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.
In This Issue:
- Personal Announcements
- Special Announcement
- Fellows Events and Opportunities
- Events & Opportunities of Interest
- Job Opportunities
Announcements
Did you know?
We're still looking for Corporate LCLD Members to host 2019 Learning Experiences!
2018 Fellow Michelle Mitchell-Bromfman has been promoted to Director, Legal Operations & Associate General Counsel--Labor & Employment at Peabody Energy.
2018 Fellow Lee Hutton has opened his own firm, Hutton Kluz Evans LLC.
2018 Fellow Ann McDowell was promoted to Associate Director - Legal at EDP Renewables North America LLC.
2018 Fellow Robin Nunn has moved to Dechert LLP, where she is Chair of the Consumer Financial Services practice.
2017 Fellow Aldo Ibarra was promoted to Partner at Nixon Peabody LLP. Read more here.
2017 Fellow Raqiyyah Pippins was promoted to Partner at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP. Read more here.
2017 Fellow Richik Sarkar was promoted to Equity Member at McGlinchey Stafford PLLC.
2014 Fellow Le Lam has moved to American Airlines, Inc., where he is Associate General Counsel--Corporate Finance.
2014 Fellow Jamila Mensah was promoted to Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright.
2012 Fellow Carlos Rainer and 2011 Fellow Laura Maechtlen are presenters for In-House Focus (IHF), a newly-launched company creating CLE programming for in-house lawyers. IHF is also focused on providing diversity-fueled educational content. 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.
Special Announcement
LAST CALL FOR 2019 LEARNING EXPERIENCE HOSTS
Learning Experiences are one of the main components of the Fellows Program. These events give Fellows the opportunity to get an insider’s look into an LCLD Member Corporation. LCLD is seeking Corporate Members to host Learning Experiences in 2019. If you think your organization would be willing to host, please reach out to Nichole Velasquez.
To learn more about hosting, click here. All 2019 Learning Experiences will be announced at the 2019 Fellows First Meeting on March 1-3, 2019, in Austin, Texas.
ARE YOU ALL IN?
The 2019 "All In!" Campaign for Fellows Alumni contributions is underway! 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, at cnolde@lcldnet.com.
Fellows Events and Opportunities
LPL FINANCIAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE: Charlotte, NC - February 6-7, 2019
Registration remains open for all Fellows for a Learning Experience at the Charlotte, NC campus of LPL Financial. The event will be hosted by LCLD Member Michelle Oroschakoff, Chief Legal & Risk Officer. An LCLD Member Law Firm (TBA) will host a Welcome Event on February 6, 2019. RSVPs should come directly to Nichole Velasquez, Fellows Program Manager, and include your name, organization, Fellowship year, and any dietary restrictions.
LEADERSHIP LUNCH: Chicago, IL - February 11, 2019, at 12 p.m. CT
All Fellows are invited to join Kevin Burke, Chairman of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, Chad Walker, Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Morton Salt, Inc. (and 2012 LCLD Fellow), and Rana Wright, General Counsel of Harris Associates (and 2011 LCLD Fellow) for a Leadership Lunch on Monday, February 11, 2019. The Lunch will take place at the Chicago office of Hinshaw & Culbertson (151 North Franklin Street, Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606). Click here for more information. RSVPs should come directly to Nichole Velasquez, Fellows Program Manager, and include your name, organization, Fellowship year, and any dietary restrictions.
LEADERSHIP LUNCH: Pittsburgh, PA - February 15, 2019, at 12 p.m. EST
All Fellows are invited to attend a Lunch hosted by David White, Managing Partner of Burns White LLP, and several senior leaders from FedEx Ground, including Cary Blancett, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Joe Milcoff, Vice President of Litigation and Risk Management, and Dick Heiser, Vice President of Workforce Support (Legal). The event will be held at the FedEx Headquarters in Pittsburgh. Click here for more information. RSVPs should come directly to RSVPs should come directly to Nichole Velasquez, Fellows Program Manager, and include your name, organization, Fellowship year, and any dietary restrictions.
SAVE THE DATES: Minnesota Fellows Lunch Series
Minnesota Fellows, please mark your calendars for an upcoming lunch series. More information to follow. Please send questions or RSVPs to 2013 Fellow Caryn Boisen at cboisen@larsonking.com.
- Friday, March 1 – Crave, Shops at West End, St. Louis Park
- Wednesday, April 3 – Saji Ya, Grand Avenue in St. Paul
- Friday, May 17 – Smack Shack, North Loop, Minneapolis
Events & Opportunities
CHART YOUR OWN COURSE: Orlando, FL - February 7-10, 2019
The 19th Annual Chart Your Own Course Career Development Conference is being held in Orlando February 7-10. Click here for more information. If you are attending, please contact 2012 Fellow Yvette Gatling at ygatling@littler.com, as she is organizing a happy hour for Fellows.
THE WOMEN IN LAW SUMMIT SERIES: WOMEN, DIVERSITY & CHANGE: Philadelphia, PA - March 20, 2019
The Women Diversity and Change Summit explores how to create lasting change for women and minorities in the legal profession. 2017 Fellow Raina Mehta and 2015 Fellow Vanessa Scott will be presenting. Click here for more information and to register.
Job Opportunities
Associate General Counsel: Exelon - Baltimore, MD or Washington, DC
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Counsel: ESPN, Inc. - Bristol, CT
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Associate Principal Counsel, Ad Sales Legal: The Walt Disney Company - New York, NY
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Corporate Counsel, Litigation: The Clorox Company - Oakland, CA
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Corporate Counsel, Licensing: The Clorox Company - Oakland, CA
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Director, Senior Attorney--Corporate Finance: American Airlines, Inc. - Fort Worth, TX
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Global Counsel, Global Privacy, Cybersecurity, and IT Law: The Procter & Gamble Company - Cincinnati, OH
Click here for the full job description and to apply. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Brie Janke at janke.br@pg.com.
Healthcare Counsel: McGuire Woods - Charlotte, NC
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General Counsel, Softward & IIoT: Honeywell (Honeywell Connected Enterprises) - Atlanta, GA
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General Counsel, Procurement: Honeywell (Honeywell Business Technologies) - Atlanta, GA
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Senior Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs: NBC Universal - Universal City, CA
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Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs, Film Focus Features: NBC Universal - Universal City, CA
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Counsel, Patents: The Walt Disney Company - Burbank, CA
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Associate Principal Counsel, Direct-To-Consumer and International: The Walt Disney Company - Burbank, CA
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Associate Principal Counsel, Direct-To-Consumer and International: The Walt Disney Company - Glendale, CA
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Associate Principal Counsel, Transactional / Sales & Marketing: The Walt Disney Company - Anaheim, CA
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General Counsel, Procurement: Honeywell (Honeywell Building Technologies) - Atlanta, GA
Click here for the full job description and to apply. Questions about the position may be sent to Gill Chandrasena at Gillian.Chandrasena@Honeywell.com.
Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs: NVC Universal - Universal City, CA
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Counsel/Senior Counsel: Chevron - San Ramon, CA
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Associate General Counsel, Security: Facebook - San Francisco, CA or Menlo Park, CA
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Assistant Counsel: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Pittsburgh, PA
Click here for the full job description and to apply. Questions may be directed to Christi Pletcher, Recruiter, at pletchercy@upmc.edu.
Vice President, Counsel, Corporate Transactions: Viacom Media Networks - New York, NY
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Corporate Counsel, Legal & Asset Protection: Starbucks Coffee Company - Seattle, WA
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Counsel, Corporate Legal Affairs: NBCUniversal - Universal City, CA
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Corporate Counsel, Real Estate: Amazon - Seattle, WA
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Corporate Counsel, Amazon Studios Latin America: Amazon - Santa Monica, CA
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Corporate Counsel: Amazon - Seattle, WA
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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. Application link with full job description. If unavailable, please provide a PDF of the job description and directions to apply.
3. Optional: contact information should applicants have additional questions about the position.
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 not posted in the Fellows Weekly Announcements.
