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Pre-Conference Workshop
Workshop A: Networking as a Woman: Clear-Cut Tools for Enhancing Your Experience and Making It Count
Jul 19, 2017 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Speakers
Tracy Palmer Berns
Vice President, Ethics & Compliance
Medtronic, MITG (Mansfield, MA)
Elena Rossano
Assistant General Counsel
Purdue Pharma L.P. (Stamford, CT)
Linda F. Friedman
Executive Vice President General Counsel
Astellas US LLC (Northbrook, IL)
Laura A. Vogel
Partner
Barclay Damon, LLP (Boston, MA)
Day 1 - Thursday, July 20, 2017
7:15 |
Registration and Continental Breakfast Hosted by: Peabody & Arnold |
8:15 |
Women Leaders in Life Sciences Law Empowerment Awards Ceremony |
8:30 |
Co-Chairs’ Introductory Remarks and Welcoming Exercise |
9:00 |
Fireside Chat with Martine Rothblatt, PhD Chairman & CEO of United Therapeutics |
9:30 |
Year in Review: 2016-2017 Legal Updates by Practice Area |
11:00 |
Networking Break
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11:30 |
Women’s Leadership Initiative: Creating and Maintaining Successful Female Groups |
12:45 |
Networking Lunch for Speakers and Attendees
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2:00 |
M&A in the Life Sciences Industry: Impacts from Antitrust to IP and Beyond |
3:15 |
Peer-to-Peer Networking Break
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3:30 |
Retaining Women in the Workplace |
4:45 |
Latest Business Initiatives and Their Legal Implications |
5:45 |
Day 1 Adjourns to Reception hosted by: Greenberg Traurig |
Day 2 - Friday, July 21, 2017
7:30 |
Registration and Continental Breakfast Hosted by: Peabody & Arnold |
8:15 |
Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks and Recap of Day 1 |
8:30 |
Women Leaders in the Public Sector: 2017 Priorities and the Unique Obstacles They Face |
9:30 |
Trump Administration: Keeping Ahead of the Changes |
10:30 |
Peer to Peer Mingling Break
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11:00 |
NextGen in the Life Sciences Legal Industry: Assets and Challenges |
11:45 |
Getting Ahead: Tips for Reaching the Top in Public Sector, Law Firms, and Corporations |
12:45 |
Lunch for Workshop Attendees Only |
Post-Conference Workshop
Workshop B: “What I Wish I Had Known”: Advice from Inspiring and Influential Life Sciences General Counsel
Jul 21, 2017 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Speakers
Speakers:
Tonya L. Combs
Sr. Director - General Patent Counsel, Lilly BioMedicines
Eli Lilly and Company (Indianapolis, IN)
Karah Parschauer
EVP, General Counsel
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (Novato, CA)
Kathy Hibbs
General Counsel
23andme (Mountain View, CA)
Jane Wasman
President, International and General Counsel
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. (Ardsley, NY)
Tamara Joseph
SVP, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer
InVivo Therapeutics Corp. (Cambridge, MA)
Catherine B. Levitt
Vice President, Regional General Counsel and Secretary, Americas
Astellas US LLC (Northbrook, IL)
Moderated by:
Diane E. Lifton
Partner and Co-Chair, Life Sciences Group Product Liability Group and Co-Chair of Hiring and Diversity Committees
Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP (New York, NY)
Stacey Antar
Vice President, General Counsel
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Day 1 - Thursday, July 20, 2017
7:15 |
Registration and Continental Breakfast Hosted by: Peabody & Arnold |
8:15 |
Women Leaders in Life Sciences Law Empowerment Awards Ceremony |
8:30 |
Co-Chairs’ Introductory Remarks and Welcoming ExerciseElona Kogan Lori G. Cohen Gael Tisack In this session, attendees will break into small groups at their tables as our conference leaders take you through an icebreaking exercise. |
9:00 |
Fireside Chat with Martine Rothblatt, PhD Chairman & CEO of United TherapeuticsInterviewed by:Lori G. Cohen |
9:30 |
Year in Review: 2016-2017 Legal Updates by Practice AreaKathleen Gersh Colleen M. Hennessey Sally Woodhouse Katie C. Pawlitz Melanie R. Rupert 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. |
11:00 |
Networking Break
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11:30 |
Women’s Leadership Initiative: Creating and Maintaining Successful Female GroupsMercedes Myer, Ph.D. Courtney Camp Enloe Monique Hunt McWilliams Jennifer Santos Lisa J. Pirozzolo
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12:45 |
Networking Lunch for Speakers and Attendees
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2:00 |
M&A in the Life Sciences Industry: Impacts from Antitrust to IP and BeyondElona Kogan Donna Meuth Rachel Adcox Erin J.D. Austin 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. |
3:15 |
Peer-to-Peer Networking Break
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3:30 |
Retaining Women in the WorkplaceElizabeth Feeney Ellen Hudock Michelle D. Axelrod Sheila N. Swaroop Linda Wadler
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4:45 |
Latest Business Initiatives and Their Legal ImplicationsMartine Rothblatt, PhD Maryana Zubok Gail L. Daubert Lorie S. Foster Sapna Palla 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:
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5:45 |
Day 1 Adjourns to Reception hosted by: Greenberg Traurig |
Day 2 - Friday, July 21, 2017
7:30 |
Registration and Continental Breakfast Hosted by: Peabody & Arnold |
8:15 |
Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks and Recap of Day 1 |
8:30 |
Women Leaders in the Public Sector: 2017 Priorities and the Unique Obstacles They FaceSara Miron Bloom Gael Tisack Amy Nelson, Ph.D. Moderator:Teresa “Terry” Stanek Rea 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. |
9:30 |
Trump Administration: Keeping Ahead of the ChangesDelphine W. Knight Brown Megan Grossman Tiffany R. Moseley Gina M. Mazzariello 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. |
10:30 |
Peer to Peer Mingling Break
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11:00 |
NextGen in the Life Sciences Legal Industry: Assets and ChallengesMegan D’Alisera Corinne E. Atton 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. |
11:45 |
Getting Ahead: Tips for Reaching the Top in Public Sector, Law Firms, and CorporationsSpeakersAnna Barry Deborah A. Logan Maureen McGirr Michelle M. Umberger Moderated by:Carol Pitzel Cruz 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. |
12:45 |
Lunch for Workshop Attendees Only |
Workshop A: Networking as a Woman: Clear-Cut Tools for Enhancing Your Experience and Making It Count
Tracy Palmer Berns
Vice President, Ethics & Compliance
Medtronic, MITG (Mansfield, MA)
Elena Rossano
Assistant General Counsel
Purdue Pharma L.P. (Stamford, CT)
Linda F. Friedman
Executive Vice President General Counsel
Astellas US LLC (Northbrook, IL)
Laura A. Vogel
Partner
Barclay Damon, LLP (Boston, MA)
What is it about?
- Tips for starting the conversation and making yourself memorable
- Using social media to network effectively
- Strategies for building your resume and getting on boards
- Plans for creating a pipeline of women coming up through the ranks
- Learn how to concisely and effectively introduce a peer and highlight her achievements, talents, and abilities to other peers, employers, and clients
- Pair up with a partner to practice tools designed to enhance your skills as a mentor or mentee


Workshop B: “What I Wish I Had Known”: Advice from Inspiring and Influential Life Sciences General Counsel
Tonya L. Combs
Sr. Director - General Patent Counsel, Lilly BioMedicines
Eli Lilly and Company (Indianapolis, IN)
Karah Parschauer
EVP, General Counsel
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (Novato, CA)
Kathy Hibbs
General Counsel
23andme (Mountain View, CA)
Jane Wasman
President, International and General Counsel
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. (Ardsley, NY)
Tamara Joseph
SVP, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer
InVivo Therapeutics Corp. (Cambridge, MA)
Catherine B. Levitt
Vice President, Regional General Counsel and Secretary, Americas
Astellas US LLC (Northbrook, IL)
Diane E. Lifton
Partner and Co-Chair, Life Sciences Group Product Liability Group and Co-Chair of Hiring and Diversity Committees
Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP (New York, NY)
Stacey Antar
Vice President, General Counsel
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.