Fellows Weekly 10/15/19 | 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, Communications Manager.

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Announcements

Did you know?

2018 Fellow Natalie Gonzales was promoted to Partner at Baker Botts LLP.

2018 Fellow Rishi Puri spoke about diversity and his experience with the Fellows Program in the Oregon State Bar Bulletin. Read more here (see page 32).

2017 Fellow Deanna Kwong received the 2019 California Minority Counsel Program Marci Rubin Emerging Diversity Leader Award, which recognizes an individual who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion, as well as strong leadership qualities.

2017 Fellow Dawn Smalls was chosen to serve as an independent monitor for Deutsche Bank. Read more here.

2015 Fellow Lisa Kistler was promoted to Executive Director, Deputy General Counsel, Investigations and Litigation at Astellas US LLC.

2015 Fellow Ellen Papadakis was promoted to Associate General Counsel, Legal Employment Lead (US, Japan, & Greater China) at Astellas US LLC.

2014 Fellow Marilyn McClure-Demers shared her top 10 leadership strategies with Modern Counsel. Read more here.

2013 Fellow Therese LeBlanc is now Senior Counsel, Honeywell Federal Solutions.

2012 Fellow Lily Chinn has moved to Baker Botts LLP, where she is Partner.

2012 Fellow Heather Hutchinson has moved to BuzzFeed, Inc., where she is Associate General Counsel, Legal and Business Affairs.

2011 Fellow Vanessa Sutherland is now Chief Legal Officer & Senior Vice President, Government Relations 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 Caitlin Puffenberger at cpuffenberger@lcldnet.com and ask to be added to the list.

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Special Announcement

SIGN UP FOR THE ADVOCACY PROGRAM TODAY!

The Fellows Alumni Advocacy Group Program is a unique take on peer-to-peer mentoring. Advocacy Groups regularly hold 30-minute conference calls during which members do an intensive and confidential review of the career of a single Fellow, based on the Fellow's summary of his/her career history and goals. Members also take steps to assist the Fellow in reaching their goals. The Advocacy Group cycle will last approximately eight months. If you are interested in participating, click here for additional details and to complete the sign-up form. If you have questions, please email Advocacy Group Leads, Sonja McGill or Barbara Miller. Please sign up by Tuesday, October 15.

To learn more about the Advocacy Group Program, join the informational call on Tuesday, October 22, at 3p.m. ET. The dial-in number is 877-294-8214 and the access code is 7796069.

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2019 Fellows Announcements

2019 FELLOWS ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER EXERCISE: Using Feedback to Achieve Excellence, Part II - October 24, 2019

This webinar will be held Thursday, October 24, at noon EST. Click here to register, and click here for more information.

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Fellows Events and Opportunities

2020 FELLOWS & PATHFINDER PROGRAMS INFORMATIONAL CALL #1: October 15, 2019

Join us for an Informational Call about the 2020 Fellows Program and the 2020 Pathfinder Program, Tuesday, October 15, from 3 - 4 pm ET, to learn more about these programs and selecting participants. Click here for more information.

2020 FELLOWS & PATHFINDER PROGRAMS INFORMATIONAL CALL #2: October 16, 2019

Join us for an Informational Call about the 2020 Fellows Program and the 2020 Pathfinder Program, Wednesday, October 16, from 12 to 1 pm ET, to learn more about these programs and selecting participants. Click here for more information.

VIACOM LEARNING EXPERIENCE: New York, NY - October 21-22, 2019

There are spots on the waitlist for a Learning Experience hosted by Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of Viacom Inc. Christa D'Alimonte at the Viacom headquarters in New York City. 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.

CLE: THROUGH THE LENS OF THE U.S. CENSUS: New York, NY - October 21, 2019

New York area Fellows are invited to attend a CLE co-sponsored by Sheppard Mullin and Viacom in connection with the Viacom Learning experience. It will be from 4-5:30pm at Sheppard Mullin’s NY office on October 21 and there will be cocktails afterwards. The program is titled "Through the lens of the U.S. Census: A review of the fluctuating social, historical, and legal construction of race in the United States" and will feature speakers Monique Vogelsang, of Pollyanna, and Rena Andoh, of Sheppard Mullin. Questions can be directed to Rena Andoh at RAndoh@sheppardmullin.com and Lois Durant at ldurant@sheppardmullin.com.

ALUMNI CLASS CALLS: October 22-24, 2019

Over the next few weeks, each LCLD class will have a 30-minute class call. These calls are a great opportunity to catch up with your classmates. The following class calls will take place next week:

Class of 2012: October 22, 2019, 1:30-2pm ET; Dial in 877-294-8214, Access Code 7796069
Class of 2015: October 23, 2019, 3:30-4pm ET; Dial in 877-273-4202, Access Ccode: 7871140
Class of 2016: October 23, 2019, 4-4:30pm ET; Dial in 866-384-6555, Access Code 1-312-558-6456
Class of 2018: October 24, 2019, 2-2:30pm ET; Dial in Dial in 877-294-8214, Access Code 7796069
Class of 2017: October 24 2019, 2:30-3pm ET; Dial in 888-211-2008, Access Code 13660129
Class of 2014: October 24, 2019, 1-1:30pm ET; Dial in 877-294-8214; Access Code 7796069

Your class liaisons will contact you with additional details.

LEADERSHIP LUNCH: New York, NY - October 29, 2019

All Fellows may register for a Lunch hosted by Daniel Moylan, Co-Managing Partner of Venable LLP, and John Maclay, General Counsel Americas of Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank. The lunch will take place at the New York Office of Venable LLP (Rockefeller Center, 1270 Avenue of the Americas, 24th Floor, New York, NY 10020). 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.

NAPABA FELLOWS HAPPY HOUR: Austin, TX - November 9, 2019

Littler Mendelson, PC is proud to again host a Happy Hour for LCLD Fellows, Pathfinders, and 1L Scholars at the upcoming NAPABA Conference in Austin, Texas, on November 9, 2019 at Cedar Street Courtyard, between 4:00-5:30 pm. Please email Fellows Eddie Chyun (EChyun@littler.com) or Judy Iriye (JIriye@littler.com) to RSVP and/or for more information.

CUMMINS LEARNING EXPERIENCE: Indianapolis, IN - November 18-19, 2019

All Fellows may register for a Learning Experience hosted by Sharon Barner, Vice President and General Counsel of Cummins Inc. LCLD Member Law Firm Taft, Stettinius & Hollister LLP will host a Welcome Event on November 18, 2019. 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.

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Events and Opportunities

WOMEN, INFLUENCE & POWER IN LAW CONFERENCE: Washington, DC - October 16-18, 2019

The Women, Influence & Power in Law Conference offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel. 2013 Fellow Cari Wint and 2015 Fellow Devika Kornbacher will be speaking. Click here for more information and to register.

SILICON BEACH IN-HOUSE MIXER: Santa Monica, CA - October 29, 2019

Please join Snap Inc. and the California Minority Counsel Program (CMCP) on Tuesday October 29, 2019 from 6 - 8:30 pm for the Second Annual Silicon Beach In-House Mixer. This is a casual networking event for minority in-house counsel held on an outdoor patio on Snap’s Santa Monica campus with beer, wine, and appetizers. This is a wonderful way to plug into the Silicon Beach legal community and grow your in-house network. To register, please click here.

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Job Opportunities

Private Equity Partner: McDonald Hopkins LLC - Chicago, IL; Detroit, MI; or Cleveland, OH

Click here for the full job description and to apply. General inquiries/questions should be sent to recruiting@mcdonaldhopkins.com.

Benefits & Compensation Senior Attorney/Of Counsel: Dorsey & Whitney LLP - Minneapolis, MN or Seattle, WA