Events

2008

Citywide Pride 2008,Out In the Workplace, But In the Dark About Your Financial Future?: 10 Things You Need to Know about Employee Benefits and Financial Planning for Domestic Partners; June 17, 2008; Chicago, Illinois (hosting, Todd Solomon serving on panel)

Women's Network Community's POWER: Opening Doors for Women Event; May 22, 2008; Chicago, Illinois (Andrea S. Kramer serving on a panel)

6th Annual Forum on Law Firm Diversity sponsored by American Conference Institute; “The Personal Side of Diversity: Solutions Learned from First-Hand Accounts of Diverse Attorneys”; May 16, 2008; New York, New York (Lisa A. Linsky presenting)

American Conference Institute's 6th National Forum on Law Firm Diversity: From Assessment to Action; "Mentoring and Training: Tools for Career Path Advancement and to Meet the Challenges and Needs of Diverse Attorneys"; May 16, 2008; New York, New York (Andrea S. Kramer presenting)

"Successful Women Lawyers: Keys to Navigating Law Firm Politics" for the National Constitution Center Audio Conference May 1, 2008 (Andrea S. Kramer speaking) 

"Salary Negotiation for Women" presentation for Loyola University's undergraduate and graduate women students; April 24, 2008; Chicago, Chicago, Illinois (Andrea S. Kramer presenting)

Minority Corporate Counsel Association's 7th Annual CLE Expo 2008 "Negotiating Your Compensation and Severance"; March 27, 2008; Chicago, Illinois (Andrea S. Kramer presenting)

Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago, Inc. Roundtable Series:   “Personal Branding:  How to Market Your True Worth”; March 14, 2008; Chicago, Illinois (sponsor) (Latonia Haney Keith served as a panelist.)

“Advancing, Retaining & Recognizing the GLBT Lawyers at Your Firm,” hosted by Ark Group and Managing Partner Magazine; February 25, 2008; New York, New York (Lisa A. Linsky discussed the keys to establishing an innovative diversity initiative at your firm.)

2007

“Using Gender Savvy to Boost Your Bottom Line: How Understanding Gender Communication Differences Will Help You To Succeed,” Celesq® AttorneysEd Center; November 13, 2007 (Andrea S. Kramer spoke)

From Theory to Action: Advancing Women Leaders in Law Firms – “Development of Women Rainmakers,” National Association of Women Lawyer’s National Leadership Summit; November 5, 2007; Washington, D.C. (Andrea S. Kramer presented)

Women’s Leadership and Mentoring Alliance:   Using Gender Savvy to Boost Your Bottom Line:  How Understanding Gender Communication Differences Will Help You to Succeed; October 17, 2007; Chicago, Illinois (Andrea S. Kramer spoke)

“Opportunities and Best Practices for Retention and Advancement of LGBT Attorneys,” Firm event; October 16, 2007; (Lisa A. Linsky conducted)

The National Constitution Center’s Successful Women Lawyers Series:   Overcoming Gender Communication Differences; September 25, 2007 (Andrea S. Kramer spoke)

Network of Working Women from Japan:   Understanding Gender Communication Differences; September 17, 2007; New York, New York (Andrea S. Kramer presented)

Lavender Law Conference: Behind the Statistics, What Do Domestic Partner Benefits Mean to the LGBT Candidate?; September 6, 2007; Chicago, Illinois (Todd Solomon presented)

Women’s Leadership and Mentoring Alliance:   The Generation Mix – Finding Our Common Groove; August 8, 2007; Chicago, Illinois (host)

Best Practices for Implementing Firm-wide Women’s Initiatives Conference, sponsored by the Ark Group; June 25, 2007; San Francisco, California (Lisa A. Linsky presented, “Establishing an Innovative Diversity Initiative”)

Corporate Pride Parade; June 2007; Chicago, Illinois

Lambda Legal Life Planning Symposium; April 24, 2007; Los Angeles, California (Nicole M. Pearl spoke)

Strategies for Success for Mid-Level and Senior LGBT Associates Panel Discussion; April 24, 2007; New York, New York (Lisa A. Linsky moderated the panel discussion.)

McDermott’s Women’s Leadership and Mentoring Luncheon – Workshop:   Public Speaking and Writing for Women Lawyers; April 20, 2007

Women’s Leadership and Mentoring Alliance - Financial Considerations for Women:  Are You Covered?; April 19, 2007; Chicago, Illinois (host)

4th National Forum on Law Firm Diversity; March 22, 2007; New York, New York (Lisa Linsky presented “Reconciling the Diversity Initiative with Corporate Culture – Ensuring Firm-Wide ‘Buy-In’”)

The Philanthropic Series Estate and Tax Planning for Same Sex Couples; January 19, 2007; Beverly Hills, California (Nicole M. Pearl spoke)

2006

Women in Professional Service Firms: Retaining & Advancing a Diverse Team:   Assuring Equal Access to Career & Client Development Opportunities; December 5, 2006; Orlando, Florida (Andrea S. Kramer spoke)

Women’s Leadership and Mentoring Alliance:   How Business is Engaging Culture to Change, Grow and Prosper; November 28, 2006; Chicago, Illinois

MCCA 7th Annual Pathways to Diversity Conference; November 17, 2006; New York, New York (sponsor)

GLAD 7th Annual Spirit of Justice Award Dinner; October 27, 2006; Boston, Massachusetts (sponsor)

GLBTA Networking Mixer:   Pride in Our Work; October 24, 2006; Boston, Massachusetts

Human Rights Campaign 25th Annual New England Dinner; October 21, 2006; Boston, Massachusetts (sponsor)

Third Annual Corporate Equality Index Awards Reception; October 18, 2006; New York, New York (award recipient)

University of Wisconsin; October 18, 2006; Stevens Point, Wisconsin (Todd Solomon discussed the proposed anti-gay marriage constitutional amendment in Wisconsin.)

Northwestern University School of Law OUTlaw Week; October 17, 2006, Chicago, Illinois (Todd Solomon participated in the Building Community Litigating for Families Panel.)

Women’s Bar Association Gala 2006; October 17, 2006; Boston, Massachusetts (sponsor)

McDermott’s Women’s Leadership and Mentoring Luncheon - Upping the Ante:   Creating Powerful Conversations that Expand Your Leadership Role; September 26, 2006

Asian Pacific Bar Association of Silicon Valley 2006 Annual Fall Scholarship and Diversity Award Reception; September 22, 2006. (Bijal Vakil chaired the event.)

Lavender Law Workshop - Best Practices for LGBT Personnel:  Guidance for Employers and Guidance for Job Seekers; September 9, 2006; Washington, D.C. (Todd Solomon discussed best employment policies and practices that legal employers should consider and implement to address the unique concerns of LGBT personnel.)

2006 Lavender Law Conference; September 7, 2006; Washington, D.C. (sponsor)

Hispanic National Bar Association’s 2006 Conference VIP Reception and Dinner; September 2, 2006; San Francisco, California (sponsor)

Gay and Lesbian Legal Alliance (GALLA) Second Annual Lawyers for Diversity Mid-Summer Barbecue; August 27, 2006; Chicago, Illinois

McDermott’s Racial and Ethnic Diversity Committee Luncheon Event; July 21, 2006

McDermott’s Women’s Leadership and Mentoring Luncheon:  Top Women Lawyers Share Best Practices in Client Relationships; July 19, 2006

Same-Gender Marriages:  Anticipating the Impact on Employee Benefit Plans audioconference, sponsored by Thompson Publishing Group; July 16, 2006  (Todd Solomon discussed his book, Domestic Partner Benefits—An Employer’s Guide, Third Edition.)

Corporate Pride Parade; July 2006; Chicago, Illinois

Society for Human Resource Management 58th Annual Conference & Exposition; June 28, 2006; Washington, D.C.  (Todd Solomon presented, “Responding to Employees’ Same-Gender Relationships:  Implications for Employee Benefit Programs.”)

Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles Annual Fundraiser and Silent Auction; June 22, 2006; Los Angeles, CA (co-sponsor).

Women’s Bar Association’s Summer Associate, Law Clerk and Intern Reception; June 20, 2006; Boston, Massachusetts

2006 Human Rights Campaign Foundation Dinner; June 17, 2006; Chicago, Illinois (sponsor)

Philip G. Hubbard Law School Preparation Program sponsored by the University of Iowa College of Law; June 15, 2006; Chicago, Illinois

Vital Bridges Whack It! Croquet 2006; June 3, 2006; Chicago, Illinois

Women’s Bar Association of Illinois 92nd Annual Installation Dinner; June 8, 2006; Chicago, Illinois

Asian American Bar Association of the Silicon Valley:  “2006 Civil Rights Hot Topics”;  May 24, 2006; Silicon Valley, California

Asian Americans for Community Involvement Annual Banquet and Community Star Awards; May 19, 2006; San Jose, California (sponsor)

California Community Foundation; May 11, 2006 (Nicole Pearl presented estate and tax planning for lesbian and gay couples to the board members and senior officers of several charitable LGBT-related organizations.)

Lambda Legal’s Bon Foster Civil Rights Celebration; April 27, 2006; Chicago, Illinois (sponsor)

LeGal Foundation’s Second Annual LGBT Legal Career Fair; April 11, 2006; New York, New York

Loyola University Chicago Law Journal’s Annual Conference:  The Constitutional and Legal Issues Presented by Same-Sex Relationships; April 1, 2006; Chicago, Illinois (Todd Solomon spoke on employee benefits for domestic partners and same-sex married couples.)

20th Annual PABA Installation Dinner; March 31, 2006 (co-sponsor) (Ben Hofileña 2005/2006 President-Elect)

American Bar Association Women in Law Leadership (WILL) Academy; March 30, 2006; Chicago, Illinois (Linda Doyle and Lisa Horowitz, Professional Development Manager, conducted a panel on building your own personal leadership plan.)

McDermott’s Women’s Leadership and Mentoring Luncheon, “Conquering the Time Crunch:   Tips for Leading a Well-Rounded Life”; March 9, 2006

NALP Diversity Summit; March 3, 2006

2005

Annual Pathways to Diversity Conference: Race in America - Beyond Black & White to Expand Your Personal Diversity Vision; Minority Corporate Counsel Association; November 2, 2006; New York, New York (Todd Solomon spoke about employee benefits for domestic partners and same-gender married couples.)

Leading Women Lawyers Forum:   Resolving Conflict to Get the Results You Want; October 27, 2005; Chicago, Illinois (Andrea S. Kramer presented)

Leading Women Lawyers Forum - Negotiating Your Leadership Roles; October 12, 2005; Chicago, Illinois (Andrea S. Kramer presented)

Leading Women Lawyers Forum - Using Your Power of Authentic Leadership; September 14, 2005; Chicago, Illinois (Andrea S. Kramer presented)

“Taking Charge of Your Career: Best Practices for Women Lawyers,” National Association of Women Lawyers; September 2005; Chicago, Illinois

McDermott’s Women’s Leadership and Mentoring Luncheon; August 24, 2005; Chicago, Illinois

Women’s Bar Association Summer Associate, Law Clerk and Intern Reception; July 2005; Boston, Massachusetts (host)

“Backpack to Briefcase: A Transitions Program for Law Students,” National Association of Women Lawyers; April 2005; Chicago, Illinois (host).