Wine & Wisdom: Building a Winning Career in IP

Join us for an engaging evening of insight, inspiration, and connection at Wine & Wisdom, an event designed to help attorneys at every career stage harness the power of soft skills and strategic relationships to thrive in today’s legal landscape.

Our distinguished panel of accomplished attorneys—from both law firms and in-house legal departments and spanning diverse stages of practice—will share candid stories of how mentorship, sponsorship, and strong interpersonal skills have shaped their career trajectories.

What you’ll learn:

• Practical strategies to develop, strengthen and highlight the soft skills that elevate your professional presence
• How to identify and approach potential mentors and sponsors
• The key differences between mentorship and sponsorship, and how to leverage each effectively
• Real-world strategies for navigating these relationships in both law firm and corporate settings through all career stages

Following the 50-minute discussion, enjoy a relaxed cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres and the opportunity to expand your network with peers and leaders from across the legal community.

Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable career insight, connect with colleagues, and close out your day with good wine and even better wisdom.

Speakers:

Claire Gibson, Counsel, Day Pitney LLP

Annie Kerrick, Associate Counsel, Trademarks, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

Moderator:

Jason M. Sobel, Brown Rudnick LLP

Registration Fees:

• IP Section Members: $20
• NYSBA Members (Non-Section): $30
• Law Students: $15
  • Not a NYSBA member? Law students can join NYSBA and the IP Section at no cost. Once you’ve joined, the discounted registration will automatically be reflected at checkout.
• Non-NYSBA Members $395
  • For the same price, you can join NYSBA and the IP Section and attend this event at no additional cost plus enjoy discounted rates at all future Section events. If you choose to join, please email Sharmin Woodall at Swoodall@nysba.org to let us know; your event registration fee will be waived upon confirmation of your new membership.