Women Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) offers an opportunity for unprecedented exchange with women in-house and outside counsel. This unique event was created with the assistance of an advisory board comprised of high ranking women, General Counsel or direct reports to the GC, and were drawn from across the globe. These attorneys have the highest levels of expertise and experience leading legal departments and practice areas.
Featuring 15 tracks and nearly 50 sessions, this year's program will feature keynote presentations, roundtables, and workshops taking a deep dive into: Social Justice, Security Awareness, Transactions, Negotiations, Crisis Recovery, Enforcement & Investigations, Data Privacy, Corporate Compliance, Impactful Leadership, Data Analytics & Ethics, and much more!
2021 Program Announced! Click below to view the full agenda.
"WIPL is a terrific way to hear from female lawyers about substantive legal issues and leadership insights. The first-rate keynote speakers are inspiring and the panelists are well-prepared, knowledgeable, informative and engaging. WIPL is a terrific way to stay up-to-date on legal developments and connect with other women."
Rebecca Rohr, Vice President, Anti-Corruption and Global Trade, Ethics & Compliance Office, Hewlett Packard Enterprise; WIPL Advisory Board
"I love attending WIPL because it is the one event every year where the top female executives in the nation come together to share their brilliance, learn, network and support one another."
Kenya Dixon, General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer at Empire Technologies Risk Management Group; WIPL Advisory Board
"I have been attending WIPL conferences since its inception. It is my favorite conference and I look forward to it every year. The quality of programming, presenters, the relevancy of topics and just plain camaraderie of fellow women lawyers are second to none. I am excited that we will be able to still attend the conference this year and doing so virtually will allow us to hear wonderful speakers while reconnecting with our WIPL network."
Ilona Levine, General Counsel, Legal Affairs and Corporate Communications at China Telecom Americas; WIPL Advisory Board
"As women, we are often the stewards of health and safety for our family. We want to make sure our families and our communities remain safe so we can continue to lead in our positions where we are so needed."
Kenya Dixon, General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer at Empire Technologies Risk Management Group; WIPL Advisory Board
"With WIPL’s virtual event this year, participants can engage with other women lawyers while staying safe and in the convenience of their homes. I have no doubt that the passion and enthusiasm of WIPL attendees and speakers will carry through in this new forum and be a rewarding experience for everyone who participates."
Rebecca Rohr, Vice President, Anti-Corruption and Global Trade, Ethics & Compliance Office, Hewlett Packard Enterprise; WIPL Advisory Board
"The power of WIPL is its ability to connect women in law through top-notch programming with inspirational and empowering speakers."
Lesley Marlin, Senior Counsel, Labor and Employment, Northrop Grumman Corporation; WIPL Advisory Board
Headlining day three of this year’s Women Influence Power & Law conference will be Judge Rosemarie Aquilina, discussing Accountable Leadership: Why Vulnerability is The New Super Power.
Judge Rosemarie Aquilina is most notable for presiding over the 2018 USA Gymnastics sex abuse scandal and sentencing Larry Nassar to up to 175 years in prison.
Judge Aquilina was elected to the 30th Circuit Court for Ingham County in November of 2008. Previously, she served as a 55th District Court Judge for 4 years, during which time she served as Chief Judge as well as the Sobriety Court Judge.