Application deadline looms for DirectWomen Institute

DirectWomen, an ABA presidential initiative, is designed to identify, develop and support accomplished women lawyers to provide qualified directors needed by the boards of U.S. companies. At the same time, the program is intended to promote the diversity and independence needed for good corporate governance. The initiative is sponsored by the ABA Section of Business Law and Catalyst, Inc., a research and advisory organization working with corporations and firms to advance women in the workplace.

The inaugural DirectWomen Institute will be held March 29-30, with an opening reception on the evening of March 28. Institute participants will have the opportunity to network with distinguished women currently serving on U.S. corporate boards, as well as top representatives of executive search firms.

The two-day conference will feature some of the nation's leading experts on corporate governance as well as experienced women directors. Topics to be addressed include the roles and responsibilities of the director and the board, leadership and strategy, the fundamentals of financial statements, and officers' liability.

Applications for the DirectWomen Institute are currently being received. The deadline for applying to the inaugural program is February 5. Much more information, and an application, are available online here.

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