25th Anniversary...join us!
The Black Women Lawyers’ Associa on invites you to its 2012 Na onal Summit of Black Women Lawyers, a three-day event capturing the variety and experience of black women in the legal profession.
Meet and network with lawyers and professionals from across the country and earn CLE credit* during two days of informa ve sessions led by corporate counsel, judges, authors, a orneys in private prac ce and law professors. Celebrate in style at the BWLA 25th Anniversary Gala, featuring our dis nguished guest, Leah Ward Sears, Former Chief Jus ce of the Georgia Supreme Court and Partner, Schiff Hardin LLP.
Na onal Summit a endees can choose from a variety of sessions, which will feature topics including trends in diversity in the legal profession, career development and health and wellness. The Summit will also off er sessions in substan ve areas such as employment law, corporate law, li ga on and intellectual property.
Warmest Regards,
Tracy A. CampbellPartner, Schiff Hardin LLP
President, Black Women Lawyers’ Associa on of Greater Chicago, Inc.
Visit www.bwla.org for addi onal informa on and updates on the 2012 Na onal Summit.
*CLE Credit pending. BWLA will assist a endees in obtaining 7.5 - 8 hours of CLE credit approval from their jurisdic on.
SUMMIT LOCATION
Hya Regency Chicago on the Riverwalk151 East Wacker DriveChicago, IL 60601Tel: (312) 565-1234
Hotel Registra on:If you elect one of the Summit + Hotel registra on packages below, you do not need to reserve your own hotel room. BWLA will reserve your hotel room for you and send you a hotel confi rma on.
National Summit Details
SUMMIT REGISTRATION
Early Bird(un l 2/29/12)
Road-Runner(3/1/12 - 3/15/12)
Tro er(3/16/12 - 3/31/12)
BWLA Members(Summit + 2 Nights Hotel) $400 $450 $500
Non-Members(Summit + 2 Nights Hotel) $500 $600 $650
Government Rate(Summit + 2 Nights Hotel) $400 $450 $500
BWLA Members(Summit Only) $300 $350 $400
Non-Members(Summit Only) $350 $400 $450
Government Rate(Summit Only) $325 $375 $425
Law Students(All Times) $50 $50 $50
Summit Registra on includes the Diversity Luncheon, the 25th Anniversary Gala, admission to all sessions, breakfast buff ets, session breaks and session materials. Summit + Hotel Registra on includes all of the benefi ts of Summit Registra on, a signifi cant discount on Summit Registra on, two nights downtown at the Hya Regency Chicago (including fees/tax) and a Deluxe Sponsor Goodie Bag.
If you are already in the Chicagoland area, take a break from the norm and enjoy a weekend getaway in the city. By booking the Summit + Hotel package, you can enjoy 4-star accommoda ons during the Summit, avoid the stress of commu ng and focus on all the events and ac vi es!
For addi onal informa on, please visit our Frequently Asked Ques ons sec on on our website at www.bwla.org.
REGISTER NOW — SPACE IS LIMITED!
National Summit ScheduleDAY ONE - Thursday April 12, 2012
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Registra on4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. VIP Recep on6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Welcome Recep on
8:00 p.m. - Un l Late Night Entertainment Op ons(Recommenda ons provided at Registra on - pay on your own)
DAY TWO - Friday April 13, 2012
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registra on7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Rise and Shine Breakfast
8:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.Welcome RemarksTracy A. Campbell, President, Black Women Lawyers’ Associa on of Greater Chicago, Inc. Chair, 2012 Na onal Summit of Black Women Lawyers
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Redefi ning the Face of Diversity — The Status of Black Women Lawyers in America
Moderator: Hon. Ann Claire Williams, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Panelists:
10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. MORNING BREAKOUT SESSIONSBuilding Your Own Empire
Moderator: Danielle Thomas McCain, Principal A orney, Thomas McCain Law LLC
Panelists:
Pursuing Academic Appointments
Moderator: Connie Davis Powell, Professor, Baylor Law School
Panelists:
Prof. Kevin Brown, Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Sharon JonesPrincipal, Jones Diversity Group, LLC
Hon. Sharon Coleman, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Leslie Richards-Yellen, Chief Diversity &Inclusion Offi cer, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Yao Dinizulu Partner, Dinizulu Law Group, Ltd.
Eileen Le sPartner, Greene and Le s
Victor HendersonPartner, Henderson Adam, LLC
Daryl Parks, President, Na onal Bar Associa on, Partner, Parks & Crump, LLC
Linda CraneProfessor, The John Marshall Law School
Linda Greene, Professor, University of Wisconsin Law School
Pursuing Academic Appointments (con’t)
Panelists:
Race, Prison and Poverty
Moderator: Prof. Theodore Shaw, Columbia Law School, Former Director-General and President of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund
Panelists:
Working It Out: What You Need to Know About Corporate Bankruptcy and Restructurings
Moderator: Tiff any Woodie, Partner, Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP
Panelists:
11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Break
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
LUNCHEON PROGRAMA Conversa on with Civil Rights Leader Elaine R. JonesFormer Director-General and President of the NAACP Legal Defense FundWith an interview by the Hon. Ann Claire Williams, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Break
2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. EARLY AFTERNOON SESSIONS
Black Women Lawyers and Our Health and Wellness
Presenter: Bishop Horace E. Smith, M.D. (invited), Pediatric Hematologist and Oncologist Children’s Memorial Hospital
Panelists:
Yolanda King, Professor, Northern Illinois University College of Law
Danielle Holley-Walker, Professor, University of South Carolina School of Law
DAY TWO - Friday April 13, 2012 (con’t)
MiAngel Cody A orney, Federal Defender
Khalil Gibran MuhammadProfessor, Indiana University
Lisa Monet Wayne, President, Na onal Associa on of Criminal Defense A orneys
Laverne Horton, Associate, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Kerriann S. Mills Associate, Sidley Aus n LLP
Mercedes McFarlandPartner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Mark Fuller Principal, Manager of Wealth LLC
Toi SalterPrincipal, Signature Real Estate Group LLC
Your Career: A Journey or a Des na on?
Moderator: Patricia Brown Holmes, Former Illinois State Court Judge and Partner, Schiff Hardin LLP
Panelists:
BWLA YOUNG LAWYERS COMMITTEE SPEED NETWORKING/RESUME BANK PROGRAM3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Break
3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. MID-AFTERNOON SESSIONS
Protec ng Privacy and IP in Social Media
Moderator: Lynn Watkins-Asiyanbi, Counsel, US Foods, Inc.Panelists:
Corporate Crime & Punishment
Moderator: Lori Ligh oot, Partner, Mayer Brown Panelists:
Holding Steady: Challenges and Opportuni es for General Counsels in Today’s Changing Marketplace
Moderator: Tracy-Elizabeth Clay, General Counsel, Teach for America Panelists:
DAY TWO - Friday April 13, 2012 (con’t)
Dorothy Capers Associate General Counsel, US Foods, Inc.
Z Sco Partner, Kaye Scholer LLP
Jeremiah A. DeBerry, Director of Diversity, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Ta
Melissa Anyetei Associate, Mayer Brown
Dominique Shelton, Partner,Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP
Liisa ThomasPartner, Winston & Strawn LLP
David S. Fleming Partner, Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
Sylvia SteinChief Counsel, Kra Foods
Tracy Richelle HighPartner, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Bart Williams Partner, Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP
Crystal AshbySenior Vice President, BP America Inc.
Angela WilliamsGeneral Counsel, YMCA
Julie e Pryor General Counsel, US Foods, Inc.
Sharon BarnerGeneral Counsel, Cummins Inc.
The Employee From Hell
Moderator: Gerald Pauling, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Panelists:
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 25th Anniversary Gala Recep on
8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.25th Anniversary Gala Dinner and Awards CeremonyFeaturing Keynote Speaker — Leah Ward Sears, Former Chief Jus ce of the Georgia Supreme Court and Partner, Schiff Hardin LLP
National Summit ScheduleDAY TWO - Friday April 13, 2012 (con’t)
John Hendrickson, Regional A orney Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Jessica Kimbrough Counsel, United Airlines
Stephanie Seay KellyShareholder, Li ler Mendelson P.C.
Cardelle SpanglerPartner, Winston & Strawn LLP
DAY THREE - Saturday April 14, 2012
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Leadership BreakfastFeaturing brief remarks from prominent a orneys in the fi elds of:1) private prac ce2) government service3) academia4) judiciary5) nonprofi t service
11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Closing Remarks
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Community Service Opportuni es(Sign Up at Registra on)
6:00 p.m. - Un l Late Night Entertainment Op ons(Recommenda ons provided at Registra on - pay on your own)
REGISTER EARLY — SPACE IS LIMITED!
Visit www.bwla.org for addi onal informa on and updates on the 2012 Na onal Summit.
2012 NATIONAL SUMMIT OF BLACK WOMEN LAWYERS STEERING COMMITTEE
Committee Members
Tracy A. Campbell (Chair)Partner, Schiff Hardin LLP
Stacey Aus nPartner, Wang Kobayashi Aus n, LLC
Erin CannonAssociate, Jenner & Block LLP
Jamila CovingtonSenior Counsel, Navistar Financial Corpora on
Camela GardnerAdministra ve Law Judge, Illinois Department of Human Services
Whitnie Gladden Counsel, Employment Law, Accenture, LLP
Tiff any Redding HarperAssociate, Polsinelli Shughart PC
Marla Shade HarrisDeputy General Counsel, Illinois Division of Banking
Nathalina HudsonAssistant United States A orney
Stephanie Seay KellyShareholder, Li ler Mendelson P.C.
Danielle Thomas McCainPrincipal A orney, Thomas McCain Law LLC
Mary MelchorInspector General, Offi ce of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County
Tonya Wilkes Moore Counsel, Employment & Benefi ts, Orbitz Worldwide
Suheily NatalAssociate, Ford & Harrison LLP
Abosede OdunsiPrincipal, Infi nity Strategic Group
Special thanks to LaJuan Criswell, BWLA Administrator
ABOUT BWLA
Since its incep on in 1987, BWLA’s mission has been clear:
• To iden fy and address issues unique to African-American women lawyers, judges and those in academia;
• To improve the administra on of jus ce by increasing the par cipa on of African-American women and other minori es throughout the legal system; and
• To advance civil and human rights.
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A refund, less a $75 processing fee, will be given for cancella ons received by BWLA in wri ng on or before March 12, 2012. No refunds will be given a er March 12, 2012. Please email BWLA at [email protected] to make changes to your registra on. Registra on payments must be received at the BWLA offi ce by the dates specifi ed to secure the discounted rates.
Dress Code
The dress code for the 2012 Na onal Summit is business or business casual. The 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner is black- e requested.
2012 NATIONAL SUMMIT OF BLACK WOMEN LAWYERS
25th Anniversary
321 South Plymouth CourtSuite 600
Chicago, IL 60604