Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) 2025 is a premier conference dedicated to empowering women in the legal profession. Organized by ALM, this event brings together over 900 senior female legal leaders, including in-house and outside counsel, to foster networking, mentorship, and professional development.
The conference agenda features a diverse range of sessions covering critical topics such as leadership development, regulatory trends, risk management, and self-care. Keynote speakers include Dr. Julia DiGangi, a neuropsychologist and author, and Academy Award-winning actor Geena Davis, who will share insights on mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and authentic leadership.
Attendees can participate in networking breakfasts, roundtable discussions, and interactive workshops designed to build connections and share experiences. The event also includes the Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards, recognizing trailblazers and leaders who have made significant contributions to the legal field.
This conference is ideal for corporate counsel, associate general counsel, chief legal officers, corporate compliance officers, senior counsel, and general counsel seeking to enhance their leadership skills, expand their professional networks, and stay informed on pressing issues facing women in law.
Speakers(91)
Amanda Crawford
Deputy General Counsel at IKEA North America Services, LLC
Amanda Crawford is the Deputy General Counsel at IKEA North America Services, LLC, overseeing legal matters.
Angeline Chen
General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer at Progress Federal Solutions, Inc.
Angeline Chen is the General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer at Progress Federal Solutions, Inc., managing legal and administrative functions.
Ann Davison
City Attorney, Chief Legal Officer at City of Seattle
Ann Davison serves as the City Attorney and Chief Legal Officer for the City of Seattle, overseeing legal operations.
Anna Elliott
Partner at Osborne Clarke
Anna Elliott is a Partner at Osborne Clarke, focusing on employment law.
Anne Barnett
Associate General Counsel at Lyft
Anne Barnett serves as an Associate General Counsel at Lyft, focusing on corporate legal issues.
Anne Bliek
Head of Commercial Legal at TomTom International B.V.
Anne Bliek is the Head of Commercial Legal at TomTom International B.V., overseeing commercial legal matters.
Anne Cortina Perry
Partner at Jenner & Block
Anne Cortina Perry is a Partner at Jenner & Block, specializing in litigation.
Anne Vanderkamp
Partner at AlixPartners
Anne Vanderkamp is a Partner at AlixPartners, specializing in financial advisory services.
Annemarie Boyan
General Counsel at Johns Hopkins Health System
Annemarie Boyan serves as the General Counsel at Johns Hopkins Health System, overseeing legal operations.
Atinuke Diver
VP, Impact at DHIC
Atinuke Diver serves as the Vice President of Impact at DHIC, focusing on community development.
Barbara Eustice
Associate General Counsel at Fannie Mae
Barbara Eustice serves as the Associate General Counsel at Fannie Mae, focusing on legal compliance.
Beth Huffman
Vice President, Media Relations at Poston Communications
Beth Huffman is the Vice President of Media Relations at Poston Communications, focusing on strategic communications.
Britt-Marie Cole-Johnson
Partner at Robinson & Cole
Britt-Marie Cole-Johnson is a Partner at Robinson & Cole, specializing in employment law.
Brittany Casey
Vice President, Customer Success & Enablement at DISCO
Brittany Casey serves as the Vice President of Customer Success & Enablement at DISCO, focusing on client engagement.
Candice Boyd
Senior Attorney Development Associate at Paragon Legal
Candice Boyd is a Senior Attorney Development Associate at Paragon Legal, focusing on attorney development.
Cari Brunelle
Founding Partner at Baretz+Brunelle
Cari Brunelle is a Founding Partner at Baretz+Brunelle, focusing on legal communications.
Carrie Dolton
Partner at Hilgers Graben Law Firm
Carrie Dolton is a Partner at Hilgers Graben Law Firm, specializing in litigation.
Catherine Dearlove
Director at Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A.
Catherine Dearlove is a Director at Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A., specializing in corporate law.
Christina Ayiotis
Assistant General Counsel, Cyber Security, Privacy, Records, & AI at Lumen Technologies
Christina Ayiotis is the Assistant General Counsel for Cyber Security, Privacy, Records, & AI at Lumen Technologies, focusing on data protection.
Christina Bixby
Assistant General Counsel for Cybersecurity Legal at Workday
Christina Bixby is the Assistant General Counsel for Cybersecurity Legal at Workday, specializing in cybersecurity law.
Christina Bucker
Director, Legal Operations at Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Christina Bucker serves as the Director of Legal Operations at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, overseeing legal processes.
Christine Binotti
Managing Counsel, Employment Law at Health Care Service Corporation
Christine Binotti serves as the Managing Counsel for Employment Law at Health Care Service Corporation, overseeing employment-related legal matters.
Claire Eagan
General Counsel at Vay Technology
Claire Eagan serves as the General Counsel at Vay Technology, overseeing legal affairs.
Claudia Colon, Esq.
Director of Litigation Strategy at Dubin Research & Consulting
Claudia Colon, Esq. is the Director of Litigation Strategy at Dubin Research & Consulting, focusing on litigation consulting.
Courtney Barton
Managing Vice President & Assistant General Counsel at Marriott International, Inc.
Courtney Barton is the Managing Vice President & Assistant General Counsel at Marriott International, Inc., overseeing legal operations.
Diedre Dunn
General Counsel at Mindr
Diedre Dunn serves as the General Counsel at Mindr, overseeing legal operations.
Dr. Julia DiGangi
Neuropsychologist and Author
Dr. Julia DiGangi is a neuropsychologist and author of 'Energy Rising: The Neuroscience of Leading with Emotional Power.'
Elizabeth Connolly
General Counsel at Sinai Health System
Elizabeth Connolly serves as the General Counsel at Sinai Health System, overseeing legal operations.
Emily Bates
General Counsel at ChemTreat, Inc.
Emily Bates serves as the General Counsel at ChemTreat, Inc., managing the company's legal affairs.
Emily Elam
Head of Legal Strategic Priorities and Global Co-Chair of Pro Bono at Citi
Emily Elam serves as the Head of Legal Strategic Priorities and Global Co-Chair of Pro Bono at Citi, focusing on legal initiatives.
Erica Crosland
Associate General Counsel at Robinhood Markets, Inc.
Erica Crosland serves as an Associate General Counsel at Robinhood Markets, Inc., focusing on corporate legal issues.
Erin Abrams
Chief Legal Officer at Via Transportation Inc.
Erin Abrams serves as the Chief Legal Officer at Via Transportation Inc., overseeing all legal matters for the company.
Erin Crum
Sr. Manager, Legal at Pinterest
Erin Crum is the Senior Manager of Legal at Pinterest, managing legal operations.
Gabrielle Butcher
Review Manager at ProSearch
Gabrielle Butcher is a Review Manager at ProSearch, specializing in legal document review.
Geena Davis
Academy Award-winning actor; Author; Founder & Chair at Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media
Geena Davis is an Academy Award-winning actor, author, and founder & chair of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media.
Gina Rubel
CEO & General Counsel at Furia Rubel Communications
Gina Rubel is the CEO & General Counsel at Furia Rubel Communications, specializing in legal marketing.
Harshita Ganesh
Attorney at CMBG3 Law
Harshita Ganesh is an attorney at CMBG3 Law, specializing in environmental law.
Jaime Drozd
Managing Partner at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Jaime Drozd is the Managing Partner at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, overseeing firm operations.
Jan Call
Global Head of Litigation at dsm-firmenich
Jan Call is the Global Head of Litigation at dsm-firmenich, managing global litigation strategies.
Janelle Carter Anderson
VP, General Counsel at The Heico Companies LLC
Janelle Carter Anderson serves as the Vice President and General Counsel at The Heico Companies LLC, managing legal affairs.
Javoyne Hicks
Deputy Chief Atlanta Municipal Court Administrator, Treasurer of the Georgia State Bar, CEO at Magnifying Synergy, LLC
Javoyne Hicks serves as the Deputy Chief Atlanta Municipal Court Administrator, Treasurer of the Georgia State Bar, and CEO of Magnifying Synergy, LLC.
Jenna Ellis
Director of Legal Services at Judicate West
Jenna Ellis serves as the Director of Legal Services at Judicate West, overseeing legal operations.
Jennifer Buentello
Executive Director, Assistant General Counsel at JPMorgan Chase
Jennifer Buentello serves as the Executive Director and Assistant General Counsel at JPMorgan Chase, focusing on legal compliance.
Jennifer Colvin
Shareholder at Ogletree Deakins
Jennifer Colvin is a Shareholder at Ogletree Deakins, specializing in labor and employment law.
Jennifer Conn
Partner at Paul Hastings LLP
Jennifer Conn is a Partner at Paul Hastings LLP, focusing on corporate law.
Jennifer Contegiacomo
Vice President and Chief of Staff at QuisLex
Jennifer Contegiacomo is the Vice President and Chief of Staff at QuisLex, managing strategic initiatives.
Jenny Wood
NYT Bestselling Author, Former Google Executive
Jenny Wood is a New York Times bestselling author and former Google executive, expert in driving transformational business change.
Jessica Bocchinfuso
Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment at IKEA North America Services, LLC
Jessica Bocchinfuso is the Associate General Counsel for Labor & Employment at IKEA North America Services, LLC, managing employment law issues.
Jessica Chan
Senior Director, Legal at Uber Technologies, Inc.
Jessica Chan is the Senior Director of Legal at Uber Technologies, Inc., managing legal matters.
Jessica Fairchild
Founding Partner and President at Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres LLC.
Jessica Fairchild is the Founding Partner and President at Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres LLC., specializing in corporate law.
Jewelle Johnson
VP, Assistant General Counsel & Chief Labor and Employment Counsel at Graphic Packaging International, LLC
Jewelle Johnson serves as the Vice President, Assistant General Counsel & Chief Labor and Employment Counsel at Graphic Packaging International, LLC.
Jill Ballo
Associate General Counsel at Microsoft Corporation
Jill Ballo is an Associate General Counsel at Microsoft Corporation, handling various legal matters for the company.
Jo Davaris
Global Chief Privacy Officer at Booking Holdings
Jo Davaris is the Global Chief Privacy Officer at Booking Holdings, focusing on data protection and privacy compliance.
Jomaire Crawford
Global Head of Disputes at Rio Tinto
Jomaire Crawford serves as the Global Head of Disputes at Rio Tinto, managing global litigation strategies.
Julie Chapman
Head of Legal, North America at LexisNexis
Julie Chapman serves as the Head of Legal for North America at LexisNexis, overseeing legal operations.
Justice Cheri Beasley (Ret.)
Mediation & Arbitration at JAMS
Retired Justice Cheri Beasley specializes in mediation and arbitration at JAMS, bringing extensive judicial experience.
Kaitlin Descovich
Partner at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
Kaitlin Descovich is a Partner at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, specializing in corporate law.
Kelly Bahlke
General Counsel at MGAC
Kelly Bahlke serves as the General Counsel at MGAC, overseeing all legal affairs of the company.
Lakeshia Ekeigwe
Founder & CEO at LeaderThinking Global LLC
Lakeshia Ekeigwe is the Founder & CEO of LeaderThinking Global LLC, providing leadership coaching.
Laura Budzichowski
Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary at National Gypsum Company
Laura Budzichowski is the Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary at National Gypsum Company, managing legal affairs.
Leasa Anderson
Managing Director, Global Corporate Compliance & Operations at Eastman Chemical Company
Leasa Anderson serves as the Managing Director of Global Corporate Compliance & Operations at Eastman Chemical Company, ensuring regulatory adherence.
Lisa Cantos
SVP & Assistant General Counsel at Mastercard
Lisa Cantos serves as the Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel at Mastercard, focusing on legal compliance.
Lorna DeRosa
General Counsel at MAG Aerospace
Lorna DeRosa serves as the General Counsel at MAG Aerospace, overseeing legal affairs.
Lyn Agre
Founding Partner at Glenn Agre Bergman & Fuentes
Lyn Agre is a Founding Partner at Glenn Agre Bergman & Fuentes, focusing on complex litigation and dispute resolution.
Lynn Dupree
Partner and Privacy Practice Lead at Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett, and Dunner LLP
Lynn Dupree is a Partner and Privacy Practice Lead at Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett, and Dunner LLP, specializing in privacy law.
Margaret Daum
Chief of Staff, Policy and Associate General Counsel at Ford
Margaret Daum serves as the Chief of Staff, Policy and Associate General Counsel at Ford, overseeing policy and legal matters.
Maria DeLoughry
SVP, Deputy General Counsel & COO (Legal) at Hackensack Meridian Health
Maria DeLoughry is the Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel & COO (Legal) at Hackensack Meridian Health, managing legal operations.
Marjorie Adams
Head of Employment & Litigation at Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Marjorie Adams leads the Employment and Litigation departments at Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc., managing legal strategies and compliance.
Mary Blatch
Associate General Counsel, Global Regulatory and Data Privacy at CFA Institute
Mary Blatch serves as the Associate General Counsel for Global Regulatory and Data Privacy at CFA Institute, focusing on compliance.
Maureen Delaney
Chief Hearing officer, SVP at FINRA
Maureen Delaney serves as the Chief Hearing Officer and Senior Vice President at FINRA, overseeing regulatory hearings.
Melissa Caen
VP & Associate General Counsel at Southern Company
Melissa Caen serves as the Vice President and Associate General Counsel at Southern Company, overseeing legal operations.
Meredith Elkins
Partner at Cohen Ziffer Frenchman & McKenna
Meredith Elkins is a Partner at Cohen Ziffer Frenchman & McKenna, specializing in insurance recovery.
Michelle Carter Pierce
General Counsel at Centria Healthcare
Michelle Carter Pierce is the General Counsel at Centria Healthcare, overseeing legal operations.
Michelle Culligan
Partner, Client Services at Latitude
Michelle Culligan is a Partner in Client Services at Latitude, focusing on client engagement.
Neely B. Agin
Head of Antitrust and Competition, United States at Norton Rose Fulbright
Neely B. Agin is the Head of Antitrust and Competition in the United States at Norton Rose Fulbright, specializing in antitrust law.
Nell Clement
Associate General Counsel at Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Nell Clement serves as an Associate General Counsel at Gilead Sciences, Inc., focusing on corporate legal matters.
Nicole Carlin
Director, Ethics & Compliance at The Hertz Corporation
Nicole Carlin is the Director of Ethics & Compliance at The Hertz Corporation, overseeing compliance programs.
Nicole Desbois
Vice President, Attorney Placements at Firm Advice, Inc.
Nicole Desbois is the Vice President of Attorney Placements at Firm Advice, Inc., focusing on legal recruitment.
Paige Bolinger
Partner at Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres
Paige Bolinger is a Partner at Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres, specializing in corporate law.
Pamela Fehring
Chief AI Counsel at U.S. Bank
Pamela Fehring serves as the Chief AI Counsel at U.S. Bank, focusing on artificial intelligence legal matters.
Priyanka Timblo
Partner at Holwell Shuster & Goldberg LLP
Priyanka Timblo is a Partner at Holwell Shuster & Goldberg LLP, focusing on complex commercial litigation.
Rachael Dugan
General Counsel & Corporate Secretary at Cover Whale
Rachael Dugan serves as the General Counsel & Corporate Secretary at Cover Whale, managing legal affairs.
Saerin Cho
Former CLO of MADD, Adjunct Law Professor at University of San Diego School of Law
Saerin Cho, former Chief Legal Officer of MADD, is an Adjunct Law Professor at the University of San Diego School of Law.
Stephanie Avakian
Partner & Chair, Securities and Financial Services Department at WilmerHale
Stephanie Avakian is a Partner and Chair of the Securities and Financial Services Department at WilmerHale, specializing in securities law.
Susan Benington
Director, Senior Counsel, Privacy at Stellantis
Susan Benington is the Director and Senior Counsel for Privacy at Stellantis, focusing on data protection and compliance.
Tamara Brightwell
Partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Tamara Brightwell is a Partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, specializing in corporate law.
Tania Medina Bryant
Chief Cybersecurity & Technology Regulation Counsel at Marsh McLennan
Tania Medina Bryant serves as the Chief Cybersecurity & Technology Regulation Counsel at Marsh McLennan, focusing on cybersecurity law.
Tonya Esposito
Administrative Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig LLC
Tonya Esposito is an Administrative Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig LLC, specializing in litigation.
Tracie Bryant
Partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Tracie Bryant is a Partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, specializing in corporate law.
Vanessa Blum
VP, Innovation at ALM
Vanessa Blum serves as the Vice President of Innovation at ALM, leading initiatives in legal media.
Yelena Dunaevsky
Senior Vice President at Woodruff Sawyer
Yelena Dunaevsky is a Senior Vice President at Woodruff Sawyer, focusing on insurance services.
Event Details
- Date
- October 15-17, 2025
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Washington, D.C., United States
- Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Corporate counsel, associate general counsel, chief legal officers, corporate compliance officers, senior counsel, general counsel
- CLE Credits
- Up to 13 CLE credits, including 6 in Legal Ethics, 2 in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and 1 in Mental Health
- Attendees
- 900+