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
- Special Event: Alumni Leadership Symposium
- Alumni Announcements
- Fellows Events and Opportunities
- Events and Opportunities of Interest
- Job Opportunities
Announcements
Did You Know?
The June Fellow Spotlight is live now!
2017 Fellow Richik Sarkar's article "4 Cybersecurity Considerations to Minimize D&O Exposure" was published recently by Law360. Read more here.
2016 Fellow Steve Flores shared the impact of his experience in the Fellows Program on Winston & Strawn's website. Read more here.
2015 Fellow Yaneris Rosa was recently selected by Honeywell's Home and Building Technologies leadership team to serve as a leader of the newly-created HBT Diversity Council. Yaneris has also served as a leader of Honeywell's legal department Diversity & Inclusion Council since 2014.
2013 Fellow Emma Cano is now Partner at Jefferson Cano.
2011 Fellow Raquel Tamez was named Chief Executive Office of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. Read more here.
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
LEADERSHIP LUNCH PLUS: Columbus, OH - June 8, 2017
Registration remains open for a Leadership Lunch Plus at the Bricker & Eckler offices in Columbus on Thursday, June 8. The event will be hosted by Kurtis Tunnell, Managing Partner of Bricker & Eckler LLP, and will feature the following additional speakers: Terri Meldrum, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, OhioHealth; Mark Smolik, Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer, Exel, Inc.; Nicholas Zuk, Senior Vice President, Secretary & General Counsel, White Castle Systems, Inc. To register, email Nichole Velasquez, LCLD Fellows Program Manager, at nvelasquez@lcldnet.com.
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.
MCDONALD'S LEARNING EXPERIENCE: Oak Brook, IL - June 28-29, 2017
Registration remains open 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.
Special Event: Fellows Alumni Leadership Symposium
Thank you to those of you who were able to attend the Sixth Annual LCLD Fellows Alumni Leadership Symposium in NYC last week. We had a very successful symposium with over 200 Fellows Alumni in attendance. Please click here to provide feedback to the planning committee for the symposium.
Alumni Announcements
FELLOWS ALUMNI: ARE YOU ALL IN?
With more than 1,000 members, the Fellows Alumni is poised to have a big impact on the legal profession. Your contributions to the 2017 All In! Campaign help make the growth and development of the LCLD community possible.
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
LANGUAGE OF LEADERSHIP: CREATING AN ECOSYSTEM TO ADVANCE DIVERSITY & INCLUSION: Columbus, OH - June 8, 2017
All Fellows (and others at LCLD Member organizations) are invited to attend a Language of Leadership event on diversity and inclusion at Bricker & Eckler LLP's Columbus offices on Thursday, June 8. The event will include discussions with state and federal judges and local bar association representatives. This event is separate from the Leadership Lunch Plus held on the same day. For questions or to RSVP, please contact Erin Hess, LCLD Strategic Initiatives Program Manager. Click here for more information.
LCLD CLE SEMINAR: USING AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP PRESENCE TO INTERRUPT UNCONSCIOUS BIAS: New York, NY or Webinar - June 9, 2017
Learn how cultivating an authentic leadership presence as a lawyer can aid in moving beyond bias when building relationships with clients and others, tools for accessing and expressing an inner roadmap to authenticity, and a framework for using presence to interrupt and transcend bias.
Featured speakers include Kate Ebner, Founder & CEO of the Nebo Company and Director of the Institute for Transformational Leadership at Georgetown University, and Kim D'Abreu, Principal Consultant at Diversity Dimensions Consulting, LLC, and Leadership Coach at The Nebo Company. The presentation will be moderated by Lori Lorenzo, LCLD Program Director. There will also be four LCLD Member panelists who will share their perspectives and wisdom from their personal experiences to provide guidance and strategies for attendees. LCLD has partnered with the Practising Law Institute (PLI) to apply for CLE credit for this seminar.
Click here to register to attend the seminar in person, or to view the live webcast individually. Please note that registration is managed directly by PLI; for any technical questions, please call 1-800-260-4754 or email info@pli.edu. For questions about the program, please contact Lori Lorenzo.
EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY FOR SOUTHEAST FELLOWS
This program, offered exclusively to LCLD Fellows and Alumni by the International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution, is intended to provide program participants with early skills development and unique access to professional development opportunities in dispute resolution through: (a) formal training in mediation and arbitration skills and practical observational experience; (b) mentoring by skilled neutrals in your geographic area, and (c) networking opportunities within CPR’s commercial dispute resolution community. Our goal is to create meaningful opportunities for program participants to become qualified as neutrals and better positioned to become neutrals of choice. Our program will commence in late fall with a kick-off event, continue with training in the early winter, and culminate at CPR’s Annual Meeting in Atlanta on March 8-10, 2018. There is a minimal program participation fee, which has been discounted for LCLD Fellows and Alumni. The 2017 program is open to Fellows in the Southeast US. For more info or to express interest in participating, email Helena Tavares Erickson, Senior Vice President, Dispute Resolution Services & Corporate Secretary at herickson@cpradr.org.
Events and Opportunities of Interest
CHICAGO SYMPOSIUM ON THE STATE OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION: Chicago, IL - June 6, 2017
The Institute for Inclusion in the Legal Profession will be holding a Symposium in Chicago on June 6 at 2:30 p.m. Topics include "Expanding the Pie: A New Approach to Big Law's Never-Ending Diversity Problem" and "The Next Generation of the Women's Initiative." 2016 Fellow Ryan Harding will be speaking on a panel entitled "Whose Responsibility is a More Inclusive Legal Profession?" Click here for more information and to register.
VOLUNTEER AS A PANELIST WITH THE ASSOCIATION OF CLINICAL RESEARCH PROFESSIONALS
The Association of Clinical Research Professionals is looking for legal panelists to participate in a one-hour webinar on "Legal Careers in Clinical Research." Attorneys with experience in Pharmaceutical/Device/Biotech/CRO roles will be asked to share their personal experience on possible legal career paths with individuals currently in clinical research roles. Click here for more information, or email Surabhi Sharma at sharma22surabhi@gmail.com.
7TH ANNUAL CHICAGO BENEFIT FOR BUNKERS IN BAGHDAD: Chicago, IL - June 8, 2017
The 7th Annual Chicago Benefit for Bunkers in Baghdad will be held Thursday, June 8, at 5:30 p.m. at The Revel Room. Founded by 2014 Fellow Joe Hanna, Bunkers in Baghdad is a nonprofit that provides new and used golf equipment to military service members and veterans. Click here for more information and to register.
YOUNG ARBITRATORS FORUM 6TH GLOBAL CONFERENCE: New York, NY - June 9-10, 2017
The Young Arbitrators Forum is hosting its 6th Global Conference in New York, NY, on June 9-10. If you are planning to attend and would like to connect with other Fellows in the NYC area, please connect with 2017 Fellow Teresa Garcia-Reyes, who is a Regional Coordinating Counsel for the event, at Teresa.Garciareyes@ge.com.
LIFE & LAW IN BALANCE: Tucson, AZ - June 11-14, 2017
The Life & Law in Balance Women's Empowerment Summer Retreat at Miraval is open to all female attorneys. The interactive small-group workshops focus on empowering you to identify and set priorities that are aligned with your goals, create an integrated life and law plan that embraces your ambition, and face your fears so that you can reach new levels of success (and satisfaction). 2013 Fellow Heather Hubbard is the founder and host. For every registration by a Fellow, Heather will donate $250 to the LCLD "All In!" campaign. Click here for more information.
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.
Job Opportunities
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
Click here for the full job description.
Senior Attorney, Environmental Law: Southern California Edison - Rosemead, CA
Click here for the full job description.
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
Click here to read the full job description and to apply.
Lead Counsel, Privacy: Facebook - Menlo Park, CA
Click here to read the full job description and to apply.
Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment (Tech Teams): Facebook - Menlo Park, CA
Click here to read the full job description and to apply.
Counsel, Corporate Litigation: Viacom International Services - New York, NY
Click here for the full job description and to apply.
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.
Corporate Counsel, Corporate Development: Starbucks Coffee Company - Seattle, WA
Click here for the full job description and to apply. Questions about the position can be directed to Joanie Kim, Director, Expert Counsel, at jokim@starbucks.com.
Associate General Counsel: PPL Services Corp. - Eastern Pennsylvania
Click here for the full job description. Questions about the position may be directed to Marcie Friedman at 215.864.2700 or mfriedman@cnlegalsearch.com.
Counsel, Retail Operations: PNC - Pittsburgh, PA
Click here for the full job description and to apply. Questions about the position may be directed to Robyn Hunter at Robyn.hunter@pnc.com.
VP, Corporate Counsel: Prudential - Multiple locations
VP, Corporate Counsel, Investment Advisor: Prudential - Newark, NJ
Director, Corporate Counsel: Prudential - Newark, NJ
Director, Corporate Governance: Prudential - Newark, NJ
Click here for the full job descriptions. Questions may be directed to LCLD.Job.Info@prudential.com.
Corporate Counsel, State and Local Government: VMWare - Atlanta, GA or Reston, VA
Click here for the full job description and to apply. Questions about the position may be directed to Zohra Tejani at ztejani@vmware.com.
Counsel 3: Wells Fargo & Co. - Illinois and Missouri
Click here for the full job description. Questions about the position may be sent to Miho Kubota miho.m.kubota@wellsfargo.com.
Counsel 4: Wells Fargo & Co. - Illinois and Missouri
Click here for the full job description. Questions about the position may be sent to Miho Kubota miho.m.kubota@wellsfargo.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.
