The practice of law has changed dramatically in response to shifts in business models, new technologies, reactions to the 2007-2008 financial crisis, and changes in the composition of the legal profession. All these changes have led to new opportunities, and particularly women in law have brought a fresh perspective to meeting these new business challenges in a creative and efficient manner.

Come hear four inspiring leaders in the legal profession discuss the ways that they advise both the newest and most longstanding businesses to meet the demands of a new era - from the beer industry to blockchain!

Panelists:

		Terri Adler - Founding Member of Duval & Stachenfeld LLP (D&S) Terri Adler is a founding member and incoming Managing Partner of Duval & Stachenfeld LLP, as well as the Chair of the 50-member Real Estate Department and a member of the Management Committee. Ms. Adler is also the founder of the D&S's women's initiative and is actively involved in mentoring and assisting women both at D&S and outside of D&S in achieving their own definition of success.  Ms. Adler was named as one of the top 100 female lawyers in New York City in Crains New York's 2018 inaugural list.
		Angela Angelovska-Wilson - Co-founder of DLx Law Angela Angelovska-Wilson is co-founder of DLx Law, one of the only law firms in the world focused entirely on blockchain. She is an early adopter of distributed ledger technology and a leading authority in its evolving global legal and regulatory landscape. Angela and the DLx team provide strategic legal advice with an emphasis on emerging regulatory and public policy affecting distributed ledger technology, financial regulation, intellectual property, and information technology.
		Julie Kinch - Chief Legal Officer for HEINEKEN USA Inc. Julie Kinch is Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer for HEINEKEN USA Inc. She joined Heineken in 1998 and was their first female SVP and management team member. Kinch oversees the legal, regulatory and compliance functions for the company, as well as its affiliate Lagunitas Brewing Company. Kinch also represents the company in industry trade organizations such as The Beer Institute. In addition, Kinch is the founder of the HEINEKEN USA Women?s Leadership Forum, a group that actively promotes and celebrates the inclusion and advancement of women in the workplace.
		Nicola Port - SVP & International Counsel at Chubb Ltd Nicola Port is SVP and International Counsel at Chubb Ltd, a diversified insurer and reinsurer with operations in 54 countries. In her role, she reports to Chubb?s Global GC and provides counsel on international legal matters and regulatory affairs. Prior to joining Chubb in 2012, Nicola spent over a decade as an attorney with Debevoise & Plimpton where her practice primarily focused on cross-border matters in areas of international arbitration and global regulatory affairs. She holds law degrees from Columbia Law School and the University of Zurich.
		Moderator: Rebecca Simmons - Partner at Sullivan & Cromwell Rebecca Simmons is a partner in Sullivan & Cromwell?s Financial Services and Capital Markets Groups, head of its payments practice and co-head of its FinTech practice. She has worked with clients in developing payments, clearing and settlement, and the treatment of virtual currencies and assets under regulatory and commercial laws. Ms. Simmons is a member of the boards of Legal Information for Families Today and the NY chapter of the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce; Columbia Law School?s board of visitors; and the President?s Advisory Council of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.

Our Women in Business Series are dedicated to the business & entrepreneurial success of all women. Throughout the year we have several events dedicated to connect with like-minded women and mentors.  Get inspired by our panel discussions with impressive speaker and develop a new mindset with our tailored workshops.

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