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
- 2018 Fellow Announcements
- Fellows Events and Opportunities
- Events and Opportunities of Interest
- Job Opportunities
Announcements
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2018 Fellow Angela Gomes recently received the Trailblazer Award from Boston University School of Law's Black Law Students Association at its annual Spring Conference and Gala. The gala recognizes leaders in the legal community and individuals and organizations who have contributed to the association's success.
2018 Fellow Jorge Leon was recently promoted to Co-Chair of the Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Group at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP.
2017 Fellow Keyonn Pope was selected by the Chicago Scholars as one of its "35 Under 35 Making an Impact." Read more here.
2017 Fellow Keith Thornton is now Deputy General Counsel for the Employment Law team at SunTrust.
2016 Fellow Guillermo Christensen will be speaking in Amsterdam May 4 on "Legal Privilege and its Implications in Cross Border Investigations" and "Cybersecurity and IoT" at the 3rd Annual Global Anti-Corruption and Compliance Summit.
2016 Fellow Shalu Tandon is now Director, Employment Counsel at Thermo Fisher Scientific.
2015 Fellow Saminaz Akhter is now Partner at Blank Rome LLP.
2015 Fellow Paula Barnes recently presented on a CLE panel for the New York State Bar Association's Fashion Law Committee on the topic "Advising Brands on the Use of Influencer Marketing."
2015 Fellow Alicia Ritchie recently received the Distinguished Women's Award from the Girl Scouts of Central Maryland. Read more here.
2015 Fellow Gillian Thackray is now Associate General Counsel, Chief Intellectual Property Counsel at The Clorox Company.
2012 Fellow Jaimala Pai published an article with Thomson Reuters titled "An In-House Counsel Explains How to Make Yourself Stand Out to In-House Counsel." 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.
2018 Fellows Announcements
LEADERSHIP LUNCH: Indianapolis, IN - June 14, 2018, at 12 p.m. EST
2018 Fellows who have not yet attended a Leadership Lunch may now register for a Leadership Lunch at the Indianapolis office of Ice Miller LLP. The lunch will be hosted by Steven Humke, Chief Managing Partner, Ice Miller LLP, and Jennett Hill, Vice President and General Counsel (and 2011 Fellow), Citizens Energy Group. RSVP should come directly to Fellows Program Manager Nichole Velasquez at nvelasquez@lcldnet.com with your name, organization, Fellowship year, and any dietary restrictions. Click here for more information.
Fellows Alumni and other current 2018 Fellows may RSVP beginning on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. EST.
FOLLOW-UP CALL WITH MARY ABBAJAY: May 22, 2018, at 12 p.m. EST
A follow-up call with Mary Abbajay on her presentation "Managing Up" at the First Fellows Meeting will be held Tuesday, May 22, at 12 p.m. EST. Click here for more information.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON LEARNING EXPERIENCE: Rosemead, CA - June 19-20, 2018
2018 Fellows may now register for a Learning Experience at Southern California Edison, hosted by LCLD Member Russell Swartz, Senior Vice President and General Counsel. RSVP should come directly to Fellows Program Manager Nichole Velasquez at nvelasquez@lcldnet.com with your name, organization, Fellowship year, and any dietary restrictions. Click here for more information.
Fellows Alumni and other current 2018 Fellows may RSVP beginning on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. EST.
Fellows Events and Opportunities
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Thanks to all the Fellows who made it out to the San Francisco Fellows Happy Hour! If you take photos at a Fellows event or get together, send them to Caitlin Puffenberger at cpuffenberger@lcldnet.com so we can share them!
LEADERSHIP LUNCH: Washington, DC - June 1, 2018, at 12 p.m. ET
There are still spots on the waitlist for all Fellows to register for a Leadership Lunch at the D.C. office of McGuireWoods LLP. The lunch will be hosted by Matthew Cooper, General Counsel of Capital One Financial, and Jonathan Harmon, Partner and Chairman of McGuireWoods LLP, on Friday, June 1, from 12 - 2 p.m. ET. To register, email Fellows Program Manager Nichole Velasquez at nvelasquez@lcldnet.com with your name, organization, Fellowship year, and any dietary restrictions. Click here for more information.
LEADERSHIP LUNCH: Washington, DC (Quarles & Brady) - May 4, 2018, at 12 p.m. EST
There are still spots on the waitlist for all Fellows for the Washington, D.C. Leadership Lunch at Quarles & Brady LLP. The lunch is hosted by Kimberly Johnson, Partner and Firm Chair of Quarles & Brady LLP, and Cornell Boggs, Senior Advisor at BarkerGilmore (formally Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Toys "R" Us, and LCLD Board Member), on Friday, May 4, 2018, from 12 - 2 p.m. EST. To register, email Fellows Program Manager Nichole Velasquez at nvelasquez@lcldnet.com with your name, organization, Fellowship year, and any dietary restrictions. Click here for more information.
DID YOU ENJOY YOUR LAST LEADERSHIP LUNCH? IF SO, THEN PAY IT FORWARD!
LCLD is looking for Fellows and Fellows Alumni to participate in Compass Conversations for the 2018 LCLD Pathfinders. Compass Conversations are small group gatherings (like Leadership Lunches) that provide an opportunity for Pathfinders (high-potential, early-career attorneys) to network with you and hear your thoughts on career development topics over an informal lunch on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. If you are willing to host a Compass Conversation in your area, please click here to let us know which city or cities would work for you. (Note: You will only be expected to host/attend one event, even if you indicate availability in multiple cities.) We will schedule events based on the availability of Fellows and Pathfinders, so we ask that you complete the survey by Monday, May 7. Contact Walt Lohmann at wlohmann@lcldnet.com with any questions.
NEW YORK FELLOWS MEET-UP: New York, NY - May 9, 2018, at 6:30 p.m.
All New York-area Fellows and Alumni are invited to attend a meet-up on Wednesday, May 9, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Ginger Man, 11 East 36th Street. Please RSVP to 2015 Fellow Rena Andoh at RAndoh@sheppardmullin.com.
LEADERSHIP LUNCH: Houston, TX - May 11, 2018, at 12 p.m. CT
Registration remains open for all Fellows for the Leadership Lunch at the Houston office of Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease LLP. The lunch is hosted by Jolie Havens, Partner at Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease LLP, and Stacia Jones, Vice-President Associate General Counsel, and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. To register, email Fellows Program Manager Nichole Velasquez at nvelasquez@lcldnet.com with your name, organization, Fellowship year, and any dietary restrictions. Click here for more information.
FELLOWS MEET-UP AT THE INTERNATIONAL TRADEMARK ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING: Seattle, WA - May 19-23, 2018
If you are attending the INTA Annual Meeting in Seattle and who would like to meet up with other Fellows, please contact 2018 Fellow Matthew Hintz at mhintz@lowenstein.com.
SAVE THE DATE: POWER OF NETWORKS: Chicago, IL - June 6, 2018, at 6 p.m.
Fellows, Fellows Alumni, Pathfinders, Pathfinders Alumni, Mentors, and friends are invited a TED Talk by LCLD President Robert Grey on the power of networks, hosted by LCLD Member organizations Schiff Hardin LLP, Jones Lang LaSalle, and Morton Salt. The event will be held at the Chicago History Museum, featuring special exhibits "Race: Are We So Different?" and "Amplified: Chicago Blues." For questions, please contact Erin Hess at ehess@lcldnet.com.
2018 “ALL IN!” CONTRIBUTIONS CAMPAIGN
The 2018 "All In!" Campaign for Fellows Alumni contributions has begun! The campaign helps to fund regional Fellows Alumni events and build a treasury for future initiatives. Click here to make your contribution today, or click here for more information about the campaign. For questions, please contact Courtney Nolde, Fellows Alumni Program Manager.
Additionally, we thank all 227 Fellows Alumni who contributed to last year's “All In!” campaign!
REGISTER FOR THE FELLOWS ALUMNI LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM: Los Angeles, CA - June 21-23, 2018
The Seventh Annual LCLD Fellows Alumni Leadership Symposium will be held in LA at the W Hollywood Hotel June 21-23. Click here to register.
Registration Fees - Law Firm Fellows:
$225 Regular Registration: March 1 - May 18, 2018
$275 Late Registration: May 19 - June 15, 2018
Registration Fee - Corporate Fellows:
$150 Regular Registration: Open through June 15, 2018
For questions, please contact Courtney Nolde, LCLD Fellows Alumni Program Manager, at cnolde@lcldnet.com.
FELLOWS ALUMNI LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
LCLD Member organizations are invited to sponsor the Seventh Annual LCLD Fellows Alumni Leadership Symposium in Los Angeles this June. If you or your organization is interested in becoming a sponsor, email Courtney Nolde, LCLD Fellows Alumni Program Manager, at cnolde@lcldnet.com.
Events and Opportunities of Interest
4TH ANNUAL IP STRATEGY SUMMIT SERIES: Seattle, WA - May 2, 2018
This program is a one-day event consisting of sessions regarding topics like IP strategy and monetization, portfolio valuation and enforcement, litigation trends, and roundtable discussions, followed by a cocktail reception. 2018 Fellow Darcy Jones will be speaking on the panel "Litigation Trends in 2018 and Beyond." Click here for more information on the event. If you are interested in attending, please contact Darcy at DJones@kasowitz.com.
WOMEN'S ACCELERATED LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE WITH HARVARD LAW SCHOOL EXECUTIVE EDUCATION: Deadline May 18, 2018
The purpose of this program is to accelerate the leadership potential, experience, and visibility of promising women attorneys who are early to mid-stage partners. Cohorts of three women from the same firm may apply to participate in an immersive, case-based learning program held September 12-14. The registration deadline is May 18, 2018. Click here for more information, and contact Anusia Gillespie at agillespie@law.harvard.edu with questions.
Job Opportunities
Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs: NBC Universal - Universal City, CA
Click here for the full job description and to apply.
Mortgage Default and Oversight Attorney III: Fannie Mae - Plano, TX
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Bilingual Manager, Marketing Counsel, Consumer Regulatory Advisory: Capital One Financial - McLean, VA
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Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Attorney, ID# 104507: Allstate Insurance - Northbrook, IL
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Employment Attorney: Allstate Insurance - Northbrook, IL
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Associate Principal Counsel, Studios: The Walt Disney Studios - Burbank, CA
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Employment & Labor Legal Specialist: 3M - Maplewood, MN
Click here for the full job description and to apply. Questions about the position may be directed to Ross Kent at RKent2@mmm.com.
General Counsel: Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies - Kansas City, MO
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Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs: NBC Universal - Universal City, CA
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Commercial Real Estate Attorney: Fannie Mae - Washington, DC
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Senior Corporate Counsel, Corporate & Securities: The Home Depot - Atlanta, GA
Click here for the full job description and to apply. Questions may be directed to LeBechi Wilson at LEBECHI_C_WILSON@homedepot.com.
Senior Associate Editor, Litigation: Practical Law at Thomson Reuters - Florida
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Bilingual Manager, Marketing Counsel, Consumer Regulatory Advisory: Capital One Financial - McLean, VA
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Corporate Counsel, Studios TV Production: Amazon - Santa Monica, CA
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Corporate Counsel, Studios Legal Affairs Development: Amazon - Santa Monica, CA
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Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs, Digital: Viacom - New York, NY
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Director and Associate General Counsel, Compliance: Peabody Energy - St. Louis, MO
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Director and Associate General Counsel, Corporate Governance & Securities: Peabody Energy - St. Louis, MO
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Senior Associate Counsel, Commercial and Class Action Litigation: Walmart Inc. - Bentonville, AR
Click here for the full job description. Questions may be directed to robert.williams@walmartlegal.com.
Lead Attorney, Legal Hold Team: Walmart Inc. - Bentonville, AR
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Associate Counsel, Tort Litigation Support: Walmart Inc. - Bentonville, AR
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Senior Associate Counsel, Tort Litigation: Walmart Inc. - Bentonville, AR
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Associate Counsel, Tort Litigation: Walmart Inc. - Bentonville, AR
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Associate Counsel, Employment, Litigation Support Group: Walmart Inc. - Bentonville, AR
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Counsel, Intellectual Property (Job ID# 51645): Nationwide - Columbus, OH
Click here for the full job description and to apply. Email any questions to John Choma at chomaj@nationwide.com.
Product IP Counsel: Facebook - Menlo Park, CA
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Associate General Counsel, Connectivity: Facebook - Menlo Park, CA
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Production Paralegal: Facebook - Los Angeles, CA or New York, NY
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Lead Counsel, Commercial Transactions, Video and Production: Facebook - New York, NY
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Counsel, Content & IP: Facebook - Austin, TX or Menlo Park, CA
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Lead Counsel, Privacy (WhatsApp): Facebook - Menlo Park, CA
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Vice President, Corporate Counsel: Prudential Financial - Multiple locations
Vice President, Corporate Counsel, Annuities: Prudential Financial - Newark, NJ
Vice President, Corporate Counsel, ERISA/Benefits: Prudential Financial - Newark, NJ
Vice President, Corporate Counsel, Investment Advisor: Prudential Financial - Washington, DC
Director, Corporate Counsel: Prudential Financial - Madison, NJ or Newark, NJ
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Corporate Counsel, Sales: T-Mobile USA - Bellevue, WA
Click here for the full job description and to apply. Questions about the position may be directed to Elida Moran at Elida.Moran@t-mobile.com.
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To post a job opportunity, please send the following information to Caitlin Puffenberger at cpuffenberger@lcldnet.com:
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