WBA Spring Career Series: Make Your Moves
The WBA Spring Career Series will feature women lawyers sharing how they have made moves in their careers. Whether it's moving to a new job or building a longer-term career view, the five sessions will feature been-there-done-that tips as well as networking with panelists and session attendees. Register for one or the whole series.
The last in the series is Leveraging Diversity in Your Career - Making the Most of Your Organization's Diversity Program
Your organization has a diversity and inclusion program, but are you taking advantage of the program’s offerings to improve your career as a woman lawyer? Hear from a panel of diversity and inclusion professionals about the best ways to work with your firm’s program. Panelists will also discuss diversity and inclusion as a career area for lawyers and offer tips for transitioning to become a diversity and inclusion professional.
Panelists:
Courtney Dredden Carter, Director of Diversity & Inclusion, Jenner & Block
Stephanie J. Gilliard, Vice President, Legal Affairs/General Counsel-Virginia, Colonial Downs Group, LLC and Chair of its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee; Co-Chair of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee for Association of Corporate Counsel – National Capital Region
Tonya Odom, Assistant Director, EEO and Former Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Federal Bureau of Investigation
Toya Gavin, Founder and CEO, Legally Bold
Moderator:
Amy Griggs, Account Director, Epiq
Cost:
Members $15
Non-Members $25
Student Members $5
5-Part Series Cost:
Members $60
Non-Members $100
Student Members $20
Marquee Series Sponsor
Session Sponsor
Other sessions:
April 19: Transitioning to Government, In-house or Non-Profit employment
April 21: Change Your Firm, Change Your Life - Making Lateral Moves
April 26: Defining your Success - Building Your Career Story
April 27: The Road Less Traveled – Non-traditional Career Moves
Each one-hour panel discussion will be followed by a 30-minute networking session where WBA members and panelists can continue the conversation and make connections to others.
*The Networking portion of these events are for Members Only. If you are not a member, you can join at any time to take advantage of this opportunity.
If you have any difficulty registering, or have questions, contact us at admin@wbadc.org or 202-639-8880.
Refunds can only be processed for cancellations received more than two business days prior to the event.
The WBA is a nonpartisan organization. The opinions and positions expressed by any program speaker are theirs alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of the WBA.
The WBA regularly hosts programs for the education and enjoyment of its members and guests. The WBA is committed to ensuring that its employees, members, and guests are able to conduct their activities free from harassment or intimidation. The WBA, in its sole discretion, therefore reserves the right to deny access or to remove any attendee.
WBA Spring Career Series: Leveraging Diversity in Your Career – Making the Most of Your Organization's Diversity Program
- Thursday Apr 29 2021, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Zoom Webinar
