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
- 2019 Fellows Announcements
- Fellows Events and Opportunities
- Events & Opportunities of Interest
- Job Opportunities
Announcements
Did you know? There are 326 Fellows in the 2019 LCLD Fellows class, the largest class yet!
The LGBT Bar awarded 2019 Fellow Mike Jackson, 2017 Fellow Mariah Passarelli, and 2016 Fellow Angela Vicari “Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40 Class of 2019.” They have distinguished themselves in their field and have demonstrated a profound commitment to LGBTQ+ equality.
2018 Fellow Amol Parikh received the International Law Office’s “2019 Client Choice Award” for Intellectual Property in Illinois. The award recognizes “excellent client care” and the “ability to add real value to clients’ business above and beyond the other players in the market,” and winners may only be nominated by corporate counsel.
2018 Fellow Maria Salcedo was elected Partner at Shook, Hardy & Bacon.
2017 Fellow Naima Garvin is now Vice President, Legal – Employment Law at The Carlyle Group in Manhattan.
2017 Fellow Jennifer Munoz is now Assistant VP, Associate General Counsel at 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc.
2015 Fellow Renée Delphin-Rodriguez is now a Partner at the Los Angeles office of Crowell & Moring LLP.
On March 11, 2019, 2016 Fellow Marissa J. Holob, Chair of Kramer Levin’s Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits practice, took part in a panel discussion titled “Turning Heads and Turnarounds: A Review of Private Company Compensatory Trends Generally and Insights into Troubled Companies Returning to Solvency.” The panel was part of Practising Law Institute’s Cool Compensation Considerations for the Private Company 2019: Pay, Performance and Perspectives program held at PLI New York Center.
2016 Fellow Cathi Hunt has become Associate General Counsel – Litigation and Labor & Employment for Fortive Corporation.
2014 Fellow Wesley Bizzell has been named President of The National LGBT Bar Association. Other Fellows with leadership positions include 2019 Fellow Lousene Hoppe Schwarz, Treasurer of the National LGBT Bar Association, and 2015 Fellow Travis Torrence, Treasurer of the National LGBT Bar Foundation.
2013 Fellow Anthony Sharett recently became the Chief Pet Officer of the Pet division at Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company.
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 Jessica Sabesan at jsabesan@lcldnet.com and ask to be added to the list.
2019 Fellows Announcements
2019 FELLOWS MAKEUP SESSIONS: March 14 or 15, 2019 (Webinar)
Are you a 2019 Fellow who missed the First Fellows Meeting in Austin? If so, please plan to listen to one of the two scheduled makeup webinars on March 14 or 15. Click on the date for more information on the time and the link to register.
LEARNING EXPERIENCE: Lockheed Martin - May 7-8, 2019 (Washington, DC)
On May 8, 2019, Lockheed Martin Corporation Senior Vice-President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Maryanne Lavan, will welcome the LCLD Fellows to Lockheed's Global Vision Center for a Learning Experience. LCLD Member Law Firm Crowell & Moring LLP will host a Welcome Event on May 7, 2019.
Current 2019 Fellows attending their first Learning Experience may RSVP directly to Nichole Velasquez, Fellows Program Manager, and include your name, organization, Fellowship year, and any dietary restrictions. Fellows Alumni may RSVP beginning on March 26, 2019 at 1:00 pm ET.
LEADERSHIP LUNCH: Chicago, IL - April 19, 2019, at 12 pm CT
Please join Kimberly Johnson, Partnery & Firm Chair of Quarles & Brady LLP and Chris Gawart, Vice President - Law and General Counsel of Northwestern Mutual for a Leadership Lunch on Friday, April 19, 2019. The lunch will take place at the Chicago office of Quarles & Brady (300 N LaSalle Drive, Chicago, IL 60654). Click here for more information.
Current 2019 Fellows attending their first Leadership Lunch may RSVP directly to Nichole Velasquez, Fellows Program Manager, and include your name, organization, Fellowship year, and any dietary restrictions. Please note we have begun a waitlist for this event. Fellows Alumni may RSVP beginning on March 19, 2019 at 1:00 pm ET.
Fellows Events and Opportunities
LEADERSHIP LUNCH: Philadelphia, PA - April 5, 2019, at 12 pm ET
LCLD Fellows are invited to join Ellen Glaessner, U.S. General Counsel, TD Bank, and Matthew Taylor, Chairman and Chief Executive Office of Duane Morris LLP for a Leadership Lunch on Friday, April 5, 2019 (new date!). The lunch will take place at the Philadelphia office of Duane Morris (30 S. 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103). Click here for more information.
All 2019 Fellows and Fellows Alumni may now RSVP 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.
- Wednesday, April 3 – Saji Ya, Grand Avenue in St. Paul
- Friday, May 17 – Smack Shack, North Loop, Minneapolis
MANAGING UP, DOWN, AND SIDE TO SIDE: Philadelphia, PA - May 9, 2019, at 12 p.m.
Fellows are encouraged to invite a boss/partner/leader to engage in an open discussion about practices to help maximize the achievement of personal and organizational goals in hierarchical and team-driven work environments. The lunch will be held at Stradley Ronon, 2005 Market Street, Suite 2600, Philadelphia, PA from 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM. Please RSVP by May 6 (with any dietary restrictions) to Doreen Sayen at dsayen@stradley.com so we can ensure your name is on our security list. For any questions, please contact 2016 Fellow Marissa Parker at mparker@stradley.com.
FELLOWS NEEDED TO CONDUCT 1L SCHOLARS MOCK INTERVIEWS: Atlanta, GA - June 4, 2019
LCLD is excited to bring Mock Interviews to the agenda again for 2019 1L Scholars, but we can’t do it without your help. The 2019 1L LCLD Scholars Summit takes place June 4-6, 2019, in Atlanta, GA. Mock Interviews will be held June 4, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sheraton Atlanta.
If you are interested in conducting interviews, please click here to learn about the time commitment and the interview process.
For questions, reach out to Nancy Richardson, LCLD Program Manager, at nrichardson@lcldnet.com.
ARE YOU ALL IN?
The 2019 "All In!" Campaign for Fellows Alumni contributions is open and runs through the end of July. 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.
REGISTER FOR THE FELLOWS ALUMNI LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM: Cincinnati, OH - June 20-22, 2019
The Eighth Annual LCLD Fellows Alumni Leadership Symposium will be held in Cincinnati at The Procter & Gamble Company's Headquarters June 20-22. Click here to register.
Registration Fees - Law Firm Fellows:
$225 Regular Registration: March 1 - May 17, 2019
$275 Late Registration: May 18 - June 20, 2019
Registration Fee - Corporate Fellows:
$150 Regular Registration: Open through June 20, 2019
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 Eighth Annual LCLD Fellows Alumni Leadership Symposium in Cincinnati 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 & Opportunities
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
Lead Counsel, Tax and ERISA: MassMutual - Boston, MA or Enfield, CT
Click here for the full job description and to apply.
Associate Principal Counsel, Ad Sales Legal: The Walt Disney Company, New York, NY
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Assistant Chief Counsel, Real Estate Sales & Acquisitions: The Walt Disney Company - Lake Buena Vista, FL
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Counsel, Disney Channel Worldwide/Disney+: Disney ABC/Television Group - Burbank, CA
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Legal Counsel, Business Unit Legal Support: Adobe - Denver, CO, or Lehi, UT
Click here for the full job description and to apply. Questions regarding the position may be directed to 2019 Fellow Stephanie Warner at stwarner@adobe.com.
Legal Counsel- Business Unit Legal Support: Adobe - Lehi, UT
Click here for the full job description and to apply. Questions regarding the position may be directed to 2019 Fellow Stephanie Warner at stwarner@adobe.com.
Commercial Real Estate Lending Attorney: Fannie Mae - Washington, DC
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Counsel, Patents: Allstate Insurance - Northbrook, IL
Click here for the full job description and to apply. Questions regarding the position may be directed to 2017 Fellow Jocelyn Liu at jocelyn.liu@allstate.com.
Counsel, Privacy: Allstate Insurance - Chicago or Northbrook, IL
Click here for the full job description and to apply. Questions regarding the position may be directed to 2017 Fellow Jocelyn Liu at jocelyn.liu@allstate.com.
Counsel, Innovation: Allstate Insurance - Chicago or Northbrook, IL
Click here for the full job description and to apply. Questions regarding the position may be directed to 2017 Fellow Jocelyn Liu at jocelyn.liu@allstate.com.
Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Special Investigations Unit: LPL Financial - San Diego, CA
Click here for the full job description and to apply. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Ariel Eason, Recruiter, at ariel.eason@lpl.com.
Corporate Counsel, Food, Regulatory & Marketing: Starbucks - Seattle, WA
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Corporate Counsel, Employment Law: The Home Depot - Atlanta, GA
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Assistant General Counsel: Honeywell - Richardson, TX
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Sr. Export ISC Transitions/GSI: Honeywell - Phoenix, AZ
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Chief Intellectual Property Counsel, Software and IIoT: Honeywell - Atlanta, GA
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General Counsel, Software & IIoT: Honeywell (Honeywell Connected Enterprises) - Atlanta, GA
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General Counsel, Procurement: Honeywell (Honeywell Business Technologies) - Atlanta, GA
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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 - Glendale, CA
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Corporate Counsel, Intellectual Property, Law & Corporate Affairs: Starbucks - Seattle, WA
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Counsel, Business and Legal Affairs: BET - New York, NY
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Sr. Counsel, Distribution and Business Development: Viacom - New York, NY
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Senior Manager, Senior Counsel - Corporate Governance: Capital One, McLean, VA
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Senior Manager, Senior Counsel – Commercial Real Estate: Capital One, Bethesda, MD
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Counsel, Legal: Gap Inc. - San Francisco, CA
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Sr. Corporate Counsel – Technology Transactions: T-Mobile US, Inc. - Frisco, TX
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Counsel, M&A and Strategic Investments: Visa - Foster City, CA
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Counsel: Visa - San Francisco, CA
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Director, Senior Attorney, Capital Markets (Global Wealth & Investment Management): Bank of America Merrill Lynch - Boston, MA, New York, NY, or Charlotte, NC
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Commercial Legal Attorney: U.S. Bank - St. Paul, MN
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Investment-Fund/Securities-Operations Lawyer: U.S. Bank - St. Paul, MN
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Posting of Job Opportunities in the Fellows Weekly Announcements
To post a job opportunity, please send the following information to Jessica Sabesan at jsabesan@lcldnet.com:
1. Title and location of the position.
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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 Sunday 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.
