2006 Women in Law Leadership Academy -
Presented by the Commission on Women, the Section of Litigation, and the Young Lawyers Division
Women in Law Leadership Academy
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Women in the Law Leadership Academy 2006
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
March 30-31, 2006
PROGRAM AGENDA
Thursday, March 30, 2006
| 11:00 a.m. | Registration |
| 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. |
Welcome Lunch - Leadership Strategies for Women Pamela J. Roberts, Chair, ABA Commission on Women in the Profession Christina Plum, Chair, ABA Young Lawyers Division Karen J. Mathis, President-Elect, American Bar Association |
| 12:45 - 1:30pm | Keynote Speaker - Gloria Santona, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of McDonald's Corporation |
| 1:45 - 3:15 p.m. |
Plenary Panel - Taking Charge of Your Leadership Potential This panel explores the elements of leadership necessary in professional and community environments. This includes understanding leadership rules, gauging your environment, building and motivating your team, creating professional networks and getting comfortable with having power. Panelists: Ida Abbott, Principal, Ida Abbott Consulting Honorable Delissa A. Ridgway, United States Court of International Trade Karen J. Mathis, President-Elect, American Bar Association |
| 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. | Plenary Panel - Self Assessment and Personal
Leadership: Getting the Most Out of Your Legal Career What do you really want out of your career? What is important to you? This workshop focuses on how to get the most out of your legal career. Job satisfaction is a key factor in firm retention rates. For young women lawyers, it is important to evaluate your needs/desires and make changes before you reach the “burnout phase.” A diagnostic tool will be sent out to early registrants prior to the conference. Career coach will lead discussion and review. Panelists: Dr. Ellen Ostrow, Principal, Lawyers Life Coach LLC Megan Glasheen, Managing Partner, Reno & Cavanaugh PLLC Barbara Kolsun, Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Seven For All Mankind LLC Core Leadership Competencies Self-Assessment of Core Leadership Competencies Scoring Self-Assessment of Core Leadership Competencies |
| 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. |
Networking Reception |
Friday, March 31, 2006 |
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| 7:30 a.m. | Registration |
| 8:00 - 9:15 a.m. | Networking Breakfast |
| 9:15 - 10:45 a.m. | Plenary Session - Creating Your Own Personal Leadership Plan This session focuses on developing your own leadership plan that includes your goals and how you achieve them. Panelists: Lisa Horowitz, Partner, McDermott Will & Emery LLP Leadership Development: Building Your Personal Plan Creating Your Own Plan Worksheet Creating Your Own Personal Leadership Plan (Bibliography) |
| 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | CLE Breakout Sessions Our panel of experienced litigators will reveal the strategies they used to attain and master the first chair on litigation cases and become leading lawyers. The program will also reveal the unique challenges women litigators face when moving up to lead chair. Discover the necessary tools for developing top-shelf litigation skills and navigating potential pitfalls blocking your advancement. This panel focuses on effective strategies and tools to develop a strong business plan. Topics include strategies to expand existing client base to increase economic opportunities and developing client relationships. |
| 12:30 - 1:45 p.m. | Luncheon |
| 1:00 - 1:45 pm | Keynote Speaker - Mary Cranston, Chair, Pillsbury Winthrop
Presentation |
| 1:45 - 3:00pm |
Meet the Press: Getting Your Message Out
Every lawyer must master the art of effectively communicating their message to every type of media audience. The program is designed to help young lawyers strengthen communication skills and learn techniques for communicating with various media outlets. Panelists: Honorable Delissa A. Ridgway, United States Court of International Trade - Moderator Manuel Medrano, News Correspondent, ABC Jami Floyd, Anchor, CourtTV Mary Wisniewski, Reporter, Chicago Sun Times Lisa Wollenberg, Public Relations Manager, Winston & Strawn LLP |
| 3:15 - 4:30pm |
CLE Breakout Sessions This program will center on creating and implementing strategic plans at your firm. Speakers will offer specific suggestions on strategic planning for women at any size firm, in any practice area. The program provides practical advice on implementing your strategic plan, as well as how to monitor your progress so the firm remains on track with your vision.
What exactly is a law firm Women's Initiative and what does it do? This program will focus on two main components of women's initiatives: (1) specifically how they can be formed and what they realistically do and (2) ways in which women can improve interaction with each other and develop the skills necessary to form a collective voice. |
| 4:30 - 5:30pm |
Closing Plenary - Inspirational Stories from the Trenches
These women have done it all - but they did face a road block or two. Join us as we learn about the journeys of some of America's most inspirational women attorneys. Panelists: Diane C. Yu, Chief of Staff and Deputy to the President of New York University Catherine A. Lamboley, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Shell Oil, Co. Roberta Cooper Ramo, Shareholder, Modrall Sperling Conference Sponsors - The 2006 WILL Planning Committee would like to thank these conference sponsors for their generous support of the WILL Academy. Bar Association Supporters ABA Supporters 2006 Women in Law Leadership Academy Planning Committee |
