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SUMMARY:Lessons Learned: Reflections on Law\, Leadership\, and Balance from Leading Women in Securities Litigation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful conversation hosted by the Associates Committee of the Women in Securities Litigation Network\, where leading women in securities litigation will share key lessons from their careers. The panel will cover managing difficult cases and opposing counsel\, working with peers\, learning from mistakes\, transitioning to leadership\, balancing work and life\, and the impact of mentorship. Gain practical insights and candid advice for navigating the challenges of legal practice and life beyond the office. \nProgram Schedule: \n\nRegistration: 5:00 – 5:30 PM ET\nPanel: 5:30 – 6:30 PM ET\nReception: 6:30 – 7:00 PM ET\n\nSpeakers:  \n\nJoni Jacobsen\, Global Co-Chair\, Securities and Complex Litigation & Partner\, Dechert LLP (New York)\nCourtney Quirós\, Partner\, Alston & Bird (Atlanta)\nErika Schutzman\, Partner\, WilmerHale (Boston)\n\nRegistration: \n\nClick here to register to attend in-person.\nClick here to register to attend virtually.\n\nQuestions? \nPlease contact Lindsey Fisher at lindsey.fisher@alston.com or +1 212-210-9445.
URL:https://wsl-network.com/occasion/lessons-learned-reflections-on-law-leadership-and-balance-from-leading-women-in-securities-litigation/
LOCATION:Alston & Bird\, 90 Park Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:News,Talks,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:WSL Sponsors New York City Bar Association’s Annual International Law Conference on the Status of Women
DESCRIPTION:The WSL is proud to sponsor the New York City Bar Association’s Annual International Law Conference on the Status of Women on March 10\, 2026. \nTuesday\, March 10\, 2026 | Reception 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Dinner\, Program and Awards Presentation 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. \nFormat: In-PersonWhere: New York City Bar42 West 44th StreetNew York\, NY 10036 \nProgram Fee: \n$45 for Members | $65 for Non-Members \nDescription: \nBoth at home and abroad the rule of law and the judiciary are facing unprecedented attacks. These attacks on the independence of the judiciary have sparked an alarming rise in threats against judges and their families\, with women judges in particular facing heightened risks of physical violence and intimidation. Join us as we honor the women judges who continue to uphold justice for all\, demonstrating courage\, integrity\, and unwavering commitment\, regardless of who appointed them or how their rulings are received. \nOpening Remarks:\nMuhammad U. Faridi\, President\, New York City Bar Association \nKeynote Speaker:\nThe Honorable Esther Salas\, United States District Court Judge \nSpeakers:\nSophia Murashkovsky Romma\, Chair\, United Nations Committee\nCatherine van Kampen\, Program Chair\, United Nations Committee\nPreethi Krishnamurthy\, Partner\, Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP\nStephanie Amin-Giwner\, Director of Client Services\, Epiq Class Action & Claims Solutions\nLiz Lambert\, Senior Managing Director\, The Huntington National Bank \nModerator:\nThe Honorable Linda Strite Murnane\, Colonel\, USAF\, Ret.\, Retired Associate Justice\, High Court\, Republic of the Marshall Islands \nPanelists:\nHonorable Ayala Henderson\, Chief Judge\, San Manuel Tribal Court\nHonorable Michelle Rick\, Justice\, Michigan Court of Appeals\nHonorable Pamela Washington\, President\, National Association of Women Judges \nSponsoring Committee: \nUnited Nations\, Sophia Murashkovsky\, Chair \nCo-Sponsoring Committees: \nThe Council on International Affairs\, Margaret E. McGuinness\, Chair\nEuropean Affairs Committee\, Katherine Gonzalez and Rafael Carmona\, Co-Chairs\nAfrican Affairs Committee\, Melissa Marie Verpile\, Chair\nTask Force on the Independence of Lawyers and Judges\, Mathew Diller\, Chair\nBusiness & Human Rights Committee\, Isabelle Glimcher and Isedua Oribhabor\, Co-Chairs\nFederal Courts Committee\, Jonathan New\, Chair\nJudiciary Committee\, Danielle C. Lesser\, Chair\nCouncil on Judicial Administration\, James P. Chou\, Chair\nLesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender\, and Queer Rights Committee\, Hayley Gorenberg and Jared M. Trujillo\, Co-Chairs\nLitigation Committee\, Cassandra L. Porsch\, Chair\nPresidential Task Force on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies\, Jerome Walker\, Lorraine McGowen and Tiffany J. Smith\, Co-Chairs\nPro Bono & Legal Services Committee\, Dara L. Sheinfeld and Hamra Ahmad\, Co-Chairs\nProfessional Responsibility Committee\, Kristie Blase\, Chair\nSex & Law Committee\, Natalie R. Birnbaum and Susan E. Cersovsky\, Co-Chairs\nVance Center for International Justice Committee\, Lorraine McGowen and Werner F. Ahlers\, Co-Chairs\nWomen in the Legal Profession Committee\, Francesca Fulchignoni and Tracy A. Burnett\, Co-Chairs \nCo-sponsoring Organizations:\nAmerican Bar Association\nFemale Advocacy Foundation International\nGarden of the Avant-Garde Film Productions\, Inc.\nNew Jersey State Bar Association\nNew York State Bar Association\nInternational Caribbean Women Alliance for Empowerment (ICWAE)\nWomen in Securities Litigation Network \n2026 Honorees \nChristine A. Amalfe\nPaulette Brown\nTarana Burke\nYolanthe Cabau\nA. Nikki Borchardt Campbell\nProfessor Phyllis Chesler\nYveline L. Dalmacy\nCecilie Fjellhøy\nFatima Goss Graves\nHonorable Yvette A. Ayala Henderson\nLauren Hersh\nBrianne Joseph\nTatiana Kotlyarenko\nRobin Morgan\nSonia Ossorio\nMonica Ramirez\nAnne K. Ream\nHonorable Michelle Rick\nProfessor Sophia Murashkovsky Romma\nHonorable Esther Salas\nLucy Simpson\nMary Smith\nKathleen Marie Sweet\nHonorable Brenda Toineeta-Pipestem\nYasmin Vafa\nAmbassador Melanne Verveer\nHonorable Pamela Washington\nLissa Yellowbird-Chase \n\n\nThank you to our sponsors! \nHuntington Bank\nEpiq Global \nLexisNexis\nBernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP \nRegistration: \nClick here to register.
URL:https://wsl-network.com/occasion/wsl-sponsors-new-york-city-bar-associations-annual-international-law-conference-on-the-status-of-women/
LOCATION:New York City Bar\, 42 West 44th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:News,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Trends in Securities Litigation
DESCRIPTION:The Women in Securities Litigation (WSL) Network invites you to an exclusive panel discussion featuring a powerhouse lineup of women who are leading the way in securities litigation and enforcement. \nWhether you join us in person or virtually\, this session offers a deep dive into the evolving legal landscape. Our expert panelists—hailing from plaintiffs’ bar\, defense bar\, and a top-tier economic consulting firm—will break down the latest litigation trends and unveil fresh research on securities filings that you won’t want to miss. \nThere are three ways to participate: in person in Washington\, DC at the Fried\, Frank\, Harris\, Shriver & Jacobson office; in person at the New York Watch Party at vibrant Japanese hotspot Zuma Restaurant; or virtually. \nFor our in-person guests\, the evening will begin with a 30-minute welcome reception. Our virtual program will start shortly after for a 45-minute panel discussion at the following times: 6:30pm ET | 5:30pm CT | 3:30pm PT. \nWe’ll conclude the event with a networking session for our on-site attendees. We hope you’ll be able to join us. \nWays to attend: \nAttend in Washington\, D.C. \n\n\n\nWednesday\, March 4\n6:00–6:30pm ET Welcome reception\n6:30–7:15pm ET Panel discussion\n7:15–8:00pm ET Networking session\n\n\n\nFried\, Frank\, Harris\, Shriver & Jacobson\n801 17th Street NW\nWashington\, DC 20006 \nClick here to register for Washington\, D.C. \nAttend the New York Watch Party \nZuma Restaurant\n261 Madison Avenue\nNew York\, NY 10016 \nClick here to register for New York Watch Party. \nAttend the Panel via Zoom\nClick here to register for Zoom. \nOur featured panelists for this event include: \nMolly J. Bowen\nPartner | Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll \nMolly J. Bowen represents public pension funds and other institutional investors in high-stakes securities class actions and shareholder derivative lawsuits. She has played a leading role in several pivotal lawsuits of the past decade\, notably securing the $1 billion Wells Fargo settlement—the 17th largest in history—and a $180 million settlement in the FirstEnergy derivative litigation. A recognized leader in the plaintiffs’ bar\, Molly has been honored with the National Law Journal’s Elite Trial Lawyers Women of the Plaintiffs Bar Award and named one of Bloomberg Law’s “They’ve Got Next: 40 Under 40.” \nKatherine (Kate) St. Romain\nPartner | Fried\, Frank\, Harris\, Shriver & Jacobson \nKate St. Romain focuses on securities litigation\, regulatory matters\, and complex corporate investigations\, representing clients against high-stakes Exchange Act and DTSA claims. A thought leader in emerging legal trends\, Kate recently published extensive analysis on litigation risks and securities claims arising from the AI boom. Kate is also a dedicated pro bono advocate\, earning a multiyear spot on the Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll and the Jack Wasserman Memorial Award for her work in immigration law. The American Lawyer has recognized her for litigation excellence\, and Law360 twice named her a “Legal Lion.” \nJennifer Marietta-Westberg\nVice President | Cornerstone Research \nJennifer Marietta-Westberg is the head of Cornerstone Research’s Washington\, DC office and coheads the firm’s corporate and government investigations practice. An experienced expert witness\, Jennifer consults on complex economic and financial issues in securities class actions\, ERISA matters\, and regulatory enforcement actions. She previously spent a decade at the SEC\, serving as Deputy Chief Economist and Deputy Director of DERA. A recognized leader in her field\, Jennifer has chaired the SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee and was recently named to Consulting Magazine’s 2025 list of Women Leaders in Consulting for Excellence in Client Service.
URL:https://wsl-network.com/occasion/trends-in-securities-litigation/
LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:Judicial Panel: Paths\, Perspectives\, & Best Practices
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis event is open to all legal professionals and promises valuable takeaways for practitioners at every stage of their careers. \nPanelists \n\nHon. Hector Gonzalez\, United States District Judge\, Eastern District of New York\nHon. Denise Cote\, United States District Judge\, Southern District of New York\nHon. Nusrat Choudhury\, United States District Judge\, Eastern District of New York\n\nSkadden\, Arps\, Slate\, Meagher & Flom LLP (New York – Live)\nOne Manhattan West\, 395 9th Avenue\, New York \nFried\, Frank\, Harris\, Shriver & Jacobson LLP (DC Watch Party)\n801 17th Street\, NW Washington\, DC \nVirtual Link also available
URL:https://wsl-network.com/occasion/judicial-panel-paths-perspectives-best-practices/
LOCATION:Skadden\, Arps\, Slate\, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates\, One Manhattan West\, 395 9th Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:News,Talks
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