Fellows Weekly 5/8/18 | News | Leadership Council on Legal Diversity

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.

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Announcements

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2018 Fellow Monique Bhargava has moved to Loeb & Loeb LLP, where she is now Partner.

2018 Fellow Janene Jackson has been nominated by the DC Bar Nominations Committee for the ABA House of Delegates, which is responsible for the control and administration of the ABA—the policy making body of the Association. DC Licensed attorney can cast their ballot by clicking on the link here and logging in.

2018 Fellow Deborah Spanic will be speaking on "Moving the Code of Conduct from Coffee Table to Desk" at Compliance Week in Washington, DC on May 22. Read more here.

2017 Fellow Rose Cordero Prey, her husband Kevin, and their two sons welcomed baby Calvin Gregory Prey on April 14 at 12:30 pm., measuring 8 lbs, 11 oz and 20 inches.

2015 Fellows Kevin Gooch and Jamie Graham were selected for the Leadership Atlanta Class of 2019. Read more here.

2015 Fellow Neuman Leverett was promoted to Vice President and Counsel, Compliance, at Johnson Controls.

2014 Fellow Averie Hason recently received a 2018 Outstanding Women in Law award from Hofstra Law for extraordinary contributions to the legal community, exemplary leadership, and strong commitment to ensuring the advancement of women.

2014 Fellow Maya Mitchell has moved to Greenberg Traurig, LLP, where she is now Of Counsel.

2013 Fellow Caroline Tinsley moved to Tucker Ellis LLP, where she is now Partner.

2012 Fellow Tara Elliott moved to Latham & Watkins LLP, where she is now Partner. Read more here.

2011 Fellow David Lam was featured in an article about a merger between Sprint Corp. and T-Mobile US Inc. Read more here.

The following Fellows were selected for inclusion in D Magazine's Best Lawyers in Dallas 2018:

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2018 Fellows Announcements

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.

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Fellows Events and Opportunities

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON LEARNING EXPERIENCE: Rosemead, CA - June 19-20, 2018

All 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.

LEADERSHIP LUNCH: Indianapolis, IN - June 14, 2018, at 12 p.m. EST

All Fellows 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.

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.

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 Wednesday, May 9. 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.

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.

FELLOWS ALUMNI LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

If you haven't had a chance to do so already, please complete the LCLD Fellows Alumni Leadership Opportunity survey if you are interested in serving on the LCLD Fellows Alumni Executive Council or an Alumni Committee. Please click here to complete the survey and learn more.

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.

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Events and Opportunities of Interest

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.

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