Looking to the future is an important exercise – more so in times of accelerated change and economic uncertainty. Join us on 12th March to explore the future role of women within science, engineering, technology and the built environment to identify and share strategies and solutions for today.Chaired by Maggie Philbin – Radio and TV […]
By Anna Collins, Esq. (Portland, Maine) As if the news of recent layoffs at major firms is not enough bad news for the legal profession, there is more bad news according to a new survey from the San Francisco-based Project for Attorney Retention. The bad news is that out of 100 firms studied by the […]
by Liz O’Donnell (Boston) Slim to none. These three words sum up the gains women have made in board rooms and executive suites according to the recent report, “Planning For Tomorrow’s Boardroom: Making Room For More Women.” The report was published by ION, InterOrganization Network, an alliance of twelve women’s organizations in California, Chicago, Florida, […]
The 2009 YWCA Women’s Leadership Conference will equip Northeast Ohio women with the skills to advance faster and further up the career ladder. Dr. Robert Schwarz, National Training Director for Mars Venus Workplace Seminars, will serve as the morning keynote speaker sharing his wealth of knowledge on career success and advancement. Dr. Schwarz will explore […]
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This year’s event examines issues that are pertinent to finance executives with clear corporate agendas and strong career ambitions. Questions to be addressed include: What are the savviest CFOs focused on? What are the latest best practices available in finance? How can a CFO push the shareholders’ agenda without taking on too much risk (M&A […]
Join us for this evening event to hear Cathie Lesjak, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Hewlett-Packard, discuss the path she took to become CFO of one of the world’s largest IT companies and share the lessons she has learned along the way. In particular, Cathie will focus on career development, which is an […]
Contributed by Melissa Borrelli, Esq. of Hanson Bridgett LLP. Most people know that they should have an estate plan in place; however, making estate planning a priority is difficult even in the best of times, let alone during times of financial crisis. While the benefits of estate planning are well known – including providing for […]
Contributed by Caroline Ceniza-Levine of SixFigureStart The ball pops out of the shortstop’s glove, even though it went straight at him. “Oh, he bobbled it,” the sportscaster calls. It’s not a career-ender, but it may get the runner on, and maybe that runner will score. In the end, the bobble may be costly. Job search […]
The FWLA is very pleased to have Joy Fuyuno as its special guest speaker on March 10th. Joy is a partner and member of White & Case’s Tokyo Antitrust and Competition Law Practice Group and will explain the requirements and enforcement provisions under the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and why we should be aware […]