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?
Traveling? Use the Fellows Map to find Fellows in any city.
2015 Fellow Kiamesha Colom was selected as an Indianapolis Foundation Fellow. Read more here.
2015 Fellow Richa Himani is now Managing Counsel - Commercial Transactions for United Airlines, Inc.
2013 Fellow Rita Davis is now Section Chief for Trials in the Civil Litigation Division of the Attorney General's Office for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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.
COMMUNITY SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
We would love to hear more about your volunteer activities in your community. Please send a summary of your efforts to 2013 Fellow Reena Bajowala at rbajowala@jenner.com, 2015 Fellow Rafael Zahralddin at rxza@elliottgreenleaf.com, and Stephanie Uzel at suzel@lcldnet.com.
2016 FELLOWS ANNOUNCEMENTS
2016 SECOND FELLOWS MEETING REGISTRATION
Registration for the LCLD 2016 Fellows Second Meeting at the Sheraton Grand Chicago is now open. The meeting will begin on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at 2:00 pm CT and conclude on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at 12:00 pm CT (on-site registration will open at 12:30 pm CT on October 4).
Please register to attend the meeting and reserve your hotel room. This is a two-part process in which you must:
(1) Register to attend the meeting by completing the sign-up form, here.
(2) Make hotel reservations. Click here to book your room at the Sheraton Grand Chicago by Monday, September 12, 2016, at 5:00 pm CT, to take advantage of the LCLD conference rate of $289 per night. This special hotel rate will be available until LCLD’s room block fills up or September 12--whichever comes first.
If you have any questions about the meeting, please contact Stephanie Uzel, LCLD Program Manager. For questions about registration or the hotel, please contact Stella Askin, LCLD Program & Events Coordinator.
THIRD FELLOWS MEETING: San Diego, CA - March 2-4, 2017
2016 Fellows, please save the date for the Third Fellows Meetings. You will receive additional information about registration and hotel blocks, as well as agendas, closer to the meeting. Click here for more information.
FELLOWS EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
SCRIPPS NETWORKS INTERACTIVE, INC. LEARNING EXPERIENCE: Knoxville, TN - October 17-18, 2016
Registration is now open for Fellows from all classes to attend the Learning Experience at Scripps Networks Interactive, home of several popular cable networks including, HGTV, Food Network, and The Travel Channel Inc. The Learning Experience will be hosted by Cynthia Gibson, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc., on October 17-18 in Knoxville, Tennessee and will feature insights from company leadership on the business of producing and distributing compelling lifestyle content. The Learning Experience will kick off with a welcome event hosted by Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC on October 17th. Please e-mail Stephanie Uzel at suzel@lcldnet.com to register.
LEADERSHIP LUNCH - Dallas, TX: September 20, 2016
Registration remains open for Fellows from all classes for the Dallas Leadership Lunch on September 20, 2016 hosted by Amy Sanford, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of US Anesthesia Partners and 2013 Fellow, and Thomas Bender, Co-President and Managing Director of Littler Mendelson, P.C. Please email Stephanie Uzel at suzel@lcldnet.com to register.
MINNESOTA FELLOWS HAPPY HOUR: Minneapolis, MN - September 13, 2016
Minnesota Fellows are invited to a happy hour on Tuesday, September 13, at 5:30 p.m. at Crave in downtown Minneapolis. Contact 2013 Fellow Caryn Boisen at cboisen@larsonking.com with any questions.
LCLD FELLOWS CRUISE: January 13-16, 2017
Please join your LCLD Fellows for the LCLD Inaugural 3-Day Cruise for MLK weekend (Jan. 13-16) from Miami to Nassau, Bahamas, and Norwegian Cruise Line's private island. It is an all-inclusive cruise, i.e., all drinks are included. Although we see each other at the Alumni Conference, a group of us in Chicago though it would be nice to see each other on a more frequent basis. Therefore, we planned a cruise. All Fellows and their families are invited. If you would like to book a cabin, please contact Melissa Lobo at Norwegian Cruise Line at 954.514.4553 directly as prices vary based on the type of room. If you reserve rooms before August 31, you may receive half-off your deposit. If you have any questions about the cruise, please contact Yvette Gatling at ygatling@littler.com or 713.652.4740. We look forward to seeing each of you there.
EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES OF INTEREST
TEXAS MINORITY COUNSEL PROGRAM SAVE-THE-DATE RECEPTIONS: Multiple locations - August 30 - September 28, 2016
The Texas Minority Counsel Program (TMCP) is a client development, networking, and CLE event for attorneys in Texas. Save-the-Date Receptions are networking events held in major cities throughout Texas during the months leading up to the annual conference. These receptions provide an excellent opportunity to network with local legal professionals while learning more about the TMCP. For a full list of dates and locations, click here and scroll to "Save-the-Date Receptions."
HISPANIC NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION 41ST ANNUAL CONVENTION: Chicago, IL - September 7-10, 2016
The Annual Convention for the Hispanic National Bar Association will be held in Chicago September 7-10, 2016. This year's theme is "Empowering Leaders." Click here for details and to see the agenda. If you plan to attend, email 2013 Fellow Mara Kaplan at Mara.Kaplan@target.com.
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. For more information, please contact VWEEP Program Manager Zachary Avine at 267-251-5901 or zachary@careernation.com. Click here to register.
TRANSFORMING WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP IN THE LAW ROUNDTABLE: Washington, DC - September 14, 2016
The Transforming Women's Leadership in Law roundtables are private dinners with senior women colleagues in the law from corporate legal departments and law firms in cities across the U.S. Participants will share their thoughts on how to remove barriers to the advancement of women in the law. Click here for more information.
GETTING INTO AND AHEAD IN INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION: Washington, DC - September 26, 2016
The Blacks of the American Society of International Law (BASIL) Task Force and Young ICCA (International Council for Commercial Arbitration) are hosting a free event titled “Getting Into and Ahead in International Arbitration.” One of the goals of this event is to reach out to black lawyers and law students. The event will take place in Washington, D.C. on Monday, September 26, 5:00-9:00pm ET. Click here for additional details. If you would like to attend, please email youngicca.dcworkshop@gmail.com. Space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
TRANSFORMING WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP IN THE LAW ROUNDTABLE: San Francisco, CA - September 27, 2016
The Transforming Women's Leadership in Law roundtables are private dinners with senior women colleagues in the law from corporate legal departments and law firms in cities across the U.S. Participants will share their thoughts on how to remove barriers to the advancement of women in the law. Click here for more information.
TRANSFORMING WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP IN THE LAW ROUNDTABLE: Los Angeles, CA - September 28, 2016
The Transforming Women's Leadership in Law roundtables are private dinners with senior women colleagues in the law from corporate legal departments and law firms in cities across the U.S. Participants will share their thoughts on how to remove barriers to the advancement of women in the law. Click here for more information.
TEXAS MINORITY COUNSEL PROGRAM 24TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE: Dallas, TX - November 9-11, 2016
The TMCP Annual Conference will be held from November 9-11 at the Four Seasons Las Colinas in Dallas. The TMCP's unique format not only provides valuable CLE credits but also gives attendees an opportunity to participate in informational interviews to discuss outside counsel opportunities. Please visit the Conference Website for details including online registration and how your company or firm can demonstrate its commitment to diversity by sponsoring the conference. You may also contact 2015 Fellow and Conference Committee Co-chair Aparna M. Dave for more information.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
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.
Counsel, Corporate Department: Faegre Baker Daniels LLP - Minneapolis, MN
Click here for the full job description. Questions about the position may be directed to Melissa Gregory at Melissa.gregory@FaegreBD.com.
Staff Counsel, Mortgage Banking: PNC - Pittsburgh, PA
Click here for the full job description, and click here to apply. Questions about the position may be directed to Kristin Bennett at kristin.bennett@pnc.com or 412.762.9795.
Associate General Counsel, Product & Privacy: Facebook - Menlo Park, CA
Click here for the full job description, and click here to apply.
Lead Counsel (Oculus): Facebook - Menlo Park, CA
Click here for the full job description, and click here to apply.
Lead Counsel, Inbound & Development: Facebook - Menlo Park, CA
Click here for the full job description, and click here to apply.
Lead Counsel, Regulatory, Litigation and Law Enforcement (WhatsApp) - Mountain View, CA
Click here for the full job description, and click here to apply.
Associate General Counsel, Product & Privacy (WhatsApp) - Mountain View, CA
Click here for the full job description, and click here to apply.
Immigration Attorney: Microsoft - Redmond, WA
Click here for the full job description. Questions about the position may be directed to Paolo Sy at pasy@microsoft.com.
Attorney (Req# 980012): Microsoft - Redmond, WA
Click here for the full job description. Questions about the position may be directed to Paolo Sy at pasy@microsoft.com.
Attorney (Req# 982170): Microsoft - Redmond, WA
Click here for the full job description. Questions about the position may be directed to Paolo Sy at pasy@microsoft.com.
Senior Counsel - Securities and Corporate Governance: AdvanSix Inc. - Morris Plains, NJ
Click here for the full job description. Questions about the position may be directed to Laurie Clymens at laurie.clymens@honeywell.com.
VP, Deputy Chief Legal Officer, Annuities and Individual Life Insurance: Prudential - Shelton, CT
VP, Corporate Counsel: Prudential - Newark, NJ
Director, Corporate Counsel: Prudential: Newark, NJ
Click here for the full job descriptions. Questions about the position may be sent to LCLD.Job.Info@prudential.com.
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer: Stinson Leonard Street - Minneapolis, MN
Click here for the full job description. Questions about the position may be directed to Lynda Moore, Chief Attorney Recruiting & Development Officer, at 816.691.2727.
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 are no longer being posted in the Fellows Weekly Announcements.
