Welcome to Leading Ladies

Sponsored by:

Continuum Legal
Holland & Knight LLP
Legal Times
Piper Marbury Rudnick & Wolfe LLP
Venable, LLP
Wiley, Rein & Fielding
Women's Bar Association of DC

Feature Speakers:

Cynthia Thomas Calvert
Law Offices of Cynthia Thomas Calvert, L.L.C.
Co-Director, Project for Attorney Retention

Lindsay Meyer
Partner
Venable, LLP

Dorthula Powell-Woodson
Partner
Wiley, Rein & Fielding

Janet Studley
Partner
Holland & Knight LLP

Jane Tam
Partner
Piper Marbury Rudnick & Wolfe LLP

Moderator:

Traci Mundy Jenkins
Managing Partner
Continuum Legal

Overview:

The pressure to meet billable hours, make Partner and develop a solid book of business while trying to maintain a balance between work and personal life has created many challenges for women. Our program offers its attendees an opportunity to meet an accomplished group of dynamic women who will openly share their experiences with: becoming a Rainmaker, managing diversity, going part time while remaining a recognized leader and valuable asset, carving out your niche at your current firm or corporation, and retaining talent.

SunTrust Bank Building
1445 New York, Ave., NW, Washington, DC
Metro: McPherson Square
Parking: Garage on New York Avenue

Photos: Professional Image

Recent Events Networking Receptions \| Programs \| Home Leading Ladies^® Programs

January 10, 2002 Washington, DC	Inaugural Event: Women Living Healthy, Women Living Longer
“Women Living Healthy, Women Living Longer” Our Goal: to provide you with quality information; to empower you to take charge of your health; and to rejuvenate your mind, spirit and body through simple, easy methods. OUR FEATURED SPEAKERS: Saralyn Mark, MD Anne S. Kasper, Ph.D. Julie Chitty, RN, FNP-C, MS, MPH Valerie Scardino, M.P.A Carole O’Toole Date: Thursday, January 10, 2002 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres Location: Women's Wellness Center located at the YMCA National Capital 1711 Rhode Island Avenue, NW (corner of RI and 17th) Washington, DC

November 17, 2001 Washington, DC	The World through the Lens of Sheila Johnson An Inaugural Photography Expo of Selected Works
Exclusive invitation only event! Preview a beautiful collection of selected works by Sheila Johnson, Black Entertainment Television’s (BET) former executive vice president of corporate affairs, mother philanthropist, and now photographer. This event will be the first opportunity for the public to experience and acquire Sheila’s extraordinary works. Included in this collection will be works from The Coast Line of Italy, The Safari Series, and picturesque shots of Salamander Farm, which is her family’s private estate located in Middleburg, VA. This is a rare opportunity to Meet the Artist, enjoy melodious tones, sample delicious hors d’oeuvres, and mingle with invited local and national business leaders, political representatives, and media from across the nation. Date: Saturday, November 17, 2001 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Lite refreshments Location: Tina’s Gallery 13536 Hunting Hill Way N. Potomac, MD (301) 320-4611

March 20, 2001 Washington, DC	Power Wine Education Seminar
Leading Ladies, it's not just a wine tasting, but an incredible educational experience! Taught by: Mariam Razavi - better known as "Raz" One of Washington's best wine advocates and truly a Leading Lady! Often the wine selection and tasting process can be very intimidating, not so after this course! In this seminar, you will learn how to: Confidently review a wine menu Easily "pair" the most appropriate wine with your meal Request the assistance of the Sommelier to assist with wine selection Select a quality wine, including vintage and house Comfortably ask what the price is if it is not provided Read the wine label Easily navigate the wine tasting process and much more! You will sample six different wines ~ personally selected by Raz. To enhance the wine tasting aspect of this course, we will offer you a variety of specialty cheeses with fresh breads and crackers. We have custom designed this seminar to ensure that you know "how" to properly select and taste wine. Customary to all of our events, you will not only learn about wine in a comfortable, open environment, but also have fun learning this powerful skill from one of the most educated, passionate wine enthusiasts, Mariam Razavi, who will teach the seminar. Date: Tuesday, March 20, 2001 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Location: SunTrust Bank Building 1445 New York, Ave., NW, Washington, DC Metro: McPherson Square Parking: Garage on New York Avenue - under the bank building.

March 6, 2001 Washington, DC	Facing the New Challenges for Women in Law
Sponsored by: Continuum Legal Holland & Knight LLP Legal Times Piper Marbury Rudnick & Wolfe LLP Venable, LLP Wiley, Rein & Fielding Women's Bar Association of DC Feature Speakers: Cynthia Thomas Calvert Law Offices of Cynthia Thomas Calvert, L.L.C. Co-Director, Project for Attorney Retention Lindsay Meyer Partner Venable, LLP Dorthula Powell-Woodson Partner Wiley, Rein & Fielding Janet Studley Partner Holland & Knight LLP Jane Tam Partner Piper Marbury Rudnick & Wolfe LLP Moderator: Traci Mundy Jenkins Managing Partner Continuum Legal Overview: The pressure to meet billable hours, make Partner and develop a solid book of business while trying to maintain a balance between work and personal life has created many challenges for women. Our program offers its attendees an opportunity to meet an accomplished group of dynamic women who will openly share their experiences with: becoming a Rainmaker, managing diversity, going part time while remaining a recognized leader and valuable asset, carving out your niche at your current firm or corporation, and retaining talent. SunTrust Bank Building 1445 New York, Ave., NW, Washington, DC Metro: McPherson Square Parking: Garage on New York Avenue Photos: Professional Image



June 14, 2000 Washington, DC	Myths & Realities about Women’s Health
Sponsored by: The Tidings Corporation^sm, Leading Ladies^® & Powell, Goldstein, Frazer & Murphy LLP Featured Speakers: Vivian W. Pinn, M.D. Associate Director for Research on Women’s Health Director, Office of Research on Women’s Health The National Institutes of Health Ritch M. Tindall Global Constituency Manager Lilly Centre for Women’s Health Eli Lilly and Company Katie Horton, RN, MPH, JD President & Founder Health Policy R&D In affiliation with Powell Goldstein Moderator: Julie T. Su®an President and CEO Jefferson Consulting Group Overview: With the changes and challenges our health care system faces, many misperceptions and concerns exist, especially regarding Women's Health Issues. In fact, the definition of Women's Health has changed dramatically. The focus is no longer just our reproductive organs, but rather our entire bodies, our total well-being. On Wednesday, June 14th you will have the opportunity to listen to experts within the health care industry who represent a range of perspectives and focus on women's health issues. This program is designed to give you the opportunity to ask your questions, gain clarity and information critical to your health. Photos: Professional Image


April 4, 2000 Washington, DC	Getting Creative With Your Law Degree
Sponsored by: Legal Times and IKON Legal Document Services Feature Speakers: Kimberly Ayers, Associate Smith Cooper LLP Penny Farthing, Partner Patton Boggs LLP Stephanie P. Gilson, Govt. Contract Compliance Counselor Johnson & Johnson Alexandra Lee, Counsel Genicom Corporation Chris Schabacker, Legislative Director Senator Ted Stevens Lydia Watts, Founder & Executive Director Women Empowered Against Violence Moderator: Jessica Abrahams, Partner Powell, Goldstein, Frazer & Murphy LLP Overview: The Purpose of this event is to expand your knowledge of the unique and diverse opportunities within the law. Our program will feature dynamic women who have carved out very different niches within the legal profession. Our goal is to provide you with quality information and engage you in a discussion of these opportunities. If you have questions in advance, please forward them to us.

February 23, 1999 Washington, DC	Getting Creative With Your Law Degree
Sponsored by: Legal Times, Co-Counsel and IKON Legal Document Services Feature Speakers: Denielle Pemberton-Heard Time-Life Video & Television Dot Powell-Woodson Miller & Chevalier Ann Hammer®ith Mobil Corporation Elizabeth Evans Lyle Federal Communications Commission Mallory Roberts ProServ Moderator: Jill Ramsfield Professor of Law/Director of Legal Research and Writing Georgetown University Law Center Overview: The Purpose of this event is to expand your knowledge of the unique and diverse opportunities within the law. Our program will feature five dynamic women who have carved out very different niches within the legal profession. Our goal is to provide you with quality information and engage you in a discussion of these opportunities. If you have questions in advance, please forward them to us.

February 2, 1999 Washington, DC	Career Event
Feature Speakers: Marguerite Arnold Founder & President Dama Productions Carolyn Alexander Founder & President Momease Michelle Cobb Management Analyst The National Archives Christina Perez Attorney Federal Trade Commission Variny Paladino Public Relations Overview: Have you ever thought about venturing into a new field? Not sure how to make the move or where to look? Then come join us for a casual and informative conversation about different career choices that five successful Leading Ladies^® have developed. These women will discuss why they chose to work in their fields, how they navigated their career paths, what skills are needed to succeed in their fields, and where the opportunities exist. Our panel of Leading Ladies^® is dynamic and incredibly diverse. Two women are entrepreneurs in very different fields: film and motherhood. Two women work for the Federal government, but represent very different perspectives. And one woman made a career change to public relations after almost a decade in journali®.