The Women in Legal & Corporate Leadership Virtual Summit: Atlanta is an event organized by CenterForce, focusing on the advancement of women and minority leaders in the legal and corporate sectors. This virtual summit aims to provide a platform for discussing challenges, sharing insights, and fostering a community dedicated to diversity and inclusion.
Key topics covered during the summit include strategies for recruiting and retaining diverse talent, maintaining standards of excellence while working remotely, and enlisting men as allies and advocates. The event also addresses the effectiveness of companies in creating a culture of inclusion that goes beyond mere metrics.
The summit features a lineup of notable speakers, including Vanessa Scott, Partner at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP; Adriana Perez, Assistant Vice President and Senior Legal Counsel at AT&T; and Andrea Peters, Senior Counsel at Interface. These leaders share their experiences and insights, providing attendees with valuable perspectives on leadership and career development.
This event is ideal for legal and corporate professionals seeking to enhance their leadership skills, expand their professional networks, and gain actionable strategies for promoting diversity and inclusion within their organizations.
Speakers(14)
Adriana Perez
Assistant Vice President, Senior Legal Counsel at AT&T
Adriana Perez litigates and advises business clients on litigation matters for the Southeastern states at AT&T Services, Inc. She also counsels various business units on case-specific issues, helping businesses meet their objectives while minimizing risk and liability.
Andrea Peters
Senior Counsel at Interface
Andrea Peters provides legal support for Interface, Inc.'s global operations, including Procurement, Human Relations, Finance, Technology, Sales, Marketing, and Compliance. She joined the company in 2018 and previously served as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of CAN Capital.
Antonio Robinson
Vice President, Deputy General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer at Carter's
Antonio Robinson provides business and legal advice on a broad range of global issues, including cybersecurity, privacy, and mergers and acquisitions. He also oversees the company’s Ethics and Compliance Program.
Elizabeth Hill
Associate General Counsel at Hibbett Sporting Goods
Elizabeth Hill is Associate General Counsel at Hibbett Sporting Goods, providing legal support and guidance to the company.
Jasmine Johnson
Counsel at WarnerMedia
Jasmine Johnson is Corporate Counsel at ExamWorks, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate, and information technology development. She co-founded BLOOM, an organization committed to the professional and social development of young women.
Lisa Wade
Partner at Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP
Lisa A. Wade focuses her practice on workers’ compensation defense, representing a diverse roster of clients, including insurers, school systems, manufacturers, and municipalities. She co-chairs the Community Relations Committee at Swift Currie.
Marla Nicholson
Vice President & General Counsel at Ciner Resources
Marla Nicholson is Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary of Ciner Resource Partners LLC, overseeing its legal, compliance, and corporate governance functions. She earned her JD from Cornell Law School.
Minda Harts
CEO at The Memo LLC
Minda Harts is the CEO of The Memo LLC, a career development platform for women of color. She is the best-selling author of 'The Memo: What Women of Color Need To Know To Secure A Seat At The Table' and an Assistant Professor at NYU Wagner.
Natasha Cooper
Associate at McGuireWoods
Natasha Cooper represents financial institutions, broker-dealers, and investment advisers against consumers and government regulators in federal and state courts. She serves on the Board of the Pipeline to Practice Foundation.
Natasha Wilson
Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Natasha L. Wilson is Co-Chair of the firm’s Labor & Employment Practice’s Complex Employment Litigation & Trials group and Co-Chair of the Atlanta Labor & Employment Practice. She represents management in all aspects of employment law.
Nikole Mergo
Member at Nexsen Pruet, LLC
Nikole Setzler Mergo is a trial lawyer with 20 years of experience representing large manufacturers, health care providers, and financial institutions. She is also the managing partner of Nexsen Pruet’s Columbia office.
Tamika Archer
Director of Tax at Ocwen Financial Corporation
Tamika Archer manages federal and state income, franchise, and gross receipts tax audits at Ocwen Financial Corporation. She earned a Master of Laws degree in Taxation from Georgetown University.
Vanessa Scott
Partner at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
Vanessa Scott assists employers in designing competitive benefits packages that comply with ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and the ACA. She has over 15 years of experience advising leading companies, including global insurers and financial services organizations, on a broad range of employee benefits issues.
Victoria Friedman
Managing Partner at Dennemeyer & Associates LLC
Victoria Friedman is an IP attorney specializing in client counseling, procurement, and management of intellectual property. She has been active in the field of IP since 2003 and speaks English and Russian.
Event Details
- Date
- September 15, 2020
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States
- Audience
- Legal and corporate professionals