Half of the 2017 Pathfinder class, at Adobe Systems Incorporated in San Jose, CA. (Photo by Jeremy Francis)
This was one of two options for the first in-person meeting for 2017 Pathfinders, hosted by LCLD Member corporation Adobe Systems Incorporated. If you have any questions about the meeting, please contact Lori Lorenzo, Program Director.
Agenda
Thursday, March 30, 2017
6:00 - 9:00 pm*
Welcome Reception at Bowlero San Jose
Sponsored by Perkins Coie LLP
*Please meet in the lobby of the Westin San Jose to board the bus to Bowlero. The bus will leave promptly at 6:00 pm. We will board the bus to return to the hotel at 9:00 pm and will leave promptly at 9:15 pm.
Friday, March 31, 2017
8:00 am
Walk to Adobe
8:30 - 9:00 am
Breakfast
9:00 - 9:15 am
Welcome & Orientation
Lori L. Lorenzo, Program Director, LCLD
9:15 - 11:15 am
Looking Within—The Myers-Briggs Assessment & Emotional Intelligence
(Handouts: Temperaments and Strengths & Challenges)
Carrie J. Fletcher, Executive Director, Harvard Law School Executive Education
11:15 - 11:45 am
Break
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
The Leader Within
(Handouts: Leader Within Worksheet, Checklists, and Imposter Syndrome Self-Assessment)
Mitchell Karp, Partner, and Neonu Jewell, Managing Director, VallotKarp
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Lunch
2:00 - 3:30 pm
Building an Effective Network—Inside and Out
(Handouts: Discussion Questions and Branding, Networking, Action Worksheet)
Elise Holtzman, President, The Lawyer’s Edge
3:30 - 3:45 pm
Break
3:45 - 5:15 pm
A View Inside Adobe
Luci Buda, Associate Legal Counsel
Mike Dillon, EVP, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary
Lisa Konie, Senior Director of Legal Operations
Andy Nguyen, Legal Counsel
Learn more about the legal department and Adobe Systems Incorporated.
5:30 pm
Walk Back to the Hotel
6:30 pm
Dinner: Dine-Arounds
Dine-Arounds are at the Pathfinders' expense.
Saturday, April 1, 2017
8:00 am
Walk to Adobe
8:30 - 9:00 am
Breakfast
9:00 - 10:30 am
Case Study: Sponsorship at Wilmer Cutler & Pickering
Carrie J. Fletcher, Executive Director, Harvard Law School Executive Education
Joe Ramirez, Vice President of Licensing and Associate General Counsel, Adobe Systems Incorporated
Barbara J. Schussman, San Francisco Office Managing Partner, Perkins Coie LLP
10:30 - 10:45 am
Break
10:45 am - 12:15 pm
Leadership Essentials: Build Your Ability to Deliver and Receive Feedback
Chris De Santis, Specialist in Management and Organizational Development
12:15 - 1:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 - 3:30 pm
Working Across Differences
Mitchell Karp, Partner, and Neonu Jewell, Managing Director, VallotKarp
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Tying It All Together: Scenario Work
John Mitchell, “The Purple Coach” and Owner, KM Advisors, LLC
5:00 - 5:15 pm
Closing Remarks
Lori L. Lorenzo, Program Director, LCLD
See the "Resources" section below for a detailed, PDF version of the agenda.
Faculty Contact Information
Pathfinders are welcome to contact faculty directly with any questions or comments relating to the material presented at the conference. Please see below for their contact information:
Chris De Santis, chris@cpdesantis.com, www.cpdesantis.com
Carrie Fletcher, cfletcher@law.harvard.edu, 617-496-2528, www.execed.law.harvard.edu
Elise Holtzman, elise@thelawyersedge.com, 908.233.2273, www.thelawyersedge.com
Neonu Jewell, njewell@vallotkarp.com, 212.222.0339, www.vallotkarp.com
Mitchell Karp, mkarp@vallotkarp.com, 212.222.0339, www.vallotkarp.com
John Mitchell, PurpleCoach@KMAdvisors.com, 773.486.4620, www.kmadvisors.com
Photo Gallery
Photography by Jeremy Francis
HEADSHOTS: If you had your headshot taken at the meeting, you may find and download it here. If you are unable to access this link, please contact Jessica Sabesan, Communications & Marketing Manager.
