Thursday 2 February 2023
Soho House, New York

08:50 am - 09:00 am | Opening Comments from the Chair
Marcy Cohen, Managing Director, General Counsel and Head of Regulatory Affairs, ING Americas

09:00 am - 10:40 am | Mastering Relationship Dynamics at Executive Level
Mastering relationship dynamics is key for a successful career and executive impact, yet this comes with no manual. The higher in the organisation we are and when there is a lot at stake, the trickier it gets. Getting it wrong comes at a cost; stress, self-doubt, and mistakes. In this interactive session, you will get a chance to reflect on your own experiences and hear stories of how executive women handled tough interpersonal dynamics; examples of when they got right, what went wrong and the lessons learnt along the way. 
Alex Lazarus, Behaviour Change Scientist, Executive Coach, Facilitator and Change Agent
Beth Polish, Innovation Leader, Growth Strategist, Change Catalyst and Trusted Advisor 

10:40 am - 10:55 am | Coffee Break 

10:55 am - 11:50 am | Raw Authenticity - Controlling Your Narrative
Authenticity is often spoken about in terms of general leadership styles but the conversation needs to move beyond that to break down stereotypes. Each woman has her path, and the idea of the “superwoman” can be unhelpful for junior colleagues. Our speakers will explore what it means to be truly authentic and will discuss if raw honesty is beneficial.
Moderator: Carina Wessels, Executive: Governance, Legal, Compliance and Sustainability, Alexander Forbes
Bita Goldman, Global General Counsel, Unidays 
Kate Gonzalez, Associate General Counsel, Chief of Staff, Capital One 
Susan Stone, Executive Vice President & General Counsel, CNA
Karen Turner McWilliams, Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, SAIC

11:50 am - 12:35 pm | Courageous Leadership and the Importance of Allies
What does it actually mean to be an ally? To be a true ally, leaders have to go above and beyond to put themselves on the line, which can at times mean giving up some of their privileges. Together our speakers will explore what it means to be a truly inclusive leader. They will share practical guidance on how to create an inclusive culture and will take questions from the floor on how to navigate the difficult situations that arise when instigating change.
Moderator: Alex Lazarus, Behaviour Change Scientist, Executive Coach, Facilitator and Change Agent
Amy Altshul, SVP, Head of Legal for Global R&D, Medical, Global Commercial Businesses, and Science and Innovation, GSK 
Jesimin Berman, Director, US Legal Operations and Compliance, Papaya Global
Jeehyun Jesse Yeo, Executive Vice President & Senior Deputy General Counsel, Transactions and M&A, Advance

12:35 pm - 1:20 pm | Leadership Mindset: A Year of Yes
Today,  General Counsel can have a huge remit but how does your mindset affect how expansive your role can be? What would your year of yes look like? Confidence is such a key part of growing and developing as a leader. Yet, women can, at times, talk themselves out of opportunities (both personal and professional) as they want to tick every box before saying yes. They will share their tactical handbook on creating and delivering a plan for the legal function and will discuss how they stepped out of their comfort zone to propel their career. 
Moderator: Gina Passarella, Editor-in-Chief, Global Legal Brands (The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel, The National Law Journal, Law.com International, Legaltech News, China Law & Practice)
Marcy Cohen, Managing Director, General Counsel and Head of Regulatory Affairs, ING Americas
Valerie Farkas, Global Head of Index Licensing and ESG Initiatives, Bloomberg
Melissa Jones, Managing Partner, Stoel Rives 

1:20 pm - 1:30 pm | Closing Comments from the Chair
Marcy Cohen, Managing Director, General Counsel and Head of Regulatory Affairs, ING Americas

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Lunch and Continued Discussion 
Table discussion - What is your purpose beyond GC? 

2:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Drinks and Networking