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About this event
A candid discussion among senior legal leaders regarding your journey to board service. Discussion topics include board readiness, getting started, positioning yourself for your first board, delivering a crisp value proposition, networking effectively, developing a board portfolio career, staying motivated, helping women in your network, gaining additional skills and experience, and giving back to the profession.
Chatham House Rule: What is said in this group, stays in this group. Sessions are not recorded and will not be part of the library.
What to expect: -A topical theme each meeting with guided questions -We may invite some expert guests selectively! -No slides/decks or AV and a loosely structured dialogue
Insightful conversations for topics such as: -How to position yourself for board search -Crafting your value proposition -Promoting your thought leadership in the media -Networking tools and insights -Current topics in the boardroom and it’s relationship to the law sector
Date and time: 1 hour meeting on the second Monday of each month at 11am PT/2pm ET
Peer Group Host: Gaby Aneas
Peer Group Expert: Alice Brennan
Experts
Alice Brennan Senior Advisor
Alice Brennan is an experienced public company board director with a focus on the intersection of technology/telecom, science and business. Having co-led over 25 acquisitions, from due diligence through integration, for public companies ranging from $1B to $30B in market cap, she brings particular value to companies in high growth mode. Alice has co-led board initiatives on executive and director compensation, pre-IPO planning, and shareholder activism. Her industry experience is at telecom and pharmaceutical companies, specifically, at Verizon Wireless and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. Working through expert networks, Alice has consulted for McKinsey, Bain, BCG, and Deloitte as a thought leader in the innovation technology space since 2014. Previously, she served as chief compliance officer and a senior legal executive at Verizon Wireless and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. Her contributions included creating a risk management framework, raising capital, building an IP portfolio, working to overcome legal/regulatory barriers to growth, and strengthening ESG. Alice is an independent board director at the RENN Fund, a NYSE listed Investment Company that is co-managed by Horizon Asset Management. Recruited for her corporate governance and risk management experience, Alice chairs the nom/gov committee and serves on audit committee and the pricing committee. Currently, Alice is a member of NACD and Women Corporate Directors. She is a past board director of the Society for Corporate Governance with executive steering committee and audit committee experience. Alice is the past president for both the Stockholders Relations Society of New York and the New York Chapter of the Society for Corporate Governance. Alice has studied chemistry and biology at Skidmore College and received a Master’s degree in microbiology from Columbia University. She holds a law degree from Hofstra Law School. She has earned her NACD Director Certification and ACCD Professional Director Certification for Public Company Directors.
Hosts
Gabriela Aneas Member Success Manager
Gabriela is deeply motivated by the concept of crafting meaningful experiences that surpass the delivery of high-quality products and services. With a Master's degree in Customer Experience and Innovation, coupled with a background in Industrial Engineering and Art Direction, she has amassed over 5 years of expertise in redesigning and creating products, services, and interactions with a focus on Human Centricity. Gabriela's approach is fueled by a passion for innovation and driven by a commitment to good design principles.
Mon, Dec 11 @ 11:00am PT (1 hr)
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Orientation
Athena Member Orientation
Host: Athena Member Success Manager
Fri, Jan 03 @ 11:00am PT (0.75 hrs)
Virtual (Join us remotely! RSVP for link)
Open to Public
A Look Inside Athena
Discover Athena: Inside Look and Conversation
Host: Justin Reeves
Peer Group
Navigating a Career Transition
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Salon
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Host: Rochelle Campbell
Experts: Keith Dorsey
Peer Group
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Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Judy Kopa
Orientation
Step into Athena
Host: Annie Dabrowski
Salon
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Host: Coco Brown
Experts: Walter Bugno, Sheila Bangalore
Peer Group
The Board and Beyond for Women in Law
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Alice Brennan
Mon, Jan 13 @ 12:00pm PT (0.5 hrs)
Virtual (Join us remotely! RSVP for link)
Open to Public
Salon
Info Session on Athena Academy Board Readiness Course
Host: Erin Essenmacher
Salon
Introduction to the Audit Committee
Host: Coco Brown
Experts: Katrinka McCallum, Carol Coughlin
Peer Group
Fractional Executives
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Shelly Morales
Orientation
Step into Athena
Host: Annie Dabrowski
Peer Group
Engineering and Product Leadership
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: SuiLin Yap
Salon
The Power of Mentorship
Host: Coco Brown
Experts: Sheri Miksa
Salon
CHRO Perspectives with Karen Fascenda, CPO of Udemy
Host: Coco Brown
Experts: Karen Fascenda, Belen Gomez
Orientation
Step into Athena
Host: Annie Dabrowski
Peer Group
First Time Board Members
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Peer Group
HR Leadership
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Geoff Balzano
Peer Group
Life Sciences Professionals
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Barbara Troupin
Salon
Receiving Feedback Well
Host: Coco Brown
Experts: Elena Krasnoperova
Peer Group
Black Women Thriving
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Julianna Hynes, Maeve Richard
Salon
Ripped from the Headlines: Risk, Crisis & Tech Governance in Turbulent Times with Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Peer Group
Building a Company
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Coco Brown
Orientation
Step into Athena
Host: Annie Dabrowski
Salon
Experienced Board Director AMA with Sheila Bangalore
Host: Coco Brown
Experts: Sheila Bangalore
Peer Group
Navigating a Career Transition
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Salon
CHRO Perspectives with Tami Rosen, CPO of Pagaya
Host: Coco Brown
Experts: Tami Rosen
Salon
When To Quit Your Job
Host: Coco Brown
Experts: Kelli Dragovich
Meetup
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Host: Lillya Nashanchik
Meetup
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Host: Christine Heckart
Orientation
Step into Athena
Host: Annie Dabrowski
Peer Group
The Board and Beyond for Women in Law
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Alice Brennan
Meetup
Athena Summit: Redefining Capital and Entrepreneurship in Boston, MA (5:00-8:00 PM ET)
Host: Coco Brown
Peer Group
Strategy Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Judy Kopa
Salon
Ripped from the Headlines: Risk, Crisis & Tech Governance in Turbulent Times with Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Peer Group
Engineering and Product Leadership
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: SuiLin Yap
Peer Group
Fractional Executives
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Shelly Morales
Salon
Ethical and Responsible AI: A Governance Framework for Boards
Host: Coco Brown
Experts: Sonita Lontoh
Salon
Nailing the Board Interview
Host: Coco Brown
Experts: Nora Denzel
Peer Group
First Time Board Members
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Peer Group
HR Leadership
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Geoff Balzano
Peer Group
Life Sciences Professionals
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Barbara Troupin
Peer Group
Black Women Thriving
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Julianna Hynes, Maeve Richard
Peer Group
Building a Company
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Coco Brown
Peer Group
Navigating a Career Transition
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Salon
Board KPIs and Data Governance
Host: Coco Brown
Experts: Helen Lin, Eli Potter
Salon
Understanding Your Offer and Negotiating Salaries
Host: Coco Brown
Experts: Cynthia Abbott Kerr
Orientation
Step into Athena
Host: Annie Dabrowski
Peer Group
The Board and Beyond for Women in Law
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Alice Brennan
Peer Group
Strategy Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Judy Kopa
Salon
Ripped from the Headlines: Risk, Crisis & Tech Governance in Turbulent Times with Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Peer Group
Engineering and Product Leadership
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: SuiLin Yap
Peer Group
Fractional Executives
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Shelly Morales
Peer Group
First Time Board Members
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Peer Group
HR Leadership
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Geoff Balzano
Peer Group
Life Sciences Professionals
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Barbara Troupin
Peer Group
Black Women Thriving
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Julianna Hynes, Maeve Richard
Peer Group
Building a Company
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Coco Brown
Salon
Sustainable Innovation: At the Speed of Light and at the Edge of Space
Host: Coco Brown
Experts: Rika Nakazawa
Orientation
Step into Athena
Host: Annie Dabrowski
Peer Group
Navigating a Career Transition
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Peer Group
Strategy Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Judy Kopa
Peer Group
The Board and Beyond for Women in Law
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Alice Brennan
Peer Group
Engineering and Product Leadership
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: SuiLin Yap
Peer Group
Fractional Executives
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Shelly Morales
Salon
Ripped from the Headlines: Risk, Crisis & Tech Governance in Turbulent Times with Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Peer Group
Black Women Thriving
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Julianna Hynes, Maeve Richard
Peer Group
Building a Company
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Coco Brown
Peer Group
First Time Board Members
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Peer Group
HR Leadership
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Geoff Balzano
Peer Group
Life Sciences Professionals
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Barbara Troupin
Salon
Creating a Portfolio Life You Love
Host: Coco Brown
Experts: Ali Kole
Orientation
Step into Athena
Host: Annie Dabrowski
Peer Group
Navigating a Career Transition
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Peer Group
The Board and Beyond for Women in Law
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Alice Brennan
Peer Group
Strategy Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Judy Kopa
Salon
Ripped from the Headlines: Risk, Crisis & Tech Governance in Turbulent Times with Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Peer Group
Engineering and Product Leadership
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: SuiLin Yap
Peer Group
Fractional Executives
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Shelly Morales
Peer Group
First Time Board Members
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Peer Group
HR Leadership
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Geoff Balzano
Peer Group
Life Sciences Professionals
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Barbara Troupin
Peer Group
Black Women Thriving
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Julianna Hynes, Maeve Richard
Peer Group
Building a Company
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Coco Brown
Peer Group
Navigating a Career Transition
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Orientation
Step into Athena
Host: Annie Dabrowski
Peer Group
The Board and Beyond for Women in Law
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Alice Brennan
Peer Group
Strategy Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Judy Kopa
Salon
Ripped from the Headlines: Risk, Crisis & Tech Governance in Turbulent Times with Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Peer Group
Engineering and Product Leadership
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: SuiLin Yap
Peer Group
Fractional Executives
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Shelly Morales
Peer Group
First Time Board Members
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Peer Group
HR Leadership
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Geoff Balzano
Peer Group
Life Sciences Professionals
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Barbara Troupin
Peer Group
Black Women Thriving
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Julianna Hynes, Maeve Richard
Peer Group
Building a Company
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Coco Brown
Orientation
Step into Athena
Host: Annie Dabrowski
Peer Group
Navigating a Career Transition
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Peer Group
Strategy Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Judy Kopa
Peer Group
The Board and Beyond for Women in Law
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Alice Brennan
Peer Group
Engineering and Product Leadership
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: SuiLin Yap
Peer Group
Fractional Executives
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Shelly Morales
Salon
Ripped from the Headlines: Risk, Crisis & Tech Governance in Turbulent Times with Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Peer Group
Black Women Thriving
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Julianna Hynes, Maeve Richard
Peer Group
Building a Company
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Coco Brown
Peer Group
First Time Board Members
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Peer Group
HR Leadership
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Geoff Balzano
Peer Group
Life Sciences Professionals
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Barbara Troupin
Orientation
Step into Athena
Host: Annie Dabrowski
Peer Group
Navigating a Career Transition
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Peer Group
The Board and Beyond for Women in Law
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Alice Brennan
Peer Group
Strategy Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Judy Kopa
Salon
Ripped from the Headlines: Risk, Crisis & Tech Governance in Turbulent Times with Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Peer Group
Engineering and Product Leadership
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: SuiLin Yap
Peer Group
Fractional Executives
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Shelly Morales
Peer Group
First Time Board Members
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Peer Group
HR Leadership
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Geoff Balzano
Peer Group
Life Sciences Professionals
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Barbara Troupin
Peer Group
Black Women Thriving
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Julianna Hynes, Maeve Richard
Peer Group
Building a Company
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Coco Brown
Peer Group
Navigating a Career Transition
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Orientation
Step into Athena
Host: Annie Dabrowski
Peer Group
The Board and Beyond for Women in Law
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Alice Brennan
Peer Group
Strategy Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Judy Kopa
Salon
Ripped from the Headlines: Risk, Crisis & Tech Governance in Turbulent Times with Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Peer Group
Engineering and Product Leadership
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: SuiLin Yap
Peer Group
Fractional Executives
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Shelly Morales
Peer Group
First Time Board Members
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Peer Group
HR Leadership
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Geoff Balzano
Peer Group
Life Sciences Professionals
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Barbara Troupin
Peer Group
Black Women Thriving
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Julianna Hynes, Maeve Richard
Peer Group
Building a Company
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Coco Brown
Orientation
Step into Athena
Host: Annie Dabrowski
Peer Group
Navigating a Career Transition
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Peer Group
Strategy Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Judy Kopa
Peer Group
The Board and Beyond for Women in Law
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Alice Brennan
Peer Group
Fractional Executives
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Shelly Morales
Salon
Ripped from the Headlines: Risk, Crisis & Tech Governance in Turbulent Times with Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Peer Group
Engineering and Product Leadership
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: SuiLin Yap
Peer Group
First Time Board Members
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Peer Group
HR Leadership
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Geoff Balzano
Peer Group
Life Sciences Professionals
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Barbara Troupin
Peer Group
Black Women Thriving
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Julianna Hynes, Maeve Richard
Peer Group
Building a Company
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Coco Brown
Peer Group
Navigating a Career Transition
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Orientation
Step into Athena
Host: Annie Dabrowski
Peer Group
The Board and Beyond for Women in Law
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Alice Brennan
Peer Group
Strategy Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Judy Kopa
Salon
Ripped from the Headlines: Risk, Crisis & Tech Governance in Turbulent Times with Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Peer Group
Engineering and Product Leadership
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: SuiLin Yap
Peer Group
Fractional Executives
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Shelly Morales
Peer Group
First Time Board Members
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Peer Group
HR Leadership
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Geoff Balzano
Peer Group
Life Sciences Professionals
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Barbara Troupin
Peer Group
Black Women Thriving
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Julianna Hynes, Maeve Richard
Peer Group
Building a Company
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Coco Brown
Peer Group
Navigating a Career Transition
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Orientation
Step into Athena
Host: Annie Dabrowski
Peer Group
The Board and Beyond for Women in Law
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Alice Brennan
Peer Group
Strategy Leaders
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Judy Kopa
Salon
Ripped from the Headlines: Risk, Crisis & Tech Governance in Turbulent Times with Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Andrea Bonime-Blanc
Peer Group
Engineering and Product Leadership
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: SuiLin Yap
Peer Group
Fractional Executives
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Shelly Morales
Peer Group
First Time Board Members
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Cate Goethals
Peer Group
HR Leadership
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Geoff Balzano
Peer Group
Life Sciences Professionals
Host: Cata Chacon
Experts: Barbara Troupin
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