Judicial Panel: Paths, Perspectives, & Best Practices

Join the Women in Securities Litigation (WSL) Network on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, for a panel discussion and reception at One Manhattan West in New York. This engaging program will feature distinguished jurists, including from the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. The discussion will explore their unique paths to the bench, experiences presiding over complex cases—including securities matters—and practical guidance for practitioners. Panelists will share candid insights on courtroom best practices, common missteps among litigants, and advice for practitioners, including the next generation of lawyers.

This event is open to all legal professionals and promises valuable takeaways for practitioners at every stage of their careers.

Panelists

• Hon. Hector Gonzalez, United States District Judge, Eastern District of New York
• Hon. Denise Cote, United States District Judge, Southern District of New York
• Hon. Nusrat Choudhury, United States District Judge, Eastern District of New York

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP (New York – Live)
One Manhattan West, 395 9th Avenue, New York

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP (DC Watch Party)
801 17th Street, NW Washington, DC

Virtual Link also available