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
- 2019 Fellows Announcements
- Fellows Events and Opportunities
- Job Opportunities
Announcements
Did you know? The deadline to nominate an LCLD Fellows Alumnus or Pathfinder Alumnus for the 2019 Rick Palmore LCLD Alumni Award is this Friday, April 5, at 5:00 pm ET.
2018 Fellow Precious Jacobs was selected as one of the recipients of the Chicago Scholars 35 Under 35 Young Leaders Making An Impact Award. Chicago Scholars is the largest college access and success program in Chicago serving more than 3,000 Scholars and Alumni each year through its college access and success mentoring and career support programs.
2018 Fellow Kristin White is now a Partner at Fisher & Phillips LLP in the firm’s Denver office.
2017 Fellow Tamera Woodard has been promoted to Vice President – Associate General Counsel for HR and AT&T Inc. Litigation Matters.
2016 Fellow Veena Viswanatha has been promoted to Partner at Buckley LLP.
2015 Fellow Rafael X. Zahralddin with Elliott Greenleaf, P.C. was selected by Inquirer readers and evaluated by an expert panel judges who felt he shaped, changed, and transformed the legal industry as a 2019 Influencer of Law winner. From countless nominations, Zahralddin was selected as part of 54 winners who were honored at an awards ceremony in the Crystal Tea Room in Philadelphia, PA, on March 26, 2019, and was profiled in a special section in the Sunday Inquirer.
2013 Fellow Brenda DiLuigi of Linklaters has been promoted to Partner.
2011 Fellow Vanessa Allen Sutherland has been promoted to Senior Vice President Law and Chief Legal Officer at Norfolk Southern.
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.
Special Announcement
UPDATES TO THE FELLOWS WEEKLY JOB POSTING POLICY
Effective today, please note that the policy for posting job opportunities in the Fellows Weekly Announcements (FWA) has changed. All new positions must either require a J.D. degree or explicitly state that a J.D. degree is preferred, in addition to at least seven (7) years of experience. Associate level positions (or equivalent) are not posted in the FWA. Jobs included in recent issues of the FWA that do not fit the new requirements will be allowed to remain for the duration of their run period.
For questions about the policy updates, please contact Nichole Velasquez, Fellows Program Manager, at nvelasquez@lcldnet.com. For the full policy, click here or see the end of the Job Opportunities section in this newsletter.
2019 Fellows Announcements
LEARNING EXPERIENCE: Exelon Corporation - Baltimore, MD - May 21-22, 2019
Exelon Corporation Senior Vice-President and General Counsel Thomas O'Neill will welcome the LCLD Fellows to Exelon's Corporate Headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland, for a unique full two-day Learning Experience on May 21-22, 2019. Day One will include a presentation and tour of the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station. Afterwards, Fellows will be transported to the Conowingo Hydroelectric Generating Station for a presentation and tour. The day will end with a baseball game hosted by Exelon and McGuireWoods at a private suite at Camden Yards where Baltimore's beloved Orioles will take on some team from New York. Day Two will be at Exelon's HQ and feature a session with Exelon's President and CEO Christopher Crane, a tour of Constellation's trading floor, among other substantive sessions with Exelon leaders and Fellows.
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. Other 2019 Fellows and Fellows Alumni may RSVP beginning on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 1:00 pm ET.
LEADERSHIP LUNCH: Venable LLP/K12 Inc. - Washington, D.C. - May 9, 2019
Please join Lawrence Gesner, Co-Managing Partner of Venable LLC, and Vince Mathis, Executive Vice-President and General Counsel of K12, Inc., for a Leadership Lunch on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The lunch will take place at the Washington, D.C. office of Venable (600 Massachusetts Avenue, NW).
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. Other 2019 Fellows and Fellows Alumni may RSVP beginning on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 1:00 pm ET.
Fellows Events and Opportunities
L to R: 2019 Fellows Randall Lehner, Clara Jimenez, Kimberly Lopez, and Daniel Archuleta at the HNBA Corporate Counsel Conference, March 22, 2019 in Albequerque, NM. (Photo courtesy of Kimberly Lopez).
LEARNING EXPERIENCE: Lockheed Martin - Washington, DC - May 7-8, 2019
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.
All Fellows and Fellows Alumni may RSVP directly to Nichole Velasquez, Fellows Program Manager, and include your name, organization, Fellowship year, and any dietary restrictions. PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A WAITLIST FOR THIS EVENT.
CONECTA MEXICO TELECOM FORUM: Mexico City - April 2-4, 2019
2016 Fellow Guillermo Christensen, Partner at Ice Miller, will be speaking on cybersecurity on April 2-4 to the US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce and “Conecta Mexico Telecom Forum” in Mexico City, as well as meeting with human rights lawyers involved in data privacy. If you are in Mexico City and would like to connect with Guillermo, please contact him at Guillermo.Christensen@icemiller.com!
FELLOWS ALUMNI SPEAKER SERIES: Attorney Well-Being: The Profession’s Pessimism Problem - Chicago, IL, and Online - April 4, 2019, 8:30 - 10:00 am CT
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from Jonathan Beitner—an attorney, certified professional coach, and author on topics related to attorney development and well-being. This program has 1.5 hours of CLE credits pending. Click here for more information and to register. For questions, contact Cary Werntz at cwerntz@winston.com or (312) 558-3188. This event is sponsored by Winston & Strawn LLP and the LCLD Fellows Alumni.
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. PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A WAITLIST FOR THIS EVENT.
SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR 2019 RICK PALMORE LCLD ALUMNI AWARD - Deadline April 5, 2019 at 5:00 pm ET
The Rick Palmore LCLD Alumni Award recognizes the outstanding achievements, commitment, and leadership of LCLD Fellows Alumni and Pathfinder Alumni whose exemplary contributions have had a substantial and lasting impact on the LCLD Fellows and Pathfinder network and in advancing the mission and goals of LCLD in the communities in which we practice and the legal profession more broadly.
To nominate a Fellows Alumnus or Pathfinder Alumnus, please click on this link to complete a nomination form by Friday, April 5th, at 5pm ET. Please also review the nomination process, which includes selection criteria, background on the award, and an outline of supplemental materials needed, should your nominee advance in the selection process.
For questions, please contact Maritza Okata, Immediate Past Chair of the LCLD Fellows Alumni Executive Council and 2012 Fellow, at mokata@velaw.com, or Courtney Nolde, Fellows Alumni Program Manager, at cnolde@lcldnet.com.
LEADERSHIP LUNCH: Chicago, IL - April 19, 2019, at 12 pm CT
Please join Kimberly Johnson, Partner & 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.
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. PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A WAITLIST FOR THIS EVENT.
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. The deadline to register as a mock interviewer is Friday, April 26, 2019.
For questions, reach out to Nancy Richardson, LCLD Program Manager, at nrichardson@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.
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.
Job Opportunities
Sr Corporate Counsel, Privacy: T-Mobile - Bellevue, WA
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Sr Corporate Counsel, Public Sector, Legal Compliance: T-Mobile - Bellevue, WA
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Senior Counsel, Labor & Employment: Dominion Energy - Richmond, VA
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Chief Intellectual Property Counsel, Software and IIoT: Honeywell - Atlanta, GA
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Assistant General Counsel-Business Development: Elanco Animal Health - Greenfield, IN
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Senior Counsel, Strategic Growth: Mastercard - Purchase, NY
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Senior Counsel, Marketing & Communications: Mastercard - Purchase, NY
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Senior Legal Counsel: Workday - Palo Alto, CA
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Employment Counsel: Workday - Pleasanton, CA
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Senior Legal Counsel, Products: Workday - Pleasanton, CA
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Associate Principal Counsel, Direct-To-Consumer and International: The Walt Disney Company - Glendale, CA
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Principal Counsel, Ad Sales Legal: The Walt Disney Company - New York, NY
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Counsel, Disney+: The Walt Disney Company - Culver City, CA
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Counsel, Patents: The Walt Disney Company - Burbank, CA
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Sr Corporate Counsel, Public Sector, Legal Compliance: T-Mobile - Bellevue, WA
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Sr Contracts Administrator: Honeywell - Fort Mill, SC
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Law and Compliance Position Openings: Prudential Financial - Hartford, CT, Shelton, CT, Chicago, IL, Madison, NJ, Newark, NJ, Roseland, NJ, Trenton, NJ, and Drescher, PA
Click here to view the full job descriptions and to apply to 16 law and compliance positions. For questions, please contact LCLD.Job.Info@prudential.com.
Sr. Counsel, IP: Abbott - Plymouth, MN
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Division Counsel, Patent and IP: Abbott - Alameda, CA
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Senior Counsel, TD Auto Finance: TD Bank - Farmington Hills, MI
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Associate Senior Counsel, Litigation: Cigna - Philadelphia, PA
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Associate Senior Counsel, International Corporate Transactions: Cigna - Philadelphia, PA
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Counsel, Real Estate Services: Cigna - Philadelphia, PA, Bloomfield, CT, or St. Louis, MO
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Vice President, Legal Affairs: NBCUniversal - Universal City, CA
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Corporate Counsel, Metro by T-Mobile: T-Mobile US, Inc. - Richardson, TX
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Senior Litigation Counsel: 3M - Maplewood, MN
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Intellectual Property Counsel: 3M - Maplewood, MN
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Counsel, Viacom International Media Networks: Viacom - New York, NY
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Senior Counsel, Enterprise Partnerships: Mastercard - Purchase, NY
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Lead Counsel, Tax and ERISA: MassMutual - Boston, MA or Enfield, CT
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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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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
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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
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Counsel, Innovation: Allstate Insurance - Chicago or Northbrook, IL
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Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Special Investigations Unit: LPL Financial - San Diego, CA
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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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Posting of Job Opportunities in the Fellows Weekly Announcements
We welcome job postings from our Member organizations to be featured in the Fellows Weekly announcements (FWA) at no cost. All positions must either require a J.D. degree or explicitly state that a J.D. degree is preferred, in addition to at least seven (7) years of experience. Associate level positions (or equivalent) are not posted in the FWA.
Postings will remain in the FWA for four (4) consecutive weeks and then be removed. You may request one posting renewal for an additional four (4) weeks. Opportunities received in accordance with the policy prior to 5 p.m. ET on Sunday will be posted in the Fellows Weekly Announcements released on the following Tuesday.*
To post a job opportunity, please send the following information to Jessica Sabesan at jsabesan@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.
3. Optional: Contact information should applicants have additional questions about the position.
*Postings not submitted in accordance with this policy will be included at the Program Manager’s discretion.
