompliance with the Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, and Office of Foreign Assets Control regulations. Tilcia has an MBA in finance from NYU’s Stern School of Business and a B.S. in industrial engineering and management sciences from Northwestern University. She is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist and a Certified Fraud Examiner. She has written articles for Law360, ACAMS Today, Connect-World, and FTI Journal and is the host of Finance & Leadership, a quarterly podcast.

9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Track 5

STELLA MENDES

Stella Mendes is Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting. Stella leads the Financial Services practice, focusing on financial institutions, bank governance, and regulations. With over 25 years of banking industry experience, she leads BSA/AML reviews for banks, money service businesses, credit unions, and other financial service providers. She has established and enhanced BSA/AML/OFAC policies, procedures, and processes to ensure compliance with regulations. Stella led multiple compliance “look-back” reviews. She consults with clients on BSA and AML best practices, performs reviews and enhancements of BSA/AML/OFAC risk assessments, and conducts AML investigations as part of governmental investigations. Stella provides advisory services on regulatory responses and anti-money laundering training to financial services firms. She assists clients with other regulatory compliance matters. Stella was appointed as an independent, on-premises administratorto oversee the general management of the affairs, funds, and books and records of the Municipal Credit Union. Stella has a B.S. from Hofstra University.

AI Regulatory Outlook: Are You Prepared?

DOMINIQUE SHELTON LEIPZIG PARTNER MAYER

BROWN

Dominique Shelton Leipzig is a partner at Mayer Brown and a member of the Cybersecurity & Data Privacy practice. Dominique serves as the lead for Global Data Innovation and Ad Tech Privacy & Data Management. She provides strategic privacy and cyber-preparedness compliance advice and defends, counsels, and represents companies on privacy, global data security compliance, data breaches, and investigations. Her over 30 years of experience includes defending companies under investigation by the Federal Trade Commission, attorneys general offices, and other regulatory and government authorities. Dominique is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of NxtWork, a nonprofit company dedicated to diversifying the C-suite and the boardroom. Additionally, she was appointed to the Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence’s Risk and Cybersecurity Insights Council and is a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals board. Dominique earned an undergraduate degree from Brown University and her Juris Doctor from The George Washington University Law School. In May 2024, Dominique was appointed by the IAPP to the Advisory Board of its new AI Governance Center.

SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, CAMS FTI CONSULTING

TILCIA TOLEDO SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR FTI CONSULTING

AI Regulatory Outlook: Are You Prepared?

9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Track 5

ERIKA BROWN

MANAGING DIRECTOR AND GENERAL COUNSEL, GLOBAL DATA PRIVACY CITIGROUP

Erika Brown Lee is the Managing Director and General Counsel for Global Data Privacy at Citigroup. Erika leads the global team that provides legal and strategic guidance related to engaging with personal information. Erika was SVP and Assistant General Counsel at Mastercard, serving as the global lead for privacy/cybersecurity advocacy and leading a team that provided guidance and ensured compliance with privacy/data protection laws applicable to products and services in North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Erika was the Chief Privacy and Civil Liberties Officer of the U.S. Department of Justice. She was the Principal Advisor to the Attorney General and DOJ senior leadership on privacy and civil liberties matters. Erika served in the Division of Privacy & Identity Protection at the FTC. She earned an undergraduate degree from Boston College, an LLM from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and her Juris Doctor from the University of Miami.

9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Track 6

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Ashley R. Hodges is an Associate at Hughes Hubbard & Reed, where she works out of the firm’s Paris and New York offices. Ashley is admitted in New York, England and Wales, and Washington, D.C. Ashley’s practice focuses on government and internal investigations and cross-border compliance, including regulatory matters related to corruption, economic sanctions, money laundering, fraud, and ESG issues. She has represented U.S. and international clients across a variety of industries, with an emphasis on financial services, media, technology, and defense. Ashley conducts investigations and complex due diligence on third-party service providers, acquisition targets, and joint venture partners worldwide, and she assists companies with enhancing compliance programs. In addition to her practice, Ashley serves as a member of the firm’s Diversity Committee and Mentoring Task Force. Ashley is a graduate of Howard University and the Georgetown University Law Center.

9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Track 6

Leading DEI During Times of Uncertainty

Larry L. Turner is a partner in Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP’s Labor & Employment Practice, Co-Leader of the firm’s Workplace Culture Consulting and Training practice, and former Co-Leader of the firm’s Diversity Committee. Larry counsels employers on corporate diversity strategies, including best practices and litigation avoidance, civil rights and racial equity audits, and workplace cultural assessments. He advises employers on building, maintaining, and evaluating diversity and inclusion efforts in a variety of industries, including, but not limited to, pharmaceutical, medical device, financial, and retail. Larry also counsels clients on various employment matters involving trade secret protection and restrictive covenants, as well as discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination claims. Larry also serves on several boards, including Williamson College of the Trades and the William Penn Charter School. Larry received his Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center and his B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

ASHLEY

HODGES ASSOCIATE HUGHES HUBBARD & REED

LEE

LARRY L. TURNER PARTNER MORGAN LEWIS & BOCKIUS LLP

Summit Part I

AI Regulatory Outlook: Are You Prepared?

CDO Summit Part I

JENNIFER (GANESH) DAVDA CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER LOEB & LOEB

Jennifer Davda is the Chief Diversity Officer at Loeb & Loeb’s, where she leads efforts to continue building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI) culture across the firm and within the legal profession more generally. With more than 15 years of experience working in DEI both as a lawyer and as a DEI professional, Jennifer draws on her prior experiences to implement change institutionally and individually. She takes a holistic approach to cultivating an inclusive environment by partnering with key stakeholders and professional development departments to embed the principles of DEI into all aspects of the firm’s practices and processes. Jennifer is a Guest Lecturer at Pace University, where she collaborates with faculty at the Lubin School of Business to help develop a curriculum for those interested in pursuing a master’s degree in arts and entertainment. She received her Bachelor of Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and her Juris Doctor from the University of Chicago Law School.

Najah Hopkins is Senior Counsel at Uber Technologies Inc., where she leads the commercial contracting function for mobility businesses in the U.S. and Canada. Najah is also a part-time FINRA arbitrator for securities disputes. Prior to her work at Uber, she worked at Raytheon Technologies Corporation, where she negotiated jet engine sales and maintenance contracts and advised on International Trade Compliance regulations. Najah previously held positions in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Risk & Compliance Division, and she was Law Clerk for the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and Adjunct Professor in Business Law. Before law school, Najah was a Clinical Social Worker in the Kings County District Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn, NY. Najah has a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the University of Southern California, a Master of Social Work from New York University, and a Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration from Howard University. She is licensed to practice law in New York and California.

Your

TONIA BOTTOMS

MANAGING DIRECTOR, SENIOR MANAGING COUNSEL AND DIVERSITY & INCLUSION (D&I) ADVOCATE BNY MELLON | PERSHING

Tonia Bottoms specializes in retirement plans and financial products. She provides guidance and oversight of retirement and education savings products. She leads efforts to advance diversity as a business imperative and inclusion as a leadership skill. Tonia is Global Co-Chair of IMPACT, an Employee Resource group and served as chair of IMPACT’s Black Leadership Forum. She was a founding member of Pershing’s D&I Advisory Council. Tonia has been recognized on the EMpower Ethnic Minority Role Model list, named a 2022 Most Influential Black Lawyer by Savoy Magazine and a “2022 Finance Catalyst” by the Council of Urban Professionals. Tonia is co-chair of the SIFMA Retirement and Education Savings Committee. She is active in her community, serving on the boards of the Girl Scouts (Nassau County), American Red Cross (Greater NY) and the MMI Gateway Foundation. Tonia earned her Bachelor of Science in Finance and her Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland.

Your Next 5 Strategic Moves: Advancing With Purpose

Next 5 Strategic Moves: Advancing With Purpose

CDO Summit Part I Leading DEI During Times of Uncertainty

SVP,

TIFFANIE DE LIBERTY

GENERAL COUNSEL, WINE & SPIRITS DIVISION, AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC.

Tiffanie De Liberty is the SVP, General Counsel for the Wine & Spirits Division of Constellation Brands Inc., a global beer, wine, and spirits manufacturer, and Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer. Tiffanie is also part of Constellation’s Legal Leadership Team, reporting directly to the EVP, Chief Legal Officer. Prior to her current role, she was the Vice President and Associate General Counsel who led the AMPT at Constellation. Tiffanie is active as a certified coach and an executive sponsor of WISE, Constellation’s business resource group for women, which is designed to help members build a strong network, develop as leaders, put more women in the C-suite, and be a voice for women at Constellation. Before joining Constellation Brands, Tiffanie worked as VP and Senior Counsel at Jackson Family Wines. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Chicago and her Juris Doctor from the University of Chicago School of Law.

JENNIFER KENT PARTNER

Jennifer Kent is a Partner at Latham & Watkins LLP, where she represents private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, as well as private and public company borrowers, in secured lending and other financing transactions. Jennifer is a versatile lawyer, helping clients at all stages of the business lifecycle execute a comprehensive range of financings, such as: syndicated first- and second-lien credit facilities; direct lender and clubbed credit facilities; cross-border financings (including “certain funds” financings); asset-based loans; recurring revenue facilities; and subordinated debt facilities. Jennifer also advises clients on financing-related issues in workout and restructuring transactions. Jennifer draws on extensive cross-border experience, having advised on more than US$10 billion worth of complex multijurisdictional financings. Having previously worked in Latham’s London office, she also brings clients a unique understanding of European-based financings and restructurings. Jennifer received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and her Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School.

Alexis Hunter is an Associate General Counsel in HSBC North America’s Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement Group within its U.S. Legal Department. In this role, Alexis manages HSBC’s response to government investigations and regulatory enforcement actions and inquiries, oversees complex high-stakes litigations, conducts internal investigations, and partners with HSBC’s U.S. businesses and functions to provide support and advice relating to legal, regulatory, financial, and reputational risks arising in connection with such matters. Before joining HSBC, Alexis spent several years in private practice at international law firms, representing financial institutions, companies, and individuals in regulatory, white-collar, and commercial litigation matters. Before entering private practice, she served as a state and federal criminal prosecutor in New York and California, respectively. Alexis received her Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law and her B.A., with honors, from Brown University. Alexis is admitted to practice law in New York and California.

ALEXIS HUNTER

ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL HSBC NORTH AMERICA

Your Next 5 Strategic Moves: Advancing With Purpose

Your Next 5 Strategic Moves: Advancing With Purpose

Jennifer J. Lee is Office Managing Partner for Husch Blackwell’s Oakland office, focusing her practice on helping clients navigate mass tort, product liability, and commercial claims. For more than 20 years, Jennifer has led trial teams, defending owners, manufacturers, contractors, distributors, and suppliers of a wide range of industrial and pharmaceutical products. She has defended clients in state and federal courts, with an ability to develop legal strategies that advance client goals in both individual cases and national caseloads. Jennifer also assists clients with commercial litigation, such as breach of contract claims. Clients value her legal background, which includes having worked on matters of labor and employment, defending governmental entities in personal injury cases, and representing broker-dealers before the National Association of Securities Dealers in arbitrations. Jennifer received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Riverside, and her Juris Doctor from the University of San Francisco School of Law.

CHALON CLARK-THOMAS

Chalon Clark-Thomas is an equity partner at Husch Blackwell LLP, practicing commercial litigation, products liability, and employment. Chalon has received numerous accolades and honors, including the Women in Business Award, Texas 100 Most Influential in the State, Minority Business Leader Award (Dallas Business Journal), Top Forty Under Forty (D Magazine), Texas Super Lawyer, Top Women Attorneys in Texas, and 100 Most Influential African American Leaders in Business (National Diversity Council). In addition to her thriving law practice and being a mom of three baby girls, Chalon is the Founder and Owner of Design Redefined, a contemporary interior design business. She has been featured in numerous magazines and on Daybreak (WFAA News). Also, Chalon and her husband, Richard Thomas, own restaurant chains: The Island Spot, Jamaican Kitchen & Bar, and Bone Daddy’s House of Smoke. She received her BBA from the University of Houston and her Juris Doctor from The University of Texas School of Law.

9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Track 8

Eliza T. Davis has extensive experience advising clients on data privacy, information governance, and e-discovery issues. Eliza is adept at managing all phases of discovery, including directing document review and production, developing review protocols, and handling the meet and confer process and motions practice. She also has significant courtroom experience arguing motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, and discovery motions, along with serving as second chair at arbitrations and mediations. Eliza is a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), the National Association of College and University Attorneys, and The Sedona Conference® Working Groups 1, 6, and 11. She is a Certified International Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E). Eliza received her Bachelor of Arts, with high distinction and honors, from the University of Michigan and her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Michigan Law School. She was an Articles Editor for the Michigan Journal of International Law.

ELIZA T. DAVIS COUNSEL REDGRAVE

JENNIFER J. LEE

TOXIC TORT ATTORNEY AND OFFICE MANAGING PARTNER HUSCH BLACKWELL

A View From the Top: Climbing the Ranks to Equity Partner and Law Firm Management

A View From the Top: Climbing the Ranks to Equity Partner and Law Firm Management

FEATURED SPEAKERS

FEATURED SPEAKERS

NUALA O’CONNOR

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COUNSEL, DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP WALMART

Nuala O’Connor is the Senior Vice President and Chief Counsel for Digital Citizenship at Walmart. Nuala leads the company’s Digital Citizenship organization, which advances the ethical use of data and responsible use of technology. This team of lawyers, compliance professionals, policy experts, and technologists are responsible for policies and corporate programs in the fields of data privacy and data governance, digital identity, emerging technologies, including ethical AI and biometrics, and information management. Before joining Walmart, Nuala served as President and CEO of the Center for Democracy and Technology. In the private sector, Nuala has served in a variety of privacy leadership and legal counsel roles at Amazon, GE, and DoubleClick. She began her legal career in private practice at Sidley Austin, Venable, and Hudson Cook. Nuala, originally from Belfast, holds a B.A. from Princeton University, an M.Ed. from Harvard University, and a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center.

OGLETREE DEAKINS 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Track 1

Jinouth Vasquez Santos is a Corporate Counsel at Amazon. Her practice focuses on global employee privacy, where she works with global partners in compliance, human resources, operations, privacy, and information risk management to analyze legal and regulatory privacy issues impacting operations globally. Jinouth provides strategic advice on the management and retention of information, data protection, privacy policies, privacy impact assessments, and, among other things, cookies. She advises on the implementation of new technologies, including biometrics, facial recognition, and monitoring. Additionally, Jinouth supports clients on a broad range of human resources and employment-related issues. Prior to Amazon, Jinouth practiced employee privacy and employment law in private practice, where she helped build legal privacy compliance models, incorporated privacy by design for her clients, and advised on complex multijurisdictional workforce projects. Jinouth received her undergraduate degree from UCLA and her Juris Doctor from Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles.

JINOUTH VASQUEZ SANTOS CORPORATE COUNSEL AMAZON

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JOANNE CHARLES

Joanne Charles is a Senior Corporate Counsel in the Global Privacy & Regulatory Affairs Group within Microsoft’s Corporate and External Legal Affairs division. As a seasoned attorney, Joanne represents Microsoft as the corporate privacy counsel and advises on areas related to data use and data protection specific to Microsoft as a global enterprise. In the past year, Joanne has served as a guest lecturer and speaker discussing innovation in health care and privacy-enhancing technology, HIPAA and HITECH, other data use regulations, and trends in emerging privacy jurisdictions. Currently, she serves as a Board Member of the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice and as a Co-Chair for the American Bar Association’s Science and Technology Committee Membership and Diversity Program. Joanne earned her bachelor’s degrees in journalism and psychology from Syracuse University and her Juris Doctor from the Shepard Broad College of Law at Nova Southeastern University in Florida.

10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Track 1

BRANDI HOWARD

Brandi Howard is a partner in McGuireWoods’ Government Investigations & White-Collar Litigation practice in Washington, D.C., where she represents corporate and individual clients in internal investigations, government and congressional investigations, and complex commercial trial and appellate litigation. Brandi also represents individuals and companies in cases before the D.C. Superior Court and D.C. Court of Appeals involving adverse actions from District of Columbia administrative agencies. In 2022, Brandi was named to the National Bar Association’s Top 40 Under 40 and the National Black Lawyers’ Top 40 Under 40 in Washington, D.C., in 2021. Brandi is a two-time appellate law clerk, having clerked for former Chief Judge Eric Washington of the D.C. Court of Appeals and civil rights icon Damon Keith of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Brandi earned her undergraduate degree from the American University and her Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law.

CRISTINA A. CARVALHO FIRMWIDE CO-MANAGING PARTNER

Cristina A. Carvalho is a Co-Managing Partner at ArentFox Schiff LLP. Cristina has been recognized for her work in commercial transactions, intellectual property, licensing, and technology for leading U.S. and foreign companies. Admitted to practice law in both the U.S. and Brazil, she has extensive experience in intellectual property counseling, transactions, and enforcement, including global intellectual property portfolio management for domestic and foreign intellectual property owners. She counsels clients with respect to the selection and adoption of trademarks and other intangible assets, international enforcement strategies, and building and enhancing rights in brands. Her clients include global manufacturers; celebrities and sports figures; oil, gas, and energy companies; publishing companies; major clothing, shoe, and fashion accessories companies. A recognized leader, Cristina has received awards from the Washington Business Journal, Washingtonian, and World Trademark Review. She attended law school in Brazil and received a master’s in intellectual property from Franklin Pierce Law Center.

ARENTFOX SCHIFF LLP

SENIOR CORPORATE COUNSEL IN THE GLOBAL PRIVACY & REGULATORY AFFAIRS GROUP MICROSOFT CORPORATE

Cybersecurity and Privacy Trends 2023

Cybersecurity and Privacy Trends 2023

Having Your Say:

DOROTHY G. CAPERS

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL XYLEM, INC.

Dorothy G. Capers is Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Xylem, Inc. (NYSE: XYL). XYL is a leading global water technology. XYL designs, manufactures and services highly engineered products and solutions across a wide variety of critical applications in the water and energy sector. Dorothy oversees a diverse and global legal team that supports the Company in areas of corporate governance, finance, regulatory compliance, mergers & acquisitions, employment, labor, litigation and corporate contracts. Dorothy is a member of the Senior Executive Team reporting to the Chief Executive Officer. Prior to joining Xylem Dorothy was Executive Vice President, Global General Counsel of National Express, Inc. She led a multinational team managing all aspects of the Legal and Compliance initiatives. Previous roles include Chief Litigation Counsel for US Foods, Inc. and extensive work as a litigator in the state, county and local government as well as in the private sector for law firms and corporations.

Jackie Park is a real estate attorney with extensive experience in leasing transactions for landlords and tenants in office, retail, and industrial settings. Jackie is a guiding force within DLA Piper, where she is the U.S. Co-Managing Partner and a member of the firm’s governing Executive and Management Committees. Her landlord representations include institutional landlords in office buildings and retail shopping centers, such as The Ratkovich Company, Maguire Partners, The Prudential Insurance Company, Rising Realty Partners, Westport Capital, and Pacshore Partners. Her tenant clients have included financial institutions, entertainment companies, and retail entities, with an ongoing representation of The Walt Disney Company, Capitol Records, and AECOM. Additionally, Jackie mentors lawyers through the firm’s diversity and inclusion initiatives, including the Emerging Leaders program. Jackie received a Bachelor of Arts from Brown University and a Juris Doctor from Northwestern University School of Law. Jackie was also named a Southern California Super Lawyer.

Having Your Say:

Conversations Between Women of Color Managing Partners and General Counsel

TRACIE BRYANT PARTNER

KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP

Tracie Bryant is a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Tracie focuses on complex commercial litigation before federal and state courts across the country. Tracie represents clients in litigation involving antitrust, consumer products, false advertising, labor and employment, False Claims Act, defamation, and constitutional law. She also has extensive experience with class action litigation and representing clients seeking or defending against temporary injunctive relief. Tracie has resolved cases with motions practice, including hearings, and represented clients at trial. Recently, Tracie was selected as a 2023 “Rising Star” by Law360 for class actions. In 2021, Tracie was named in The National Bar Association’s list of 40 Under 40: Nation’s Best Advocates. Before joining Kirkland, Tracie served as a law clerk to Chief Judge Richard Roberts of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Tracie received her B.A. from Stanford University and Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School.

JACKIE PARK

U.S. CO-MANAGING PARTNER AND MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING EXECUTIVE AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES

DLA PIPER

Conversations Between Women of Color Managing Partners and General Counsel

Expanding Transitioning Client Relationships

SOFIA DOLORES MARTOS PARTNER

Sofia Dolores Martos is a partner in the Los Angeles office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP and a member of the firm’s ESG & Impact Practice Group. Sofia advises private equity firms and corporations on complex and evolving legal issues relating to ESG regulatory requirements, investor demands, strategic opportunities, and voluntary reporting frameworks. She specializes in governance and social matters, including board oversight of ESG issues, shareholder activism pressures related to ESG, human capital management, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Sofia also has cross-border capital markets experience across Latin America, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Japan, bringing this international lens to her ESG practice. Sofia is a Founder of the Los Angeles branch of the Council of Urban Professionals and was a member of the LatinoJustice-PRLDEF Líderes Board from 2014 to 2019. Sofia received her B.A. from Stanford University, her PhD in history from UCLA, and her Juris Doctor from New York University.

Jennifer Salinas is Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for Cerence. Jennifer has experience advising and prepping boards of directors to facilitate informed decisive action. Jennifer has served on private and non-profit boards. She is known for proactive, appropriate risk-taking and for targeting underlying goals and concerns across a range of stakeholders and creating actionable solutions. She serves as a strategic advisor and leads the legal organization in matters involving intellectual property, litigation, labor and employment, corporate governance, strategic transactions, and regulatory and compliance. Jennifer was Head of Litigation at Lenovo and General Counsel of the Infrastructure Solutions Group. Her background includes 20 years of experience, including 10 years as a partner at prominent law firms. Jennifer is the former president of the Hispanic National Bar Association and has received numerous awards and recognitions throughout her career. Jennifer earned her Juris Doctor degree from Loyola University Los Angeles.

NATASHA STRICKLAND

MANAGING DIRECTOR, GLOBAL DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING

FTI CONSULTING

Natasha Strickland is a Managing Director of Global Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at FTI Consulting. Natasha is an experienced human resources leader with over 20 years of experience. She has a proven track record of leading initiatives related to human resources strategies, diversity and inclusion, and compliance. She led FTI’s Global Employee Relations function and set strategy as the HR Leader for the Economic Consulting practice. As a Certified Diversity and Inclusion Professional, Natasha aims to build awareness, encourage the adoption of established global diversity goals and initiatives, and create a culture of belonging while driving business results. She is responsible for expanding FTI’s employee resource groups from eight to 10 and launching FTI’s first U.S.-based Black Employee Network. She received a Bachelor of Arts in management and organizational behavior from the University of Missouri. She is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.

JENNIFER SALINAS

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL & CORPORATE SECRETARY CERENCE

KIRKLAND AND ELLIS LLP

Revolutionizing DEI: The Power of AI in Enhancing DEI Efforts

ZAKIYYAH SALIM-WILLIAMS PARTNER AND CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER GIBSON

DUNN & CRUTCHER

Zakiyyah Salim-Williams joined Gibson Dunn as Chief Diversity Officer in 2011, where she leads diversity and inclusion efforts. Zakiyyah previously served as Diversity Director at the NYC Bar Association, clerked on the District Court for the EDNY and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and was an associate at two global law firms. She worked as an intern for the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund and for the White House Office of Counsel to the President. Zakiyyah serves in an advisory and administrative role on the Board of the Alliance for Asian American Justice, a national pro bono initiative committed to standing up for victims and preventing future acts of anti-Asian hate. She played a leading role as a member of the Planning Committee for the George Floyd Global Memorial’s 2nd Annual Rise and Remember Celebration. She graduated from Columbia Law School and from Howard University.

Beth Jones is a Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting. Beth serves clients from FTI Consulting’s Risk & Investigations and ESG & Sustainability practices. She helps organizations mitigate risk and operationalize compliance program enhancements as they navigate complex, multijurisdictional investigations, monitorships, and remediation of gaps that allowed fraud and misconduct to occur. She has dealt with a wide variety of schemes involving bribery and corruption, export control and sanctions, asset misappropriation, inaccurate books and records, financial reporting irregularities, and ESG-related issues. She is based in Dallas, Texas, but has global expertise, including having worked on matters in more than 35 countries. Prior to returning to Dallas in late 2021, she was on assignment in Hong Kong for nearly six years, where she most recently led FTI’s Asia Risk & Investigations practice, overseeing teams in China, Japan, Korea, India, and Singapore. Beth is actively involved in FTI’s global diversity and inclusion work. She received a BBA from Texas A&M University-Commerce.

Revolutionizing DEI: The Power of AI in Enhancing DEI Efforts

Loren Hudson is the Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer for Comcast Cable. In this role, Loren leads a shared effort to execute a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) human capital strategy that is reflective of and builds upon Comcast Cable’s business goals. As the first CDO for Comcast Cable, Loren also serves as a key partner to the company’s leaders and the broader human resources organization, establishing frameworks for DEI accountability and serving as a driver of employee training, career development, and education. Loren brings 20 years of human resources experience to this role, joining Comcast in 2000. Loren received her bachelor’s degree in labor relations and a master’s in labor relations from Rutgers University. She was named among “the most influential multi-ethnic executives in the industry” by Cablefax’s Diversity List in 2021 and 2022 and was included in Cablefax’s 2022 Most Powerful Women in Media and Broadband list.

LOREN HUDSON

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER COMCAST CABLE

BETH JONES SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR FTI CONSULTING

Revolutionizing DEI: The Power of AI in Enhancing DEI Efforts

FEATURED SPEAKERS

FEATURED SPEAKERS

ROSEVELIE MÁRQUEZ MORALES

Rosevelie Márquez Morales is the Chief Diversity Officer for the Americas at Hogan Lovells. In this role, she oversees the firm’s strategic plan related to the recruitment, retention, development, and advancement of underrepresented lawyers and client engagement on DEI initiatives within the U.S., Mexico, and Brazil. Rosevelie is an Adjunct Professor at Fordham School of Law. She is currently the Chief Compliance Officer of the Hispanic National Bar Association, the Chair of ASPIRA New York, and Co-Chair of the Sonia and Celina Sotomayor Judicial Internship Program Advisory Council. She previously served as Chair of the NYSBA’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee, Chair of DRI’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee, President of the Puerto Rican Bar Association, and the New York Women’s Foundation Board. Rosevelie received an undergraduate degree from Columbia University and a Juris Doctor from Fordham School of Law. She obtained her Change Management Certification from Cornell University.

JOI BOURGEOIS

Joi Bourgeois is the Global Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Kirkland & Ellis, leading the firm’s efforts to recruit, retain, and promote leadership roles for diverse and women attorneys. A Northwestern University alumna, Joi attended NYU School of Law and began her career as a Corporate Associate at Rogers & Wells (n/k/a Clifford Chance) and a smaller corporate law boutique, moving on to spend 17 years as a partner and professional coach with Greiner Consulting Group. Joi previously served as the Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe. Now, drawing upon over 30 years in the industry, Joi brings exceptional skills to Kirkland in connection, counseling, and leadership development strategy. She works with firm leaders and clients who share the firm’s commitment to inclusion and to innovate, create opportunities, and develop more diverse leaders. Joi also received her B.A. from Northwestern and her M.A. from NYU.

CDO Summit Part 2

Leadership Mindset and Its Impact on DEI

MIKEISHA ANDERSON JONES

CHIEF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION OFFICER MILBANK LLP

Mikeisha Anderson Jones is the Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Officer at Milbank LLP, leading the firm’s global DEI strategy. With 20+ years of experience as a lawyer, business executive, and DEI leader, Mikeisha earlier served as Vice President in various roles at American Express. Previously, she held increasingly advanced GC roles in-house at Catalent Pharma Solutions, was an Associate at Reed Smith LLP and Lowenstein Sandler PC, and served as a Judicial Clerk. She is a NJ State Bar Foundation Trustee, and frequently speaks on career development and inclusion. Mikeisha has received various accolades, including being named one of Savoy Magazine’s Most Influential Executives in D+I, Women of Color Magazine’s Women in Finance Diversity Champion, Face2Face Africa’s 30 Black Stars, and the National Diversity Council’s Top 100 Diversity Officers. She recently authored an article on leadership skills for Bloomberg Law. Mikeisha earned her A.B. from Smith College and her Juris Doctor from Rutgers Law School.

GLOBAL DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION KIRKLAND & ELLIS

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10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Track 7

ROSHNI BANKER

Roshni Banker Cariello is a member of Davis Polk’s Capital Markets practice. Roshni advises corporate and financial institution clients on capital markets transactions, including initial public offerings and other equity offerings, investment-grade, high-yield, and convertible debt financings, private placements, and liability management. Her experience spans industries including technology, consumer retail, cleantech, industrials, and financial services. She is frequently asked to comment on market-leading publications, including Law360, and has spoken on panels for the Private Equity International Investor Relations Forum as well as the 2022 ICR Conference. She has advised on IPOs for Thoughtworks, Karooooo, Bumble, Shoals, CEVA Logistics, Array Technologies, Markit, MediaAlpha, Zoetis, and KAYAK and spin-off transactions for Victoria’s Secret from Bath & Body Works and Kontoor Brands from VF Corporation. Roshni advises companies on ongoing public reporting, securities compliance, and corporate governance. She received her B.A. from Dartmouth College and her Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School.

Mimi Hunter is Vice President, Corporate Secretary, Corporate Governance & Securities and Jordan Brand Counsel for NIKE, Inc. She oversees governance matters for NIKE’s board and committees and global subsidiaries. She is responsible for assuring the Company complies with securities law regulations and oversees the legal aspects of the Company’s capital markets transactions and executive compensation. As Counsel of the Jordan Brand, Mimi sits on the leadership team for the Brand and oversees the legal support provided in the areas of Marketing, Intellectual Property, Licensing and Marketplace. In previous roles at NIKE, Mimi has managed the legal support for the Company’s mergers and acquisitions activity and Social and Community Impact work. Prior to joining NIKE, Mimi focused on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance transactions, and governance. She has worked extensively on Pro Bono projects related to criminal justice reform throughout her career. Mimi attended the University of Washington and Yale Law school.

Sandra Dawn Grannum is a partner at Faegre Drinker. Sandra, a former in-house Wall Street counsel, ensures that the representation of financial and securities industry clients includes careful evaluation of litigation exposure, reputational risk, and budgetary concerns. Sandy concentrates on the securities industry, including broker-dealer arbitration, litigation, mediation, and regulatory defense. A Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, she represents issuers, officers, and directors in stock drop cases and financial services clients, including banks, brokerage firms, investment banks, and investment bankers and brokers in litigation. Clients turn to Sandy for complex securities litigation, including securities class actions, shareholder clawback adversarial proceedings, and takeover and business judgment rule litigations. She serves on the firm’s governing board and has been honored for her efforts to promote diversity in the profession and to advance the professional development of other female attorneys. Sandra received her Bachelor of Arts from New York University and her Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School.

MIMI HUNTER VICE PRESIDENT, CORPORATE SECRETARY, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & SECURITIES AND JORDAN BRAND COUNSEL NIKE, INC.

SANDRA DAWN GRANNUM PARTNER FAEGRE

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CARIELLO PARTNER DAVIS POLK & WARDWELL LLP

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FEATURED SPEAKERS

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Jill Louis focuses her practice on advising companies with transformational strategies. Her experience includes leading strategic transactions for entrepreneurs, private equity sponsors, and portfolio companies, as well as members of the Fortune 50®, with a particular emphasis on infrastructure, multilocation retail, and industrial sector matters. In addition to her experience in private practice, Jill served as the general counsel for a large private equity portfolio company with over $1 billion in annual revenue and as general counsel for a multinational shared workspace company. For more than 10 years, she led the transactions group for the retail operating company of a global courier delivery service, managing commercial and technology transactions. Active in both her professional and personal communities, Jill serves on the executive committees of the AT&T Performing Arts Center and North Texas Public Broadcasting. Jill graduated magna cum laude from Howard University, then earned her Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School.

BRANSON

Rachel Branson is the inaugural General Counsel & Corporate Secretary for Nymbus, Inc., a provider of financial technology solutions that enable banks and credit unions to get to market with a full-scale digital bank or migrate to its modern core banking platform. Before joining Nymbus, Rachel was the Senior Director for Global Procurement & Supply Management for Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) where she managed the legal operations for FIS’ buy-side organization. Before transitioning to Procurement, Rachel was in FIS’ legal department where she supported FIS’ retirement business. Rachel started her legal career at Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP in its Philadelphia office. Prior to becoming an attorney, Rachel worked for Accenture LLP as an information technology consultant where she developed software and business applications. Rachel is a graduate of Villanova University School of Law and Lincoln University (PA), the nation’s first degree-granting Historically Black College and University.

CEO & CHAIR AT DELOITTE FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES & DELOITTE TRANSACTIONS & BUSINESS ANALYTICS DELOITTE LLP

Anthony Campanelli is a CEO & Chair at Deloitte Financial Advisory Services & Deloitte Transactions & Business Analytics. Anthony is the CEO and Chair of the Board of Directors for Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP and Deloitte Transactions and Business Analytics (DTBA) LLP. Anthony has more than 26 years of experience providing investigation services to companies and law firms on forensic accounting and fraud investigation matters, litigation and arbitration services, and expert testimony. Anthony is a Certified Public Accountant in New York, New Jersey, and Utah. He has earned the credentials of “Certified in Financial Forensics” and Chartered Global Management Accountant by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Anthony is also a Board Member of A Call to Men, a nonprofit organization focused on promoting healthy and respectful manhood and shifting attitudes and behaviors that devalue women and marginalized groups. He earned a BBA from the Lubin School of Business of Pace University.

ANTHONY CAMPANELLI

GENERAL

NYMBUS,

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Michele Cross is a Principal in the Forensic practice of Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP. Michelle has over 28 years of experience spanning business/financial strategy, financial management, internal controls, and anti-corruption compliance and investigations. Michele has led numerous engagements assisting clients in evaluating anti-corruption compliance programs, conducting corruption and fraud-related investigations, assessing internal controls, and remediating control deficiencies. In addition, she has participated in a variety of corporate reorganization projects. Her industry specialties include technology, telecommunications, aerospace/ defense, and medical devices. She has led projects in China, Brazil, India, Russia, Mexico, Turkey, Nigeria, and other emerging markets. Michele recently completed an assignment of threeplus years with Deloitte’s Brazil Forensic practice and currently co-leads the U.S.-Brazil trade corridor initiative. Michele is a member of the Global Forensic Executive Committee and leads global forensic talent initiatives. Additionally, she is a member of the Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP and Deloitte Transaction and Business Analytics LLP boards.

Supriya Rajagopalan is a Managing Director in the Forensic practice of Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP. Supriya has extensive experience assisting clients with fraud, corruption, and compliance matters for a broad spectrum of industries. She leads investigations involving fraud and breakdown in internal controls. She has managed teams of professionals in countries in Africa, Asia, South America, the Middle East, Europe, and the U.S. In addition, she has presented investigation findings to company boards, management, and government agencies. Supriya specializes in providing regulatory compliance services to clients, including assessing risk and evaluating the design, implementation, and effectiveness of compliance programs. She has led teams of specialists to evaluate the internal controls environment, conduct due diligence, and implement process improvements. Supriya also supports legal counsel in mediation proceedings and litigations involving allegations of false claims, commercial disputes, and money laundering. She received her B.S. in commerce from the University of Virginia.

10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

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MBA for Lawyers: Introduction to Accounting for Lawyers and Framework of a Fraud Governance Program — Part 1

MBA for Lawyers: Introduction to Accounting for Lawyers and Framework of a Fraud

FRED CURRY

PRINCIPAL, ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING AND SANCTIONS CLIENT LEADER DELOITTE TRANSACTIONS & BUSINESS ANALYTICS LLP

Fred Curry is the Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Client Leader for the Deloitte Risk & Financial Advisory practice. Fred serves domestic and international clients, focusing on protecting a company’s brand and reputational risk when facing AML sanctions, fraud matters, and crisis-level regulatory and criminal enforcement actions. Prior to joining DTBA, Fred was Examiner-In-Charge at the FRBNY, where he supervised and conducted comprehensive safety and AML examinations of domestic and international banks, which covered internal audit coverage, electronic data processing, large currency transaction reporting, suspicious activity identification, insider abuse, and third-party outsourcing arrangements. Fred has been deposed as an expert witness and has testified in U.S. Federal Court on banking standards and anti-money laundering compliance. Fred holds a B.S. from Adelphi University, an MBA from Fordham University Graduate School of Business, and a Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School. He is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist and Certified Fraud Examiner.

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MBA for Lawyers: Introduction to Accounting for Lawyers and Framework of a Fraud Governance Program — Part 1

FEATURED SPEAKERS

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Adriana Elizalde Martinez is a Manager in Deloitte Advisory’s Business Valuations practice. Adriana has over 15 years of corporate finance and valuations experience providing financial advisory services related to mergers and acquisitions, business valuations, strategic planning, tax and accounting compliance, fresh start accounting, and “ability-to-pay” assessments in the context of Department of Justice (DOJ) antitrust matters. Adriana has performed valuations of business enterprises, closely held equity securities, and intangible assets. She specializes in the consumer and industrial products, travel and hospitality services, and transportation industries and has a broad-based knowledge of the Latin American and European markets. Before joining Deloitte, Adriana worked in the Business Valuations practice of KPMG in Madrid, Spain, and PwC’s Corporate Finance practice in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Adriana has a master’s in business administration from IESE Business School, University of Navarra, and a B.S. in business administration with a minor in international relations from Boston University.

11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Track 1

Jessica Jonas is the Chief Legal Officer of the Bitcoin Legal Defense Fund, a nonprofit which protects the rights of open-source developers who work on free opensource software projects like Bitcoin. Prior to joining the BLDF, Ms. Jonas was Deputy General Counsel at Gemini Trust Company, LLC. Prior to joining Gemini, Jessica served as a Privacy lawyer in the General Counsel’s Organization at American Express. Prior to her in-house roles, Jessica worked as a litigator at a boutique in New York City, and served as a law clerk in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and her Bachelor of Arts from Wesleyan University. Jessica is a member of the South Asian Bar Association of New York, the Asian American Bar Association of New York, and Women in Crypto.

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THE MINTZ GROUP

Patricia Astorga is the Chief Legal Officer of the Mintz Group, a global private investigation firm headquartered in New York, with offices in 16 cities across the globe. Patricia joined Mintz Group from the U.S. Department of Justice, where she served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Criminal Division for the District of New Jersey and the Western District of New York. Patricia was formerly a litigator at Milbank, and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and served as a law clerk for the Honorable George B. Daniels in the Southern District of New York. She earned her Juris Doctor from Cornell Law School and her Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, from New York University. Patricia has been recognized as a 2022 Rising Star by the National Law Journal and the National Association of Women Lawyers, as well as a Women, Influence, and Power in Law Champion of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by Corporate Counsel.

PATRICIA ASTORGA CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER

JESSICA JONAS

CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER BITCOIN LEGAL DEFENSE FUND

ADRIANA ELIZALDE MARTINEZ MANAGER

DELOITTE TRANSACTIONS & BUSINESS ANALYTICS LLP

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JESSICA LIOU PARTNER

Jessica Liou is a partner in the Restructuring Department at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. She has served as debtors’ counsel in several of the largest and most significant chapter 11 cases in history, including PG&E, Sears and Westinghouse. Jessica has received several awards and recognitions for her work. She was named a 2022 “Rising Star” for Restructuring and Insolvency in the U.S. by IFLR1000, a “Rising Star” in Bankruptcy by Law360, an “Outstanding Young Restructuring Lawyer” by Turnarounds and Workouts, and an “Emerging Leader” by The M&A Advisor. Jessica earned her Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School, where she served as a legal writing teaching assistant and articles editor of the Third World Law Journal and was awarded the inaugural Commitment to Change Award. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts from New York University, where she graduated magna cum laude and was awarded the Albert Gallatin Scholarship and Founder’s Day Award.

11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Track 2

KECIA REYNOLDS PARTNER

PAUL HASTINGS

Kecia Reynolds is a partner in the Intellectual Property practice in Paul Hastings’ Washington, D.C., office and Leader of the firm’s Section 337 ITC Litigation practice. Kecia has litigated over 50 cases before the International Trade Commission (ITC), bringing her clients a strong track record of victories. She served at the ITC as a Senior Investigative Attorney for the Office of Unfair Import Investigations (2007-2012), where she was trial counsel representing the U.S. government. As a registered patent attorney, she also represents clients before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), U.S. district courts, and the Federal Circuit. Leading directories recognize Kecia, including Chambers Global and Chambers USA, IAM Patent 1000, The Legal 500 USA, “Top 250 Women in IP,” and “IP Star for Patents.” She received her B.S. from Norfolk State University (DNIMAS Scholar) and her Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law (cum laude).

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Jeannine Sano is a partner at Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP in San Francisco. Jeannine has nearly 30 years of experience trying cases in patent venues across the country for companies in various technology sectors, including mobile communications, video processing, graphics, LCD manufacturing, and medical devices. She has served as lead trial counsel in the Northern/Eastern/Western Districts of Texas, the Northern District of Illinois, and the Middle District of Florida, as well as in investigations before the United States International Trade Commission and the United States Patent Trial/ Appeal Board. Jeannine presented an oral argument before the California Court of Appeals on an issue of first impression on the Uniform Trade Secrets Act, resulting in the affirmance of a summary judgment and an award of attorneys’ fees. She received her A.B. with honors in human biology from Stanford University and her Juris Doctor from Hastings College of Law, University of California.

JEANNINE SANO PARTNER AXINN, VELTROP & HARKRIDER LLP

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BRITTANY AMADI PARTNER

Brittany Amadi is a partner at WilmerHale, where she focuses her practice on intellectual property litigation at the trial and appellate stages. Brittany represents clients in patent, trademark, and trade secret matters across a wide range of industries, including financial services, software, medical devices, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals. Her experience includes matters before the Supreme Court, jury trials in U.S. district courts, more than 30 appeals before the Federal Circuit, and post-grant proceedings before the Patent Office. Brittany has been recognized as Litigator of the Week by Litigation Daily, a Women Worth Watching in STEM by Diversity Journal, and named 40 Under 40 Nation’s Best Advocates by the National Bar Association. Brittany clerked for Federal Circuit Judge Timothy Dyk and Judge Raymond Jackson of the Eastern District of Virginia. She received her Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from the University of Maryland, summa cum laude, and her Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School, cum laude.

11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Track 2

BENJAMIN OKEKE

SENIOR CORPORATE COUNSEL, NORTH AMERICA CONSUMER AMAZON.COM

Benjamin Okeke is Senior Corporate Counsel of North America Consumer at Amazon. com. His counsel supports Amazon’s WW Selling Partner Support business. Previously, Benjamin was part of the IP Operations team. Benjamin also serves as an Amazon Legal DEI Ambassador to its Diversity Leadership Team. He also serves on AfricanAmerican-Legal@ Amazon. CCBenjamin recently received the National Bar Association award for promoting Diversity in Tech and IP. Prior to joining Amazon, Benjamin was Associate General Counsel for Nike Inc., supporting Nike’s trademarks and brand protection efforts. Benjamin began his career at Fish & Neave PC (now Ropes & Gray LLP). He also held several positions with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, including Interlocutory Attorney on the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Benjamin received his Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law. He holds an undergraduate degree from Northwestern University. Benjamin serves on the Board of Trustees for Uplift Northwest.

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DIRECTOR OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY UBER TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Samantha Hsu is a Director of Intellectual Property on Uber’s legal team. Samantha is responsible for leading intellectual property strategy on the patent portfolio, legal transactions, and M&A deals for Uber’s delivery and mobility businesses. Samantha advises clients on a wide range of in-house matters, including product launches, commercial transactions, M&A, business and research partnerships, licensing, open source, and litigation. She also plays an active role in Uber’s diversity and inclusion efforts, serving as Uber’s representative for the U.S. Intellectual Property Alliance Diversity Pledge. Samantha was recently selected by Modern Counsel as one of their “35 Under 35” in-house counsel. Prior to joining Uber, Samantha worked at an IP firm with a focus on litigation. She handled patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret litigation matters for her clients. Samantha has a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from California State University, Los Angeles, and a Juris Doctor from Cornell University.

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11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Track 3

Ella L.J. Bell is a Professor of Business Administration at Tuck and works in the field of organizational behavior. Ella has previously served on the faculties of Belk College of Business Administration, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, the Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Yale’s School of Management, and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Her research interests include focusing on the career and life histories of professional African American and European-American women. She is currently inquiring into issues of work-life balance. She served as a consultant to Fortune 500 companies and many public institutions. Her scholarly works have been reported in many top publications, and her book titled Our Separate Ways: Black and White Women and the Struggle for Professional Identity has been widely acclaimed. She received her B.A. from Mills College, her M.A. from Columbia University, and her PhD from Case Western Reserve University.

AKIMA PAUL LAMBERT

Akima Paul Lambert is a litigation partner in Hogan Lovells London office with significant experience in high-stakes commercial disputes. She has experience in commercial and investment treaty arbitration and is dual-qualified in the UK and the US. Akima spearheaded the creation of Hogan Lovells’ Caribbean Desk, which advises clients on transactions, projects, and disputes throughout the region. The Caribbean Desk comprises lawyers across the firm’s global network. She was ranked as a Next Generation Partner in the Legal 500 Rankings in 2022 and featured in The Lawyer Hot 100 2022, a list of Britain’s top 100 most innovative and impactful lawyers. She was also selected as one of Legal Business’ Top Female Rising Stars for 2022. She has an LL.M. from the London School of Economics, a LPC from BPP Law School, a Maîtrise en Droit from the Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas, and a MA from the University of Cambridge.

11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Track 4

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ASHLEY HOWLETT

PARTNER , GLOBAL REGULATORY

Ashley Howlett focuses her practice on antitrust merger clearance and analysis, particularly transactions involving multijurisdictional investigations and second requests. Ashley also has experience in nonmerger antitrust investigations, litigation, and counseling. She has assisted in representing clients across various industries in matters before the U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission, as well as in U.S. federal courts. During a secondment with Verizon Communications, Ashley served as In-House Counsel, advising on various antitrust matters. She co-authored an antitrust compliance treatise published by Bloomberg Industry Group as part of the Corporate Practice series. She is an active member of the American Bar Association (ABA) and currently serves as the Vice Chair of the ABA Antitrust Section’s Women Connected Committee. Ashley has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America on the “Ones to Watch” list for Antitrust Law. Ashley is a graduate of Howard University and the Georgetown University Law Center.

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11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Track 4

KAREN MCCAIN BORNO VICE PRESIDENT AND DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL VERIZON

Karen McCain Borno is Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Verizon. In this role she helps mitigate risk from strategic objectives which is key to the company’s future growth. She is known for translating complex technology and business plans into digestible concepts and collaborating to create win-win outcomes in global transactions. Karen leads and coordinates legal work streams for divestitures, exclusive partnerships, BPOs, and the integration of newly acquired assets from M&A. Karen’s commitment to legal and technology excellence have earned her several awards and recognitions including the Product and New Business Excellence Award for enabling the company’s international IoT strategy, Excellence Award for her leadership and commitment to driving results and representing the best of Verizon’s core values, 19th Annual Women in Technology Leadership Awards finalist for her vision, talent and mentorship, National Bar Association Diversity in Technology Award recipient, and she was featured on the podcast Lifting Up.

Recognized as one of the “Top 40 Under 40” lawyers in California by the Daily Journal, Megan Nishikawa skillfully guides clients through high-stakes commercial and product liability matters thanks to her extensive case management, discovery, deposition, dispositive motion, and trial experience. Megan represents energy, chemical, consumer, and pharmaceutical clients in complex disputes in both state and federal courts across the United States. Having represented a variety of clients in their most complex disputes, Megan understands the need for innovative legal strategies that complement her client’s business goals. She is a skilled negotiator who achieves effective settlements, and has the necessary skill set to prepare a case for trial when needed. With significant briefing experience at the trial and appellate levels, she efficiently leads large case teams through complicated and extensive discovery.

Jackie Felipe Davis is a Senior Director in the Data & Analytics Group at FTI Consulting. Jackie has nearly 12 years of experience in data analytics, analyzing complex data sets, and drawing inferences to prevent and detect fraud. She specializes in converting large unstructured data into measurable data points and using those data points to provide applicable assessments. Her experience includes performing risk assessments, automating compliance processes, performing program-specific data collections for e-discovery, calculating litigation damages using disparate and unstructured data sets, leading an OFAC sanctions review using SWIFT transactions, and assessing anti-money laundering rules. Before her role as Senior Director, Jackie served as a Director and Senior Consultant at FTI Consulting. She is a certified fraud examiner by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and a certified anti-money laundering specialist by ACAMS. She received her Bachelor of Science in commerce, finance, and international business from the University of Virginia.

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A. SHONN BROWN VICE PRESIDENT & DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL KIMBERLY-CLARK

A. Shonn Brown is a strategic business leader known for her action-based, results-oriented approach. Leveraging over two decades of experience as a trial lawyer, she is a trusted and practical business advisor. Shonn joined Kimberly-Clark in 2019 as its chief global litigation counsel and advised on critical public policy matters. After managing the global litigation docket, mitigating risk, and obtaining significant victories, she became the inaugural legal advisor for global matters related to the strategy and implementation regarding ESG and sustainability. Shonn was a law firm partner in an AMLAW 100 firm and top-tier trial boutiques. She has served to advance nonprofit impact and is a zealous advocate for equality with an emphasis on gender and racial equity. Shonn is an alumna of Southern Methodist University, where she received her Bachelor of Science and Juris Doctor and was recognized as a Distinguished Alumna of the Law School and the University.

11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Track 5

Suzy Takata brings nearly 15 years of legal business development and marketing skills to the Data & Analytics (“D&A”) practice within FTI Consulting’s Forensics & Litigation Consulting segment. Applying her legal background and understanding of the evolving legal technology landscape, Suzy partners with AmLaw200 law firms and Fortune 250 corporations in industries such as pharmaceutical manufacturers, telecom and financial technology to respond to litigation, conduct investigations and enhance business performance. Leveraging her collaborative mindset and knowledge of FTI’s expertise, Suzy connects her contacts with resources within the D&A practice and throughout FTI to help them address matters such as internal or government investigations and bet-the-company litigation. Suzy is a graduate of The George Washington University and earned her law degree from the Washington & Lee University School of Law. She is a member of the National Asian American Bar Association and its local chapter Asian Pacific American Bar Association – DC.

11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Track 5

Can AI Save the World?

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Can AI Save the World?

AI’s Impact on ESG Reporting: Part 3

Chinnu Joseph is Product Counsel in Salesforce’s Privacy, Product and Technology Group where she is the lead counsel for Marketing Cloud Einstein, Salesforce’s AI/ML suite of services, and Salesforce Intelligence, a data insights and analytics offering. She partners with product managers, engineers, data scientists and executives to solve novel legal issues to facilitate the development of artificial intelligence services. Prior to Salesforce, Chinnu worked at ViacomCBS, now Paramount Global. In this role, she handled commercial transactions relating to technology, application development, cybersecurity, and data privacy. She also served as Assistant General Counsel at New York City’s Office of Technology & Innovation, where she advanced the city’s technology objectives and led its successful migration into the cloud. Beyond her current role at Salesforce, Chinnu is an Adjunct Professor at New York Law School, where she earned her Juris Doctor, and serves on the Board of Directors for Start Small Think Big.”

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SUZY TAKATA MANAGING DIRECTOR FTI

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11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Track 6

FEATURED SPEAKERS

2024

Joanne Moon is a Senior Counsel at Uber Technologies Inc. Joanne manages a team of in-house attorneys and works closely with outside counsel to defend the company in litigation in the Northeast region of the country, which presents many novel and exciting legal issues. She is a trusted advisor to her business counterparts and is known for her ability to navigate complex legal issues with a solutions-oriented approach and sense of humor. She is also focused on DEI, mentorship, and legal volunteering at Uber and externally. Prior to joining Uber in 2018, Joanne worked at law firms in Chicago, focusing on general civil litigation. Joanne earned a bachelor’s from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and her law degree from the DePaul University College of Law. In her free time, Joanne enjoys exploring Chicago with her husband and their two-year-old daughter, experimenting with new recipes, and trying new restaurants.

11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Track 6

Michelle Lopez is a Strategist and Senior Consultant with Paradigm, a diversity strategy firm. Michelle inspires and equips organizational leaders across industry sectors to think inclusively, manage with empathy, and lead with intention and purpose. Paradigm’s work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, NPR, Harvard Business Review, Fortune, The Atlantic, Bloomberg News, and CBS. As an innovative facilitator, she designs and executes high-impact, data-driven training programs, partners with clients to implement initiatives that sustain learning and foster inclusion, and curates experiences that increase inclusive behaviors, attitudes, and practices. Before her work as a DEI strategist, Michelle was a highly successful media, sports, and entertainment management defense employment lawyer. She then moved into a C-suite media executive role at ViacomCBS, where she established and led the corporate and production employment practices function. She received her Juris Doctor from the University of Wisconsin School of Law.

Kelechi Ikemefuna is a Senior Director of Diversity and Talent who oversees talent acquisition, talent management, and diversity and inclusion for Volkswagen Group of America. In this leadership role, Kelechi develops and executes strategies to align employees with the needs of the business, including succession planning with developmental opportunities for future organizational needs. She was previously the Director of Talent Management for Comcast’s Northeast Division Shared Service and was the key liaison to ensure talent management strategies supported the diversity, equity, and inclusion pillars. Prior to her work at Comcast, Kelechi held human resources, talent, and DEI leadership roles at Sysco and Chevron Corporations. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston, an MBA from Texas Woman’s University, and is working on her PhD in leadership and change from Antioch University. Kelechi lives in Houston, Texas, with her husband and children.

MICHELLE LOPEZ SENIOR CONSULTANT AND STRATEGIST PARADIGM

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KELECHI IKEMEFUNA

SR. DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY AND TALENT VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA

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11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Track 6

Terri Doud is a Vice President and Managing Legal Counsel for T. Rowe Price Group Inc. Terri leads the global Intellectual Property and Commercial Contracts team for T. Rowe Price and its affiliates worldwide, providing intellectual property (IP) assistance with prosecution, maintenance, licensing, and disputes involving enterprise and third-party IP assets (trademark, copyright, patent, trade secret, and rights of publicity). The team also handles complex supplier transactions and disputes. Terri is active in DEI programs at T. Rowe Price, including as an inaugural member of the Asian Advisory Council and the Law Firm Diversity Committee. She has experience in private practice, in-house roles, and academia. A Fulbright Scholar, Terri is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and Haverford and Bryn Mawr Colleges. Terri is on the board of Court Appointed Special Advocates of Baltimore City and an active member of APABA-MD.

11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Track 7

Linda M. Griego has served, since 1986, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Griego Enterprises, Inc. For more than 20 years, Linda oversaw the operations of Engine Co. No. 28, a prominent restaurant in downtown Los Angeles. From 1990 to 2000, Linda held a number of government-related appointments, including Deputy Mayor of the city of Los Angeles, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Los Angeles Community Development Bank, and President and Chief Executive Officer of Rebuild LA. Over the past two decades, Linda has served on a number of government commissions and boards of directors of nonprofit organizations, including current service on the Boards of the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, the MLK Health and Wellness, CDC, and the Community Development Technologies Center. Linda has served as a director of publicly traded and private corporations, including presently serving as Director of Paramount Global, AECOM Technology Corporation and the American Funds (7 funds).

11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Track 7

Gail Sharps Myers is the Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Chief People Officer at Denny’s Corporation. Gail previously served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of Denny’s since September 2020 and as Senior Vice President and General Counsel from June 2020 to September 2020. Prior to joining Denny’s, she served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Secretary of American Tire Distributors Inc.; Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary at Snyder’s-Lance Inc.; and Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, Chief Compliance Counsel, and Assistant Secretary at US Foods Inc. Gail is on the Board of Directors of AquaBounty. She received her Juris Doctor from The Washington College of Law at The American University, her master’s in business administration from Arizona State University’s W. P. Carey School of Business, and her Bachelor of Arts in political science from Howard University.

CCWC Members Who Have Made It on Corporate Boards

LINDA M. GRIEGO PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GRIEGO ENTERPRISES, INC.

CCWC Members Who Have Made It on Corporate Boards

TERRI DOUD

VICE PRESIDENT AND MANAGING LEGAL COUNSEL

T. ROWE PRICE GROUP INC.

GAIL SHARPS MYERS

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER, AND CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER DENNY’S CORPORATION

CDO Summit Part III: Five DEI Trends to Retire in 2023 and Adopt by 2024

CCWC Members Who Have Made It on Corporate Boards

JONICE GRAY TUCKER PARTNER

PAUL HASTINGS

Jonice Gray Tucker is a partner in the Financial Services Investigations, Regulation, and Litigation Group at Paul Hastings. Jonice specializes in working with banks, nonbank financial institutions, and other companies providing financial products and services. She works with many of the largest bank and nonbank financial institutions, emerging companies such as fintechs, and retailers whose business operations include consumer and small business finance. Her work is focused on high-stakes legal proceedings, including matters initiated by federal and state regulators, private civil litigation, and internal investigations. She also counsels clients on compliance with consumer protection laws. She routinely provides strategic advice to senior corporate leaders, including boards of directors, as they navigate complex and often unexpected business and legal challenges. She is the Immediate Past Chair of the American Bar Association’s Banking Law Committee. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Virginia and her Juris Doctor from Yale University.

Dianna Jones is the Director of Legal Compliance at Uber. With over 20 years of experience spanning the energy and technology industries, Dianna brings deep expertise in M&A, ethics and compliance, leadership development, ESG, and business risk mitigation. She is currently a Non-Executive Director of Next 15 Communications Group PLC (LSE: NFC), a technology and data-based growth consultancy firm, where she serves as Chair of the ESG Committee and as a member of both the Remuneration and Nomination and Governance Committees. Dianna is also the Director of Legal and Trade Compliance at Uber Technologies Inc. She was previously Regional Compliance Counsel, Western Hemisphere, at John Wood Group PLC, a global leader in engineering and technical consulting services for the energy and infrastructure industries. Before that, she was with two international law firms, Greenberg Traurig LLP and Winstead PC. She received her BBA from the University of Oklahoma and her Juris Doctor from Vanderbilt University Law School.

CCWC Members Who Have Made It on Corporate Boards

DANIELLE CONLEY PARTNER

LATHAM & WATKINS

Danielle Conley is a partner in the White-Collar Defense & Investigations practice in the Washington, D.C., office of Latham & Watkins. Her practice focuses on representing companies, educational institutions, and other organizations in high-stakes government investigations and enforcement matters, sensitive internal investigations, and other matters that involve substantial reputational risk. Danielle has extensive experience conducting internal investigations in response to reported allegations of sexual misconduct and racial and gender discrimination. Before joining Latham, she served as Deputy Counsel to President Biden in the White House Counsel’s Office, where she worked on a wide array of legal issues related to voting and democracy, policing and criminal justice reform, reproductive rights, tech accountability, and judicial nominations. Among other high-profile efforts, she helped shepherd Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s historic nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. During the Obama administration, Danielle served as Associate Deputy Attorney General at the U.S. Department of Justice.

DIANNA JONES DIRECTOR, LEGAL COMPLIANCE UBER TECHNOLOGIES INC.

CCWC Members Who Have Made It on Corporate Boards

11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Track 7

FEATURED SPEAKERS

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Sherrese Smith is the Global Managing Partner of Paul Hastings. In her role as Global Managing Partner, Sherrese helps direct the growth, management, and strategy of the firm. She previously served as the Vice Chair of the Data Privacy and Cybersecurity practice. Sherrese is known as one of the country’s preeminent data privacy and cybersecurity and media and technology attorneys and is consistently ranked as a leading lawyer in Chambers USA and Legal 500. Prior to joining Paul Hastings, she served as Chief Counsel to Chairman Julius Genachowski at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and as General Counsel of Washington Post Digital. Sherrese serves on the Board of Directors of Gen Digital (NASDAQ:GEN) and Cable ONE (NYSE:CABO). She is a member of Northwestern University’s Law School board, the University of Maryland’s Journalism School board, and America’s Public Television Stations executive board. Sherrese earned her BS from the University of South Carolina and her Juris Doctor from Northwestern University.

11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Track 7

Tiffany M. Hall is EVP and General Counsel, North America, at Mastercard. Tiffany and her team provide strategic advice on legal, regulatory, government, and franchise affairs for the region. Previously, she was Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff to the CEO and held various other legal roles in the company. Prior to Mastercard, Tiffany served as Acting Head of Marketing Legal Support & Counsel at Pernod Ricard USA, served as marketing manager at Sotheby’s auction house, and worked in marketing and advertising at Atlantic Records and Ogilvy & Mather. Tiffany serves on the Board of Directors of the Monster Beverage Corporation and the Children’s Museum of Manhattan. She is the Founder and Owner of Empower Cocktails, a ready-to-pour cocktail brand that sells and promotes the Empower Cosmopolitan Martini. Tiffany received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Duke University and her Juris Doctor from Fordham University’s Law School.

CCWC Members Who Have Made It on Corporate Boards

LITIGATION DEPARTMENT WILMERHALE

The Future of In-House Legal Departments: Practical Strategies on Innovating, Transforming, and Maximizing Our Impact

Ronald Machen, Chair of WilmerHale’s Litigation Department, specializes in litigating complex criminal and civil matters that garner the attention of multiple regulators, enforcement authorities, Congress, and private litigants. For example, earlier this year, Mr. Machen won a landmark victory for Gilead Sciences when a federal jury sided with his client against the US government in a precedent-setting patent-infringement trial. Notably, this was the second time in six months that Mr. Machen successfully litigated a matter for Gilead. Similarly, he has successfully obtained dismissals of numerous civil False Claims Act suits in various federal courts for both public and private companies. A former US Attorney for the District of Columbia, Mr. Machen was identified as a Criminal Law Trailblazer by the National Law Journal in 2020 and has repeatedly been recognized for his professional accomplishments by Chambers USA and Best Lawyers in America.

RONALD MACHEN PARTNER, CHAIR

TIFFANY M. HALL EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL, NORTH AMERICA MASTERCARD

SHERRESE SMITH MANAGING PARTNER PAUL HASTINGS

CCWC Members Who Have Made It on Corporate Boards

The Future of In-House Legal Departments: Practical Strategies on Innovating, Transforming, and Maximizing Our Impact

Petal Walker is a Managing Director in Risk and Financial Advisory at Deloitte & Touche LLP. Petal helps an array of entities, including banks, brokers, commercial companies, exchanges, and asset practitioners, design processes that are regulatorily compliant with the commodities and securities laws. Petal was formerly Special Counsel at WilmerHale and Chief Counsel to Commissioner Bowen at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. She has also worked with firms on increasing diversity — e.g., leading the effort at the Investment Adviser Association to create a guide to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion at member firms. Petal also serves as a Director on Women in Derivatives, which supports the retention and advancement of women in finance. Petal holds a doctorate in both law and education from Harvard and obtained her Bachelor of Arts from Yale University. She is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Society.

Yamicha Stephenson is a Senior Manager in Deloitte’s Risk & Financial Advisory practice. Yamicha has 13-plus years of consulting and legal experience, including assisting clients with governance, program assessment, M&A due diligence, regulatory response, target operating model, financial crimes compliance program review, automating compliance processes, and digital assets products support. She previously worked as an Assistant District Attorney at the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office. Yamicha graduated with a JD/MBA obtaining a Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School and an MBA in finance from Baruch College’s Zicklin School of Business. She has a B.S. in finance and marketing from Boston College’s Carroll School of Management.

Yamicha is the Junior Board Chair of PeerForward, which is an educational nonprofit. She is the Past Chair and serves on the Executive Committee of the New York State Bar Association’s Corporate Counsel Section. She is expected to graduate from Columbia University’s Executive MBA program in 2025.

The Future of In-House Legal Departments: Practical Strategies on Innovating, Transforming, and Maximizing Our Impact

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

As Managing Partner of Deloitte’s New York City offices, Deloitte’s U.S. headquarters and largest office, Roger Arrieux helps drive client and business growth and builds relationships with community organizations and business and civic leaders. This includes facilitating a multidisciplinary approach toward serving clients, leading corporate citizenship strategy, and creating and modeling a DEI culture. Roger is a transformational leader who is widely recognized for his strategic impact, technical expertise, and passion. Roger advocates for social fairness and equal opportunity and is committed to developing industry practitioners, next-generation leaders, and seasoned executives. Roger, a long-standing supporter of various nonprofit organizations that focus on academic acceleration, serves as the Chair of the Harlem YMCA Board of Directors, the Black Achievers in Industry Steering Committee, and the Braven New York Board. He serves on the National Board of A Better Chance, Braven, and other charitable and civic organizations.

ROGER ARRIEUX MANAGING PARTNER

PETAL WALKER MANAGING DIRECTOR DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

YAMICHA STEPHENSON SENIOR MANAGER DELOITTE TRANSACTIONS & BUSINESS ANALYTICS LLP

The Future of In-House Legal Departments: Practical Strategies on Innovating, Transforming, and Maximizing Our Impact

2:00 p.m-3:00 p.m. Track 1

RAVEN KYLES

Burnout Is Real: 10 Strategies

Raven Kyles, born and raised in Houston, Texas, completed her undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University and received her Juris Doctor from Thurgood Marshall School of Law. After receiving her law license, Raven began litigating state and federal labor and employment law claims. As a litigator, Raven initially represented plaintiffs in labor and employment matters, including FMLA, ADA, and Title VII. Later, Raven transitioned to defense litigation, representing employers and management in labor and employment disputes. This dual experience taught her that a person’s occupation can be one of the most defining aspects of their identity, and this discovery developed her passion for helping businesses understand how ethical compliance in the workplace impacts employees. Raven currently lives out this passion as an Associate Ethics and Compliance Investigator for Starbucks Coffee Company. In her free time, Raven enjoys managing her fantasy basketball team and watching “Real Housewives.”

2:00 p.m-3:00 p.m. Track 1

Brittany Onyimba is a senior legal counsel in the Internet Services Group at Apple. Brittany advises key stakeholders across the business, creative, engineering, and operations teams for Apple Books and supports legal work across the content services offered on Apple platforms. Brittany joined Apple from Autodesk in 2021, where she worked for 5 years as the legal business partner for the AutoCAD family of products. Prior to joining Autodesk, Brittany was an M&A attorney at Cooley LLP in San Francisco, CA. Earlier in her career, she worked on M&A matters at Hogan Lovells LLP and Fried Frank LLP in their New York offices. Brittany is an active member of the board of Meals on Wheels for Alameda County. Brittany earned a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, with a concentration in Political Science, at the University of Pennsylvania and a law degree from New York University School of Law.

Burnout Is Real: 10 Strategies

To Keep Your Head Above Water

Burnout Is Real: 10 Strategies

To Keep Your Head Above Water

Nina Mapara is Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel for Mastercard Canada. Nina is responsible for overseeing all legal matters in Canada. She is part of the Canadian Leadership Team, the North American Law and Policy Team, and the Global Regulatory Affairs Team. Nina is also an ally and champion of Mastercard’s diversity and inclusion initiatives and sits on Mastercard Canada’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Prior to joining Mastercard, Nina held legal counsel positions at leading financial services companies and practiced as a Senior Associate at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP. Nina’s extensive experience covers financial services regulatory, technology, employment law, &A, and securities practices. Nina holds an M.A. and Juris Doctor/BCL from McGill University. She has a B.S. and B.A. from the University of Waterloo. Nina was born in Nairobi, Kenya, and lives in Toronto, Canada. Her hobbies include Latin dance, travel, and fitness.

NINA MAPARA

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL MASTERCARD CANADA

ASSOCIATE ETHICS AND COMPLIANCE INVESTIGATOR STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY

Ruth Bolden is a pragmatic business-oriented labor and employment lawyer for Fortune 100 market leaders with diverse workforces and global operations. Ruth leads the employment legal team at Workday Inc., where she provides advice and counsel to senior leaders on complex legal and regulatory challenges. Praised for thoughtful, clear advice and practical solutions that effectively balance risk and business needs, she is particularly interested in issues of equity and diversity in the workplace. Ruth is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley, from which she holds a Bachelor of Arts in economic development and a Master of Arts in sociology, and is a graduate of Harvard Law School. She is the proud parent of Isabella and Benjamin and is delighted to be Aniyah’s grandmother.

Burnout Is Real: 10 Strategies To Keep Your Head Above Water

JASMINE GARDNER

SENIOR ASSOCIATE MCGUIRE WOODS

Jasmine Gardner is a senior associate in McGuireWoods’ Charlotte, NC office. Her practice focuses on representing corporate clients in class actions and high-stakes litigation in the financial services, construction, trucking, and healthcare industries. Jasmine has represented Fortune 100 companies in a broad range of disputes in federal and state court, mediation, and arbitration. She is a founding board member of Young Black Lawyers of Charlotte and has been named a Super Lawyers “North Carolina Rising Star” four years in a row for business litigation. Jasmine, a native of Virginia Beach, VA, received her undergraduate degree from Old Dominion University, where she graduated in the top 1% of her class, and her law degree from Wake Forest University School of Law. She is a mother to a 3-year-old daughter and a 4-month-old son, and enjoys spending her free time traveling with her husband and kids.

2:00 p.m-3:00 p.m. Track 1

Burnout Is Real: 10 Strategies To Keep Your Head Above Water

RYMA LEWIS CORPORATE COUNSEL

Ryma Lewis is a Corporate Counsel at Amazon who works within the Legal Employment team to advise the company on labor and employment matters, including statutory compliance, employment policies, HR procedures, and best practices for avoiding litigation and developing positive employee relations. With over 11 years of diverse practice experience within the public and private sectors, Ryma has phenomenal regulator-side insights and trial experience. Prior to joining Amazon, she served as a Senior Trial Attorney, then as Wage and Hour Counsel at the U.S. Department of Labor, Regional Solicitor’s Office. She was responsible for managing and litigating complex, collective actions, with a particular focus on wage and hour claims and misclassification. Ryma is active in her professional and local communities, including service on the executive board of the Northern Virginia Black Attorney’s Association. She earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a Juris Doctor from Southwestern Law School.

AMAZON

RUTH BOLDEN ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL WORKDAY

2:00 p.m-3:00 p.m. Track 2

FEATURED SPEAKERS

FEATURED SPEAKERS

TRINA FAIRLEY BARLOW PARTNER

Trina Fairley Barlow, a partner with Crowell & Moring LLP, is Co-Chair of the firm’s Labor and Employment Group and a member of the firm’s Management Board. Trina is a trusted advisor who represents and counsels clients on a range of labor and employment matters. She frequently leads significant workplace investigations encompassing a combination of labor and employment, regulatory, and ethics issues. Her experience includes handling harassment, discrimination, whistleblower, and other sensitive workplace investigations in order to help clients reduce legal and reputational risks and implement corrective actions. She is a seasoned litigator who successfully litigates single plaintiff and class action cases involving EEO laws, wage-hour laws, breach of contract, and business torts. Trina has been recognized by Chambers USA as a leading labor and employment attorney. She received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Virginia and her Juris Doctor from George Washington University Law School.

2:00 p.m-3:00 p.m. Track 2

DESTINY WASHINGTON

Destiny Washington serves as Senior Global Employment Counsel for Southwire Company LLC. In this role, Destiny partners with the company’s People & Culture function and provides counsel regarding the employment life cycle. She has counseled domestic and international, private and public, and profit and nonprofit entities, including an international labor union, metro Atlanta school district, and metro Atlanta police department, regarding labor and employment matters, and she has litigated on behalf of such entities (in employment and nonemployment cases) in federal and state court and administrative forums. Destiny has negotiated multimillion-dollar real estate contracts, advised state and local governments on various regulatory matters, and advised and defended state and metro Atlanta police departments and law enforcement credentialing bodies. She received her undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and her Juris Doctor from Tulane University. She is a veteran of the Louisiana Army National Guard and the U.S. Army.

2:00 p.m-3:00 p.m. Track 2

Christian Elloie is Associate General Counsel for HP Inc. and Head of the global Employment Law team, as well as Secretary to the HR and Compensation Committee of HP’s Board of Directors. Christian provides legal oversight and strategic thought leadership regarding all aspects of employment, compensation, benefits, and diversity and inclusion matters impacting HP’s employees in over 60 countries. Prior to joining HP, Christian was Assistant General Counsel for Deloitte LLP, Seconded Counsel to Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, and an Associate with global law firm Sidley Austin LLP. Christian has served in several volunteer leadership capacities, both within the legal community and in furtherance of her passion for reducing the stigma of mental illness. She received her B.A. from Tulane University and her Juris Doctor and the Distinguished Alumni Honor from Southern University Law Center. She was named Most Influential Black Lawyer in 2018 by Savoy.

Employment Law Trends 2023

CHRISTIAN ELLOIE ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL HP INC.

CROWELL & MORING LLP

Employment Law Trends 2023

SENIOR GLOBAL EMPLOYMENT COUNSEL SOUTHWIRE COMPANY LLC

Employment Law Trends 2023

FEATURED SPEAKERS

M. Elaine Horn is Co-Chair, Employment Litigation and Employment Counseling Groups at Williams & Connolly LLP, where she represents clients in a broad range of complex civil and commercial litigation matters. Elaine serves as Co-Chair of both Williams & Connolly’s Employment Litigation practice Group and the Employment Counseling practice Group. Her employment practice includes conducting internal investigations, providing counseling on corporate and nonprofit employment policies, and litigating individual civil and administrative cases and class actions. In 2020 and 2021, Elaine was recognized as a Labor and Employment Star by Benchmark Litigation. Elaine’s experience includes representing and advising a wide range of companies across multiple industries in litigation and arbitration matters involving internal investigations, antidiscrimination and harassment claims, and matters involving FMLA, ADA, Title VII, contract claims, and pandemic-related employment issues. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Texas A&M University and her Juris Doctor, with honors, from the University of Chicago Law School.

Danielle Hunt is the Chief Corporate Counsel of Tiger Infrastructure Partners. Danielle is responsible for legal, regulatory, and corporate governance matters, as well as the execution of Tiger’s private equity investments. Danielle joined Tiger in October 2022 from Allianz Global Investors. At AllianzGI, she served as Director and Associate General Counsel, Head of U.S. Institutional Legal, and Global Head of Alternative Transactions Legal. In these roles, Danielle was responsible for the U.S. institutional asset management business, transaction execution across the global private markets platform, and corporate merger and acquisition activities. Prior to joining AllianzGI, Danielle was a Senior Associate at Milbank LLP in the Project, Energy & Infrastructure Finance Group. Her practice involved advising financial institutions and sponsors on transactions involving energy and infrastructure projects across various industries in the U.S. and Latin America. Danielle holds a B.S. in Foreign Service from Georgetown University and a Juris Doctor from Cornell Law School.

Effectively Collaborating with the Board, C-Suite, and Executive Committee

NELLY ALMEIDA PARTNER

Nelly Almeida is a partner in the New York office of Milbank and a member of the firm’s Financial Restructuring Group. Nelly represents creditors, debtors, lenders, official committees, equity holders, and others in complex Chapter 11 cases and restructurings. Most recently, she represented lenders (later, equity owners) in Chapter 11 cases of Cirque du Soleil and RentPath Holdings Inc. She was also on the team that structured various groundbreaking financings enabling U.S. airlines to monetize their loyalty programs and raise billions of dollars. Nelly was a panelist for IWIRC’s 24th Annual Fall International Conference. She commits time to pro bono work in the areas of immigration, asylum, trusts and estates, divorce, and housing. Sanctuary for Families and The Legal Aid Society have recognized her outstanding pro bono service. Nelly earned her B.A. from Amherst College and her Juris Doctor (cum laude) from the University of Michigan. She is fluent in Spanish.

DANIELLE HUNT CHIEF CORPORATE COUNSEL TIGER INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS

MILBANK LLP

M. ELAINE HORN CO-CHAIR, EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION AND EMPLOYMENT COUNSELING GROUPS WILLIAMS & CONNOLLY LLP

Employment Law Trends 2023

Effectively Collaborating with the Board, C-Suite, and Executive Committee

2:00 p.m-3:00 p.m. Track 3

FEATURED SPEAKERS

FEATURED SPEAKERS

ILIANA ONGUN PARTNER

Iliana Ongun is a partner in the New York office of Milbank and a member of the firm’s Corporate Group. Iliana advises both public and private companies across industries in connection with M&A, including cross-border and domestic acquisitions and divestitures, joint ventures, private equity transactions, and spin-offs. Iliana is a frequent speaker at professional conferences and has written articles in numerous professional publications on topics relating to M&A and corporate governance. Iliana is Chair of the New York City Bar Association’s Committee on Mergers and Acquisitions and Corporate Control Contests and is an adjunct professor at New York Law School, where she teaches a course on M&A. Since 2016, Iliana has been named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers magazine and has been named one of the “Top Women Attorneys” in the New York Metro area by The American Registry. Iliana received her Bachelor of Arts from Yale University and her Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School.

Maya Grant is a partner in the New York office of Milbank LLP and a member of the firm’s Direct Lending and Specialty Finance Group. Maya focuses on bespoke, strategic financing solutions for direct lending and private credit transactions, sponsor LBOs, unitranche financings, rescue and distressed credits, liability management exercises, and in- and out-of-court restructurings. She represents both borrowers and lenders, including financial institutions, credit funds, hedge funds, and ad hoc creditor groups, across a broad spectrum of industries. Her experience includes representing Incora (Wesco Aircraft) in a comprehensive recapitalization and debt exchange; existing lenders in providing new financing to J.Crew and in connection with J.Crew’s Chapter 11 cases; and a club of lenders in financing the acquisition of Staples, Inc., among others. She received her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from New York Law School, where she served as a Law Review editor, and her B.A., cum laude, from New York University.

2:00 p.m-3:00 p.m. Track 4

Maximum Impact:

Effectively Collaborating with the Board, C-Suite, and Executive Committee

LISA TAVARES

CO-CHAIR BUSINESS DIVISION AND CO-CHAIR VENABLE COUNCIL ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION VENABLE

Lisa Tavares, Co-Chair Business Division and Co-Chair Venable Council on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, advises clients on Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and tax requirements applicable to retirement plans and nonqualified arrangements, health and welfare benefits, and fringe benefit arrangements. Lisa represents governmental employers on Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and other benefit plan issues related to governmental plans. She assists with government correction programs, such as the Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System (EPCRS), the Department of Labor (DOL) Voluntary Compliance Program (VCP), and the Voluntary Closing Agreement Program. She is a former Chair of the Subcommittee on Self-Correction, Determination Letters, and Other Administrative Practices of the ABA Tax Section, Employee Benefits Committee, in which she interfaced directly with IRS and DOL officials on issues related to retirement plans, regulatory compliance, and government enforcement initiatives. Lisa earned a B.A. from Spelman College, a Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School, and an LLM from Georgetown University Law Center.

MILBANK LLP

Effectively Collaborating with the Board, C-Suite, and Executive Committee

CLAUDIA LEWIS

CO-CHAIR, FDA GROUP VENABLE

Claudia Lewis, Co-Chair of Venable’s FDA Group, counsels clients on matters involving Food and Drug Administration regulation, labeling, and marketing of foods, over-thecounter drugs, medical devices, and other products. Claudia represents physicians, health care associations, and citizen groups. She has assisted international clients in establishing a U.S. market for their products. She has prepared and presented constitutional and administrative law cases before the FDA, Federal Trade Commission, Department of Justice, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and Environmental Protection Agency. Claudia has been recognized as one of the premier attorneys advising on dietary supplements and labeling regulations and has handled complex civil matters from the administrative complaint stage to the Court of Appeals. She has appeared on several radio programs and has been quoted in the Vegetarian Times, Natural Pharmacy, and Tan Sheets. Claudia earned a B.A. from Howard University and a Juris Doctor from the American University Washington College of Law.

TONI MICHELLE JACKSON PARTNER CROWELL & MORING

Toni Michelle Jackson is a partner and First-Chair Litigator in Crowell & Moring’s Washington, D.C., office. Toni represents clients in federal courts across the country in complex civil actions and multidistrict litigation. Clients rely on Toni to marshal the evidence presented during discovery and win the case at summary judgment or try the case and win at trial. She counsels private-sector clients whose business interests require interaction with District of Columbia government agencies. She draws from her experience as an attorney at the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia to counsel major companies and nonprofit organizations on local legislative and regulatory issues. Toni routinely represents major organizations in class action defense in addition to representing D.C. contractors in a major class action alleging violations of D.C. Wage and Hour Laws. She received a BBA from George Washington University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Minnesota Law School.

2:00 p.m-3:00

Track

FEATURED SPEAKERS 75

Chat GPT and More: A Complete Guide to Using AI To Automate Legal and Business Functions

MORVARID (“MO”) METANAT

Morvarid (“Mo”) Metanat is Director and Associate General Counsel, AI Product at Meta Platforms, Inc., where she leads the legal product team responsible for supporting the AI business, including across research, product development, and responsible AI teams. Prior to Meta, Mo was Corporate Counsel and Director of Business Affairs at Pandora, where she oversaw the company’s royalty rate proceedings and music copyright litigation. Before going in-house, Mo was a Managing Associate at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, where she practiced intellectual property litigation and counseling, focusing on copyright, trademark, and trade secret matters. As a former IP litigator, Mo is an active member of the Hispanic National Bar Association’s IP Law Institute steering committee and has served on the board of the Oakland Symphony. Mo is a graduate of UCLA Law School and the University of California, San Diego, where she majored in political science and sociology.

2:00 p.m-3:00 p.m. Track 5

FEATURED SPEAKERS

FEATURED SPEAKERS

JACLYN KHOO ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL FOR DATA & SERVICES MASTERCARD

Jaclyn Khoo is Assistant General Counsel for Data & Services at Mastercard, where she leads the global product legal team and the Business Integration & Expansion team. Since joining Mastercard and the Data & Services legal team, Jackie has supported the business development teams across three out of five regions (AP, EEMEA, and NAM) and led global sales support initiatives during that time. Thereafter, Jackie took on the global product lead and strategy legal support role (including M&A) for Data & Services, bringing her multiregional experience to a global function to centralize while acting locally. Prior to joining Mastercard, Jackie was a corporate and M&A attorney in Malaysia and Singapore and was an attorney in an energy company. Jackie holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, and is admitted to the Malaysian Bar, Singapore Bar, and the Bar of England and Wales.

Anne Leahy is a Senior Corporate Counsel at Microsoft Corporation with extensive experience in complex commercial transactions and technology licensing. Anne provides frontline legal counsel to the engineers who build, innovate, and create business applications for Microsoft and concentrates on international releases of software and online services, intellectual property licensing and technology transfer, data use, and privacy. Her practice also includes providing practical advice and counseling to clients on technology commercialization, structuring business policies, creating scalable agreements, and managing regulatory compliance. Prior to joining Microsoft, Anne was a Lead Attorney for Intel Corporation and an Associate at Perkins Coie. She is licensed to practice in Washington State and received her Juris Doctor from the University of Washington. Active in her community, she serves as a Pro Bono Attorney for the Eastside Legal Assistance Program and is a former Board Member for the Bellevue College Foundation and Committee Member for United Way’s Youth Services.

DIRECTOR AND ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL META PLATFORMS INC.

Elke Suber is a Director and Associate General Counsel for Meta Platforms Inc. (formerly Facebook Inc.) and leads the global legal teams for Meta’s Monetization and Ads Products and Meta Business Groups. Elke was previously an Associate General Counsel for Microsoft Corporation, where she led legal for Microsoft’s Global Commercial Partner organization, Microsoft Store, and other teams. She volunteers for legal and civic organizations. Elke is Chair of the Board of Directors for EastHUB and on the Board of Directors for Girl Scouts of Western Washington. She served on the Board of Visitors for the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Elke is a Past Chair of the Board of Directors for the Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association. In 2018, Elke was recognized by Savoy magazine as one of the Most Influential Black Lawyers, and she was the commencement speaker for the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.

ELKE SUBER

Chat GPT and More: A Complete Guide to Using AI To Automate Legal and Business Functions

ANNE LEAHY SENIOR CORPORATE COUNSEL MICROSOFT CORPORATION

Chat GPT and More: A Complete Guide to Using AI To Automate Legal and Business Functions

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KRYSTAL DURHAM PARTNER

Krystal Durham focuses her practice on complex civil litigation, white-collar defense and investigations, criminal defense, and professional liability matters. Krystal has represented corporations, professional firms, and individuals in disputes spanning a wide variety of issues, including professional malpractice, breach of contract, defamation, antitrust, employment, and First Amendment disputes. She has also represented clients in investigations by and litigation against the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and other government agencies. Krystal has represented clients at all stages of litigation and has been a member of several trial teams. Born and raised in northern Virginia, Krystal earned a B.A. in history, with high distinction, from the University of Virginia. Krystal then received her Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School, where she was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar. Krystal serves as a member of the firm’s Hiring Committee.

NICHOLE WILLIAMS-MILLER

Nichole Williams-Miller is Senior Corporate Counsel at Amazon, where she is global Lead Product counsel for Project Kuiper, a future provider of broadband satellite connectivity to underserved communities. Her practice is focused on all aspects of product development, including network security, privacy, and consumer product regulation. Nichole began her career as an Assistant District Attorney in the Manhattan DA’s Office before becoming an in-house product and transactional counsel to corporations, including Symantec Corporation, Infosys Ltd., and Verizon. Nichole is a passionate participant in organizations that promote the development of women leaders and serve underserved communities. She is a former Board Member of the Women’s Prison Association, an Amazon Diversity Ambassador, and an active pro bono participant. A passionate public speaker, Nichole has been a regular legal commentator on CNN and Court TV. Nichole earned her Bachelor of Arts in economics from Northwestern University and her Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center.

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Lola Velazquez-Aguilu is Chief Counsel for Medtronic’s Neuromodulation Operating Unit. Previously, Lola served as lead counsel for the Brain Modulation business within Neuromodulation and as Litigation/Investigations Counsel in Medtronic’s Litigation Group.

Before joining Medtronic, Lola served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, a Litigation Associate at Dorsey and Whitney, and a Law Clerk for Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page and U.S. District Court Judge Ann Montgomery. She served as a Special Assistant Attorney General in the prosecution of Derek Chauvin and as Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s appointed Chair of the Commission on Judicial Selection, a jointly appointed body that oversees the recommendation of judicial nominees. Lola serves on the boards of the Vera Institute of Justice and the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Juris Doctor from the University of Wisconsin Law School.

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LOLA VELAZQUEZ-AGUILU CHIEF COUNSEL MEDTRONIC

TINA C. GREEN ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL & SVP CONSUMER BANKING BANK OF AMERICA

Tina C. Green is an Associate General Counsel and Senior Vice President at Bank of America, N.A. in the Consumer and Small Business Banking Legal Group, located in Plano, Texas. Tina joined the bank in 2010 and currently serves as the lead attorney for Global Marketing. Prior to supporting Global Marketing, Tina supported Consumer Deposit Products and Mortgage Servicing. Tina co-chairs the Legal Department’s Diversity and Inclusion Business Council and was awarded the 2020 Bank of America Global Diversity and Inclusion Award. Tina has been active in the Bank’s Pro Bono Committee, serving as a Regional Representative and Committee Co-Chair each for 3 years. She is also Leadership Council on Legal Diversity alumni. Tina received her Bachelor of Arts from Spelman College and Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law. She lives in Texas with her husband, Carlos and their two children, Jayden (21) and Kendall (18).

Feh Gwanyalla is Senior Compliance Counsel on the Internet Services team at Apple, where she works on a variety of Apple services, including Apple Pay Later. Feh was selected as one of Apple’s LCLD Pathfinders. Feh started her career as a Trading Analyst at Freddie Mac’s Security Sales & Trading Group. Then she worked at various institutions, including Ernst & Young, and consulted in a legal and compliance capacity at law firms and regional and global financial institutions. Immediately before her work at Apple, Feh served as the AML & Sanctions Compliance Officer at a cryptocurrency exchange, where she had various responsibilities, including building the compliance program and liaising with regulatory agencies. Feh is a member of the board of the French School of Raleigh. Feh earned a bachelor’s degree in finance and economics from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a law degree from George Washington University Law School.

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How To Vocalize Your Needs To Grow and How To Ask For and Receive Feedback

Susan Angele is a Senior Advisor at KPMG’s Board Leadership Center. Susan is a former Fortune 500 executive and a leading voice in board governance. Her background includes involvement in company strategy, culture change, and crisis management in prior roles as Global Deputy GC at Hershey, and Chief Counsel, U.S. Snacks at Kraft (now Mondelez). In her current role, she has been named by NACD to the Directorship 100. Susan serves as an advisor to the Better Boards Initiative and Pioneering Collective, a board member of the Latino Corporate Directors Education Foundation, and Co-Founder of board-ready programs for the Hispanic Technology Executive Council, Women in Real Estate, and Women in Insurance, along with numerous other collaborative initiatives to lift up diverse aspiring board members. Susan holds a B.A. from Sarah Lawrence College and a Juris Doctor from Columbia University, where she was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar and an Editor of the Columbia Law Review.

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SUSAN ANGELE SENIOR ADVISOR KPMG BOARD LEADERSHIP CENTER

FEH GWANYALLA SENIOR COMPLIANCE COUNSEL APPLE

STEPHEN L. BROWN SENIOR ADVISOR KPMG BOARD LEADERSHIP CENTER

Stephen L. Brown is Senior Advisor at KPMG Board Leadership Center, where he advises business leaders on key governance challenges, including shareholder activism and engagement, board composition, ESG risks, and strategy. Formerly, Stephen was CEO of the Society of Corporate Governance and led the corporate governance group at TIAA (Nuveen). Before TIAA, he practiced securities law at WilmerHale and Skadden and was an Associate with Goldman Sachs. He has served on numerous boards and received honors and recognition, including being named as one of the 100 most influential people in corporate governance and the boardroom by the National Association of Corporate Directors. For over a decade, Stephen has taught corporate governance at Yale University, the Colin Powell School at City College, and the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown. Stephen received his B.A. from Yale University and his Juris Doctor from Columbia University Law School as a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar.

TESSIE PETION

Tessie Petion joined Amazon in May 2020 as the Head of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Engagement. Prior to joining Amazon, Tessie was the Head of ESG Research, Americas, at HSBC and Vice President of Responsible Investment Research at Domini Impact Investments, one of the pioneers of responsible investing in the U.S. Tessie was a 2021 Aspen Institute First Movers Fellow. First Movers is the leading global network of corporate social intrapreneurs. Fellows are accomplished innovators inside companies who are creating new products, services, and management practices that deliver financial value to their companies and positive social and environmental outcomes for the world. She has a Bachelor of Science in management information systems and business from the University at Albany, State University of New York, a Master of Arts in school psychology from Tufts University, and a Master of Arts in law and diplomacy from the Fletcher School, Tufts University.

Jorja Jackson is Vice President of Legal and Regulatory Affairs at Workday. In this role, Jorja oversees subject matter experts in litigation, cybersecurity, governance, regulatory, and ethics. One area of interest and fun is her work on ESG and setting up a framework and governance for this constantly evolving area of law. She helps Workday find solutions that move the business forward. She began her legal career as an Employment Lawyer at Littler Mendelson. Throughout her career, she has worked in legal departments at ArcSight, Robert Half International Inc., and Salesforce, where she advised on matters impacting global employment. Jorja has also served as faculty in the extension programs for San Francisco State University and UCLA, teaching classes focused on ethics and employment law basics for students interested in HR or business roles. Jorja earned an undergraduate degree from UCLA and a Juris Doctor from UC College of Law, San Francisco.

HEAD OF ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND GOVERNANCE ENGAGEMENT AMAZON

JORJA JACKSON

VICE PRESIDENT OF LEGAL AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS WORKDAY

Board Readiness Program: Parts 1 and 2

Everything ESG 2023 Trends and Updates Part 1

ANGELA DOUGAN SHERRER VICE PRESIDENT AND AND CHIEF, DATA & TECHNOLOGY WALMART

Angela Dougan Sherrer is the Vice President and Chief Counsel, Technology & Data at Walmart. She assesses known and anticipated legal risks associated with data privacy and data trust issues across the company. Globally, she and her teams provide legal advice and enable business initiatives across Global Technology, Health & Wellness, Mergers and Acquisitions, Marketing, Intellectual Property, Walmart Data Ventures, Walmart Plus, and Walmart Connect. Prior to joining Walmart, Angela held positions at Twitter, Inc., the US Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, the Executive Chamber of New York State, the National Security Division of the US Department of Justice, and the US Attorney’s Office in the Middle District of Florida. Angela holds a Bachelor of Arts from Wellesley College and a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center. She has dedicated her career to serving her country and the global community in both the public and private sectors.

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GANTT

Aisha Gantt is a Director and Associate General Counsel at Amazon. Aisha is the Lead Counsel for the Amazon Web Service (AWS) Partner Alliances and Marketplace team. Previously, she served as Lead Counsel for AWS’s Data Centers Operations team. In addition to Aisha’s active legal practice, she is an entrepreneur. Aisha co-founded GBP Group LLC, a private equity fund that makes alternative investing more accessible to socioeconomically diverse investors. Prior to joining Amazon, Aisha practiced law at Covington & Burling LLP, where she focused on M&A and technology transactions. Aisha was also a Federal Law Clerk in the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Prior to law school, Aisha was an Engineer at Lockheed Martin Corporation. Aisha has a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Drexel University and her Juris Doctor from the Howard Law School. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and a Board Member of the National Black MBA Association.

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TIFFANY S. FORDYCE

CHAIR OF THE CHICAGO LABOR & EMPLOYMENT PRACTICE AND CO-CHAIR OF LABOR & EMPLOYMENT

Tiffany S. Fordyce concentrates her practice on commercial litigation, with an emphasis on labor and employment. She is Chair of the Chicago Labor & Employment Practice and Co-Chair of the firm’s Labor & Employment Practice’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Group. Her employment litigation practice includes all types of discrimination and retaliation claims, wage and hour claims, trade secret misappropriation claims, whistleblower claims, Fair Credit Reporting Act claims, Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) claims, and WARN Act claims. Tiffany represents employers in federal, state, and administrative courts, as well as before administrative agencies. She advises clients on how to avoid litigation by counseling on employment-related matters such as managing leave policies, responding to employee performance issues, national and local reductions in force, handbooks, BIPA compliance, drug testing policies, and social media policies. Tiffany earned a B.A. from Pomona College and a Juris Doctor from the University of Southern California Law School.

Don’t Try to Mute or Silence Me: Unapologetically Being Myself

Attorney & community leader, Eugenia Blackmon, Esq. is a high-functioning professional that values relationships. Prior to joining AbbVie, Eugenia was General Counsel and Compliance Director for UniWorld Group Inc., the longest standing multicultural advertising agency in the United States, head quartered in Brooklyn, New York. Before working in advertising law, Eugenia was a Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions Senior Associate for the national office of PriceWaterhouseCoopers in Washington, DC. Upon joining AbbVie, Eugenia expanded her expertise in Digital Marketing and led a digital transformation initiative for Allergan Aesthetics and Women’s Health. Now, Eugenia sits within AbbVie Legal & Office of Ethics and Compliance as Executive Director, EEDI Strategy.

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EUGENIA BLACKMON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EEDI STRATEGY ABBVIE

AISHA

DIRECTOR AND ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL AMAZON

Try to Mute or Silence Me: Unapologetically Being Myself

RIANE N. SHARP STAFF ATTORNEY STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY

Riane N. Sharp is a Staff Attorney at Starbucks, where she supports the Global Supply Chain Operations team on commercial matters, including the purchase and sale of goods and services and the development of commercial products. Riane came to Starbucks from Winter Capriola Zenner LLC, where she was an Associate in the firm’s transactional practice group. While there, Riane worked closely with legal matters pertaining to community associations, real estate law, and corporate law. Originally from Stone Mountain, Georgia, Riane returned to the metro Atlanta area after completing her studies. She earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Georgia School of Law and her Bachelor of Business Administration in international business from Howard University. After law school, Riane joined the University of Georgia Office of Legal Affairs before transitioning to Change Healthcare. She advised her clients on consumer protection matters related to TCPA, CAN-SPAM Act, and the FTC Act, as well as marketing-related issues.

Angelique M. Okeke is Global Vice President at Nike Inc. Angelique is responsible for leading and managing the company’s legal team supporting Nike’s Global & North America consumer business. Prior to joining Nike, Angelique was Corporate Counsel with Amazon Web Services and Vice President and General Counsel at Lotame. Angelique began her legal career as a corporate and mergers and acquisitions attorney with multinational law firms in Boston and Washington, D.C. Angelique is also the Executive Sponsor for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee for Nike’s Office of the General Counsel. As an Adjunct Professor at Howard University School of Law, Angelique co-teaches a course on sports and social justice focusing on the power and consequences of professional athletes’ engagement in social justice activities. Angelique is a graduate of Boston College, received her master’s in public communications, with distinction, from the American University, and her Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law.

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Vicki D. Blanton is the Assistant Vice President and Senior Legal Counsel of Tax and Benefits for AT&T. In this role, Vicki provides legal advice and counsel for defined benefit plans, 401(k) savings plans, ERISA litigation SME, and the PAC. Vicki is responsible for all the qualified retirement benefit programs with total assets of approximately $110 billion. Throughout her career, she has held leadership positions with the City of Dallas, JCPenney, American Airlines, General Motors, and Walmart. Her expertise includes working with legacy programs and systems to monetize and modernize these organizations during significant and complex times of transition. Vicki is on the Executive Board of the Dallas Bar Association and SMU School of Law, as well as a Board member of Broadway Dallas. Vicki earned a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin and a Juris Doctor from the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law.

ANGELIQUE M. OKEKE GLOBAL VICE PRESIDENT NIKE INC.

VICKI D. BLANTON ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT AND SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL OF TAX AND BENEFITS AT&T

Don’t Try to Mute or Silence Me: Unapologetically Being Myself

Don’t Try to Mute or Silence Me: Unapologetically Being Myself

Executive Compensation: 10 Strategies To Increase Your Salary

RIPPI K. KARDA ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL, PUBLIC POLICY, LAW, AND SECURITY DEPARTMENT VERIZON

Rippi K. Karda is an Associate General Counsel in the Public Policy, Law, and Security department at Verizon where she negotiates Sourcing contracts involving Human Resources Benefits/Plans, Supplier Diversity, Advertising Agencies, Contact Centers, Contingent Workforce, Executive Recruiting and Collection Services. At Verizon, she has received the prestigious Pro Bono Service Award for recognition of legal contributions in domestic violence and corporate matters. Rippi speaks frequently on diversity issues as well as provides pro bono legal services. She is a Board Member and Treasurer of WEN, 2023 President of the South Asian Bar Association of New Jersey, Co-Chair of the Punjabi Chamber of Commerce in New Jersey, Advisory Board Member of Citizens Bank and a member of the NAMWOLF organization. Rippi is the chair of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Commission of New Jersey. To highlight the notable achievements of diverse attorneys, she runs a LinkedIn series titled “Attorney of the Week.”

Shondella M. Reed is an Associate General Counsel at Meta, where she is a key legal resource for business operations, advising on a variety of matters for a diverse workforce. Her legal and advisory expertise includes hiring practices, compensation, pay practices, pay equity, labor-management relations, reorganizations, diversity initiatives, discrimination claims, workplace immigration compliance, federal contract compliance, due process, investigations, and complex litigation. Prior to joining Meta, Shondella practiced law at the University of California, where she supported all 10 campuses and five health centers. She is a recognized leader and proud first-generation attorney with a passion for promoting practices that advance inclusion, encourage efficiency, and allow for both creativity and consistency. Additionally, she actively supports the legal community with efforts to develop the legal talent pipeline and increase the retention of diverse outside counsel. She received her undergraduate degree and Juris Doctor from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Executive Compensation: 10 Strategies To Increase Your Salary

CO-CHAIR, TRANSACTIONS AND BUSINESS COUNSELING AND EMPLOYMENT COUNSELING PRACTICE GROUP WILLIAMS & CONNOLLY

Executive Compensation: 10 Strategies To Increase Your Salary

Deneen C. Howell is a highly skilled transactional lawyer and negotiator with broad experience helping authors secure book deals; advising former government officials, senior executives, public speakers, broadcasters, and journalists in their professional pursuits; and counseling privately held businesses and nonprofit organizations in employment and publishing-related matters. Deneen is Co-Chair of both Williams & Connolly’s Transactions and Business Counseling Practice Group as well as its Employment Counseling Practice Group. She has an extensive executive compensation practice representing top executives and fiduciary/advisory board members of public and privately held companies. She advises senior executives leading colleges and universities, major nonprofits, trade associations, professional sports organizations, and media companies across an array of topics. In her media practice, Deneen regularly negotiates employment agreements for her clients at ABC, CBS, CNBC, CNN, Discovery, ESPN, and NPR. She received a B.A. from Yale University and a Juris Doctor from Stanford Law School.

SHONDELLA M. REED ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL META PLATFORMS INC.

DENEEN C. HOWELL

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JOHNINE P. BARNES

SHAREHOLDER/CHAIR OF THE WASHINGTON, D.C., LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT PRACTICE GROUP GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP

Johnine P. Barnes is Shareholder/Chair of the Washington, D.C., Labor and Employment Practice Group at Greenberg Traurig LLP. Johnine is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University (magna cum laude, 1992) and the School of Law (1995). She has been listed in Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Lawyers in America (2020-2022) and Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers (2020-2021) and The National’s Most Powerful Employment Lawyers — Top 100 by Lawdragon and Human Resources Executive® magazine in 2019; recognized as a Woman Worth Watching by Profiles in Diversity Journal in 2018, listed in Washington, D.C., Super Lawyers (2012-2013, 2015-2021); listed in The Legal 500 United States “Labor and Employment” (2013-2016, 2018-2021); and recognized as Outstanding Outside Counsel of the Year by the National Bar Association’s Commercial Law Section. Johnine is also active in the American Employment Law Council, American and National Bar Associations, American Bar Foundation, and International Women’s Forum.

Maryam Casbarro is a Product Counsel for Uber Technologies Inc., where she advises on membership issues and new product and business line launches. Her duties include conducting risk assessments for highly regulated items and product lines, coordinating global legal reviews of new initiatives, advising on the membership subscription service, and helping the delivery business navigate complex regulatory issues. Maryam also helps the business with strategies and playbooks during the execution of projects. She started her career as a Securities and White-Collar Litigator before transitioning to cybersecurity and privacy at a large firm. She counseled and advised on cybersecurity best practices, drafted incident response plans, oversaw legal response after a breach had occurred, and assisted clients with privacy litigation strategies and government investigations and regulatory compliance. Maryam was formerly Co-Chair of the Privacy and Data Security Committee for the Federal Communications Bar Association (FCBA — The Tech Bar). She received her Juris Doctor from The George Washington University Law School.

Tonya Rutherford is Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Verizon, leading the legal teams responsible for video franchising for Fios TV and content acquisition across all Verizon platforms. Tonya has negotiated a variety of streaming, cable, and studio licensing agreements. She received a bachelor’s degree in economics from Johns Hopkins University, earned her Juris Doctor from George Washington University, and graduated from Mercersburg Academy. Tonya serves on Mercersburg’s Alumni Council, is the Founding President of the school’s Black Student Union, and is the Founding President of its Black Alumni Association. She co-hosts Cipher, a vodcast about Mercersburg’s black alumni. She is a former panelist at SXSW and a guest on Lifting Up, a podcast about Verizon’s Women Leaders. She served on the Board of Directors of the Augusta Mini Theatre, a community arts center. Tonya coaches professionals and business owners on creating a legacy based on purpose and effective networking.

MARYAM CASBARRO PRODUCT COUNSEL UBER TECHNOLOGIES INC.

TONYA RUTHERFORD VICE PRESIDENT AND DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL VERIZON

Creating Your Legacy and Being Intentional About Your Impact

Creating Your Legacy and Being Intentional About Your Impact

Creating Your Legacy and Being Intentional About Your Impact

RHODA WEEKS-BROWN GENERAL COUNSEL AND DIRECTOR OF THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Rhoda Weeks-Brown is the General Counsel and Director of the Legal Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Rhoda advises the IMF’s Executive Board, management, staff, and 190 member countries on all legal aspects of the IMF’s operations and has lectured and written articles and internal papers on the law of the IMF. She has served as Deputy Director in the IMF’s Communications Department, where she led communications and outreach in Africa, Asia, and Europe and played a key role in transforming the IMF’s communications strategy. She is also a member of the Committee on International Monetary Law of the International Law Association (MOCOMILA) and the Consultative Group for the Sovereign Debt Forum. She serves on the Boards of TalentNomics Inc. and Results for America. Rhoda was named one of the Financial Times’ Top 27 Global General Counsels. She received her B.A. in Economics from Howard University (summa cum laude) and her Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School.

VINITA KAILASANATH PARTNER

Vinita Kailasanath is a partner in Freshfields’ Life Sciences Transactions Group. Vinita has represented life sciences companies, technology companies, health care companies and providers, and investors in connection with the execution of their cutting-edge MedTech and digital health strategies, in addition to their other complex licenses and collaborations, strategic investments, and R&D and supply agreements. She has advised clients on transactions involving medical devices (including SaMD), wearables, mobile apps, telemedicine, artificial intelligence/machine learning, software, hardware, pharmaceutical products, and biologics and also routinely advises on the intellectual property aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. Vinita is the Co-Chair of the Freshfields Asian, Pacific, and South Asian American Employee Resource Group and was selected as a 2023 LCLD (Leadership Council on Legal Diversity) Fellow. Vinita received a B.A. in human biology, with honors and distinction, from Stanford University, an M.S. in biological sciences, and a Juris Doctor from Stanford Law School.

CHANTALE

CO-MANAGING PARTNER, WASHINGTON, D.C., OFFICE WEIL, GOTSHAL & MANGES LLP

Chantale Fiebig is the Co-Managing Partner of the Washington, D.C., office and a member of Weil’s Complex Commercial Litigation practice. Chantale focuses her practice on representing corporate clients in complex commercial litigation and high-stakes business disputes in federal court, including matters involving transactional disputes, business torts, commercial fraud, and consumer protection claims. She served as trial counsel in federal jury and bench trials, including high-profile disputes regarding new and emerging tech, the financial services industry, public nuisance claims, and joint venture disputes. She has also served as lead counsel in numerous putative class actions, most involving high-profile claims of corporate fraud, unfair business practices, false advertising, or consumer deception. Chantale was recognized throughout the industry for her expertise and success in complex litigation by publications, including Lawdragon, Law360, and the National Law Journal. Chantale received her B.A. in economics from the University of Virginia and her Juris Doctor from Stanford Law School.

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FIEBIG

Creating Your Legacy and Being Intentional About Your Impact

What Leadership Looks Like for Women of Color Attorneys

What Leadership Looks Like for Women of Color Attorneys

Shilpa Upadhye, Senior Counsel at McDonald’s Corporation, has been “lovin’” the practice of law for over 27 years. Shilpa has practiced all aspects of commercial real estate law. Thereafter, she practiced in law firms in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and New Jersey. In 2007, Shilpa went in-house as a foreign legal consultant to Tim Hortons Corporation in Canada and worked on U.S. real estate and franchising matters. In 2012, Shilpa joined McDonald’s Corporation as Senior Counsel, where she works on real estate matters and corporate bond issuances and supports the Governance Committee and Board of Trustees of Ronald McDonald House Charities. She also served as Regional Counsel to 10 European Union countries. Shilpa is a graduate of the University of Michigan and attended St. Mary’s School of Law. When not working, Shilpa loves to travel, cook, and learn about personal finance and the stock market.

Lucy K. Park is a partner at Perkins Coie LLP, where she helps clients protect their wealth, minimize taxes, and avoid family disputes when possible. Lucy counsels high-net-worth individuals, traditional and nontraditional families, family offices, and family-owned businesses on wealth preservation and transfer, charitable giving, and multigenerational and business succession planning. She advises fiduciaries and beneficiaries on the administration of trusts and decedents’ estates, probate, and pre- and post-mortem planning. She assists clients with asset protection and international tax planning. Lucy works with individuals and organizations to address a wide range of tax issues impacting charitable giving and the formation and administration of public charities, private foundations, and donor-advised funds. Lucy is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. Lucy earned her Bachelor of Arts in psychology at Smith College; her M.A. in psychology and human development at the University of Chicago; and her Juris Doctor, with high honors, Order of the Coif, at Chicago-Kent College of Law.

Erva Cockfield is Senior Counsel at Uber Technologies Inc., where she leads legal strategy, commercial transactions, and product counseling for the nascent Uber Transit business — a suite of products integrating public transportation into the Uber app. Before joining Uber, Erva advised the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on innovative financing, public-private partnerships, and civil rights enforcement. She taught legal rhetoric at the American University Washington College of Law. Erva’s work has been recognized by peers, receiving the Uber “Build with Heart” Award, DOT General Counsel’s Award for Excellence, and DOT Secretary’s Partnering for Excellence Award and being named a 2021 Power 100 Honoree by the National Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. Erva earned her Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia, where she served on the Senior Editorial Board of The Virginia Journal of Law and Technology. Raised in Brooklyn, New York, Erva is a proud Guyanese American.

SHILPA UPADHYE SENIOR COUNSEL MCDONALD’S CORPORATION

LUCY K. PARK PARTNER PERKINS COIE LLP

ERVA COCKFIELD SENIOR COUNSEL UBER TECHNOLOGIES INC.

What Leadership Looks Like for Women of Color Attorneys

What Leadership Looks Like for Women of Color Attorneys

ADRIANA BLANCO MAURISSET VICE PRESIDENT, SENIOR MANAGING COUNSEL MASTERCARD

Adriana Blanco Maurisset is a Vice President, Senior Managing Counsel, in Mastercard’s Strategic Growth legal team, where she serves as the frontline legal support for the global government engagement and cities and mobility teams. In this capacity, Adriana regularly works and advises on agreements and interactions directly and indirectly with governments across the world. Adriana has been at Mastercard for over six years. In her prior roles within the company, she gained a wide range of experience leading multiple market and product legal teams across the Latin America and Caribbean region. As a market counsel, she led the legal team for 27 Caribbean islands, gaining firsthand experience working with various facets of government and regulatory agencies. Adriana received her Bachelor of Arts in economics from Florida International University and her Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law. She is admitted to practice law in the state of Florida.

VALERIE DAHIYA

Practicing at the intersection of financial regulation and technological innovation, Valerie Dahiya advises financial services clients on complex compliance, regulatory, and transactional matters arising under U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Financial Institution Regulatory Authority (FINRA) jurisdiction. As the Managing Partner of Perkins Coie’s Washington, D.C., office, she is also the firmwide chair of the Securities Trading and Markets practice. Valerie advises clients in the distributed ledger technology space that are seeking to understand the potential securities regulatory implications. Her practice ranges from product counseling to counseling on complex compliance and regulatory issues. Prior to joining Perkins Coie, She was Branch Chief in the Office of Trading Practices in the Division of Trading and Markets at the SEC. She also worked in the SEC’s Office of Compliance Inspection and Examinations. Val obtained her undergraduate degree and Juris Doctor from Seattle University.

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Kebharu Smith is the Global Director of Amazon’s Counterfeit Crimes Unit (CCU), an international team whose mission is to disrupt and dismantle counterfeit organizations by targeting them through criminal referrals to law enforcement and civil litigation.

Prior to joining CCU, Kebharu served as Senior Corporate Counsel with DOJ’s Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS). Before that role, he was an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in Houston. Throughout his career with DOJ, Kebharu prosecuted a variety of offenses, including intellectual property crime, fraud, civil rights violations, and bank robberies. Kebharu traveled internationally for investigations and to train judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement. Kebharu began his career as a Prosecutor in Texas and is still active with the Texas District and County Attorneys Association, Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Kebharu graduated from Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law in 2001 and the University of North Texas.

MANAGING PARTNER, WASHINGTON, D.C., OFFICE PERKINS COIE

KEBHARU SMITH

DIRECTOR, COUNTERFEIT CRIMES UNIT AMAZON

Ethics in Dealing With Governmental Agencies

Arian June is a Debevoise & Plimpton LLP Litigation Partner and a member of the firm’s White Collar & Regulatory Defense Group. Recognized as one of 25 Influential Black Women in Business by The Network Journal and by Benchmark Litigation and Chambers USA for her expertise in white-collar criminal defense, Arian’s legal practice focuses on government/internal investigations, securities enforcement defense, whistleblower response, and crisis management. She has represented various financial institutions, publicly traded companies, investment advisors, and senior executives in complex regulatory matters before the SEC, DOJ, and FINRA. Arian’s representations include matters involving allegations of securities fraud, insider trading, accounting fraud, cyber-intrusions, and violations of sales practices. She advises organizations on various sensitive matters, including board-directed independent inquiries into allegations involving sexual misconduct, racial intolerance, and other related issues. She earned a B.A. from the University of Maryland and her Juris Doctor from the University of Pennsylvania Law School.

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Recognized as a Change Agent in Lifestyle magazine and Leader in the Nonprofit Times 2022 Power & Influence Top 50 List, Daniel H. Gillison, Jr. provides strategic leadership to NAMI with more than 30 years of professional experience and a passion for advocacy fueled by lived experience with mental illness and its ripple effect on families. Dan has received numerous awards for his work advancing equity and serves on several advisory boards, including the National Institute of Health’s Advisory Mental Health Council and Lululemon Global Wellbeing Advisory Board. During COVID-19, he spearheaded the CEO Alliance for Mental Health, uniting leaders to support diverse populations affected by disparities in care. Dan holds degrees from Southern University and A&M College and has completed executive education through University of Richmond and Harvard University. Originally from Washington, D.C., he now lives in Virginia, where he enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family.

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Xenia Garofalo counsels clients on federal income taxation with a focus on providing tax and structuring advice for institutional and global investors, fund sponsors, and multinational companies. Xenia has counseled clients on the tax-efficient use of special-purpose vehicles and real estate investment trusts (REITs). Xenia has published several articles relating to complex real estate tax matters (including for the American Bar Association, the American College of Real Estate Lawyers, and the American Law Institute). Xenia has provided numerous presentations on complex real estate tax matters, including those relating to investment structures utilizing REITs and leveraged blockers. Beyond her client-focused work, Xenia routinely serves as a guest speaker and was an adjunct professor of corporate tax law. Additionally, she is a recurring faculty member for online CLE providers. She received her undergraduate degree from La Sierra University and her Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law.

ARIAN JUNE PARTNER DEBEVOISE & PLIMPTON LLP

DANIEL H. GILLISON, JR.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS

XENIA GAROFALO PARTNER EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND

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SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, ETHICS AND COMPLIANCE, EMPLOYMENT LAW, AND LITIGATION

AARP

Shanda Galloway Botts is SVP of Ethics and Compliance, Employment Law, and Litigation at AARP, the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. As Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, Shanda manages the Ethics and Compliance program, which is designed to prevent and detect misconduct, facilitate compliance with applicable laws, and promote a strong culture of compliance and ethical behavior within AARP. In her role as SVP of Employment Law and Litigation, Shanda manages litigation, with an emphasis on employment litigation. She provides advice, counseling, and training to AARP managers and HR professionals. In addition to her primary duties, Shanda is a frequent presenter on labor and employment law as well as ethics and compliance matters. Shanda earned her B.A. in Government from The College of William & Mary and her Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University School of Law.

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CHERINE FOTY

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Cherine Foty is a Senior Associate in the International Arbitration Group at Covington. Cherine is a dually qualified common law and civil law lawyer and spent several years practicing international arbitration in the Paris office of a major U.S. law firm. She has experience in the energy sector, regularly representing clients in gas pricing arbitrations, in cases involving renewables, and in matters relating to ESG, corporate social responsibility, supply chain due diligence, and business and human rights. She also regularly handles complex international disputes across different sectors and has acted for both investors and states in investor-state arbitrations involving public and private international law. Cherine is a Member of the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR and the Global Vice President of the Campaign for Greener Arbitrations, where she engages in thought leadership related to sustainability and climate change issues. Cherine holds leadership roles in other organizations advocating for greater diversity in international arbitration. She earned a B.A. from the University of Michigan, a Juris Doctor from The George Washington University Law School, and an LLM from Sorbonne Law School in Paris.

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SOFIA DOLORES MARTOS PARTNER

KIRKLAND AND ELLIS LLP

Sofia Dolores Martos is a partner in the Los Angeles office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP and a member of the firm’s ESG & Impact Practice Group. Sofia advises private equity firms and corporations on complex and evolving legal issues relating to ESG regulatory requirements, investor demands, strategic opportunities, and voluntary reporting frameworks. She specializes in governance and social matters, including board oversight of ESG issues, shareholder activism pressures related to ESG, human capital management, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Sofia also has cross-border capital markets experience across Latin America, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Japan, bringing this international lens to her ESG practice. Sofia is a Founder of the Los Angeles branch of the Council of Urban Professionals and was a member of the LatinoJustice-PRLDEF Líderes Board from 2014 to 2019. Sofia received her B.A. from Stanford University, her PhD in history from UCLA, and her Juris Doctor from New York University.

TINA KNOWLES

FASHION DESIGNER, ENTREPRENEUR AND PHILANTHROPIST

Tina Knowles is a fashion designer, entrepreneur and philanthropist. She began her career as a makeup artist & hairstylist, later becoming a stylist for the superstar group Destiny’s Child. She has designed for Beyonce ́’s music tours, television performances, movies and red-carpet appearances. As a designer, she created three clothing lines: House of Deréon, Deréon and Miss Tina. Tina and her family started The Knowles-Rowland Center for Youth and Miss A Meal. She has done extensive work with hurricane victims and COVID testing. In partnership with her husband, actor Richard Lawson, she launched the non-profit WACO Theater Center in Los Angeles. Tina is the author of Destiny’s Style and is currently working on her second book. She is passionate about her and Richard’s mentoring programs, Tina’s Angels and Richard’s Warriors. These programs expose kids to the arts, etiquette, travel, healthy lifestyles and role models while encouraging them to dream big.

Kendra Brown is Vice President of Public Policy, Federal Affairs for Mastercard. She is also the Chair of the Maryland State Advisory Committee of the U.S. Civil Rights Commission. Previously, she was the Chief of Staff for Representative G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) and Senior Director for Diversity, Inclusion and Affinity for the Washington College of Law at American University. She is a former National Chair of the National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA). Kendra completed her undergraduate studies at Hampton University, her Master of Divinity at Howard University Divinity School, and received her law degree at Vermont Law School. Additionally, Kendra attended the George Washington University School of Law for her Master of Laws. Kendra serves as a member of the Leadership Council of Street Law, Inc. and on the boards of Maryland Humanities, the Public Affairs Council, the Vermont Law School Alumni Association and the Y of Central Maryland.

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Erica Y. Williams is the Chair of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Her term expires on October 24, 2024. Chair Williams joined the PCAOB from Kirkland & Ellis LLP, where she was a litigation partner. Previously, she was a Special Assistant and Associate Counsel to President Barack Obama, advising the President and his senior advisors on legal and constitutional issues involving economic policy, financial regulation and reform, financial technology, trade, intellectual property, and data protection and privacy. Chair Williams spent 11 years at the SEC serving as Deputy Chief of Staff for three chairs. In this role, she oversaw all aspects of the SEC’s operations and served as a senior legal advisor to the SEC chair on regulatory policy and rulemakings, enforcement, compliance examinations, agency management and strategy. Chair Williams earned both a Juris Doctor and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Virginia.

KENDRA BROWN

VICE PRESIDENT OF PUBLIC POLICY AND FEDERAL AFFAIRS MASTERCARD

ERICA Y. WILLIAMS

PUBLIC COMPANY ACCOUNTING OVERSIGHT BOARD SEC

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MESHACH RHOADES PARTNER

CROWELL & MORING

When business innovation leads to conflict, companies trust Meshach Rhoades for decisive action and effective advocacy. She represents clients whose groundbreaking products and services raise novel questions with regulators, consumers and competitors. She has significant experience in the food and beverage, technology, telecom, and finance sectors, handling high-stakes class action litigation, investigations and complex commercial cases. Meshach frequently advises clients on compliance, litigation, and enforcement matters involving the FDA, the FTC, the DOA and other U.S. federal and state regulatory bodies, as well as EU regulators. She counsels on product safety and recalls, advertising, marketing, labeling and consumer protection, as well as distribution and supply chain issues. Clients appreciate Meshach’s ability to match legal strategies with their risk tolerance and business objectives. Her approach is informed by her tenure as an in-house counsel in the telecom industry, where she gained first-hand knowledge of what businesses value in a legal partner. Meshach is managing partner of the Crowell’s Denver office.

DEBRA HUNTER JOHNSON

Debra Hunter Johnson is Founder, President & Principal Consultant of Reciprocity Consulting Group, Inc. She is a seasoned leader with over 30 years of combined experience as a corporate human resources vice president, law department leader, workplace culture consultant, and business investor/advisor. After a career in corporate leadership roles at Chrysler Corporation and American Airlines, she founded Reciprocity Consulting Group in 2007. Debra sits on the boards of the Texas Women’s Foundation and the Dallas Economic Development Corporation. She is also a founding member of the Village Giving Circle, a group of African American women philanthropists who fund organizations and initiatives that positively impact the African American community in North Texas. Debra has a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Michigan and a Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law, where she was the Symposium Editor of the Howard Law Journal. She also attended the Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship Certificate Program at Southern Methodist University.

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Geri Lynn Williams is the Assistant General Counsel of Strategic and Enterprise Contracts for The Home Depot. In this role, she provides day-to-day direct legal counsel to various departments, including Credit, Gift Cards, Corporate Procurement, Business Services, and Building Services. Geri is an attorney with exceptional business acumen, and 25+ years of experience providing practical guidance to operating units and corporate functions of the world’s largest privately held company (Cargill, Incorporated) and the world’s largest home improvement retailer (The Home Depot). She is an out-of-the-box thinker, and a trusted adviser who delivers distinctive value through actionable advice and pragmatic risk management. While serving as Assistant General Counsel for The Home Depot, Geri drafted and negotiated a variety of enterprise-level procurement contracts for goods and services supporting The Home Depot’s retail operations. Geri earned her BS in Journalism from Northwestern University and a Juris Doctor from William Mitchell College.

FOUNDER, PRESIDENT & PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT RECIPROCITY CONSULTING GROUP, INC.

GERI LYNN WILLIAMS ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL THE HOME DEPOT

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JUDY ESTES EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL, SERVICES & STRATEGIC GROWTH MASTERCARD

Judy Estes is Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Services & Strategic Growth at Mastercard. She is responsible for leading global legal teams that support Mastercard’s Data & Services, Cyber & Intelligence, and Strategic Growth business units, which collectively provide services including consulting, insights, cyber security, AI, fraud and authentication services, marketing and loyalty services, predictive analytics, and supports our engagement with government partners. Judy also serves on executive management teams in the business units and the law department to help set and deliver on the groups’ strategic goals. Prior to the current position, Judy managed a legal team that provided support that drove revenue, strategic initiatives and general matters with Mastercard’s largest, global customers and other strategic transactions such as mergers and acquisitions and global initiatives that launched innovative products. Prior to joining Mastercard, Judy was a corporate associate with the law firm, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft.

Tara D. Elliott is a partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Latham & Watkins and a member of the Intellectual Property Litigation Practice. Tara is a first-chair trial lawyer representing many of the world’s leading technology, retail, and manufacturing companies in high-profile IP and commercial disputes. Tara’s unique combination of private practice and government experience enables her to navigate clients’ most complex legal issues. She’s been consistently recognized by leading legal publications as a top litigation lawyer including National Law Journal, IAM Patent 1000, Benchmark Litigation, Lawdragon 500, and others. Savoy magazine has also recognized her as one of the most influential black lawyers in the United States. Tara earned her bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from Georgia Tech. She received her Juris Doctor from University of Pennsylvania, where she was senior editor of the Journal of Constitutional Law and on the Moot Court Board and National Trial Team.

Sonni Nolan is an Equity Partner in Husch Blackwell’s St. Louis office. She is a member of the firm’s Executive Board and Governance and Nomination Committee. Sonni is a former in-house attorney for a Fortune 100 company with extensive nationwide litigation experience. Sonni focuses her practice on employment discrimination advice, as well as litigation. She regularly appears before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), state agencies, and state and federal courts across the United States. As Associate General Counsel for Express Scripts Inc., Sonni was responsible for providing nationwide labor and employment legal advice, as well as overseeing related litigation, class actions, union negotiations, and related disputes. Previously, she was responsible for all legal and HR employee relations at 26 plants for an international manufacturing company. Sonni has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America from 2017-2023. Sonni received her Juris Doctor from Washington University St. Louis School of Law.

SONNI NOLAN PARTNER

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TARA D. ELLIOTT PARTNER

LATHAM & WATKINS LLP

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Gail Sharps Myers is the Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Chief People Officer at Denny’s Corporation. Previously, Gail served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of Denny’s until September 2020 and as Senior Vice President and General Counsel from June 2020 to September 2020. Prior to joining Denny’s, she served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Secretary of American Tire Distributors Inc.; Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary at Snyder’s-Lance Inc.; and Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, Chief Compliance Counsel, and Assistant Secretary at US Foods Inc. Gail is on the Board of Directors of AquaBounty. She received her Juris Doctor from The Washington College of Law at The American University, her Master’s in Business Administration from Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business, and her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Howard University.

SHERRESE SMITH

Sherrese Smith is the Global Managing Partner of Paul Hastings. In her role as Global Managing Partner, Sherrese helps direct the growth, management, and strategy of the firm. She previously served as the Vice Chair of the Data Privacy and Cybersecurity practice. Sherrese is known as one of the country’s preeminent data privacy and cybersecurity and media and technology attorneys and is consistently ranked as a leading lawyer in Chambers USA and Legal 500. Prior to joining Paul Hastings, she served as Chief Counsel to Chairman Julius Genachowski at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and as General Counsel of Washington Post Digital. Sherrese serves on the Board of Directors of Gen Digital (NASDAQ:GEN) and Cable ONE (NYSE:CABO). She is a member of Northwestern University’s Law School board, the University of Maryland’s Journalism School board, and America’s Public Television Stations executive board. Sherrese earned her BS from the University of South Carolina and her Juris Doctor from Northwestern University.

Nicole Hancock Husband is Vice President, People & Culture for Warner Bros. Discovery, leading the HR team for Warner Bros. Television. Before joining HR, Nicole served as Vice President & Senior Employment Counsel for Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., where she managed the defense of employment litigation, negotiated favorable resolutions of employment claims, and counseled clients on a wide range of day-to-day employment issues. Before joining Warner Bros. in April 2004, she was an associate at both Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Marmaro and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, focusing her practice on employment litigation. Nicole also clerked for the Hon. Gerald Bruce Lee (Ret.) of the U.S. District Court (EDVA) and the Hon. Gregory K. Scott of the Supreme Court of Colorado. Nicole obtained her Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law and her B.S. from Ohio State University. Nicole is also a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach.

NICOLE HUSBAND

VICE PRESIDENT, PEOPLE & CULTURE WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY

GAIL SHARPS MYERS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER, AND CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER DENNY’S CORPORATION

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HELEN TUTTLE PARTNER FAEGRE DRINKER BIDDLE & REATH LLP

Helen Tuttle is a partner with Faegre Drinker. She counsels clients at every stage of the employment spectrum — from helping to foster an inclusive workplace culture to defending disputes related to discrimination, harassment and retaliation. Clients value Helen’s cost-effective and business-focused approach to mitigating and solving their most challenging employment issues. She is a fierce defender in the courts, in arbitrations and before federal agencies. Clients put their trust in her proactive and responsive approach to complex employment matters. Helen has been recognized by several media forums including Best Lawyers® — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2023), New York Law Journal, New York Magazine — New York’s Top-Rated Lawyers (2020), and Savoy Magazine - Most Influential Women in Corporate America (2019) and Most Influential Black Lawyers (2015, 2018). Helen earned a Bachelor of Arts from Franklin and Marshall College and her Juris Doctor from Temple University School of Law.

Tiffany M. Ferguson is Vice President of Labor & Employment at Allstate. Tiffany also chaired the Allstate legal department’s alternative fee arrangement project, a multi-year effort designed to better align Allstate’s business goals with that of its outside counsel. Before joining Allstate, Tiffany was a partner at a Black-owned law firm. Tiffany was named as an Illinois Super Lawyer and received the University of Iowa’s College of Law’s Alumni Service Award for founding Back to Iowa, an annual networking program for Black students and alumni. Tiffany studied English Literature at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. Her focus was 19th Century English poets. She earned her Juris Doctor at the University of Iowa College of Law and began her interest in employment law during a clinical course there. Tiffany is a native of Chicago’s South Side where she resides in North Kenwood with her 10-year-old son.

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Fiona Philip serves as Principal and Associate General Counsel at KPMG LLP where she primarily advises the firm’s Audit and Advisory businesses. She is a known problem solver with over two decades of legal experience managing complex investigations and regulatory inquiries, providing pre-litigation counseling, and advising clients at Fortune 500 companies. She is a former partner at Sidley Austin LLP. Fiona served as Enforcement Counsel to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Chairman and as Counsel in the Division of Enforcement, including its inaugural Financial Fraud Task Force. Fiona has been featured in Enforcement 40 by Securities Docket which recognizes lawyers who have been key players in the most significant SEC enforcement matters over the past few decades. She received the SEC Chairman’s Award for Excellence and the SEC Division of Enforcement Directors Award. She earned an AB from Georgetown University and her Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center.

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FIONA PHILIP PRINCIPAL AND ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL KPMG

TIFFANY M. FERGUSON VICE PRESIDENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT ALLSTATE

BEN CAMPBELL GENERAL COUNSEL DELOITTE LLP

Ben Campbell is the General Counsel of Deloitte LLP. Ben joined Deloitte in 2014 as the Deputy General Counsel for the Disputes, Consultations and Regulatory Affairs group. He served for 16 years with the Department of Justice, holding several positions including, Interim US Attorney for the Eastern District of NY from 2007-2010, member of the Enron Task Force, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General and Chief of Staff to the Assistant Attorney General of the Criminal Division in Washington, DC. As General Counsel of Deloitte LLP, Ben’s responsibilities include providing legal advice and guidance to the Deloitte U.S. Firms and managing a team of attorneys, who address contracting and governance needs, global and network matters, civil and regulatory litigation, policy review and development, and consultations with engagement teams on all aspects of the Deloitte U.S. Firms’ operations. Ben is a graduate of Yale University and the University of Chicago Law School.

DESIREE RALLS-MORRISON

VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER AND CORPORATE SECRETARY MCDONALD’S

Desiree Ralls-Morrison serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary for the McDonald’s Corporation. Prior to joining McDonald’s, she was the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Boston Scientific Corporation; General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Boehringer Ingelheim USA, Inc.; and General Counsel of the Consumer Group at Johnson & Johnson. Desiree was named one the most powerful women in corporate America by Black Enterprise Magazine and one of the top innovative General Counsels around the word by Financial Times. Under Desiree’s leadership, McDonald’s was named 2022 Best Legal Department by Corporate Counsel. She serves on the Board of Directors for DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. and is a Founding Member of the New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund (NCF), which was curated as a funding and support resource for Black, Latino, and Indigenous entrepreneurs, innovators, and non-profits. She earned her Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School and her Bachelor of Arts in economics and political science from Wesleyan University.

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Seth Krauss is the Chief Legal Officer of Endeavor, where he oversees the global legal function, government relations, risk management and physical security, managing a department of professionals. Also, he is a member of the executive team that is responsible for managing the day-to-day affairs of the company. Prior to Endeavor, Seth served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Take-Two Interactive Software Inc.; Morgan Stanley, where he served as an Executive Director in the Legal and Compliance Division; and Assistant District Attorney and Senior Investigative Counsel in the New York County District Attorneys’ Office. He served as a Trustee on the Board of Duke University. Seth has also served as a Director on the Board of Advisors of the MacDella Cooper Foundation. He received his undergraduate degree from Duke University and his Juris Doctor from the School of Law at Washington University in St. Louis.

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WANJI WALCOTT

CHIEF LEGAL AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS OFFICER PINTEREST

Wanji Walcott serves as the Chief Legal and Business Affairs Officer of Pinterest, where she oversees the legal, compliance, public policy, public affairs, sustainability teams, philanthropy, and trust and safety. Prior to Pinterest, Wanji served as the Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and General Counsel at Discover Financial Services. Wanji served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel at PayPal. She also previously served as Vice President and Managing Counsel at American Express, where she managed a team that provided global legal support in several areas, including payments, e-commerce/social media initiatives, and data security. Wanji earned her Bachelor of Arts and her Juris Doctor degrees from Howard University. She is passionate about employee development and diversity & inclusion and has held leadership roles in initiatives to promote both, including the launch of PayPal’s Black Employee network and serving as Global executive sponsor of PayPal’s Women’s Employee network. She also launched a legal pro bono program at PayPal.

Pilar S. Ramos is the Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of TelevisaUnivision. She leads the legal, compliance, and government affairs teams. Previously, Pilar had a long tenure at Mastercard, where she held various roles, including EVP & General Counsel, North America, Global Public Policy & Regulatory Strategy Counsel, managing a global team across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. Pilar started her career as a corporate lawyer at Simpson Thacher in New York and London. She earned her Bachelor’s degrees in International Relations and French, and her Juris Doctor from the University of Pennsylvania. Pilar served as Executive Editor of the Law Review and Co-Chairs the Alumni Advisory Board on Equity and Inclusion at Penn Law. She has received a number of leadership recognitions, including the Legal Momentum Aiming High Award and Corporate Counsel Transformational Leadership Award.

MARJORIE DE LA CRUZ

Marjorie De La Cruz is the Chief Legal Officer of Chobani. Prior to this role, she served as the Senior Vice President, General Counsel of PepsiCo Latin America, where she focused on regulatory, antitrust, franchise, litigation, supply chain, M&A, and public policy and government affairs.. Prior to this position, she held several roles with increasing responsibility including Senior Vice President, Chief Counsel working directly with members of PepsiCo’s Executive Committee and leading the corporate legal team; Vice President, International Counsel, Legal Vice President, Marketing; and Senior Counsel supporting Latin America beverages. Prior to joining PepsiCo, Marjorie was a corporate associate at Davis & Gilbert LLP and White & Case LLP focusing on mergers and acquisitions. Marjorie is a first-generation American from the Dominican Republic. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in History and Spanish from the University of Pennsylvania, her Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law. and a Master’s in Communications from New York University.

PILAR S. RAMOS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL & CORPORATE SECRETARY TELEVISAUNIVISION, INC.

CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER CHOBANI

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CHRISTINE A. OKIKE PARTNER KIRKLAND & ELLIS

Christine A. Okike is a Restructuring Partner in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. She represents debtors, creditors, equity holders, investors, sellers, and purchasers in all stages of complex restructuring transactions, including prepackaged, prearranged and traditional Chapter 11 cases, out-of-court workouts, distressed acquisitions and cross-border proceedings. Christine has a broad range of experience across several industries, including cryptocurrency, automotive, sports, entertainment, retail, energy, real estate, financial services, technology, transportation, travel, health care, media and telecommunications. Most recently, Law360 selected Christine as one of six “Bankruptcy MVPs” for 2022. Corporate Counsel selected Christine as an honoree in the “Collaborative Leadership” category as part of the 2022 Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards. Christine was also recognized by Savoy as one of its 2022 “Most Influential Black Lawyers.” She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Brown University and her Juris Doctor from Columbia University School of Law.

SHARON Y.

Sharon Y. Bowen serves as the Chair of the New York Stock Exchange Board of Directors. She served as a Commissioner of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) from 2014 to 2017. During that time, she was a sponsor of the CFTC Market Risk Advisory Committee. Before her appointment to the CFTC, she was a partner in the New York office of Latham & Watkins LLP. She became a partner January 1991 and continued at Latham & Watkins LLP until 2014. She started her career as an associate at Davis Polk & Wardwell. Sharon also serves on the board of directors of Neuberger Berman Group LLC and Akamai Technologies, Inc. Sharon earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Virginia, a Master of Business Administration from the Kellogg School of Management and a Juris Doctor from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.

MIKEISHA ANDERSON JONES

CHIEF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION OFFICER MILBANK LLP

Mikeisha Anderson Jones is the Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Officer at Milbank LLP, leading the firm’s global DEI strategy. With 20+ years of experience as a lawyer, business executive, and DEI leader, Mikeisha earlier served as Vice President in various roles at American Express. Previously, she held increasingly advanced GC roles in-house at Catalent Pharma Solutions, was an Associate at Reed Smith LLP and Lowenstein Sandler PC, and served as a Judicial Clerk. She is a NJ State Bar Foundation Trustee, and frequently speaks on career development and inclusion. Mikeisha has received various accolades, including being named one of Savoy Magazine’s Most Influential Executives in D+I, Women of Color Magazine’s Women in Finance Diversity Champion, Face2Face Africa’s 30 Black Stars, and the National Diversity Council’s Top 100 Diversity Officers. She recently authored an article on leadership skills for Bloomberg Law. Mikeisha earned her A.B. from Smith College and her Juris Doctor from Rutgers Law School.

Interviewer of Fireside with Sharon Y. Bowen

BOWEN CHAIR NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE

Moderator of Chief Legal Officer Roundtable

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TAMIKA TREMAGLIO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

NATIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION

Tamika Tremaglio is the current Executive Director of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA). In this role, Tamika serves as the primary advocate for all players, ensuring the protection of the organization and its membership. Previously, Tamika served as the Managing Principal for Deloitte’s Greater Washington practice, where she was responsible for managing 14,000 professionals across 23 offices providing market-leading services in audit, tax, advisory and consulting. In 2020, Tamika received the Triple-Impact Executive Award from the Positive Coaching Alliance for her community leadership and commitment to youth development, college preparedness and STEM education in the Washington DC area. She has served as a director on the board of over 10 organizations, including Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation (Treasurer) and Tuskegee University (Executive Committee Member). Tamika earned her Bachelor of Arts from Mount St. Mary’s University, an MBA from University of Baltimore, and her Juris Doctor from University of Maryland School of Law.

LILLIAN S. HARDY PARTNER HOGAN LOVELLS LLP

Lillian S. Hardy founded Hogan Lovells’ Crisis Leadership Practice after recognizing a market need for legal services that account for reputation management. Her practice focuses on controversies and investigations emanating from an array of incidents across all industries. She has a particular focus on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) investigations, cybersecurity and data privacy-related investigations, consumer protection investigations, and anything pertaining to fraud or misconduct. Recognized by Bloomberg Law, Global Investigation Review, National Law Journal, and others as a leader beyond her years, Lillian has managed incidents and investigations for clients across five continents and is sought out for representations where both government enforcement and threat of public “cancelation” loom large. Hardy is one of Hogan Lovells’s most senior leaders and is a member of the Global Board of Directors and the Americas management team. She is a graduate of Spelman College and the UC Berkeley School of Law.

Interviewer of Fireside Chat with Tamika Tremaglio

Diamond Award Honoree

ALANNA RUTHERFORD

SENIOR DIRECTOR OF COMMERCIAL LITIGATION APPLE

Alanna Rutherford is Senior Director of Commercial Litigation at Apple, where she oversees the company’s litigation except for IP matters. Prior to joining Apple, Alanna served as the Vice President of Global Litigation & Competition and Global Products & Technology at Visa and as an equity partner at Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP, where she was the firm’s youngest and first black equity partner. In her previous role, she oversaw a variety of matters ranging from antitrust and securities law to constitutional issues, among other fields. Her work has been recognized through awards and other acknowledgements by Crain’s, the National Law Journal, the New York Law Journal, Law 360, and Marie Claire Magazine. In addition, Alanna has a demonstrated commitment to non-profit work through chairing the board of Avenues for Justice (a non-profit that provides alternatives to incarceration for juvenile offenders) and as corporate secretary for New York Live Arts.

Charan J. Sandhu is Co-Head of Weil’s Technology & IP Transactions practice and a member of the firm’s Privacy & Cybersecurity group, and she is based in New York. She concentrates on the areas of complex technology transactions and intellectual property. Charan represents clients in matters relating to technology transfer and the development, acquisition, use, and commercial exploitation of technology and intellectual property. She has extensive experience in a wide variety of complex technology transactions, including technology development and licensing agreements, joint ventures, strategic alliances, professional services agreements, outsourcing arrangements, distribution agreements, and settlements of IP litigation. Charan is also actively involved with the firm’s pro bono efforts and regularly represents Kids in Need of Defense. She was inducted into the YWCA’s Academy of Women Leaders for her outstanding professional achievement, civic commitment, and leadership. Charan graduated from Georgetown University Law Center and University of California at Berkeley.

Kimberly Reddick focuses her practice on Intellectual Property (IP), marketing, and media law. As Director of IP at Uber Technologies, Inc., she heads the IP enforcement program for Uber’s brands, and serves as lead IP attorney for marketing. In this capacity, she counsels clients on exploitation of IP rights in marketing content, including advising on trademark, copyright, right of publicity, first amendment and fair use issues. Kim also serves on the Board of Directors for the International Trademark Association (INTA), as well as advisor to INTA’s DEI Council. Prior to joining Uber, she was Associate General Counsel at Facebook, leading the IP Marketing and Content vertical of its Global Brands & Marketing team. She also managed the Trademark team at NBCUniversal, as Vice President, IP, and was a partner at K&L Gates. Kim earned her Bachelor of Arts from Dartmouth College and her Juris Doctor from George Washington University School of Law.

KIM REDDICK DIRECTOR OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Interviewer of Fireside Chat with Alanna Rutherford

CHARAN J. SANDHU CO-HEAD, IP TRANSACTION PRACTICE WEIL, GOTSHAL & MANGES LLP

Fireside Chat with Alanna Rutherford Head of Commercial Litigation Apple

TIFFANY J. SMITH PARTNER

Tiffany J. Smith is a partner at WilmerHale and Co-Chair of the Firm’s Crypto and Blockchain Working Group. She has fifteen years of experience advising and representing clients on cutting-edge regulatory and compliance matters. She has a broad client base including traditional financial institutions, crypto exchanges, NFT issuers and platforms, Web3 companies, and payment platforms. Tiffany was recognized as a “Next Generation Lawyer” in FinTech by The Legal 500 United States, and was featured on the 2023 Crain’s New York Business Notable Women in Law List, American Lawyer’s 2022 List of Northeast Trailblazers, New York Law Journal’s 2020 Rising Stars List, National Bar Association’s 40 Under 40: Nation’s Best Advocates List 2020, named a 2020 Minority Corporate Counsel Association Rising Star and is a member of the 2020 class of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity’s Fellows. Tiffany has her Juris Doctor from The George Washington University Law School and a BBA from The George Washington University.

Jessica Lee is Chair, Privacy, Security & Data Innovations at Loeb & Loeb LLP. She helps companies in the U.S. and around the world launch, market and monetize their digital products and content. She provides strategic privacy counseling to clients leveraging data in connection with programmatic and addressable advertising, voice technology, location-based tracking, smart devices and wearables, as well as emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and facial recognition. Jessica has helped dozens of organizations design their privacy programs and operationalize U.S. and international privacy and data security requirements. Jessica works closely with companies in the AdTech, e-commerce, and entertainment spaces, as well as clients in more heavily regulated sectors, such as healthcare and financial services. Jessica is routinely called upon to speak on the privacy and cybersecurity concerns in advertising, media, AdTech, and health technology. She is Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Weeksville Heritage Center in Brooklyn.

Jaelyn Edwards Judelson is a partner in Akin’s international trade practice in Los Angeles. Previously based in Washington D.C. and London, she has extensive experience advising global companies on a broad array of international trade issues. Jaelyn counsels clients on the application of encryption regulations in the development and regulation of apps, cloud computing platforms and AI products amidst evolving sanctions and end use/end user controls. She also co-chairs Akin’s Black Firmwide Resource Group and serves on firmwide and local DEI committees, and the LA Hiring Committee. Jaelyn serves on the Board of the Western Center on Law & Poverty and was recognized by The Recorder’s 2022 “Lawyers on the Fast Track,” National Bar Association’s 2020-2021 Top 40 Under 40: Nation’s Best Advocates and The Network Journal’s 2019 40 Under Forty Achievers Award winners. Jaelyn is an alumna of the University of Chicago and the Georgetown University Law Center.

WILMERHALE

JESSICA LEE PARTNER LOEB & LOEB LLP

JAELYN EDWARDS JUDELSON PARTNER AKIN

Web3, ChatGPT, the Metaverse, and Opportunities for Women of Color

Web3, ChatGPT, the Metaverse, and Opportunities for Women of Color

Web3, ChatGPT, the Metaverse, and Opportunities for Women of Color

PHYLLIS JONES PARTNER

COVINGTON & BURLING LLP

Phyllis Jones is a partner with Covington & Burling LLP and a member of the firm’s eight-person Management Committee. Recognized by Chambers USA as a trusted trial counsel and strategist, Phyllis has a wide-ranging complex litigation practice representing clients in state and federal courts nationwide. She has experience defending clients in mass torts comprised of thousands of claims presenting the risk of significant exposure. Phyllis is a first-chair trial lawyer, who has successfully tried to verdict high-profile matters before juries throughout the country. She has been repeatedly selected as a Litigator of the Week by The American Lawyer for her trial work and is recognized as a Benchmark Litigation’s Top 250 Women in Litigation and Law360’s Product Liability MVP and Rising Star. Phyllis is based in Covington’s Washington office and received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Oklahoma and her Juris Doctor from Yale Law School.

Lisa Tavares, Co-Chair of Venable’s Business Division, advises clients on Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and tax requirements applicable to retirement plans and nonqualified arrangements, health and welfare benefits, and fringe benefit arrangements. Lisa represents governmental employers on Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and other benefit plan issues related to governmental plans. She assists with government correction programs, such as the Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System (EPCRS), the Department of Labor (DOL) Voluntary Compliance Program (VCP), and the Voluntary Closing Agreement Program. She is a former Chair of the Subcommittee on Self-Correction, Determination Letters, and Other Administrative Practices of the ABA Tax Section, Employee Benefits Committee, in which she interfaced directly with IRS and DOL officials on issues related to retirement plans, regulatory compliance, and government enforcement initiatives. Lisa earned her Bachelor of Arts from Spelman College, her Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School, and an LLM from Georgetown University Law Center.

Jan Roman is Senior Counsel at Uber Technologies, Inc. Jan proudly joined their legal team in 2018. She leads the volume mobility in-house attorney team for the southeast region of the United States. Her work primarily focuses on managing outside counsel in matters involving safety and insurance litigation while advising the business on critical legal developments in twelve states and the District of Columbia. Before joining Uber, Jan worked as staff counsel for a major insurance company, where she developed her initial passion for insurance litigation defense work. Jan earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida and her Juris Doctor from the John Marshall Law School. She graduated magna cum laude and served on the Moot Court and Law Review boards. Jan also participated in multiple moot court competitions where she took 1st place overall, including the 2013’s Hispanic National Board Association’s Moot Court Competition.

LISA TAVARES PARTNER VENABLE

JAN ROMAN SENIOR COUNSEL UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Addressing the Elephant in the Room (The “Isms,” Sponsorship, and Career Reinvention)

Addressing the Elephant in the Room (The “Isms,” Sponsorship, and Career Reinvention)

Addressing the Elephant in the Room (The “Isms,” Sponsorship, and Career Reinvention)

Yoon Chang is currently Lead Counsel in Digital Citizenship for the Walmart Enterprise Technology and Data team. In this role, Yoon is a subject matter expert in the area of commercial contracts supporting Global Business Services, Walmart Technology, and Walmart GNFR Procurement. Yoon has been practicing law for over 25 years. She has been at Walmart since 2006 and was previously an attorney in the Litigation and the eCommerce Divisions. Prior to joining Walmart, Yoon was an associate with the law firm of Gordon and Rees where her practice included products liability and business litigation. Prior to joining Gordon and Rees, Yoon owned her own law firm in Saipan. Yoon received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of California at Riverside and her law degree from the University of San Francisco.

AUTUMN HUNTER

ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL & MANAGING DIRECTOR, PUBLIC POLICY AND POLITICAL LAW BANK OF AMERICA

Autumn Hunter is Associate General Counsel and Managing Director, Public Policy and Political Law, at Bank of America. Based in D.C., Autumn advises on global public policy, government relations, and political law matters that impact the Bank and financial services community. Autumn previously covered Global Financial Crimes Legal prior. Autumn currently serves as Co-Chair of the Bank’s Diversity & Inclusion Business Council, and was formerly Co-Chair of the Pro Bono Committee, relationship manager for CCWC, 2019 LCLD Fellow, and 2019 recipient of the Bank’s Global D&I Award. Outside of the Bank, Autumn serves on the Boards of Directors for Bread for the City, Inc. and Every Mother Counts, and on the Advisory Board of Horizons of Greater Washington.Previously, Autumn worked at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in the Financial Institutions Regulation and Enforcement group and M&A group. She received her juris doctorate from Howard University School of Law.

Addressing the Elephant in the Room (The “Isms,” Sponsorship, and Career Reinvention)

JENNIFER WU PARTNER

KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP

Jennifer Wu is a capital markets partner in the Austin office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Jennifer counsels issuers across the technology and energy industries in public offerings, including IPOs and follow-on public offerings. She also advises companies on federal securities law compliance, special committee representation, ongoing corporate governance, and Exchange Act reporting and disclosure matters. She has consistently been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star and served on Law360’s Capital Markets and Texas Editorial Advisory Boards. Jennifer is also an avid and engaged member of the Austin community, serving on the Boards of Directors for the Junior League of Austin and the United Way for Greater Austin. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Rice University, her Juris Doctor from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, and a Certificate in Business and Public Policy from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

YOON CHANG LEAD COUNSEL WALMART

Addressing the Elephant in the Room The “Isms,” Sponsorship, and Career Reinvention

Futurism: How the Legal Profession and Legal Departments Will Be Transformed in the Next 25 Years

April Savoy is an accomplished Business Leader and Board Member with a strong combination of legal expertise, business acumen, transformation expertise and digital focus. She is a principled general counsel who brings deep experience in corporate leadership and governance, corporate compliance, risk management and cybersecurity, employment law, and budget and financial fund oversight. April was most recently the Senior Vice President & Deputy General Counsel of Insurance Operations Law and Legal Operations at The Allstate Corporation. Prior to Allstate, April served as General Counsel, Properties, Risk Management & Legal Operations at Norfolk Southern Corporation. Her earlier leadership positions include Senior Vice President/Chief Legal Officer at Acceptance Insurance Company and executive legal roles at Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. April was Associate Chief Counsel for the American Cancer Society and Associate for Kilpatrick Stockton, LLP. April earned her Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & International Affairs from Spelman College.

Tonya Robinson is Vice Chair and General Counsel – Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance at KPMG LLP. Previously, Tonya served as the Acting General Counsel and Principal Deputy General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Before her federal agency service, Tonya was Special Assistant to President Obama for Justice and Regulatory Policy at the White House and a partner at the international law firm WilmerHale LLP; a judicial clerk for the Honorable Francis D. Murnaghan, Jr. on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Tonya holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy Studies and a Certificate in Women’s Studies from Duke University, where she also served as president of the undergraduate student body. She also obtained a post-graduate degree in African Studies from the University of Cape Town in South Africa as a Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholar and her Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School.

Felicia Williams is an executive-level corporate counsel with wide-ranging experience litigating complex disputes and mediating sensitive issues for Fortune 500 companies. As Senior Counsel, Litigation at Uber Technologies, Inc., she helps cross-functional stakeholders navigate tripwire and novel legal issues. Felicia defends the company against discrimination claims brought by riders, drivers, eaters and couriers. Recently, Felicia secured a court victory saving the company $20 million in monthly operational expenses. She is a core member of Uber CLO’s DEI Recruiting and Hiring Strike Team and an active member of Uber’s Black@ ERG. Prior to joining Uber, Felicia practiced commercial litigation at a national law firm for ten years, where she was only the third African American woman to be elevated to partnership. She mentors young women lawyers and law students of color. Felicia earned her Bachelor of Arts from Washington University in St. Louis and her Juris Doctor from Washington University School of Law.

FELICIA WILLIAMS SENIOR COUNSEL UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

APRIL SAVOY BUSINESS LEADER AND BOARD MEMBER

Futurism:

TONYA ROBINSON

VICE CHAIR AND GENERAL COUNSEL – LEGAL, REGULATORY, AND COMPLIANCE KPMG LLP

Futurism: How the Legal Profession and Legal Departments Will be Transformed in the Next 25 Years

CARA D. EDWARDS

PARTNER, OFFICE MANAGING PARTNER, NEW YORK OFFICE CO-CHAIR, LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN

DLA PIPER

Cara Edwards focuses her practice on life sciences and health care. She defends some of the world’s largest life sciences companies in complex, large-scale mass tort and class action product liability matters, and in parallel regulatory and government enforcement proceedings as well. Cara helps clients work through complex and multifaceted problems. She works with them to develop strategies guided by their business goals, so they can achieve their desired outcomes. She has served as national coordinating counsel, collaborated with clients to prepare for trial jury cases and appeals, and successfully resolved many notable multi-district litigation matters throughout the US. A staunch advocate for inclusivity, Cara is Co-Chair of DLA Piper’s Leadership Alliance for Women, a program aimed at retaining, promoting, and developing women lawyers at the firm. She is also the lead diversity relationship partner for several of her clients. Cara received her Bachelor of Arts from Colgate University and her Juris Doctor from New York University.

Kesa Yorozu has been practicing commercial transactions (specializing in complex technology transactions) for over 25 years. She is skilled at bringing innovative technologies to market. At Visa, she serves as Vice President of Legal for the Global Product, IP, and Services Team. Kesa and her team specialize in delivering creative legal and business solutions for the Innovation and Digital Partnerships clients. Previously, she was General Counsel to Lytro, a start-up that specialized in light field technology applied to virtual reality. Kesa spent over 15 years in the semiconductor industry working for NVIDIA and then Broadcom specializing in various complex technology transactions. She has always been passionate about creating a work environment that is inclusive and welcoming to under-represented groups. Kesa earned a bachelor’s degree from Bryn Mawr College, a master’s degree from the University of California (San Diego), and her Juris Doctor from Willamette University College of Law.

Managing Stress While Leading Under Pressure

PHILLIPPA VICTORIA ELLIS

ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL THE HOME DEPOT

Philippa Victoria Ellis serves as an Assistant General Counsel with The Home Depot, providing leadership support in the General Liability unit. Previously, she was an original equity partner with an Atlanta-based law firm and practiced as a defense litigator for 31 years. During Philippa’s law firm career, she served as first chair trial counsel for global companies, handling tort litigation, product liability, insurance, corporate liability, and commercial disputes. Philippa’s professional approach, as outside and in-house counsel, has centered around serving as a thorough and relentless advocate for her clients’ business interests. She is licensed to practice law in Georgia, Illinois, and Oklahoma. Philippa obtained her Juris Doctor from The University of Oklahoma College of Law and MBA from The University of Georgia Terry College of Business. She has been recognized in the Georgia Edition of The Best Lawyers in America and as a Georgia Super Lawyer for several consecutive years.

Managing Stress While Leading Under Pressure

KESA YOROZU

VICE PRESIDENT OF LEGAL FOR THE GLOBAL PRODUCT, IP, AND SERVICES TEAM VISA

Sepideh Rowland is a senior managing director at FTI Consulting with deep regulatory and operational knowledge of banking, money services business, virtual assets, and fintech. She has 25 years of legal and compliance experience in developing and administering regulatory compliance programs to exceed regulatory requirements and incorporate industry best practices. Sepideh previously held leadership positions as a chief compliance or BSA/AML and sanctions officer, at several of the financial community’s most respected institutions, community banks, and money services businesses. Sepideh currently serves as Co-Chair of the U.S. Capital Chapter Advisory Board for ACAMS, as Co-Chair of the Advisory Board for the ABA/ABA Financial Crimes Enforcement Conference, as the Co-Chair of the Editorial Board of the ABA’s Bank Compliance magazine, and as an Advisory Board Member (former Chair) for the American Bankers Association Certified AML and Fraud Professional (CAFP) certification program. Sepideh also serves as an Independent Director for Battle Bank.

As Chief Legal Officer, Michele leads GoDaddy’s legal, compliance, corporate sustainability/ESG, internal audit, and government and industry affairs functions around the globe. Previously, Michele was SVP, Corporate Secretary, and Associate General Counsel at McKesson, where she served as an advisor to McKesson’s board of directors and partnered with senior management on strategic initiatives, corporate transactions, and governance matters. Michele also was a Corporate Attorney at Morrison & Foerster LLP. Michele co-chairs the National Asian Pacific Bar Association’s InHouse Counsel Mentoring Program and serves on the board of directors of the Asian Pacific Fund. Michele is passionate about mentoring, serving vulnerable communities and making opportunities more inclusive for all. Michele holds a Bachelor of Arts in East Asian Studies from Wesleyan University and a Juris Doctor from Cornell Law School. Prior to law school, she studied at Doshisha University in Kyoto, Japan, and worked as a Coordinator for International Relations for the City of Wakayama, Japan.

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Aisha Lavinier is a corporate partner in the Chicago office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Aisha advises private equity sponsors and public and private companies on complex business transactions, including structuring and negotiating strategic mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, leveraged buyouts, equity and debt financings, recapitalizations and restructurings, executive compensation and incentive equity arrangements, as well as other general corporate matters. Aisha has represented public companies, private companies and private equity firms on transactions, in various industries, including, specialty chemicals, healthcare, pharmaceutical, retail, software and service providers, transportation and logistics. Representative matters have ranged in size from several million dollars to more than $6 billion.

AISHA LAVINIER PARTNER KIRKLAND

Interviewer for Fireside Chat with Michele Lau

MICHELE LAU

CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER AND CORPORATE SECRETARY GODADDY

Fireside with Michele Lau

SEPIDEH ROWLAND SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, CAMS FTI CONSULTING

Managing Stress While Leading Under Pressure

DANIELLE CONLEY PARTNER LATHAM & WATKINS

Danielle Conley is a partner in the White-Collar Defense & Investigations practice in the Washington, D.C., office of Latham & Watkins. Her practice focuses on representing companies, educational institutions, and other organizations in high-stakes government investigations and enforcement matters, sensitive internal investigations, and other matters that involve substantial reputational risk. Danielle has extensive experience conducting internal investigations in response to reported allegations of sexual misconduct and racial and gender discrimination. Before joining Latham, she served as Deputy Counsel to President Biden in the White House Counsel’s Office, where she worked on a wide array of legal issues related to voting and democracy, policing and criminal justice reform, reproductive rights, tech accountability, and judicial nominations. Among other high-profile efforts, she helped shepherd Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s historic nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. During the Obama administration, Danielle served as Associate Deputy Attorney General at the U.S. Department of Justice.

VERONICA RODRIGUEZ

Veronica Rodriguez is Executive Vice President, Associate General Counsel — Global Head of Corporate at TelevisaUnivision, Inc. Veronica was recognized on the Legal 500 Private Practice Powerlist as one of the leading M&A lawyers in the U.S. with a focus on Mexico in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. In addition, Veronica has been recognized by Latinvex as one of the top 100 female lawyers in the U.S. practicing M&A in Latin America. Veronica was featured on the Legal 500 Private Practice Powerlist as a Next Generation Partner in 2019 and a Rising Star in 2020. Veronica serves as Co-Chair on the Latin America Subcommittee of the Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice, which engages lawyers across borders to support an ethically active legal profession. She is also a member of the Women in the Profession Committee. Veronica received an undergraduate degree from Rutgers University and a Juris Doctor from Hofstra Law School.

JO-ANN SAGAR

COUNSEL, LITIGATION, ARBITRATION, AND EMPLOYMENT HOGAN LOVELLS

U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action: What’s Next for Law Firms and Corporation DEI Programs

Jo-Ann Sagar focuses on appellate litigation in state and federal courts. Jo-Ann’s work spans many sectors, from constitutional and administrative law to technology and telecommunications, to education and employment. She has briefed cases on these topics before federal and state appellate courts, including both certiorari and merits stage briefs at the United States Supreme Court. She has also argued appeals and motions before numerous federal appellate and district courts. Prior to joining Hogan Lovells, Jo-Ann served as a law clerk for Justices Stephen Breyer, Brett Kavanaugh, and Ketanji Brown Jackson of the United States Supreme Court. Jo-Ann clerked for Justice Kavanaugh when he was a judge on the D.C. Circuit. Jo-Ann clerked for Justice Jackson when she was a judge on the D.C. District Court. Between her clerkships, Jo-Ann also gained significant experience in the federal government as a Bristow Fellow in the Office of the Solicitor General at the United States Department of Justice, and as an attorney-adviser in the Office for Civil Rights at the Department of Health and Human Services.

U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action: What’s Next for Law Firms and Corporation DEI Programs

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL, AND GLOBAL HEAD OF CORPORATE TELEVISAUNIVISION INC.

U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Admission Policies and Impact on Workplace Diversity Initiatives

SIERRA ELIZABETH PARTNER

Sierra Elizabeth has a wide-ranging complex commercial litigation practice including pharmaceutical, toxic torts and other environmental and products liability matters. In April 2021, she won a complete defense verdict on behalf of multinational conglomerate 3M in its second bellwether trial in the largest class-action MDL in history. The following week, she was part of the Kirkland trial team that won a $30 million verdict for client LivePerson, Inc. in trade secret litigation in the Northern District of California in one of the first civil jury trials in the Bay area since the courts reopened during the pandemic. She was also recognized in 2021 and 2022 by the Daily Journal as one of California’s “Top Women Lawyers” and by Law360 as a “Rising Star” for her trial work. She received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan, her M.A. from Duke University Graduate School, and her Juris Doctor from Duke University School of Law.

Christine A. Okike is a Restructuring Partner in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. She represents debtors, creditors, equity holders, investors, sellers, and purchasers in all stages of complex restructuring transactions, including prepackaged, prearranged and traditional Chapter 11 cases, out-of-court workouts, distressed acquisitions and cross-border proceedings. Christine has a broad range of experience across several industries, including cryptocurrency, automotive, sports, entertainment, retail, energy, real estate, financial services, technology, transportation, travel, health care, media and telecommunications. Most recently, Law360 selected Christine as one of six “Bankruptcy MVPs” for 2022. Corporate Counsel selected Christine as an honoree in the “Collaborative Leadership” category as part of the 2022 Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards. Christine was also recognized by Savoy as one of its 2022 “Most Influential Black Lawyers.” She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Brown University and a Juris Doctor from Columbia University School of Law.

Women of Color Leaders: The Power They Hold in Corporate America

PERRY C. SIATIS

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL AND SECRETARY ABBVIE

Perry C. Siatis is Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of AbbVie. He began his career by practicing commercial and intellectual property litigation at DLAPiper LLP. In 2005, Perry joined Abbott as Counsel and progressed to Division Counsel, IP Litigation and eventually became Divisional VP and Section Head, IP Strategy. When AbbVie separated from Abbott, Perry joined AbbVie where he served as VP, Biologic Strategic Development and Legal Regulatory where he strengthened the legal and business strategy surrounding AbbVie’s premier biologic. Perry had several roles including Senior VP of Legal Transactions and R&D/Alliance Management, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, and Deputy General Counsel before his current role. He is a champion of diversity and inclusion and has spearheaded AbbVie Legal engagements with Historically Black Colleges and Universities and the National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms. Perry earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from George Mason University and his Juris Doctorate degree from Brigham Young University.

CHRISTINE A. OKIKE PARTNER KIRKLAND & ELLIS

KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP

Women of Color Leaders: The Power They Hold in Corporate America

Women of Color Leaders: The Power They Hold in Corporate America

TRACIE BRYANT Litigation Partner

SOFIA MARTOS ESG & Impact Partner

CHRISTINE OKIKE Restructuring Partner

AISHA LAVINIER M&A/PE Partner

TY’MEKA REEVES-SOBERS Environmental Partner

SAMARA SANDERSON Investment Funds Partner

JENNIFER WU Capital Markets Partner

“Kirkland recognizes the unique challenges women of color face in leadership roles like general counsel, and it’s an honor to champion their success.”

SIERRA ELIZABETH, LITIGATION PARTNER

Leading the way

Ben Campbell General Counsel Deloitte LLP becampbell@deloitte.com

Michele Cross Principal Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP micross@deloitte.com

Roger Arrieux, Jr Managing Partner Deloitte & Touche LLP rarrieux@deloitte.com

Tasha Austin Principal Deloitte & Touche LLP laustin@deloitte.com

Fred Curry Principal Deloitte Transactions and Business Analytics LLP fcurry@deloitte.com

Wale Elegbe Principal Deloitte Transactions and Business Analytics LLP welegbe@deloitte.com

Supriya Rajagopalan Managing Director Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP surajagopalan@deloitte.com

Petal Walker Managing Director Deloitte & Touche LLP pewalker@deloitte.com

Christie Williams Senior Manager Deloitte LLP christiewilliams@deloitte.com

Adriana Elizalde Martinez Manager Deloitte Transactions and Business Analytics LLP aelizaldemartinez@deloitte.com

Thomas Hughes Senior Consultant Deloitte & Touche LLP thohughes@deloitte.com

Jess Kolo Senior Consultant Deloitte & Touche LLP jekolo@deloitte.com

Anthony Campanelli Partner Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP acampanelli@deloitte.com

Yamicha Stephenson Senior Manager Deloitte Transactions and Business Analytics LLP ystephenson@deloitte.com

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At DLA Piper, we advance diversity by fostering inclusivity. We promote the future by welcoming all backgrounds. We enhance collaboration by celebrating individuals’ contributions. We sponsor achievement by offering opportunities.

DLA Piper is a proud sponsor of Corporate Counsel Women of Color’s 19th Annual Career Strategies Conference.

Celebrating Women of Color

Faegre Drinker is proud to be a diamond sponsor of this year’s Corporate Counsel Women of Color conference and to support the professional growth and advancement of our women of color across the firm.

We invite you to join Faegre Drinker partners and featured speakers Sandy Grannum, Tracey Salmon-Smith and Helen Tuttle at their sessions throughout this year’s event. We also encourage you to use the QR code below to meet the 12 incredible Faegre Drinker partners attending this year’s Corporate Counsel Women of Color conference:

DRIVEN BY DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES

As a law firm committed to creating an equitable and inclusive work environment, we celebrate the Corporate Counsel Women of Color’s dedication to the success of women of color attorneys.

We proudly support the CCWC’s 19th Annual Career Strategies Conference.

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Latham

is proud to support the

Corporate Counsel Women of Color 19th Annual Career Strategies

Latham applauds the organization’s mission to promote career advancement and success of in-house women of color, and promote all aspects of global diversity in the legal profession and workplace.

Tara D. Elliott Partner Washington, D.C.

Marissa Alter-Nelson Partner New York

Nicole D. Fanjul Partner New York

Damara L. Chambers Partner Washington, D.C.

Jennifer M. Kent Partner Washington, D.C.

Sarah E. Fortt Partner Austin, Washington, D.C.

Laura R. Washington Partner Century City

Danielle Conley Partner Washington, D.C.

Latham & Watkins Attendees

Corporate Counsel Women of Color

and its mission to provide a support network to in-house women of color lawyers and promote career advancement and the success of women of color lawyers at all levels.

At Loeb & Loeb, our commitment to advancing and retaining our women lawyers is as important as our commitment to every client, case and transaction. We strive to enhance the career trajectories and experiences for our women lawyers while continually engaging in

efforts to address gender diversity issues in the broader legal community.

With more than 450 lawyers across eight offices, we celebrate diversity, fostering an inclusive environment that results in more creative ideas and better solutions for our clients.

Connect with us and experience the difference.

We are proud to continue our support of the

Innovation

powers growth. Diversity powers innovation. Inclusion powers people.

The result is more creative thinking, more questioning of preconceived notions, more innovative solutions. Our Firm is committed to supporting the advancement of diverse women leaders in the legal industry. We believe that diversity is much more than a policy or statement — it is who we are and how we do business. It’s how we turn the ordinary into the extraordinary.

Rise Together

Venable celebrates the success of CCWC attorneys as they rise together and empower the next generation of women of color.

Learn how Venable DEI is working to support our diverse professionals at Venable.com/Diversity

COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY.

Visa uses the power of our brand, industry influence and collective voice to help spark positive change in the communities we work and live in. We believe in leading by example, and diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. That’s why Visa is proud to support Corporate Counsel Women of Color and its mission to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession.

Learn more at Visa.com

We are proud to sponsor the

CORPORATE COUNSEL WOMEN OF COLOR 2023 CAREER STRATEGIES CONFERENCE

For decades, Weil has been an outspoken leader in empowering and engendering an inclusive culture. As we forge ahead, Weil remains committed to being a market leader in attracting and promoting diverse talent at all levels as a moral and business imperative.

We look forward to connecting with you!

Meet Our Partner Participants

Candace Arthur Restructuring New York

Luna Barrington Complex Commercial Litigation New York

Mei Dan Private Equity Silicon Valley

Chantale Fiebig Complex Commercial Litigation

Washington, D.C.

Jessica Liou Restructuring New York

Jannelle Marie Seales Real Estate New York

Vynessa Nemunaitis Banking & Finance

Dallas

Charan J. Sandhu Technology & IP Transactions New York

“Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.”

— Dr. Mae Jemison

First Black Woman Astronaut

WilmerHale is proud to support Corporate Counsel Women of Color® and its mission to promote career advancement for women of color in the law and further diversity, equity and inclusion in the legal profession.

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AbbVie is proud to sponsor the Corporate Counsel Women of Color

19th Annual Career Strategies Conference

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to the possibilities of a healthier world.

At AbbVie, having a culture that focuses on equity, equality, diversity and inclusion is a business imperative. It is not only the right thing to do, it strengthens our ability to innovate and is crucial to our ability to deliver now and into the future.

Learn more about equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion at AbbVie. abbv.ie/eedi

American Express

IS A PROUD SPONSOR OF THE Corporate Counsel Women of Color Career Strategies Conference

Axinn is proud to support the Corporate Counsel Women of Color and the 19th Annual Career Strategies Conference.

The Greatest Value Comes From the

FREEDOM TO BE YOURSELF

best comes from our differences—our unique perspectives, experiences and expertise.

As a company committed to unlocking potential for all, we are honored to support Corporate Counsel Women of Color Nineteenth Annual Career Strategies Conference.

Meet Our Attendees

Jennifer Chu Corporate, M&A and Private Equity

Deborah Enix-Ross Litigation, International Disputes

Simone S. Hicks Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits

Jasmine Ball Corporate, Restructuring and Private Equity

Arian M. June Litigation, White Collar & Regulatory Defense

Natalie L. Reid Litigation, International Disputes

Laura Sinisterra Litigation, International Disputes

Shaping our world together

Eversheds Sutherland is proud to support CCWC in their mission to promote the advancement and success of in-house women of color and global diversity in the legal profession and workplace.

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Every day, all over the world, we see the immense value of diversity and inclusion. By seeking out people of varied backgrounds and experiences, we find the very best for every job. The diversity of ideas, perspectives, skills, knowledge and cultures helps our company address society’s energy needs and power economies around the world. That’s why we proudly support the 19th Annual Corporate Counsel Women of Color Conference.

Individuals. Together.

At Freshfields, we are creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can achieve their potential.

Through our firmwide initiatives, engaged employee networks and meaningful development programs, we strive to build a culture where all lawyers have an equal opportunity to learn, grow and succeed and are all energized to play a key role in the future of our firm.

Our impactful external partnerships are a powerful force for change and enable us to learn about how other business leaders are improving representation and making a positive difference to the communities we touch.

Freshfields is proud to support the Corporate Counsel Women of Color 19th Annual Career Strategies Conference.

Meet our attendees:

Meghan Rissmiller Partner

Noiana Marigo Partner Vinita Kailasanath Partner

Andrea Basham Partner

Janet Kim Partner Jamillia Ferris Partner

We Succeed Together

HSBC is proud to Sponsor the Corporate Counsel Women of Color 19th Annual Career Strategies Conference

HSBC is committed to expanding opportunities for women and ethnically diverse colleagues throughout our global organization. We are especially proud to support the vision of Corporate Counsel Women of Color to promote the career advancement and success of in-house women of color.

Meet Our Conference Attendees

Melinda Albert Associate General Counsel, Global Banking and Markets

Paula Ferguson General Counsel, Wholesale and Transaction Banking

Jasmine A D Fannell Senior Legal Counsel, Employment and Competition Law

Jeanne Samuels General Counsel, Wealth and Personal Banking

Alexis Hunter Associate General Counsel, Litigation, Regulatory Enforcement & Investigations

Monique McNeil Senior Legal Counsel, Global Banking and Markets

Creating inclusive workplaces

At JPMorgan Chase, we have been working to make inclusivity central to the work we do. We are committed to building a more equitable and representative workforce throughout the U.S. We’re taking actions to support solutions and training to advance racial equity in the workforce.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are what make JPMorgan Chase — and the customers, clients and communities it serves, stronger and better.

JPMorgan Chase is proud to support Corporate Counsel Women of Color.

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Motivating you to aspire higher

McDonald ’s proudly congratulates and supports Corporate

Counsel Women of Color and Kirkland & Ellis 19th Annual Conference

Guided by our Values, we aim that no matter how or when you interact with McDonald ’ s that inclusivity and equity are as evident and familiar as the Golden Arches.

We will pursue this aspiration by using McDonald ’ s influence and scale to accelerate meaningful and overdue societal change for our employees, franchisees, suppliers, customers, and communities.

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ON THEIR 19TH ANNUAL CAREER STRATEGIES CONFERENCE

NIKE is pleased to support

CORPORATE COUNSEL WOMEN OF COLOR

19TH ANNUAL CAREER STRATEGIES CONFERENCE

Please join us for an all fitness levels training class led by NIKE Master Trainer.

Jazmyn J. Barrow Shareholder Cleveland

Brittany N. Brantley Shareholder Cleveland

Monique Gougisha Doucette Shareholder New Orleans

Lia Dorsey Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Washington, D.C.

Danielle Ochs Shareholder San Francisco

Tiffany S. Woods Of Counsel Orange County

Marlene C. Williams Shareholder Houston

DIVERSITY IS EXCELLENCE

Perkins Coie is proud to be a longstanding supporter of Corporate Counsel Women of Color and its annual Career Strategies Conference.

We foster a culture that supports diverse perspectives, inclusive behaviors, and equitable opportunities for everyone to succeed in service to our clients, the legal profession, our communities, and each other.

Redgrave LLP is proud to support

Corporate Counsel Women of Color

INFORMATION MATTERS. DIVERSITY MATTERS.

Redgrave LLP is focused on addressing the challenges where law meets technology and is committed to prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

As of January 1, 2023, Redgrave LLP is majority women-owned and managed, and the Firm is seeking appropriate certifications to reflect this status in 2023.

Empowering Talent Through Diversity

Sidley is proud to sponsor the Corporate Counsel Women of Color’s Nineteenth Annual Career Strategies Conference.

Sidley brings inclusive teams to our client relationships so they benefit from the widest perspectives and the best ideas to move their businesses forward.

To learn more, visit us at sidley.com/diversity

Bibi Azcuy Partner, Miami

Melissa Colón-Bosolet Partner, New York Lisa M. Gilford Partner, Los Angeles

J. Simone Jones Partner, Chicago

Nilofer Umar Partner, Chicago

Doreen M. Rachal Partner, Boston

Embracing Equality Empowering Women

Amazon is a proud sponsor of the 19th Annual Corporate Counsel Women of Color Conference.

Supporting Organizations Committed to What Matters Most

Aon is proud to sponsor the Corporate Counsel Women of Color 19th Annual Career Strategies Conference At Aon, the “why” of what we do matters — to our clients, colleagues, communities and the organizations we support. We exist to shape decisions for the better — to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. By demonstrating its commitment to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion in the legal profession, the CCWC continues to open doors and create opportunities. This is why we support the CCWC.

Meet our attendees:

Gartrell, Esq. Senior Vice President North America Region Specialty Products

A. Hardin, Esq. Senior Vice President Financial Services Group

M. Head Senior Counsel U.S. Health Solutions

Simmons Private Risk Advisor Vice President Private Risk Management Practice

Thomas Counsel U.S. Health Solutions

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Wynette

Meghan

LaTanya

Trudy

Diversity

Recognizing that experience and diversity are inextricably intertwined, Baker Botts is committed to fostering diversity in the firm, as well as in the legal profession. We believe diversity is a common thread that binds us together and brings valuable perspectives, knowledge and talents to the firm, thereby allowing us to be more creative and effective in the practice of law and in service to our clients.

Baker Botts is proud to support the Corporate Counsel Women of Color 19th Annual Career Strategies Conference and its mission to promote the advancement of women of color attorneys in the legal profession. We’re honored to be part of its continued growth and success.

– Ida B. Wells

We’re proud to be part of the 19th Annual Career Strategies Conference supporting

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Counsel Women of Color

and its dedication to the success of in-house women attorneys of color and the advancement of equity in the global legal profession and workplace

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are our foundations for innovation and drive our business forward.

Comcast NBCUniversal is proud to support Corporate Counsel Women of Color and the 2023 Career Strategies Conference.

We are pleased to support Corporate Counsel Women of Color and the 19th Annual Career Strategies Conference.

The singular power of diversity

At the core of Dechert’s culture is a dedication to seeking and nurturing diverse viewpoints and experiences to develop the highest caliber of talent, leadership and service for our clients.

Dechert is a proud sponsor of Corporate Counsel Women of Color’s 19th Annual Career Strategies Conference.

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We are honored to support CCWC’s unwavering commitment to fostering diversity, empowering women and strengthening inclusion and belonging in the workplace. Their advocacy and initiatives have profoundly impacted the experience and advancement of women of color, making them a beacon of progress and an inspiration in the legal profession.

Ahead Together

We unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Goodwin is proud to sponsor the Corporate Counsel Women of Color’s Annual Conference

We support their mission to promote the careers and success of women of color, and to advance global diversity e orts in the legal industry.

Meet us at the intersection of capital and innovation.

We are in the business of building authentic, longterm relationships with our clients, who are some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors.

Learn more at goodwinlaw.com.

We're proud to be a sponsor of the Corporate Counsel Women of Color as part of our commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion at Google and beyond.

We believe that diverse perspectives lead to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes for everyone.

Associates and other lawyers new to the Firm play key roles in our cross-practice and cross-office teams assembled to ensure that we thoroughly understand our clients’ needs and effectively represent their interests.

Cristina Pérez Soto Partner Investigations & White Collar Defense Co-Chair, Firmwide Hispanic Lawyers Affinity Group

Jones Day proudly supports the Corporate Counsel Women of Color and the 19th annual Career Strategies Conference. We applaud CCWC’s commitment to promote all aspects of global diversity in the legal profession and workplace.

Why Jones Day? Formidable legal talent across specialties and jurisdictions available upon client command.

The Colors of Success.

At Locke Lord, we know that diverse perspectives and an inclusive spirit lead to more effective client service, generate innovative solutions and make us a better firm. Diversity is how we do business.

We are proud to support the Corporate Counsel Women of Color and its 19th Annual Career Strategies Conference. We look forward to visiting and celebrating with you at National Harbor!

Jeannie Diep Senior Counsel Mergers & Acquisitions jdiep@lockelord.com

Denise Hanna Partner Health Care (Co-Chair) dhanna@lockelord.com

Nina Huerta Partner Litigation/Labor and Employment nhuerta@lockelord.com

Mia Lorick Partner Commercial Litigation and Appellate mia.lorick@lockelord.com

Jani Lotz Partner Real Estate jlotz@lockelord.com

Kimberly Hulsey, JD Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer kimberly.hulsey@lockelord.com

DRIVING CHANGE TOGETHER.

Thank you, Corporate Counsel Women of Color, for letting McDermott help recognize your outstanding efforts to provide a support network to in-house women of color lawyers and promote all aspects of global diversity in the legal profession and workplace. We’re proud to continue our support of your organization and the 19th annual Career Strategies Conference.

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Novartis Proudly Supports the Corporate Counsel Women of Color Conference

At Novartis, we harness the innovation power of science to address some of society’s most challenging healthcare issues. Our researchers work to push the boundaries of science, broaden our understanding of diseases and develop novel products in areas of great unmet medical need. We are passionate about discovering new ways to extend and improve patients’ lives.

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At Organon, our goal is to deliver innovation, improve access, and expand choice to help address therapeutic gaps in women’s health and ultimately improve the lives of women globally.

Connect With Us at CCWC 2023

Belonging is our commitment. We intentionally foster an inclusive culture where everyone feels seen, is supported, and can thrive—because people matter.

Belong

Angelina Evans Partner, Labor & Employment Los Angeles Sharde’ Skahan Partner, Labor & Employment Los Angeles

Helen McFarland Partner, Labor & Employment Seattle Tracee E. Davis Partner, Litigation New York

LEADERS at SHEPPARD MULLIN

At Sheppard Mullin, we know it’s not just about diversity among our attorneys – it’s about diversity in leadership, too. Meet some of our leaders:

RECOGNIZED LEADER IN DIVERSITY & INCLUSION INITIATIVES.

• 2018 - 2023 Seramount Best Law Firms for Women

• 2020 - 2022 Yale Law Women Top Firms for Gender Equity and Family Friendliness

• 2018 - 2022 Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification “Plus” Status by Diversity Lab

• Ranked #11 on Law360’s 2022 Best Law Firms for Minority Attorneys Scorecard

• Diversity & Flexibility Alliance’s 2022 Flex Impact Award in recognition of the firm’s innovative and inclusive flexible working initiatives

We are proud to support the Corporate Counsel Women of Color

th Annual Career Strategies Conference

Committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We are pleased to sponsor the 19th Annual Corporate Counsel Women of Color (CCWC) Career Strategies Conference.

As a firm focused on advancing diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, we are proud to support the work of CCWC to improve the retention and advancement of women attorneys of color in the workplace and realize a nation that achieves equality for all.

Local Connections. Global Influence.

Steptoe is a Proud Sponsor of Corporate Counsel Women of Color

Steptoe continues to bring women of color together to build networking opportunities and to celebrate the spectrum of diversity in the legal profession.

Gwen Renigar Firm Chair & Partner

Z.Ying Li, Ph.D. Partner

Lauren Azebu Women’s Forum Co-Chair and Partner

Patricia Palacios Partner

Brigida Benitez Firm General Counsel and Partner

Monique Watson Partner

We celebrate differences. We fight inequality. We advocate for positive change. This is everyone’s responsibility. Together we are building and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that matches our values and those of our clients.

When it comes to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Carlton Fields has been a pioneer in many ways. Our firm founders recognized that a climate of diversity promotes more thoughtful communication, more purposeful collaboration, more varied perspectives, and more creative solutions as we address our clients’ problems and help identify opportunities

LEADING BY EXAMPLE

The firm ranked in the top 10 firms for Racial and Ethnic Diversity and in the top 20 firms for Overall Diversity and Diversity for LGBTQ+ Individuals in Vault’s 2023 Best Law Firms for Diversity

For more than a decade, Carlton Fields has ranked among the country’s top law fi rms for creating, maintaining, and fostering a diverse workplace, according to Vault Law. The fi rm ranked in the top 10 fi rms for Racial and Ethnic Diversity and in the top 20 fi rms for Overall Diversity and Diversity for LGBTQ+ Individuals in Vault’s 2023

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Novera Ahmad Orlando

Patricia Carreiro Miami

Fentrice Driskell Tampa

Lauren Fenton-Valdivia Tampa Kristin Gore West Palm Beach

Gina Hough Washington, D.C.

Sean Hughes Miami

Vanessa Singh Johannes Miami

Charlisa Odom Tampa

Samantha Schneck Washington, D.C.

Irma Solares Miami Roben West Atlanta

Alana Zorrilla-Gaston West Palm Beach

A COMPANY THAT IMPACTS EVERY CORNER OF THE WORLD REQUIRES A WORKFORCE REFLECTIVE OF IT.

At John Deere, we believe that ideas must come from a variety of lived experiences, strengthening us as a whole. That’s why we run so life can leap forward.

John Deere is proud to be a sponsor of the 19th Annual CCWC Career Strategies Conference.

Learn more at Deere.com/Diversity

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WE ARE COMMITTED TO BEING A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE ORGANIZATION.

In the spirit of appreciation and gratitude, we commend the Corporate Counsel Women of Color’s mission to provide a supportive network and promote the advancement of in-house women of color. Your vibrant network creates a pathway for the leaders of tomorrow. We are honored to support your organization and join you in this effort.

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Finnegan proudly supports the 2023 Corporate Counsel Women of Color

Finnegan practices all aspects of patent, trademark, and copyright law. We understand that by cultivating a work environment of respect and inclusion for individuals from many backgrounds, we position ourselves to offer the most creative perspectives to our broad and diverse client base; attract and retain the finest talent; and grow through the diverse cultures within our walls.

We are commi ed to more than IP law.

Intellectual Property Global Market Leader

Fish & Richardson is a proud sponsor of CCWC.

Fish is proud to support the 19th annual Career Strategies Conference, and to be a part of the community of over 4,000 women attorneys of color who make up the Corporate Counsel Women of Color.

Foley is a proud supporter of Corporate Counsel Women of Color. We recognize that diverse perspectives lead to innovative solutions, and it takes all of us to work together to create an environment where everyone can thrive as their authentic selves. We are proud of our recent progress and will continue cultivating an inclusive and equitable workplace.

2022

■ Gold Standard Certification – Women in Law Empowerment Forum

■ Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality – HRC

■ Mansfield 5.0 Certification Plus - Diversity Lab

■ Compass Award – LCLD

■ Top 25 Law Firm for DEI – Chambers Associates Satisfaction Surveys

■ MCCA Approved 2023 Gold Seal

For more information about Foley, please contact: Alexis Robertson | Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | arobertson@foley.com

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A World of Difference in Immigration

At Fragomen, we don’t just facilitate immigration—we create opportunities. From individuals and small local businesses to the world’s largest companies, we support all of your immigration needs, all over the world. We are internationally local—with offices in the heart of each region and services stretching around the world. No matter where you’ve come from, or where you’re going next, Fragomen is here to propel you forward.

THE INCREASINGLY DIVERSE WORLD AROUND US.

Our mission is to be the industry leader to deliver scientific innovations that drive better outcomes for our people, patients, business, and communities by advancing and boldly championing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

FOSTERING BELONGING

ADVANCING INCLUSIVE RESEARCH & HEALTH EQUITY

TRANSFORMING SOCIETY

One Million Black Women is a proud supporter of The Corporate Counsel Women of Color

Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women is a $10 billion investment strategy to help narrow opportunity gaps and positively impact the lives of one million Black women.

To date, we have deployed over $2.1 billion in investment capital and $23M in philanthropic funding to over 137 organizations, companies and projects that support Black women and girls.

Wewantto hear from youshare your ideas about what more One Million Black Women can do to create lasting opportunities for Black women: gs.com/Listen

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Prepare for your future in health care with a firm that recognizes that OUR DIFFERENCES MAKE US STRONGER.

Hall Render is dedicated to advancing the vision of our clients across the country, providing trusted legal counsel for over 50 years. Our team of national health care attorneys knows the industry and how to decipher its many complexities. It’s what we do. When you need practical advice, we’re here to support you. Let’s connect.

Laetitia Cheltenham Shareholder Raleigh, NC

Ritu Kaur Cooper Shareholder Washington, D.C.

Charise Frazier Shareholder Indianapolis, IN

Vonne Jacobs Of Counsel Raleigh, NC

Carolina Wirth Of Counsel Washington, D.C.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is essential to our firm culture and continued success. It brings a broader perspective to our thinking, our relationships, and our work. More importantly, it fosters a spirit of collegiality, community and respect, which are at the core of our firm’s values.

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“If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.”— Shirley Chisolm

Diversity is in our DNA.

We are proud to support Corporate Counsel Women of Color and its 19th Annual Career Strategies Conference.

Advancing Diversity

Ice Miller is pleased to support the Nineteenth Annual Career Strategies Conference. As a firm dedicated to helping our clients stay ahead of a changing world, we know creativity and innovation are essential. A diverse team that sees challenges from different perspectives and cultural references drives creativity, fuels innovation, and strengthens relationships. We know there is value and strength in the differences among us and that diversity of perspectives and experiences enhances our ability to address our clients’ legal and business needs. We are proud to join with Corporate Counsel Women of Color to advance diversity in the legal profession.

350+ lawyers in Indianapolis and beyond

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Diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental values at Jackson Lewis that sustain our connections to our community, and strengthen our ability to work as a national team to serve our clients better together. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining lawyers from diverse backgrounds, and we congratulate CCWC on its work promoting and celebrating the advancement of women of color in the legal profession and workplace.

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Recruitment and Retention Plans

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GCs and AGCs

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Supplier Diversity Programs

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Leveraging ESGs

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DEI Bootcamps

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Top Legal Talent Top Legal Talent and Innovative DEI Tools and Innovative DEI Tools

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Katten is proud to sponsor the Nineteenth Annual Corporate Counsel Women of Color Conference.

Katten fosters an environment that not only supports individuality, but encourages it.

That’s because we know diverse perspectives and experiences result in stronger solutions for our clients and a better workplace for everyone.

Diversity at Katten

Black Attorney Afnity Group

Committee for Racial and Ethnic Diversity

Diversity Committee

LGBTQ+ Coalition

Parents Afnity Group

Partner Collective on Racial and Ethnic Diversity

Women’s Leadership Forum

For more information on Katten’s diversity and inclusion efforts, visit katten.com/diversity.

Representation matters. Add your voice.

We have long understood that our future as a top law firm depends on developing world-class lawyers with a wide range of perspectives, experiences and social identities. We therefore regard it as imperative that we create and maintain an environment where all members of our community contribute their unique talents and flourish.

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP 1177 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036 212.715.9100

Kramer Levin is a proud sponsor of the Corporate Counsel Women of Color 19th Annual Career Strategies Conference.

We proudly support the mission of Corporate Counsel Women of Color to achieve diversity in the legal profession.

Recognizing that true equality in the workplace can only be achieved with diversity, inclusion and racial equity, we are intentional about developing and advancing our women attorneys and join CCWC in its efforts to level the playing field by giving women of color opportunities to succeed.

Nelson Mullins is proud to support the

CORPORATE COUNSEL WOMEN OF COLOR’S CORPORATE COUNSEL WOMEN OF COLOR’S

19th Annual Career Strategies Conference

We are inspired by your mission to promote global diversity in the profession and workplace, advocate for career advancement at all levels, and support in-house women of color attorneys.

About Nelson Mullins

Established in 1897, Nelson Mullins is an Am Law 100 firm of more than 1,000 attorneys and government relations professionals with 33 offices in 17 states and Washington, D.C. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture because not only is it the right thing to do, but these values enhance and enrich our practice. We believe that diverse teams are more innovative, make better decisions, and achieve better results for our clients and the communities in which we live.

SHE IS PARKER POE

Parker Poe embraces women of color as they are, encourages us to take on new challenges, provides a platform to share our truths and experiences, and empowers us to define success for ourselves. This is the Parker Poe Way, and we look forward to supporting you at this year’s conference.

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EMPOWER WOMEN POWER ECONOMIES

At PepsiCo, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are part of our values and key drivers of our business. Accordingly, we’re working to expand women’s participation in the workforce and actively increasing diversity across the company, including more women in management globally . We believe that empowering women in our current workforce – and the next generation – is good for women and good for business.

PepsiCo is proud to sponsor and support the Corporate Counsel Women of Color Annual Career Strategies Conference.

SISTERHOOD

Fortune 100 companies and other market-leading businesses turn to the elite teams of RSHC for mega deals, trials, and litigation matters as well as trusted C-Suite advice. Patricia Brown Holmes and LaVon Johns are leaders in their fields, supporting client success in the boardroom, deal room, and courtroom. With Patricia managing the national firm, RSHC provides obsessively client-focused service, passionately committed to winning in a diverse and inclusive environment. After all, we are a law firm built for clients.®

RSHC proudly supports CCWC in its mission to promote all aspects of global diversity in the law.

Patricia Brown Holmes Managing Partner

LaVon M. Johns Partner and Business Transactions Leader

We are proud to support Corporate Counsel Women of Color

At Schulte, promoting diversity, equity and inclusion is central to the firm’s values and a top priority. We are proud to support the Corporate Counsel Women of Color Career Strategies Conference and to promote the career advancement of women lawyers of color.

Meet our attendees

Taleah E. Jennings Partner Litigation

Tinika M. Brown Special Counsel Investment Management

Momentum builds upon itself. Thompson Hine has a long-standing commitment to promoting the value of diversity and advancing equity and inclusion. With these guiding principles always at the forefront, our efforts gain energy that fuels the momentum to bring about transformative action.

DRIVING CHANGE Diversity and Equity Shaping the Future of Mobility

As leaders in the mobility industry, we understand the importance of building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. By creating a culture of respect and inclusion, we can unlock our employees’ full potential and drive meaningful change in society.

Toyota is proud to sponsor the 2023 Corporate Counsel Women of Color and 19th Annual Career Strategies Conference.

Evelyn Pulliam Toyota Financial Services

Michelle Samuels Toyota Financial Services Toyota Motor North America

Christina Crockett Toyota Motor North America

Sandra Phillips Rogers Toyota Motor North America

Jane Howard-Martin Toyota Motor North America

Stephanie Lewis-Bullitt Toyota Motor North America

Sandra Rodriguez Toyota Motor North America

Connie Almond Toyota Motor North America

Wande Elam Toyota Connected

Dawn Pittman Collins Toyota Motor North America

Desiree Leverett Toyota Financial Services

Humma Siddiqi Toyota Motor North America

Meyling Ly Ortiz Toyota Motor North America

Jennifer Jones Toyota Motor North America Kelly Chen Toyota Motor North America

Bibi Azcuy Partner, Miami

Melissa Colón-Bosolet Partner, New York Lisa M. Gilford Partner, Los Angeles

J. Simone Jones Partner, Chicago

Nilofer Umar Partner, Chicago

Doreen M. Rachal Partner, Boston

Upwork is proud to support the Corporate Counsel Women of Color Conference

We strive for dignity, purpose, community, and fairness at the center of every working moment

We’re s hari ng o ur technology t o help c ommunities r e alize th e prom ise o f a di gital w orld.

Wh er ever the world needs te c h n olo gy to solve s ocial i s sues, we’re there. We inves t in our b rightest m inds t o h el p m ake our c ommunities better p la c es to work, live and learn.

W e are a proud sponsor of the 19th Annual Co r p orate Counsel Women of Co l or Career Strategies Conference.

Vorys is proud to partner with the Corporate Counsel Women of Color in celebration of the outstanding contributions of the many dynamic and varied women of color in our own firm, as well as throughout the legal profession. We are committed to elevating your voices, listening when you speak, supporting your success, and always being a place you are proud to call your professional home.

For more information on our work, visit vorys.com.

Corporate Counsel Women of Color Conference

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are core pillars at Wiley. We provide best-of-class legal services that are reflective of our diversity commitment, and we embrace partnerships with clients and organizations working to build a culture that reflects the rich diversity of our communities.

For more information about Wiley’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, please review our 2022 DEI Report (wiley.law/diversity-report).

Wiley proudly supports the

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Corporate Counsel Women of Color and its 19th Annual Career Strategies Conference

Global Diversity & Inclusion are core values and strategic goals at Winston & Strawn.

Winston’s vision is to cultivate a culture where all talented contributors can have and see a path to long-term success. Diverse and inclusive teams reflect the world we serve, create a stronger organization, and produce the best results for our clients.

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Brilliance is found in our richness of backgrounds.

Anyone can create a single wave. It takes an amalgamation of individually distinct identities, working in harmony, to create true and lasting change. Each member of our team is their own individual fragment of light. We may be different, but we’re all connected by the same forces. Womble Bond Dickinson values and seeks diversity in principle and in practice. We are proud to support Corporate Counsel Women of Color in its mission to support the success of in-house women of color attorneys.

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More Perspective is the Best Perspective.

The AAA-ICDR holds a shared commitment to diversity in everything we do. Our organization is constantly working to create career pathways and opportunities for advancement within ADR for practitioners who historically have not been included in meaningful participation in the field.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is not an add-on to our talent strategy, it IS our talent strategy and it starts at the top.

Aptar proudly sponsors the Corporate Counsel Women of Color 19th Annual Career Strategies Conference.

27% of our Board of Directors is comprised of persons of color

45%

of our Board of Directors consists of women

25% of our Executive Committee is comprised of persons of color

37% of our Executive Committee consists of women

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Named as one of the World’s Top Female-Friendly Companies by Forbes for the consecutive year

Beyond Limits

Arnall Golden Gregory is proud to sponsor the 19th Annual Career Strategies Conference of the Corporate Counsel Women of Color.

We share in your mission to promote global diversity in the legal profession and workplace.

We proudly support Corporate Counsel Women of Color in its mission to foster diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace and create opportunities for in-house women of color to connect and thrive.

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FAIRNESS. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY. RESPONSIBILITY.

Guided by a strong firm-wide commitment to these founding principles, Bass, Berry & Sims continues to build and sustain a culture that is inclusive and diverse.

Bass, Berry & Sims is proud to support Corporate Counsel Women Of Color and to be a part of the 19th Annual Career Strategies Conference.

At BD, we are the makers of possible. Today, our global associates serve every corner of the world, united by one purpose: Advancing the world of health™ through transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. Now and always, we proudly live our values, do what is right and stand together in support of our communities and team members in driving for a more diverse, just and inclusive workplace and society.

BD is honored to sponsor the Corporate Counsel Women of Color 19th Annual Career Strategies Conference.

Be a leader. Be yourself. Be a part of what's possible.

Brooks Kushman is a proud supporter of the 19th Annual Career Strategies Conference and Corporate Counsel of Women of Color. To further advance diversity in the legal profession and facilitate a healthy exchange of best practices, we are excited to work together with everyone to create real, tangible change in the communities we serve.

We are all tied to the same community.

The Equity Project is an award-winning initiative designed to provide an economic incentive to promote diversity in law.

As the world’s largest provider of legal finance, Burford Capital has a unique perspective on the diversity gap in commercial litigation and arbitration—and a novel tool to help corporate legal teams and law firms promote DEI in law.

Since launching The Equity Project in 2018, Burford has committed over $100 million* to finance commercial litigation and arbitration led by women and racially diverse lawyers. As current Equity Project matters resolve successfully, we will contribute a portion of our balance sheet profits on behalf of our clients to charities that promote equity in law.

FTSE 350 companies and leading law firms use The Equity Project to:

• Empower women and underrepresented racial minorities to compete for new business

• Incentivise firms to ensure clients are represented by women and diverse lawyers

• Promote conversations with firms about representation and origination credit

• Augment and advance existing DEI and ESG goals

Contact Burford Capital at info@burfordcapital.com to learn more.

Equity Project capital allowed our firm to compete in a playing field that was very inequitable because it was primarily led by massive established firms that are mainly run by men.”

Dallas Cruz

Danielle Pelot Partner Partner

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Equity. Community. Belonging.

At Kilpatrick Townsend these are more than just words. We strive daily to be a firm for everyone. Kilpatrick Townsend values the breadth of perspective and the richness of experience made possible by having such a diverse population of attorneys. We are a proud sponsor of the 2023 Corporate Counsel Women of Color Annual Career Strategies Conference.

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From patent and trademark to high-stakes litigation, our technical and legal acumen helps you establish, protect and monetize your innovations.

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Diversity drives us forward.

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We are committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity in our firm and across the legal profession. We know that any group is made stronger with a cross-representation of the public it represents. We are proud of our roots in some of America’s most diverse cities, and honor the range of perspectives that form the fabric of our firm.

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At Medtronic, we apply the strength of our differences and appreciate everyone for who they truly are actively learning from and amplifying different perspectives, experiences, and voices so everyone thrives.

YOURS IS THE MOST STORY

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Orrick’s Racial, Social & Economic Justice Fellowship offers a new way of making a social impact and inspiring rising star talent.

Nathelie Ashby is one of more than a dozen experienced Orrick lawyers who have served as Racial Justice Fellows since we launched this program two years ago. She is embedded this year with Common Future, an innovator in deploying capital to entrepreneurs in underserved communities.

“I really want to be making an impact in things that are important to me and for people who look like me,” she said. “This fellowship gives me a chance to do that and to use my legal expertise and my legal skills to make a difference.”

Learn more at orrick.com/fellows

of Color for leading us toward a more diverse, equitable and inclusive profession and society.

We support the organization’s mission to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession and the workplace.

Providing world-class training to the legal community for 90 years

As a membership-based nonprofit, we equip lawyers and other professionals with skills, information, and insights they can use throughout their careers.

PLI offers best-in-class CLE programs available in person and online, live and on-demand — including via our new mobile app. Our volunteer program faculty includes top practitioners, judges, regulators, and other experts. We also share essential knowledge through our PLI Press publishing division and PLUS research platform.

We’re dedicated to preparing lawyers to fulfill their pro bono responsibilities and help ensure access to justice for all, and we’re proud to offer scholarships and assistance to those working in legal aid. Learn how PLI can help you stay ever current.

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Proudly supporting the Corporate Counsel Women of Color Career Strategies Conference

At Sullivan, we recognize that diversity of ideas, backgrounds, and experience is essential to meeting our goal of providing world class legal service. We are proud to support the Corporate Counsel Women of Color’s 19th Annual Career Strategies Conference, and embrace the inclusive environment of respect and support to provide opportunities to succeed.

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