Our guests enjoyed inspiring speakers , interactive workshops , engaging discussions , and valuable networking aimed at helping them rise to meet this challenge , including :
• A session by Michelle Silverthorn , founder and CEO of Inclusion Nation , who led attendees in “ Work . Change . Lead . How to Build a Workplace That Works for Women : An Interactive Workshop .”
• A “ Global Transformation Panel ” moderated by Gina Passarella , editorin-chief of American Lawyer Media , discussing technological disruption , environmental influences , shifting demographics , social tension , and other timely business issues . Panelists were Blank Rome partners and legal and business leaders , including Erin Anderson , senior vice president of Human Resources for 2U , Inc .; Franchesca M . Fowler , head of Legal & Compliance and US and global associate general counsel for Demant ; Jennifer von Bismarck , CEO of Galway Sustainable Capital Inc .; and Patricia “ Patty ” Ryan , chief information security officer for QuidelOrtho ; with Blank Rome ’ s Yelena M . Barychev , Corporate attorney ; Finance attorney Shadi Enos Jahangir ; Stephanie Gantman Kaplan , Labor & Employment attorney ; and Privacy , Security & Data Protection Practice Co-Chair Sharon R . Klein .
• A “ Be Well to Lead Well ” fireside chat with Nita Cumello , global client director and director of well-being with the Global Large Law Firm Segment of Thomson Reuters – Legal Professionals , and Crystal E . Ashby , executive vice president and chief people , DEI , and communications officer of Independence Health Group , focused on personal transformation .
• A National Mall tidal basin meditative walk , led by Blank Rome ’ s Director of Strategic Leadership & Firm Secretary Donna Branca . The morning activity included walking meditation and stops at monuments and memorials for personal reflection .
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