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Pre-Conference Workshops
In-Person Workshop A — Think Tank on Devising Your 5-Year Plan for Continued Success: Strategic Advice from Senior Level Women Executives in the Life Sciences Legal Industry on Proactively Taking the Next Steps in Your Career
Jul 26, 2022 9:00am – 12:30am
Speakers

Marilyn A. Moberg
Partner
Reed Smith LLP
In-Person Workshop B — “Network Like a Leader” Master Class: Mastering Networking Skills and Behaviors to Drive Success
Jul 26, 2022 1:30pm – 5:00pm
Speakers

Elena Rossano
Senior Counsel, Global Commercial Operations
Amgen
Day 1 - Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Day 2 - Thursday, July 28, 2022
Day 1 - Wednesday, July 27, 2022
7:15 |
Registration and Continental Breakfast
New to the conference this year? Or a returning attendee looking to make new connections? Take advantage of the opportunity to join one of our breakfast break-out tables where an esteemed Advisory Board member will facilitate attendee introductions and the sharing of information through a fun Q+A exercise. Kick off the conference by making connections that you can build upon during the remainder of the event and beyond. |
8:15 |
Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks and Audience Ice Breaker![]() Tamara Joseph ![]() Robin Walker In this opening session, our conference co-chairs will kick off the event with an interactive game of “2 truths 1 lie.” You will then break into small groups at your tables as our conference. |
8:45 |
YEAR IN REVIEWLooking Back and Moving Forward: Analyzing Key Legal, Administrative, and Policy Developments Impacting the Life Sciences Industry and Influencing Your Career![]() Aileen M. Fair ![]() Deborah A. Logan ![]() Sapna Palla ![]() Jeny Maier ![]() Honorable Teresa Rea Moderator:![]() Kellie Combs Join us for a high-level discussion of the most influential legal, regulatory, and political developments affecting all facets of the life sciences industry. Explore the impact that these developments will have on your future practices and careers in the year ahead and beyond. This panel will discuss topics including:
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10:15 |
KEYNOTE INTERVIEWLessons in Leadership from the Covid-19 Pandemic![]() Sally Susman |
11:00 |
Morning Networking Break |
11:30 |
Making Your Personal Brand Work for You as a Woman in the Life Sciences Industry![]() Amy Altshul ![]() Sheila Connor ![]() Prajakta Sonalker Moderator:![]() Brenda Herschbach Jarrell As a woman in today’s highly competitive life sciences market, building a strong personal brand is not always enough. Leveraging your brand’s unique value to stand out from the crowd is an essential step to making you a viable candidate for upward mobility within the industry. This panel will help you develop strategies for:
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12:15 |
Networking Luncheon |
1:15 |
ATTAINING SUCCESS IN THE HYBRID WORKPLACETown Hall on Work-Life “Integration” in the Life Sciences Industries: How We Can Strive to Achieve the Best of Both Worlds in a Hybrid Work Environment![]() Larissa A. Eustice ![]() Sheea Sybblis ![]() Joy Dowdle ![]() Lisa Pirozzolo As a result of the pandemic, many of us have learned to adopt the concept of “work-life integration,” which as opposed to work-life “balance,” largely abandons boundaries between work and life and instead embraces the notion that the two must coexist in harmony. This panel will tackle key questions such as:
Let your voice be heard in this unique “open floor” session, designed to give attendees an opportunity to grab the microphone and add to the dialogue. |
2:15 |
Focus Group on Ensuring the Success of the Next Generation of Female Life Sciences Lawyers: Tools for Effectively Managing, Training and Mentoring in a Virtual World![]() Diane E. Lifton ![]() Heather J. DiPietrantonio, PhD ![]() Melanie Rupert ![]() Colleen Tracy James With hybrid remote work looking like the way of the future, there is a growing concern that the physical distance will inevitably continue to reduce practical experiences for junior lawyers at the start of their careers. This panel will address topics including:
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3:00 |
Afternoon Networking Break |
3:15 |
Lessons Learned From the “Top 10” Court Decisions Impacting the Life Sciences Industry: Incorporating Key Takeaways Into Your Future Practice![]() Donna M. Meuth ![]() Regina Nelson ![]() Chelsea A. Loughran ![]() Alison Hanstead In this lightning round session, our panelists will walk you through the top 10 cases impacting the life sciences industry in the last year and their key implications for your future practice. Cases to be discussed will include:
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4:15 |
Analyzing How the Latest Tech and AI Innovations Are Transforming the Life Sciences Industry and Your Role in It![]() Sonia Chen Arnold ![]() Kate Middleton ![]() Camila Tobón ![]() Wanda French-Brown
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5:00 |
“Birds of a Feather” Breakout TablesTake advantage of the opportunity to gather informally with a smaller group of conference attendees who share a common interest or area of expertise. Get the chance to closely examine a topic such as value-based drug pricing, or avoiding the latest data protection minefields—or share thoughts on a more personal topic such as the proliferation of social media and “supermom culture.” Network with like-minded female peers and exchange ideas on a mutually shared topic of interest prior to kicking off our Cocktail Reception. (We will request suggestions for BoF tables in advance of the event, and topic sign-up sheets will be posted during the morning networking break). |
5:30 |
Day 1 Adjourns to Networking Cocktail Reception |
Day 2 - Thursday, July 28, 2022
7:30 |
Continental Breakfast |
8:30 |
Co-Chairs’ Recap of Day 1 and Morning Warm-Up Game |
9:00 |
FOCUS ON DIVERSITY & INCLUSION - SPOTLIGHT SPEAKERDiversity, Equity and Inclusion: How to Drive Sustaining Change![]() Celeste Warren |
9:30 |
Audience PollingWhat Would You Do If….? Female Life Sciences Leaders Share Personal Stories of Combatting Exclusionary Practices in the Workplace, Boardroom and Courtroom![]() Gael Tisack ![]() Sara Thompson ![]() Tiffany R. Moseley We’ve all been there. Perhaps you’ve had an idea appropriated by a male colleague, been left out of the “meeting after the meeting,” or watched a female colleague be excluded from a client interaction. This panel of senior level women executives will lead a polling exercise of “what would you do” – and share insights on:
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10:15 |
Morning Networking Coffee Break |
10:30 |
The Importance of Diversity in Clinical Trials: Implementing DE&I Principles Into the Development, Approval and Commercialization of Drugs and Devices![]() Alana Wexler ![]() Ronni Fuchs The life sciences industry has seen a growing focus on patient diversity in clinical trials in recent years, with the COVID-19 pandemic shining an even brighter spotlight on the importance of achieving diverse patient recruitment. This panel will share critical insights on:
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11:15 |
What Does ESG Mean for Life Sciences?: How Women in Leadership Can Effectively Integrate ESG Priorities Into Their Organization’s Strategy and Purpose![]() Shannon Thyme Klinger ![]() Lorie Foster ![]() Lisa Jakob As the world starts to adjust to life after the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen that life sciences companies are focusing even greater attention on developing and strengthening their environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) initiatives. This panel will shed key insights on the role of female leadership in furthering ESG efforts, as well as:
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12:15 |
Networking Luncheon |
1:15 |
THE GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES STAGECharting the Path for the Advancement of Women in the Global Life Sciences Sphere![]() Dorothy Flower ![]() Carolina del Río This panel of international female life sciences leaders from the UK, Canada, Asia and South America will shed light on growth opportunities for women in the international life sciences legal sector, as well as key considerations for US attorneys looking to enter different international markets. |
2:00 |
Broadening Your Horizons: Key International Developments Impacting the Global Life Sciences Industry Research & Development![]() Deirdre Parsons ![]() Lily Vakili
Drug Commercialization and Pricing
South American and Asian Markets
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2:45 |
Afternoon Break |
3:00 |
“The Best Thing I Ever Learned from a Mentor — or a Mentee”![]() Lisa LeCointe-Cephas ![]() Katrina Long ![]() Terra Reynolds ![]() Rebecca Clegg Studies show that women with professional guides are five times more likely to advance in their workplaces. Join this panel of female leaders in life sciences law as they share:
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3:45 |
End of Conference Wrap-Up: Champagne Toast and TakeawaysAs we wrap up the event, the conference co-chairs will share insights on key takeaways from the last two days. As we say cheers to a great event and celebrate one another with a glass of bubbly, attendees will write down one personal takeaway and how it could be used to improve her work or life. They will each then pass their paper to the woman to their right who will share the takeaway with the table, followed by an opportunity for group feedback and discussion. |
4:00 |
Conference Concludes |
In-Person Workshop A — Think Tank on Devising Your 5-Year Plan for Continued Success: Strategic Advice from Senior Level Women Executives in the Life Sciences Legal Industry on Proactively Taking the Next Steps in Your Career

Marilyn A. Moberg
Partner
Reed Smith LLP
What is it about?
Don’t miss the chance to be part of this think tank on how to advance your life sciences career. Whether you are seeking an in-house, law firm or government position, an internal promotion or partnership, a board or C-Suite position, or to move from a seat at the boardroom table to the head of the table—this session will shed light on making and executing a plan to achieve your goal. Our esteemed workshop panelists will share their experiences on their personal roads to leadership, and will provide invaluable insights on:
- Identifying your highest -priority career goals and plans for growth, as well as how to make strategic, proactive decisions to get to where you ultimately want to be
- Determining what experience you might lack and planning for how to get it
- Soliciting honest feedback on your strengths and weaknesses as a leader
- Stepping outside your comfort zone and pushing your boundaries to best enhance your skill set
- Developing and sustaining sponsorship and mentor and mentee relationships with male and female advocates and supporters
- Factoring external commitments and responsibilities into your decision on where you want to be in your 5-year trajectory
In-Person Workshop B — “Network Like a Leader” Master Class: Mastering Networking Skills and Behaviors to Drive Success

Elena Rossano
Senior Counsel, Global Commercial Operations
Amgen
What is it about?
Networking is important for everybody – particularly for women who are interested in becoming a leader in their organization or industry. A carefully crafted and well-maintained professional network could be one of the most powerful tools for career advancement in the life sciences. Understanding how to use your network to become more effective and achieve your career goals is key. This skills-driven master class will help you:
- Understand how women need to approach professional networking differently than men
- Maximize the value of networking functions and opportunities
- Start worthwhile conversations by asking the right questions and embrace opportunities to make yourself memorable
- Learn how to diversify your network: build relationships with individuals from a range of organizations and industries to gain a competitive edge
- Leverage your professional networks and relationships to identify career opportunities
- Utilize your networks to maximize the benefits of your existing role and to anticipate strategic change within your organization
- Use social media strategically to network effectively