Showcasing Powerful Women in Intellectual Property
Join this critical annual summit where women in Intellectual Property come together to explore key industry trends, share strategies for career advancement, and foster meaningful connections through mentoring and networking. This premier event offers a unique opportunity to learn from and engage with both current and emerging leaders in the field. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this inspiring and empowering community of women shaping the future of IP law.

Conference Co-Chairs

Noreen Krall
Former Chief IP Counsel
Apple
Member Board of Directors
National Inventors Hall of Fame

Ceyda Maisami
Associate General Counsel, IP
HP

Vaishali Udupa
Former Commissioner for Patents
USPTO
Featured Speakers

Hon. Kathi Vidal
Former Under Secretary of Commerce for IP & Director
USPTO

Hon. Teresa Rea
Former Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for IP & Director
USPTO

Hon. Kathleen O’Malley
Of Counsel
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (ret.)

Gail Zarick
Former IP Counsel
IBM

Jennifer Chung
VP, Counsel
Simon & Schuster

Lisa Jakob
Executive Director, Intellectual Property
Merck
Advisory Board
Gain exclusive insights from our esteemed Women Leaders in IP Law Summit advisory board—trailblazing professionals whose expertise and leadership have been instrumental in shaping this year’s comprehensive program on key industry developments, legal strategies, and career advancement in the IP field.

Key Topics
What’s next for IP Under the New Administration
How a second Trump administration could impact patent law, the advancement of technology, and key legislative efforts such as the PREVAIL Act, PERA, and RESTORE
Advancing Women in IP
Developing actionable strategies for innovation and acceptance which will continue to drive meaningful change for women, in the areas of tech and IP
Impact of AI
How IP can help guide the use and development of AI responsibly and effectively
The Intersection of Data and IP
How organizations can safeguard their IP assets while complying with data privacy laws
CFIUS in Tech Exports and Licensing
The essential guide for every IP lawyer
Ensuring IP and Women in IP Have a Seat at the Table
How to demonstrate IP’s impact, gain leadership buy-in, and ensure that IP – and the role of women leaders – remain core considerations in business strategy
Who You Will Meet
In-House Counsel
In-house counsel for Fortune 500 and cutting-edge companies, including Senior Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents, Chief IP Counsel, Senior Counsel – Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks, in the following sectors:
- Aviation and Aerospace
- Biotechnology/ Pharmaceuticals
- Chemicals
- Consumer Goods
- Defense and Space
- Entertainment
- Food Production
- Health, Wellness and Fitness
- Information Technology
- Internet
- Medical Devices
- Music
- Technology
- Online Media
- Renewables and Environment
- Retail
- Technology
- Telecommunications
Law Firm Counsel
Law firm attorneys whose practice areas focus on Intellectual Property Law, including:
- Patents
- Trademarks
- Copyrights
- Trade Secrets
Past Participating Companies
- Adobe
- Aflac
- Amazon
- American Red Cross
- Better Business Bureau (BBB)
- Bloomberg Media
- Heraeus
- The Hershey Company
- Lockheed Martin
- NPR
- Relativity Space
- S&P Global
CLE Accreditation
Accreditation will be sought in those jurisdictions requested by the registrants which have continuing education requirements. This course is identified as no transitional for the purposes of CLE accreditation.
Learn more“The conference had an amazing lineup of distinguished speakers, and the content was even more informative than I anticipated. ACI and the Women in IP Law Network knocked this Summit out of the park!”
“The size and format made it very approachable, had a good mix of content, and allowed the opportunity to make deep connections as opposed to brief ones.”
“This was overall a great event that provided a great balance of networking, conversation and topical discussion.”
Sponsor Opportunities
With conferences in the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America, the C5 Group of Companies: American Conference Institute, the Canadian Institute, and C5 Group, provides a diverse portfolio of conferences, events and roundtables devoted to providing business intelligence to senior decision makers responding to challenges around the world.

For more information please contact:
Aaron Goldstein
Senior Business Development Manager
Email: [email protected]