WELCOME TO THE FELLOWS WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Email announcements are sent to Fellows every Tuesday and feature program news and information, professional opportunities, and alerts of upcoming events to help you get the most out of your participation in the LCLD Fellows Program. These announcements will be archived on the LCLD website.
Questions? Please email Stephanie Uzel.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Did You Know?
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2016 Fellow Chris Agrawal and 2015 Fellow Dinesh Melwani were named "Leading Patent Practitioners" in IAM Patent 1000.
2016 Fellow Benjamin Ostapuk was named in IAM Strategy 300 - The World's Leading IP Strategists. Read more here.
2015 Fellow Kevin Gooch and 2012 Fellow Terrance Evans were named a "40 Under 40 Nation's Best Advocates" by the National Bar Association.
2015 Fellow Valerie Marsh is now Lead Counsel - Corporate & Finance at General Motors.
2014 Fellow Vicki Walcott-Edim is now Senior Counsel at MasterCard.
Keep up with other news in the LCLD community through the LCLD Weekly News Digest. If you are interested in receiving the News Digest in your inbox each week, email Caitlin Puffenberger at cpuffenberger@lcldnet.com and ask to be added to the list.
PLEASE JOIN US IN WELCOMING AND CONGRATULATING THE 2016-2017 LCLD FELLOWS EXECUTIVE COUNCIL!
Chair: Jason DeJonker
Immediate Past Chair: Zohra Tejani
Chair Elect: Maritza Okata
Secretary: Marilyn McClure Demers
Treasurer: Corey Lee
Historian/Chief Data Officer: Alicia Lowery Rosenbaum
2011 Fellows Liaisons: Marcos Barbosa & Jimmie McMillian
2012 Fellows Liaisons: Ronald Sia & William Simonitsch
2013 Fellows Liaisons: Darwin Conner & Bonnie Lau
2014 Fellows Liaisons: Tamre Edwards & Wasif Qureshi
2015 Fellows Liaisons: Rakesh Gopalan & Monica Patel
Advocacy Group Committee Co-Chairs: Caryn Boisen & Kyle Ferachi
Communications Committee Co-Chairs: Aparna Dave & Jaimala Pai
6th Annual Fellows Alumni Conference Committee Co-Chairs: Patricia Palacios & Aja Sae-Kung
Outreach Committee Co-Chair: Reena Bajowala & Rafael Zahralddin-Aravena
Programs Committee Co-Chairs: Jin Liu & Lica Tomizuka
* Please note that a leadership change has been made for the Outreach Committee Co-Chair since the original email announcing the 2016-2017 Fellows Executive Council.
2016 FELLOWS ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE HOME DEPOT LEARNING EXPERIENCE: Atlanta, GA - August 3-4, 2016
Registration remains open for the Learning Experience at The Home Depot hosted by Teresa Roseborough, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, on August 4, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Learning Experience will kick off with a welcome event hosted by King & Spalding LLP on August 3rd. Please e-mail Stephanie Uzel at suzel@lcldnet.com to register. Note that registration remains open to 2016 Fellows and that Fellows Alumni and 2016 Fellows who have already attended a Learning Experience will be placed on the wait list.
WAL-MART STORES, INC. LEARNING EXPERIENCE: Bentonville, AR - July 13-14, 2016
Registration remains open for the Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Learning Experience hosted by Karen Roberts, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, on July 14, 2016 in Bentonville, Arkansas. The Learning Experience will kick off with a welcome event on the evening of July 13th. Please email Stephanie Uzel at suzel@lcldnet.com to register.
2016 FELLOWS MONTHLY CALL & ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER QUESTION: June 16, 2016 at 3 p.m.
On June 16th at 3 p.m. EST, the 2016 Fellows will hear from Kathleen Brady. The teleconference number is 1-877-294-8214, and the access code is 7717602. Please note that this is only a phone call, not a video call (apologies for the calendar invite).
In March, Kathleen walked you through the Highlands Ability Battery test, which is a useful tool for identifying both strengths and weaknesses. Click here to access her presentation materials.
Connect with your accountability partner to discuss the most surprising finding from your report and what it means for your career and leadership aspirations.
FELLOWS EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
MINNEAPOLIS GRADUATION HAPPY HOUR: Minneapolis, MN - June 15, 2016
Join Fellows in the Minneapolis area for a graduation happy hour on Wednesday, June 15, at 5:30 p.m at Seven, 700 Hennepin Avenue S. The space is reserved under Caryn Boisen in the Sky Bar, Seven's outdoor rooftop patio. Contact Caryn at cboisen@larsonking.com if you plan to attend.
LCLD FELLOWS REGIONAL ROUNDTABLE SERIES: DRIVING AND MANAGING INNOVATION IN LAWYERING, LEADERSHIP, AND DIVERSITY: Washington, DC - June 16, 2016
Join two senior leaders of Microsoft’s Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs Department, and a group of LCLD Fellows Alumni for lunch and a roundtable discussion. The event will be held Thursday, June 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. EDT at the Microsoft Innovation and Policy Center, 901 K Street, NW, 11th Floor, Washington, DC 20001. Please RSVP to Janet Sanchez at janetsanchez@velaw.com. Click here for details.
7TH ANNUAL BUNKERS IN BAGHDAD BENEFIT: Chicago, IL - June 22, 2016
The 7th annual benefit for Bunkers in Baghdad, a nonprofit founded by 2014 Fellow Joseph Hanna, will be held Wednesday, June 22, from 6-8 p.m. at Ramalli's at 1925 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL. Click here for more information and to reserve tickets.
HOUSTON FELLOWS GRADUATION HAPPY HOUR AND 1L SCHOLARS MIXER: Houston, TX - July 14, 2016
Fellows and Scholars in the Houston area are invited to a Graduation Happy Hour and mixer on Thursday, July 14, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Lawless Spirits & Kitchen (909 Texas Ave. Suite 2A, Houston, TX). Cocktails and appetizers will be served. For details or to RSVP, contact 2015 Fellow Aparna Dave at aparna.m.dave@wellsfargo.com.
DC AREA NETWORKING LUNCH: Washington, DC - July 19, 2016
Fellows in the Washington, DC area are invited to attend a networking lunch with 1L Scholars at Cooley's DC offices. More information will be forthcoming.
POST-EVENT WRAP-UPS
LCLD program participants in Columbus have been getting to know one another better. On April 21, Fellows and Fellows Alumni from the area met for a happy hour at Denmark on High, and on May 24, a group of Fellows and Pathfinders met for a Compass Conversation at the Elevator Brewery.
On June 9, 2016, the Greater Charlotte Area Fellows gathered to celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2015 Fellows and officially welcome them into the LCLD family. Fellows ate, drank, and shared stories of their favorite LCLD moments. Thank you to Lucrecia Moore, Lisa LaVigne, and Rakesh Gopalan for organizing the celebration. An extra special thank you to McGuireWoods for its generous sponsorship of the event and ongoing support of the program. Feel free to contact Lucrecia Moore, Lisa LaVigne or Rakesh Gopalan if you would like to organize the next Charlotte event.
FELLOWS ALUMNI ANNOUNCEMENTS
REGISTER FOR THE FIFTH ANNUAL FELLOWS ALUMNI CONFERENCE: Chicago, IL - June 23-26, 2016
The Fifth Annual LCLD Fellows Alumni Conference will be held in Chicago at the Loews Chicago Hotel June 23 through June 26. Click here to register. You can see the most current version of the agenda here.
Registration Fees - Law Firm Fellows:
$250 Late Registration: May 1 - June 15, 2016
Registration Fee - Corporate Fellows:
$150 Regular Registration: Open through June 15, 2016
For questions, please contact Courtney Nolde, LCLD Special Project Manager, at cnolde@lcldnet.com.
Many thanks to the following sponsors of the Fellows Alumni Conference.
Platinum Sponsor ($15,000):
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Gold Sponsors ($10,000):
Dentons US LLP
Jenner & Block LLP
Kaye Scholer LLP
Silver Sponsors ($5,000):
Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete LLP
Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.
GrayRobinson, PA
Hanson Bridgett LLP
McGuireWoods LLP
Steptoe & Johnson LLP
Bronze Sponsors ($2,500):
Bryan Cave
Carlton Fields
Drinker Biddle and Reath LLP
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Jackson Walker LLP
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Supporting Sponsors ($1,000):
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
Hunton & Williams LLP
Littler Mendelson, P.C.
The Procter & Gamble Company
2011 FELLOWS FIVE YEAR REUNION: Chicago, IL - June 25, 2016
2011 Fellows are invited to attend a five-year anniversary celebration at this year's Fellows Alumni Conference on Saturday, June 25, at 5:30 p.m. at The Whit Rooftop Lounge. Click here for more information and to RSVP.
FELLOWS ALUMNI - ARE YOU ALL IN?
Fellows Alumni contributions by class.
When the Executive Council asked Fellows Alumni if they would be willing to support the program with an annual contribution, the overwhelming response was, "We're All In!" Funding is crucial for the strength and growth of the Fellows Alumni association, so the EC asks each of you to make a personal commitment of $125. Click here for instructions how to make your contribution.
If you have any questions, contact Patrice Jean at patrice.jean@hugheshubbard.com or Zohra Tejani at zohrat@microsoft.com.
EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES OF INTEREST
2016 LGBT ALLIES DIVERSITY SUMMIT: Orlando, FL - June 17, 2016
The Florida Diversity Council is hosting its annual LGBT-Allies Diversity Summit at the UCF's Rosen College of Hospitality. The agenda includes a panel on LGBT initiatives, a workshop on gender transitioning in the workplace, and the opportunity to network with other diversity-minded individuals. Click here for more information.
2ND ANNUAL WOMEN OF COLOR IN THE LAW FORUM: Minneapolis, MN - June 21, 2016
The 2nd Annual Women of Color in the Law Forum is designed to gather women lawyers of color for a discussion about how women of color in the Twin Cities have successfully navigated their legal careers. Click here for more information, and contact 2016 Fellow Loan Huynh if you plan to attend.
LAVENDER LAW CONFERENCE AND CAREER FAIR: Washington, DC - August 4-6, 2016
The LGBT Bar's Annual Lavender Law Conference and Career Fair will be held August 4-6 at the Renaissance Washington DC Downtown Hotel. Click here to register and to see the program agenda.
GROWTH ACCELERATOR: FEMALE PARTNER RETENTION PROGRAM - Fall 2016
2013 Fellow Heather Hubbard has developed a new female partner retention program for firms committed to retaining and promoting their top female talent. Growth Accelerator is a 9-month group coaching program with a 4-day opening retreat at Miraval Resort in Arizona. Each class is limited to 12 female partners from AmLaw 250 firms with 1-3 years of partnership. Deposits are due by June 10, 2016. Click here for more details.
VISITING WOMEN EXECUTIVE EXCHANGE PROGRAM: Yale University School of Management - September 11-15, 2016
The Visiting Women Executive Exchange Program at the Yale School of Management addresses the most challenging professional step for women -- the leap to top management. Over one week, senior women managers from Africa and North America are prepared for transformational C-suite, board room, cabinet, and university leadership through intensive instruction in critical skills needed to think strategically, make better decisions, grow organizations, and lead diverse teams in a 21st century environment. The program runs Sunday, September 11, through Thursday, September 15, with a fee of $8,950. There is a discount for those who apply by May 1. For more information, please contact VWEEP Program Manager Zachary Avine at 267-251-5901 or zachary@careernation.com. Click here to register.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Vice President and Deputy General Counsel: US Anesthesia Partners - Dallas, TX (preferred); Houston, TX; or Denver, CO
Click here for the full job description. Questions about the position may be directed to Sheryl Posey at sheryl.posey@usap.com.
Corporate Counsel: US Anesthesia Partners - Dallas, TX
Click here for the full job description. Questions about the position may be directed to Sheryl Posey at sheryl.posey@usap.com.
Lead Counsel, Network Infrastructure: Facebook - Menlo Park, CA or Washington, DC
Click here for the full job description, and click here to apply.
Lead Counsel, Infrastructure (Real Estate): Facebook - Menlo Park, CA
Click here for the full job description, and click here to apply.
Commercial Counsel, Inbound & Development: Facebook - Menlo Park, CA
Click here for the full job description, and click here to apply.
Lead Compliance Counsel, EHS: Facebook - Menlo Park, CA
Click here for the full job description, and click here to apply.
Lead Commercial Counsel, Connectivity: Facebook - Menlo Park, CA
Click here for the full job description, and click here to apply.
Associate General Counsel, IP/Commercial: Facebook - Menlo Park, CA
Click here for the full job description, and click here to apply.
Counsel, Payments & E-Commerce: Facebook - Menlo Park, CA
Click here for the full job description, and click here to apply.
Real Estate Counsel: McGuire Woods LLP - Dallas, TX
Click here for the full job description, and click here to apply. Questions about the position may be directed to Tamara Fairhurst at tfairhurst@mcguirewoods.com.
Senior Corporate Counsel - Interline Brands, Inc.: The Home Depot - Jacksonville, FL
Click here for the full job description. Questions about the position may be directed to Linda Seal or Schwanda Winston.
Corporate Counsel - Interline Brands, Inc.: The Home Depot - Jacksonville, FL
Click here for the full job description. Questions about the position may be directed to Linda Seal or Schwanda Winston.
Counsel, Mortgage: PNC Financial Services - Pittsburgh, PA
Click here for the full job description. Questions about the position may be directed to Kristin Bennett at kristin.bennett@pnc.com or 412.762.9795.
Attorney, Applications and Services Group: Microsoft Corp. - Redmond, WA
Click here for the full job description, and click here to apply. Questions can be directed to Valerie Tam at valtam@microsoft.com.
Senior Patent Attorney: Microsoft Corp. - Redmond, WA
Click here for the full job description, and click here to apply. Questions can be directed to Nasiroh Trodep at nasiroht@microsoft.com.
Attorney, Office of Legal Compliance Programs Team: Microsoft Corp. - Redmond, WA
Click here for the full job description, and click here to apply. Questions can be directed to Valerie Tam at valtam@microsoft.com.
Vice President, Corporate: Prudential Financial - Newark, NJ
Click here for the full job description. Questions about the position may be sent to Briget Asplund at Bridget.Asplund@prudential.com.
Counsel, Retail Payments: PNC Financial Services - Pittsburgh, PA
Click here for the full job description. Questions about the position may be directed to Amanda George at amanda.manafo@pnc.com.
To see listings for Associate and other positions, click here.
POSTING OF JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN THE FELLOWS WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
To post a job opportunity, please send the following information to Caitlin Puffenberger at cpuffenberger@lcldnet.com and Stephanie Uzel at suzel@lcldnet.com:
1. Title and location of the position
2. Contact information of individual to contact with additional questions about the position
3. PDF of the job description
Job Opportunities will remain in the Fellows Weekly Announcements for four consecutive weeks and then be removed. You may request one posting renewal for an additional four weeks. There is no cost for posting. Opportunities received in accordance with the policy prior to 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday will be posted in the Fellows Weekly Announcements released on the following Tuesday. Please note that Associate positions will no longer be posted in the Fellows Weekly Announcements after July 1, 2016.
