To develop a career in law that would allow me to make a meaningful contribution.
achieved it.
By Women ... For Women ... In the Law
In response to the overwhelming enthusiasm of participants in our first Women in the Law Conference, we are offering expanded 2009-2010 programming, including a brownbag lunch series, dynamic workshops and a summit ... planned by women, for women, about issues related to women in the law.
Brownbag Lunch Series
This year we are offering a series of topical brownbag luncheons, which will all be held at Prince Lobel Glovsky & Tye on the 22nd floor.
Women in the Judiciary
featuring the Honorable Carol S. Ball ’76
September 23, 2009, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
"The Myths and Truths of Working as In-house Counsel"
featuring Vanessa Candela '00, In-house Counsel for the EMC Corporation
January 20, 2010, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
RSVP: Megan Mathewson @ m.mathewson@neu.edu or call 617.373.8268. Space is limited, so please respond by January 10, 2010.
Save the Date for a Future Brownbag Lunch:
"Recovering Lawyers: The Non-Profit Option"
featuring Katherine McHugh '74, Executive Director for the Cabot Family Charitable Trust
May 26, 2010, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Workshops
We will host a series of workshops throughout the year, primarily focusing on career-related topics. The first workshop will be held November 6, 2009, at the School of Law.
"Creating the Career that You Want"
featuring Kathy M. Morris '75, Chief Training and Development Officer, Sidley Austin LLP
November 6, 2009, 3:00-5:00 p.m., workshop followed by a one hour networking reception.
Save the Dates for Future Workshops:
February 26, 2010, NUSL, Boston
April 30, 2010, NUSL, Boston
Women in the Law Summit: April 2, 2010
NUSL is expanding upon its highly successful 2009 Women in the Law conference. On Friday, April 2, 2010, we will host another comprehensive conference, which will also be open to non-graduates.
Archival materials from our April 2009 conference:
Download the conference brochure.
Mass Career Customization: Building the Workplace for the 21st Century, presented by Wendy Schmidt ’80
Article When the Stork Carries a Pink Slip, referred to during the Transitions and the Workplace panel
Check out conference photos on our Facebook site!
E-Communications
This year we plan to provide monthly e-mail communication for timely information related to women in the law. Check back here this fall for the e-sign up form. You can also suggest topics to be covered by this forum.
