Teleconference Logistics
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
2pm ET
Earn 1.5 CLE credits for participating in this conference

Panel: Jennifer Kenedy, Esq., Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP, Chicago
Jane Pigott, Managing Director, R3 Group LLC, Chicago
Michele Bendekovic, Director of Recruiting and Professional Development, Steptoe & Johnson PLLP, Morgantown, WV
Jacqueline Klosek, Esq., Goodwin Procter LLP, New York

Agenda Highlights:

Strategies for Overcoming Barriers and Creating Opportunities to Gain a Leadership Position

• Use the economic and political dynamics of your firm to your advantage
• Advice on how to make strategic decisions that will advance your career
• Communication
• How different communication styles affect a woman’s perception by her colleagues
• Effective communication styles
• How to ask for what you want – and get it
• Tips for being a dynamic self promoter
• How to have a difficult conversation with a male partner
• How to get your voice heard at meetings with fellow lawyers and clients
• Understanding the potential roadblocks that are unique to women and how to not let them alter your goals or future
• 5 ways to develop a leadership style that is authentic and effective
• The powerful firm committees – understanding the unique barriers to women and overcoming them to get appointed to them
• Build and utilize robust business development networks and mentoring relationships
• The difference between advancing in a small firm vs. a large firm      

*Teleconference & On Demand Pack
The convenient, interactive teleconference format allows you to train yourself and your colleagues without any travel expenses or time away from the office! The cost is just $199 for your entire office*! Purchase the On Demand Conference Pack which includes an audio recording and any ancillary reading materials or presentation slides accompanying the session. Add the On Demand Conference Pack for only $90 more when you initiate registration.The unlimited listener rate is good for a single connection with unlimited attendees. Multiple connections or phone line conferencing are subject to additional fees. An additional CLE fee of $15 per additional attendee is available for those pursuing CLE credit under the unlimited listener rate.

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