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
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2015 Fellow Travis Torrence was honored by the National LGBT Bar Association with the Out & Proud Corporate Counsel Award. This recognition is awarded to legal professionals who advance LGBT equality through words and actions to create more secure and welcoming workplaces.
2014 Fellow Natalie Renee Bolling is now Shareholder at Vulcan Materials Company.
2014 Fellow David Green is now Senior Counsel at Bridgestone Americas, 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.
2016-2017 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 at cboisen@larsonking.com.
There will be two informational calls about the Advocacy Program:
- Thursday, October 27, 2016, from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET. Click here for the dial-in number and access code.
- Wednesday, November 2, 2016, from 3 to 3:30 p.m. ET. Click here for the dial-in number and access code.
2016 FELLOWS ANNOUNCEMENTS
LEADERSHIP LUNCH - Chicago, IL: Dec. 12, 2016
Registration is now open for the Chicago Leadership Lunch on December 12, 2016. The Leadership Lunch will be hosted by N. Cornell Boggs, III, former Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, at Dow Corning Corporation, and Kimberly Johnson, Partner and Firm Chair of Quarles & Brady LLP. 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
ATLANTA FELLOWS HAPPY HOUR: Nov. 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.
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!
LCLD FELLOWS CRUISE: Jan. 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.
SAVE THE DATE: SIXTH ANNUAL LCLD FELLOWS ALUMNI LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM: New York City, NY - June 1-3, 2017
LCLD Fellows Alumni from classes 2011-2016 are invited to attend the Sixth Annual LCLD Fellows Alumni Leadership Symposium from Thursday, June 1, to Saturday, June 3, in New York City. The agenda, hotel, and conference registration information will be available here in February 2017. If you have questions, please contact Courtney Nolde, LCLD Fellows Alumni Program Manager.
EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES OF INTEREST
2016 NAPABA CONVENTION: San Diego, CA - Nov. 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. 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.
2016 Fellow Michelle Park Chiu will be moderating a panel on "The Art of Self-Promotion" on November 4.
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.
2012 Fellow Bill Simonitsch and 2013 Fellow Bonnie Lau will be speaking on a panel titled "The Best Offense is a Good Defense: Litigation Considerations When Making Cross Border Deals" on November 5.
TEXAS MINORITY COUNSEL PROGRAM 24TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE: Dallas, TX - Nov. 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.
LIFE & LAW IN BALANCE WOMEN'S CONFERENCE: Tucson, AZ - Nov. 13-16, 2016
Join other ambitious female law firm partners, of counsel, and senior associates at Miraval Resort & Spa for an innovative legal conference. The 4-day retreat-style conference includes interactive, deep-dive CLE workshops and unique programming to help you get clear on what you want, tackle the difficult issues you're facing, and design a clear plan to help you achieve more success and satisfaction. There are only 3 spots left. Click here for more details and to register.
ENGAGING MALE CHAMPIONS IN THE LEGAL INDUSTRY: New York, NY - Nov. 17, 2016
Morgan Lewis and the Thomson Reuters Legal Executive Institute will be hosting a panel discussion on male-female sponsorship/mentorship, perspectives on structural barriers for women in the legal industry, and programming for women's business development. Panelists include LCLD Members Greg Jordan and Mark Wasserman. Click here to learn more or to RSVP.
Attorney (Req# 992432): Microsoft: Redmond, WA
Click here for the full job description, and click here to apply. Questions about the position may be directed to Paolo Sy at pasy@microsoft.com.
Attorney (Req# 988303): Microsoft - Redmond, WA
Click here for the full job description, and click here to apply. Questions about the position may be directed to Paolo Sy at pasy@microsoft.com.
Immigration Attorney (Req# 991008): Microsoft - Redmond, WA
Click here for the full job description, and click here to apply. Questions about the position may be directed to Paolo Sy at pasy@microsoft.com.
Compliance Counsel, Fair Competition: Johnson Controls, Inc. - Milwaukee, WI
Click here for the full job description. Questions about the position may be directed to Ryan Pedersen at ryan.j.pedersen@jci.com.
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.
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.
