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ACC Foundation 2025 Global Women in Law and Leadership Virtual Symposium

ACC Foundation 2025 Global Women in Law and Leadership Virtual Symposium

The Global Women in Law & Leadership Virtual Symposium is a dynamic series of web-based programs supporting the success of women and their allies in law and business through education, recognition, and meaningful connections.

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    How can women and their allies bring their authentic selves to work while avoiding self-destructive behavior? Join us at this interactive session where we'll learn how to accomplish this through role-play, open discussion, and feedback.

    Are you sabotaging your own progress at work?  Do you sometimes take steps that make things uncomfortable for you, or are you not stepping into your true potential? How can women and their allies bring their authentic selves to work while avoiding self-destructive behavior? Join us at this interactive session where we'll learn how to accomplish this through role-play, open discussion, and feedback.

    Presented in collaboration with the Women in the House Network

    Tanya Avila

    Co-Founder, CLO, and COO

    Bigfork Technologies, LLC

    K Royal

    Global Chief Privacy Officer & Deputy General Counsel

    Crawford & Company

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    This webinar will feature candid conversations about the compounded challenges faced by minority women, including stereotypes, cultural expectations, and systemic biases all this in addition to ageism.

    The Legal Department is a melting pot of different business issues affecting the business. However, it is in these tough times that the legal leadership must lead with empathy. This program equips leaders with the tools to cultivate a compassionate and supportive environment. Enhance emotional intelligence. Foster human-centered decision-making. Build stronger client relationships. Join us as we have a delightful conversation in bridging the gap between legal rigor and human connection.

    Presented in collaboration with the Small Law Department Network


    Theresa Chikwendu (Moderator)

    Corporate Lawyer

    Aramide Nwokediuko

    Company Secretary and General Counsel

    Chemical and Allied Products, Plc.

    Nikiwe Tanga

    Chief Legal Officer

    MTN Group Fintech

    Chidera Vanessa Okereke

    Corporate Counsel

    MTN Nigeria

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    This panel will explore the stories, tips, and tricks of a number of successful women who are fulfilling one or both additional roles and being squeezed between work and family obligations.

    Women in the workforce are often uniquely pressured to have to navigate the stress of working while being a parent or caregiver. This panel will explore the stories, tips, and tricks of a number of successful women who are fulfilling one or both additional roles and being squeezed between work and family obligations.

    Presented in collaboration with ACC South Florida

    Carmel Samimi

    General Counsel, AMEA

    Kellogg Asia Pacific Pte Ltd.

    Anushree Bagrodia

    Senior Managing Counsel, US Markets

    Mastercard

    Katie Wiley

    Chief Legal Officer

    Round Room

    Maeve Rothman

    Senior Counsel

    Mastercard

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    This dynamic discussion will focus on how the legal community can ensure continuity and relevance of inclusivity efforts by leveraging the ACC Inclusivity Index.

    As the world responds to legal, regulatory reviews and criticism of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs, what should the in-house community focus on in order to ensure both legal compliance and continued protection and progress to ensure that all voices are represented and heard?  This dynamic discussion will focus on how the legal community can ensure continuity and relevance of DEI, by leveraging the ACC Inclusivity Index and layering a framework of both local regulation around the globe and the application of cultural nuances and norms.


    Carolyn Herzog

    Chief Legal Officer

    Elastic

    Kimberly Nuzum

    Publicis Groupe Chief Compliance Officer & Groupe Deputy General Counsel

    Publicis Groupe

    Jennifer Chen (Moderator)

    Executive Director

    ACC Foundation

  • Contains 2 Component(s)

    This webinar will feature candid conversations about the compounded challenges faced by minority women, including stereotypes, cultural expectations, and systemic biases all this in addition to ageism.

    This webinar will feature candid conversations about the compounded challenges faced by minority women, including stereotypes, cultural expectations, and systemic biases all this in addition to ageism. We will also explore practical approaches to rebuilding a career after redundancy, including retraining, networking, interviewing and mentorship. Finally, we will share strategies to combat ageism while leveraging experience and diversity as a competitive edge when searching for the next position.

    Presented in collaboration with ACC South Florida

    Nadiya Bilous

    General Counsel CEEMEA

    The LEGO Group

    Rhonda Powell

    Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary

    Strada Education Foundation

    Spiwe Jefferson

    General Counsel & Chief of Staff

    Asset Marketing Services LLC

    Trusted business-minded, strategy-focused global executive managing the legal and compliance teams, ensuring the delivery of impactful and tailored legal services to the organization.

    Responsible for overseeing high-level strategic initiatives and compliance operations, including navigating complex mergers and acquisitions, steering corporate governance, managing the legal budget, disputes / litigation, and outside counsel, while ensuring adherence to regulations across various requirements for retail companies.

    Act as a key advisor to the C-suite and board of directors on legal matters, contributing to informed decision-making and strategic planning. Champion a culture of creativity, collaboration, integrity and ethical decision-making, while proactively addressing emerging legal and regulatory challenges. Drive cross-functional collaboration to integrate legal and compliance considerations into business processes, with a focus on driving results to increase operational efficiency, effectiveness, and excellence.

    A certified mindfulness practitioner and author of the Mindful in 5 book series and podcast, deeply committed to the wellness and effectiveness of AMS teams.

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/spiwejefferson/

    Yevedzo Chitiga

    Founder & Chief Empowerment Officer

    Yevedzo Coaching & Consulting