Women in Law Section Meeting (AM2021)

Ready to Lead: Advancing Women Leaders During the Pandemic and Beyond

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every aspect of working life for millions of people across the world, and has presented unique challenges for women leaders and women who aspire to leadership roles. This program provides insight from experienced female leaders in the legal profession on how to lead law firms, in-house law departments, public sector organizations, and other organizations during these unprecedented circumstances, including attracting, retaining, and promoting a diverse slate of talented professionals. Experienced female attorneys will share insights and tips on how to become a leader and improve leadership skills both during the pandemic, when most people are working remotely from their homes, and after it ends. This program also tackles ethical considerations while leading, including handling complex ethical dilemmas during a public health crisis, taking responsibility for the actions of others, and complying with ethics rules in areas such as data privacy and cyber security.

Key Highlights and Takeaways

• Attain leadership roles and increase visibility in a virtual work environment
• Lead fairly and ethically, and promote diversity and inclusion, during difficult and unprecedented times

Section Chair

Terri A. Mazur, Esq.

Program Co-Chairs

Sheryl B. Galler, Esq., Law Office of Sheryl B. Galler

Laura Sulem, Esq., Practical Law at Thomson Reuters