Registration and Continental Breakfast Hosted by: Peabody & Arnold

Women Leaders in Life Sciences Law Empowerment Awards Ceremony

Co-Chairs’ Introductory Remarks and Welcoming Exercise

In this session, attendees will break into small groups at their tables as our conference leaders take you through an icebreaking exercise.

Fireside Chat with Martine Rothblatt, PhD Chairman & CEO of United Therapeutics

Year in Review: 2016-2017 Legal Updates by Practice Area

Speakers will review the most important case law updates and enforcement initiatives of the past year that every Life Sciences professional needs to know. Broken down by practice area, including IP, Products Liability, and Compliance, this session will provide attendees with the big picture of the year’s most critical developments giving you the competitive edge you need to advance in your field.

Networking Break

Women’s Leadership Initiative: Creating and Maintaining Successful Female Groups

• Taking a hard look at the statistics regarding the representation of women in the life sciences legal industry
• Understanding the business imperatives behind diversity and inclusion: building corporate and law firm buy-in
• Designing and carrying out practices to ensure that traditionally underrepresented groups have a path to success
• Educating yourself on unconscious bias and being objective about what is happening
• Identifying and participating in external groups including associations, mentoring and groups by common interests
• Discussing which diversity initiatives are working, which aren’t, and why
• Learning ways to keep your group thriving by evolving and changing with the needs of its members

Networking Lunch for Speakers and Attendees

M&A in the Life Sciences Industry: Impacts from Antitrust to IP and Beyond

With M&A on the rise in the Life Sciences Industry, nearly every professional in this industry will be affected by it at some point. Our experienced panelists will help you understand the far-reaching impacts of these transactions and how those in other practice areas will be impacted. In addition, they will review strategies for avoiding common pitfalls and balancing your own interests with the interests of the company.

Peer-to-Peer Networking Break

Retaining Women in the Workplace

• Learning active steps firms and companies can take to retain strong female talent
• Giving women crucial tools they can use to be successful and keep their careers moving forward
• Exploring some of the challenges faced by women seeking pay equity and leadership roles at Life Sciences companies and the firms representing them
• Advocating for yourself and getting credit for your contributions and achievements
• Techniques for increasing awareness of exceptional work done by women at your company

Latest Business Initiatives and Their Legal Implications

In this session, our panelists will discuss some of the recent business trends within the Life Sciences industry, how they may impact your company and what attorneys need to know to best counsel their clients or colleagues. Such topics covered will include:  

• Patient-centered care
• Access and pricing initiatives
• Business initiatives under the First Amendment umbrella
• The business and strategic portfolio management of life sciences patents
• Reimbursement including coding, coverage, and payment in an evolving environment

Day 1 Adjourns to Reception hosted by: Greenberg Traurig

Registration and Continental Breakfast Hosted by: Peabody & Arnold

Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks and Recap of Day 1

Women Leaders in the Public Sector: 2017 Priorities and the Unique Obstacles They Face

Do not miss this unique opportunity to gain insights from some of the most influential women leaders in the public sector as they discuss their top priorities life sciences industry for 2017, differences from the public sector, and what those in the private sector need to know. Moreover, learn about their career paths and how to succeed in the public sector.

Trump Administration: Keeping Ahead of the Changes

In 2017, Life Sciences companies and their counsel will need to deal with myriad change to regulatory agencies, including the USPTO and FDA as well the DOJ’s latest enforcement priorities under the country’s new administration. Hear from leading women in the know about how to prepare for the upcoming changes and learn the information you need to become the source for strategies to adapt to these changes at your company or firm.

Peer to Peer Mingling Break

NextGen in the Life Sciences Legal Industry: Assets and Challenges

Join our panel of NextGen legal professionals as they discuss some of the unique challenges they are facing in their careers and what higher ups need to know to help women succeed in today’s environment. Our panelists will also discuss some of the differences of NextGen professionals and how these can make them an asset in the workplace.

Getting Ahead: Tips for Reaching the Top in Public Sector, Law Firms, and Corporations

Featuring panelists with diverse experiences and backgrounds, this session is designed to provide tips to help women advance their career. Whether you are at a big firm, small firm, in house, not-for-profit, or somewhere else, this is the must-attend panel that will give you the tools you need break the glass ceiling and reach the top in your chosen field.

Lunch for Workshop Attendees Only