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 Nichole Velasquez, Fellows Program Manager, or Caitlin Puffenberger, LCLD Communications Specialist.
In This Issue:
- Personal Announcements
- 2017 Fellows Announcements
- Alumni Announcements
- Fellows Events and Opportunities
- Events and Opportunities of Interest
- Job Opportunities
Announcements
Did You Know?
2016 Fellow Mark Danis, 2015 Fellow Gillian Thackray, and 2012 Fellow Angela Hilt, along with LCLD Board Chair Laura Stein, were named a Best Legal Department of 2017. Read more here.
2015 Fellow Antonio Reynolds is now Partner at Buckley Sandler LLP.
2014 Fellow Patrice Jean received the 2017 Distinguished Alumni Award from the Association of Black Princeton Alumni. Former recipients include Robert S. Johnson, CEO and Founder of Black Entertainment Television and U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell.
2014 Fellow Effie Silva was listed among the Top 50 Women Lawyers in Florida and the Top 100 Lawyers in Miami by Florida Super Lawyers for 2017.
2013 Fellow Christa Brown-Sanford was named a Next Generation Lawyer by Legal 500. Read more here.
2012 Fellow Carletta Higginson is now Corporate Counsel, Global Music at Google, 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.
2017 Fellows Announcements
MORTON SALT LEARNING EXPERIENCE: Chicago, IL - August 9-10, 2017
Registration remains open for a Learning Experience at the Chicago headquarters of Morton Salt, hosted by Chad Walker, Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary (and 2012 Fellow). Click here for more information. To register, email Nichole Velasquez, LCLD Fellows Program Manager.
LEADERSHIP LUNCH PLUS: New York, NY - July 28, 2017
Registration remains open for a Leadership Lunch Plus hosted by Fred Nance, Global Managing Partner of Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP, and Stacia Jones, Associate General Counsel and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Click here for more information. To register, email Nichole Velasquez, LCLD Fellows Program Manager.
FOLLOW-UP CALL WITH BRENT BAER: June 28, 2017
The 2017 Fellows follow-up call with Brent Baer will be Wednesday, June 28, at 4 p.m. ET. The call-in information is Number: 1-877-294-8214 and the Access Code is: 5075876. Click here for more information. Please direct all questions ahead of the call to: brent@baeressentials.com.
MCDONALD'S LEARNING EXPERIENCE: Oak Brook, IL - June 28-29, 2017
There are still a few spots on the waiting list for the McDonald's Learning Experience on June 28-29. For more information, click here. To register for the Learning Experience, email Fellows Program Manager Nichole Velasquez.
Alumni Announcements
FELLOWS ALUMNI: ARE YOU ALL IN?
There are just a few more weeks to make your contribution to the Fellows Alumni organization! The Fellows Alumni are poised to have a big impact on the legal profession, but they need your contribution to make the growth and development of the LCLD community happen.
To make your contribution, click here. Please note that:
- There is a $4.04 convenience fee associated with using PayPal. If you prefer not to pay a convenience fee and pay by check, please email Courtney Nolde, Fellows Alumni Program Manager at LCLD.
- You don't need a PayPal account to use PayPal to make your contribution. Look for the “Don’t have a PayPal Account?” message and follow the simple instructions.
If you would like to host an event in your area, the Fellows Alumni Association has set aside funds from last year's campaign to support you. For more information on how to request funding, click here. If you have questions, please contact Fellows Alumni Programs Committee Co-Chairs Jin Liu and Lica Tomizuka.
For questions about the "All In!" campaign, please contact Patrice Jean at patrice.jean@hugheshubbard.com, or Jason DeJonker at jason.dejonker@bryancave.com.
Fellows Events and Opportunities
FELLOWS ALUMNI MARATHON TEAM: Orlando, FL - Jan. 7, 2018
Have you been thinking about running a marathon? Want to do it with LCLD friends? NOW is your chance! The first ever all-LCLD Fellows Alumni "team" is running a marathon in Orlando on January 7. From 2012 Fellow Cassandra Headrick: "Okay...so there are only two of us on the "team," but what we lack in numbers we make up for in enthusiasm, and we'd love for you to join us -- whatever your experience level." If you are interested, email Cassandra at CHEADRIC@travelers.com or Jin Liu at jliu@carltonfields.com.
LCLD REGIONAL EVENTS
Thanks to all the Fellows and other members of the LCLD community who made it to a happy hour in Miami last month! If you are interested in hosting a regional Fellows event in your area, let us know!
Events and Opportunities of Interest
BEYOND 100: WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE NEW ADMINISTRATION AND CONGRESS: Washington, DC - June 22, 2017
You are invited to Barnes & Thornburg’s Washington, DC office for a look at the first 100 days of the current administration, along with a view on moving forward. Explore hot topics and what lies ahead for you and your business with Israel Hernandez, Acting Under Secretary of International Trade Administration at the U.S. Department of Commerce. The event begins with a networking session at 3:30 p.m., followed by a panel discussion at 4 p.m. and a reception at 5 p.m. For questions or RSVP to, email 2014 Fellow Leasa Anderson at leasa.anderson@btlaw.com.
FLEX SUCCESS INSTITUTE: Webinar - June 22 - July 27, 2017
The 2017 Flex Success Institute is a five-part, virtual professional development program for mid-level professionals working a holistic flex or reduced hours schedule. Sessions include "The Confidence Edge: Harnessing the Power of Mindset and Grit" and "Expanding Your Networks: The Role of Mentors and Sponsors." Click here for more information and to register.
ELIMINATION OF BIAS IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION: Webinar - June 28, 2017
LCLD Program Director Lori Lorenzo will be speaking on a panel about the elimination of bias in the legal profession, moderated by Pathfinder Program Speaker John Mitchell. The event is worth 1.5 Elimination of Bias CLE credit hours. Click here for more information and to register.
14THE ANNUAL SOUTH ASIAN BAR ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA CONVENTION: Washington, DC - July 13-16, 2017
The South Asian Bar Association of North America will be meeting in Washington, DC for its 14th annual convention, themed "Making Monumental Strides" on July 13-16. If you plan to attend, please reach out to 2015 Fellow Saminaz Akhter at SAkhter@blankrome.com. Click here for more information and to register.
Job Opportunities
Senior Counsel, Commercial Lending: PNC Bank - Pittsburgh or Philadelphia, PA
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Associate General Counsel, Product: Facebook - Menlo Park, CA
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Director & Associate General Counsel, Investigations: Facebook - Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; or Washington, DC
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Lead Counsel, Commercial Transactions: Facebook - New York, NY
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Lead Counsel, Privacy: Facebook - Menlo Park, CA
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Lead Counsel, Oculus: Facebook - Redmond, WA
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Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment (Manager for XFN Partnerships): Facebook - Menlo Park, CA or New York, NY
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Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment (Cross-Functional Teams): Facebook - Menlo Park, CA or New York, NY
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Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment (Global Marketing & Sales): Facebook - Menlo Park, CA or New York, NY
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Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment (Tech Teams): Facebook - Menlo Park, CA
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Director, Business & Legal Affairs: Scripps Networks - Knoxville, TN
Click here for the full job description and to apply. Questions about the position can be sent to Justin Hanke at JHanke@scrippsnetworks.com.
Senior Counsel, Equipment Finance: PNC - Pittsburgh, PA; Philadelphia, PA; or Cincinnati, OH
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Counsel, Trademark: Viacom International Services - New York, NY
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Counsel, Corporate & Securities: Viacom International Services - New York, NY
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Corporate Counsel, Marketing & Intellectual Property: Academy Sports + Outdoors - Katy (Houston), TX
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Director, Assistant General Counsel, Corporate Advisory Securities & Transactions: CapitalOne - McLean, VA
Click here for the full job description. Questions about the position can be sent to Jennifer Middlebrook at Jennifer.middlebrook@capitalone.com.
Manager, Counsel, Corporate Advisory Securities & Transactions, CapitalOne - McLean, VA
Click here for the full job description. Questions about the position can be sent to Jennifer Middlebrook at Jennifer.middlebrook@capitalone.com.
Corporate Counsel, Employment: The Clorox Company - Oakland, CA
Click here for the full job description and to apply. Questions about the position may be directed to Rachel Barack at Rachel.Barack@clorox.com.
Senior Attorney, Labor & Employment: Southern California Edison - Rosemead, CA
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Senior Attorney, Environmental Law: Southern California Edison - Rosemead, CA
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Senior Counsel, Asset Management: PNC - Philadelphia or Pittsburgh, PA
Click here for the job description and to apply. Questions about the position may be directed to Robyn Hunter at Robyn.Hunter@pnc.com.
Patent Counsel: Facebook - Menlo Park, CA
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Lead Counsel, Privacy: Facebook - Menlo Park, CA
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Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment (Tech Teams): Facebook - Menlo Park, CA
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Counsel, Corporate Litigation: Viacom International Services - New York, NY
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Corporate Counsel, Law & Corporate Affairs: Starbucks Coffee Company - Seattle, WA
Click here for the full job description and to apply. Questions about the position can be directed to John Nettleton at JNettlet@starbucks.com.
Counsel/Senior Counsel: Publicis Groupe - Chicago, IL
Click here for the full job description. Interested applicants should reach out to Jeff Crump at Jeff.Crump@us-resources.com.
Director Counsel, Retail Strategies: Target - Minneapolis, MN
Click here for the full job description and to apply. Questions about the position may be directed to Meghan Williams at meghan.williams@tmp.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. Link or PDF with full 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.
