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 about the announcements? Email Caitlin Puffenberger, LCLD Communications Coordinator.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Did You Know?
Submissions for the Fellows Weekly Announcements (including photos) can be sent to Caitlin Puffenberger.
2016 -2017 ADVOCACY PROGRAM KICK-OFF
October will mark the fourth installment of the LCLD Fellows Advocacy Program. The program, designed to assist Fellows from all classes advocate on behalf of each other in their careers, will kick-off in late October. To join the Advocacy Program, or for more information, please email 2013 Fellow Kyle Ferachi at kferachi@mcglinchey.com or 2013 Fellow Caryn Boisen cboisen@larsonking.com.
2016 Fellow Bryan Cho is now Assistant General Counsel at MetLife, Inc.
2016 Fellow Kimberly Hulsey was named one of the 2016 Cablefax Magazine Most Influential Minorities in Cable.
2015 Fellow Alaina King Benford received one of five Global Inclusion Awards from her law firm Norton Rose Fulbright in recognition of her commitment to diversity. Read more here.
2015 Fellow Martin Estrada was named one of the Most Influential Minority Lawyers in Los Angeles. Read more here.
2014 Fellow Theresa Conduah is now Managing Counsel of Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
2013 Fellow Dionne Blake is now Senior Director, Assistant General Counsel of Target.
2013 Fellow Bobbie Wilson was recognized as a 2016 Women Leader in Tech Law by The Recorder. Read more here.
2012 Fellow Sigmund Collins is Founder and President of Shepherd's Way Relief Center, Inc.
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 Caitlin Puffenberger at cpuffenberger@lcldnet.com.
2016 FELLOWS ANNOUNCEMENTS
LAST CALL: SCRIPPS NETWORKS INTERACTIVE, INC. LEARNING EXPERIENCE: Knoxville, TN - October 17-18, 2016
This is the last call 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., in Knoxville, TN and will feature insights from company leadership on the business of producing and distributing compelling lifestyle content. The Learning Experience will kick off on October 17 with a welcome event hosted by Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC at Neyland Stadium, home of the University of Tennessee football team. To register, please email Lori Lorenzo at llorenzo@lcldnet.com.
LEADERSHIP LUNCH - Washington, DC: November 14, 2016
Registration remains open for the Washington, DC Leadership Lunch on November 14, 2015 hosted by Les Bookoff, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Bookoff McAndrews PLLC, and Brian Brooks, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary of Fannie Mae. Fellows Alumni are encouraged to register as well, as we will pull Alumni from the wait list after October 11. To register, please email Lori Lorenzo at llorenzo@lcldnet.com.
HONEYWELL LEARNING EXPERIENCE - Phoenix, AZ: December 8, 2016
Registration remains open for 2016 Fellows to visit the Phoenix offices of Honeywell International for a Learning Experience hosted by Harriet Mountcastle-Walsh, Vice President and General Counsel – Aerospace. The welcome event for the Fellows the night before the Learning Experience will be hosted by Osborn Maledon, P.A. To register, please email Lori Lorenzo at llorenzo@lcldnet.com.
LEADERSHIP LUNCH - Chicago, IL: October 28, 2016
Registration remains open for the 2016 Fellows for the Chicago Leadership Lunch on October 28, 2016 hosted by Mark Ohringer, Executive Vice President, Global General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated, and Martin H. Nesbitt, Co-Chief Executive Officer, The Vistria Group, LLC and Director of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. Fellows Alumni are encouraged to register as well, as we will pull Alumni from the wait list after October 11. To register, please email Lori Lorenzo at llorenzo@lcldnet.com.
LEADERSHIP LUNCH - Seattle, WA: November 16, 2016
Registration remains open for the 2016 Fellows for the Seattle Leadership Lunch on November 16, 2016 hosted by Jeffrey Gray, Firmwide Managing Partner of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, and Salle Yoo, General Counsel of Uber Technologies, Inc. Fellows Alumni are encouraged to register as well, as we will pull Alumni from the wait list on October 11. To register, please email Lori Lorenzo at llorenzo@lcldnet.com.
LEADERSHIP LUNCH - Houston, TX: November 16, 2016
Registration remains open for the 2016 Fellows for the Houston Leadership Lunch on November 16, 2016 hosted by Rick Hammett, North American Managing Partner of Baker & McKenzie LLP, and Hector Pineda, Head of Legal – United States, Associate General Counsel - Unconventionals of Shell Oil Company. Fellows Alumni are encouraged to register as well, as we will pull Alumni from the wait list on October 11. To register, please email Lori Lorenzo at llorenzo@lcldnet.com.
SAVE THE DATE: 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
THE PERFECT TIME TO PLAN THE NEXT FELLOWS ALUMNI EVENT IS NOW!
Are you an LCLD Fellow thinking about organizing a Fellows’ alumni event in your area? From an informal happy hour to a discussion featuring the general counsel you most admire, planning an alumni event is a great way to connect with Fellows who share your passion for making the profession more inclusive and diverse. Planning an event also helps you build your brand, establish relationships with law firms and legal departments in your area and gets you some invaluable exposure to senior leadership. Fellows interested in planning an event should contact the Program Development Committee of the Alumni Executive Council by clicking here. All class years and geographic areas are encouraged to contact us today!
SAN FRANCISCO FELLOWS HAPPY HOUR: San Francisco, CA - October 12, 2016
Email 2015 Fellow Darren Teshima at dteshima@orrick.com if you can join him next Wednesday, October 12, at B Bar around 5:30 p.m.
ATLANTA FELLOWS HAPPY HOUR: November 2, 2016
LCLD Alumni and current LCLD Fellows are invited to a dutch treat happy hour on November 2 from 6-8 p.m. at JCT Kitchen Upstairs Bar located at Westside Urban Market, 1198 Howell Mill Rd #18. Please RSVP to Komal Patel at Komal_Patel@homedepot.com by October 26, 2016.
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
Several LCLD Fellows connected during the Corporate Counsel Women of Color Conference last month, and it looks like they had a great time. Don't forget to send photos from any Fellows Meet-Ups to Caitlin Puffenberger at cpuffenberger@lcldnet.com.
BAKER BOTTS OCTOBER CLE: Washington, DC - October 25, 2016
Baker Botts October CLE program “Business As Unusual? The Impact of the Election, Geopolitics, Cyber Threats and New Regulations in a Year of Transition” will be hosted in Baker Botts’ DC office. The meeting will feature CLE panels, a luncheon with special guest speaker Mike Allen (former Chief White House Correspondent for POLITICO) and a cocktail reception. Geared for in-house counsel and compliance officers, corporate executives and leading government relations professionals, the interactive panel discussions will also focus on: Environmental and Energy Trends and Emerging Issues, Impacts of International Sanctions and Brexit on Cross-Border Transactions, Enforcement Risks and Liability Issues for Officers and Directors, and Legal Ethics of Email and Social Media. The conference is aimed at business executives and in-house counsel and will provide up to 6.5 hours of CLE. Please contact Caitlin White at caitlin.white@bakerbotts.com for more information.
2016 NAPABA CONVENTION: San Diego, CA - November 3-6, 2016
The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association is celebrating its 28th annual gathering of Asian Pacific attorneys, judges, law professors, and law students in San Diego from November 3-6. Registration is open until October 21. Click here for more details and to register.
Littler Mendelson, PC will be hosting a reception for LCLD Fellows and Alumni attending the NAPABA conference. Contact 2014 Fellow Judy Iriye at JIriye@littler.com for more information.
2015 Fellows Monica Patel and Darren Teshima will be on a panel discussing “Internet of Things: Security, Privacy and Risk Considerations for a Connected World” on November 5.
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
VP, Deputy Legal Officer, Annuities and Individual Life Insurance: Prudential - Shelton, CT
VP, Corporate Counsel: Prudential - Multiple locations
Director, Corporate Counsel: Prudential - Multiple locations
Click here to read the full job descriptions and to apply.
Legal Counsel, Contracts and International Business Ventures: Abercrombie & Fitch - New Albany, OH
Click here to read the full job description. Questions about the position can be directed to Stacia Jones at Stacia_Jones@anfcorp.com.
Executive Director: Disability Rights Advocates (DRA) - Berkeley, CA
DRA is a leading nonprofit disability rights legal center whose mission is to advance equal rights and opportunity for people with all types of disabilities nationwide. Click here for the job description and contact 2014 Fellow Katina Thornock at katina.thornock@starbucks.com with questions, as she is a member of the DRA Board of Directors.
Senior Attorney: Disability Rights Advocates (DRA) - Berkeley, CA
DRA is a leading nonprofit disability rights legal center whose mission is to advance equal rights and opportunity for people with all types of disabilities nationwide. Click here for the job description and contact 2014 Fellow Katina Thornock at katina.thornock@starbucks.com with questions, as she is a member of the DRA Board of Directors.
Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions Legal Counsel: HP - Palo Alto, CA
Click here for the full job description. Click here to apply.
Patent Attorney Expert: HP - Multiple locations
Click here for the full job description. Click here to apply.
Patent Attorney Specialist: HP - Multiple locations
Click here for the full job description. Click here to apply.
Diversity & Inclusion Manager: Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C. - St. Louis, MO
Click here for the full job description, and click here to apply. Questions may be directed to Jessie Fenton, Recruiting Manager, at jlf@greensfelder.com.
Corporate Counsel, Employment Law: Home Depot USA, Inc. - Orange County, CA
Click here for the full job description, and click here to apply. Questions about the position may be directed to Wanda Morris, Assistant General Counsel, at Wanda_M_Morris@homedepot.com.
Commercial Counsel: Facebook - Menlo Park, CA
Click here for the full job description, and click here to apply.
Lead Security Counsel: Facebook - Menlo Park, CA / Washington, DC
Click here for the full job description, and click here to apply.
Trademark Counsel: Facebook - Menlo Park, CA
Click here for the full job description, and click here to apply.
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:
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.
