February 11, 2019
| Click here to register. Monday, Feb. 11 9 a.m – 12:30 p.m. New Jersey Law Center Registration Fee: $135 |
| Speakers: Patricia Gillette, Esq. Christine Amalfe, Esq. Ann Kappler, Esq. Norberto Garcia, Esq. Join the year’s most innovative and practical event aimed at fostering the advancement of women in the legal profession. As an attendee, you’ll hear a series of fast-paced, dynamic, and practical discussions where successful strategies to encourage parity will be shared and the collective brainpower of working lawyers will be harnessed to come up with real-world solutions that will move the entire profession forward. The event will feature Patricia Gillette, one of the county’s leading experts on gender diversity and equality in the workplace. A top-rated trial lawyer and nationally recognized author, she’ll share decades of experience on how women can succeed in the high-powered and fast-paced business environment of today. Pat will present practical tips to address obstacles like: the fear of failure, imposter syndrome, the confidence gap and presentation styles. She’ll also share the insights of her new book, Rainmakers: Born or Bred, that will help attorneys like you make the most of the business development opportunities you encounter every day – while staying true to your unique personality. Gillette will lead a hands-on workshop session for lawyers in all practice areas and at all levels of practice to learn how to build a book of business and become a rainmaker. This will be a fast-paced, hands-on session and every attendees will walk away with new skills and ideas to use in their practice immediately. Even more, the state’s top rainmakers and those who hire them will be guiding the small group discussions. The day will conclude with a panel devoted to exploring why Leadership Can No Longer Be a Man’s Field. The panel will feature male and female leaders from the legal community to discuss effective hiring practices that foster opportunities for women, making mentorship and sponsorships meaningful ways to advance women; and what role men can take to ensure women achieve success in the legal industry. |