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Day 1 - Wednesday, July 27, 2016
1:30 |
“I Wish Someone Had Told Me”:Advice from Life Sciences General Counsel on Embracing Influence and Power and Running a Successful Legal Department |
4:30 |
Workshop Adjourns to Pre-Registration and Welcoming Reception Hosted by: |
Day 2 - Thursday, July 28, 2016
Day 3 - Friday, July 29, 2016
8:00 |
Meet the Mentors Breakfast |
8:30 |
Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks and Recap of Day One |
8:45 |
Small Group Breakouts and Interactive Town Hall: Identifying Tactical Next Steps in the Quest for Professional and Personal Development |
9:45 |
Substantive Updates Part Four: Key Regulatory and Pricing Developments Affecting How Life Sciences Companies Bring Products to Market |
10:45 |
Peer-to-Peer Mingling Break |
11:00 |
Women Leaders in Government Round Table: Power, Progress, and Gender Politics in the Public Sector |
12:15 |
Conference Adjourns to Networking Lunch for Workshop Attendees Only |
1:30 |
Building Executive Presence for Women Leaders: Concrete Professional Development Plans to Take Your Communications, Negotiation, and Management Skills to the Next Level |
Day 1 - Wednesday, July 27, 2016
1:30 |
“I Wish Someone Had Told Me”:Advice from Life Sciences General Counsel on Embracing Influence and Power and Running a Successful Legal DepartmentAna C. Ward Denelle J. Waynick Caryn McDowell Liz Lewis Tamara Joseph Gretchen Fritz Linda F. Friedman Carolyn M. Bruguera Jennifer K. Benenson Alane Barnes Co-Moderated by:Michelle D. Axelrod Diane E. Lifton Back for a third year by popular demand, this event highlight sets the tone for success for the entire event. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with and learn from an unparalleled panel of General Counsel driving change and delivering results in the life sciences world who will provide mentoring and guidance for women at all stages in their career on advancing within the ranks of the life sciences world. The esteemed panelists will share their road to the GC office, advice for shattering the glass ceiling, skills necessary to thrive at the executive level, what they look for in relationships with outside counsel and with their legal teams, and balancing management of a successful department with a robust and full personal life. Pre-Conference Workshop Sponsored by: ![]() (1:30 – 4:30 pm – Registration begins at 1:00 pm) |
4:30 |
Workshop Adjourns to Pre-Registration and Welcoming Reception Hosted by:Open to all attendees, this reception officially kicks off the 2016 Women Leaders in Life Sciences Law Conference. Reconnect with your industry colleagues, build your network of contacts, and maximize time by registering early. |
Day 2 - Thursday, July 28, 2016
7:30 |
Registration and Networking Breakfast Hosted by: |
8:30 |
ACI’s Opening Remarks and Women Leaders in Life Sciences Law Empowerment Awards Presentation |
8:45 |
Co-Chairs’ Introductory Remarks and Welcoming Exercise: Becoming Powerful Champions and Supporters of Other Women in the Life Sciences Legal CommunityLori G. Cohen Elona Kogan Gael Diane Tisack In this icebreaking session, attendees will break into small groups at their tables as our conference co-chairs take you through an exercise in effectively introducing a peer and highlighting her achievements, talents, and abilities to other peers, employers, and clients. Attendees will have an opportunity to get to know their seatmates by interviewing each other and then showing the rest of the table what a great asset their partner is to the community. |
9:45 |
Peer-to-Peer Mingling Break |
10:15 |
Tales from the Top on Effective Leadership: Concrete Tips for Influencing and Motivating Others in the Life Sciences Legal SpaceMaureen McGirr Maria E. Pasquale Averi Price Lisa B. Pensabene Moderated by:Susan Smith Blakely Esq.
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11:15 |
Substantive Updates Part One: What Women Leaders in Life Sciences Law Must Know About Products Liability, Mass Torts, and “Bet-the-Company” LitigationCandace Camarata Melissa A. Geist Colleen M. Hennessey Brandee J. Kowalzyk To truly be industry leaders, women need to stay on the competitive edge by having the big picture view of the most cutting-edge legal challenges in the fast-moving life sciences space. In this substantive session and the ones that follow, leading attorneys and government representatives will give you a rundown on the most pressing developments affecting the future of life sciences companies.
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12:15 |
Networking Luncheon Led by Advisory Board Members and In-House Counsel Hosted by:Build your network and tap into the knowledge base in the room as you learn informally about the challenges facing your peers throughout different practice areas within the life sciences community. All attendees will be seated at random tables during lunch to maximize the opportunity to forge new connections. |
1:30 |
Substantive Updates Part Two: What Women Leaders in Life Sciences Law Must Know About Crucial Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement StrategiesJennifer L. Fox Kathleen Gersh Delphine W. Knight Brown Zoya Marriott Elizabeth A. McGraw
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2:30 |
Peer-to-Peer Mingling Break |
2:45 |
Missed Opportunities at Life Sciences Companies and Law Firms: Recognizing Implicit and Affinity Biases and Implementing Sustainable Diversity Practices to Move ForwardElizabeth R. Salib Ph.D. Marta E. Gross Vinita Ferrera Judy Jarecki-Black Sonia Chen Arnold
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3:45 |
Substantive Updates Part Three: Preparing for Increased Criminal and Civil Enforcement Against Life Sciences Companies – Off-Label, Individual Liability, and MoreLynn A. Neils Jennifer Santos Shelly L. Goldklang Yvonne M. Cristovici Rupa Cornell
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4:45 |
The Five Year Plan for Continual Progress: Taking the Next Step in One’s Career and Getting and Keeping a Seat at the TableAlana K. Bassin Stasia L. Ogden Jill Harrison Robin Walker Lori G. Cohen
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5:45 |
Day One Adjourns to Cocktail Party Hosted by: |
Day 3 - Friday, July 29, 2016
8:00 |
Meet the Mentors Breakfast |
8:30 |
Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks and Recap of Day OneLori G. Cohen Elona Kogan Gael Diane Tisack |
8:45 |
Small Group Breakouts and Interactive Town Hall: Identifying Tactical Next Steps in the Quest for Professional and Personal DevelopmentModerated by:Shirell A. Gross Hilary L. Kelly Michelle D. Axelrod Let your voice be heard in this unique open floor session, designed to give all attendees an opportunity to add to the discourse. Our session moderators will choose topics from the discussions on the first day for the groups to discuss amongst themselves and to identify challenges, opportunities, and action points to implement after the event. Each small group will choose a representative to report their takeaways to the group as a whole. |
9:45 |
Substantive Updates Part Four: Key Regulatory and Pricing Developments Affecting How Life Sciences Companies Bring Products to MarketKendra A. Martello Gail L. Daubert
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10:45 |
Peer-to-Peer Mingling Break |
11:00 |
Women Leaders in Government Round Table: Power, Progress, and Gender Politics in the Public SectorSarah Harris The Honorable Sue L. Robinson Shirley U. Emehelu The Honorable Laurel Beeler Moderated by:Hon. Teresa “Terry” Stanek Rea Do not miss this unique opportunity to gain insights from some of the most influential women leaders in government as they discuss their top priorities vis-à-vis the highly regulated and heavily enforced life sciences industry for 2016. Moreover, learn about their career paths and road to government leadership. |
12:15 |
Conference Adjourns to Networking Lunch for Workshop Attendees Only |
1:30 |
Building Executive Presence for Women Leaders: Concrete Professional Development Plans to Take Your Communications, Negotiation, and Management Skills to the Next LevelEllen Ostrow Ph.D., PCC, CMC Mercedes K. Meyer Ph.D. Lisa Lipkin Linda F. Schneider Julie Crotty JD, MBA Tailored towards attorneys who are already excellent communicators and led by multiple executive and communications coaches, this sessions will give attendees greater poise, confidence, charisma, and the ability to connect with and influence both senior leadership and direct reports. Topics to be discussed include: Communication techniques
Negotiations
Management Skills
(1:30 – 4:30 pm) |