2020 Coalition Leadership Forum (Chicago Chapter)
- Shared screen with speaker view
The Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law
32:09
Welcome everyone! We're just letting everyone join the program, and we'll begin in just a few minutes
The Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law
34:32
Please find the event program, including agenda and award winner bios, here: https://rb.gy/amijb1
Denise Beihoffer
35:54
Hi Sonya. So nice to see your smiling face!
Kathryn Hartrick
36:10
Great to be here!
Olivia Bedi
36:21
Sonya - you look gorgeous! Thanks for doing this!
The Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law
36:21
For more info on membership with the Coalition, click here: https://chicago.thewomenscoalition.com/JoinUs.html
Beth Radichel
36:32
Cocktail time! Welcome everyone!
Jennifer Kraft
36:48
So glad you're all here! Cheers!
Denise Beihoffer
36:55
Ladies who lunch - I mean who cocktail! So fun!
The Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law
37:00
Cheers!! We're so excited to have you here, Rysse!
Chris Glatz
37:05
CHEERS!
The Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law
37:14
Here's a little more info on Rysse and Mommy Mixology: https://mommymixology.net/
Jennifer Kraft
37:18
Right? Best background ever!
Margo Wolf O'Donnell
37:21
So happy to be here with everyone!
Sonya Rosenberg
37:21
Hi, everyone! Welcome! I'll monitor for any questions you have for Rysse :)
Sonya Rosenberg
37:49
Yes, I did tell Rysse I would like to use her background for all my meetings
Denise Beihoffer
38:17
I want that background too!
Joy Lyu Monahan
38:54
So happy to see so many familiar names.
Jennifer Kraft
39:58
Peace!
Elizabeth Schrero
40:17
agreed!
Jennifer Kraft
41:46
I love the cool ice!
Jennifer Mikulina
41:48
I'm so glad that I have this event this evening - already off to a great start with so much positive energy - something we all need right now!!
Jennifer Kraft
42:23
I know! Sonya has that effect on people!
Elizabeth Schrero
43:12
thanks, Jen for the party kits!
Kathryn Hartrick
43:13
I've got my baseball hat on too!
Jennifer Mikulina
44:07
Yes - thank you for the party kits - I'm enjoying the fancy snacks and Paloma!
Jennifer Kraft
44:21
Yay, Kathryn! So good to see you here! We need to send selfies of us in our Coalition hats to the Coalition! Mary, can you post what email address we should send them to?
Denise Beihoffer
44:33
Loved loved loved the party kit - thank you! The Phab Mix is also amazing! Love their story - what a great company to support!
The Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law
45:02
Thank you to Seyfarth Shaw for sponsoring these great party kits!
Jennifer Kraft
45:15
Yes, Phab is a an amazing woman-owned company! The power of the Mom!
Kailei Carr
45:33
Yes, the party kits were awesome! And I’m loving this Phab Mix!
Kathryn Hartrick
45:39
Hey Jennifer! I'm game if you're game. Thank you for spearheading the boxes -- so fun!!!
The Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law
46:18
Don't forget to select "All panelists and attendees" when sending your chat! We are loving these comments!
Jennifer Kraft
46:28
Kim Metrick was my partner in crime with all the great ideas!
Jennifer Mikulina
47:08
Thank you Kim and Jennifer!
Kathryn Hartrick
47:12
Love it. Great to see you here!
Beth Radichel
47:15
The Phab mix was so good! And, I planned ahead to make shrimp tacos for dinner later to keep it on theme (with a 2nd Paloma!)
Jennifer Kraft
47:43
YUMM! Good planning, Beth!
Sonya Rosenberg
47:49
Excellent, Beth!
Denise Beihoffer
47:51
Beth is an overachiever!
Sonya Rosenberg
48:01
You know she is :)
Joy Lyu Monahan
48:07
Bravo, Kim and Jennifer!!! xoxoxo
Kathryn Hartrick
48:45
Ancho chile??? Wow!!!
Carolyn Blessing
50:32
Amazing work everyone - this is the new gold standard for virtual events!! Also - we need Rysse to send us a photo of her bar so we can all use it as our background for virtual happy hours 🤗
Jennifer Kraft
51:07
That's a great idea! We could definitely use that. In the meantime, I'm checking out her Instagram!
The Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law
51:10
A HUGE thank you to this evening's sponsors: Magna Legal Services, Seyfarth Shaw, Special Counsel, and Xact Data Discovery
Denise Beihoffer
51:14
Love it Rysse!
Devon Beane
51:15
That was amazing; thank you!
Denise Beihoffer
51:46
Thank you!
Jennifer Mikulina
51:47
Thank you so much, Rysse!
Jennifer Kraft
51:54
Thank you, Rysse! Cheers!
Amparo Rocha
51:59
Thank you so much
Nicole A. Medina :)
52:02
Thank you.
Joy Lyu Monahan
52:04
Thank you, Rysse!! Cheers to all!!
Kathryn Hartrick
52:06
Cheers!!!
The Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law
52:09
Thanks, Rysse! https://mommymixology.net/
Chris Glatz
52:10
Excellent Mixologist and drink! YUM!!
Emily Weith
52:13
Thank you, Rysse!!
Denise Beihoffer
52:37
unprecedented and surreal!
Jennifer Kraft
53:16
Thanks, Special Counsel! We really appreciate being able to gather together tonight!
Chris Glatz
53:50
Thank you Marciann (and Special Counsel). Your support is much appreciated!
Gray Mateo-Harris, L&E Partner
54:01
Phenomenal job Rysse, Kim and Jennifer!
The Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law
55:31
To read more about these programs and initiatives, visit our website and scroll down to our "Chicago Coalition Connects" newsletter archive: https://chicago.thewomenscoalition.com/
Jennifer Kraft
56:32
Second Paloma! Cheers!
Malaika Tyson
56:36
Thank you Soyna for the kind comments. And welcome everyone.
The Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law
56:42
Cheers!
Denise Beihoffer
57:01
Cheers!
Amy Blumenthal
57:20
Sonya, wonderful warm thoughts and words.
Nicole Auerbach
57:23
So great to be here. Sad that it's not in person, but hats off to all those who planned and worked so hard to bring this about.
Jennifer Kraft
58:30
I LOVE that the Coalition supports these high school students!
The Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law
58:54
Congrats Nicole and Amparo!
Chris Glatz
59:02
Applause! Applause to these future leaders!
Nicole A. Medina :)
59:19
Thank you! Appreciate the support.
Sonya Rosenberg
59:41
Amazing! This just warms my heart. Nicole, Amparo, we're so proud of you -- and expect great things!
Jennifer Mikulina
01:00:06
This is fantastic - it is so inspiring to see these young women - thank you to the Coalition for helping them reach their goals! Congratulations to Nicole and Amparo!!
Jennifer Kraft
01:00:19
So proud of these young women! Makes my night!
Emer Simic
01:00:22
Congrats Nicole and Amparo - well deserved!!
Amy Blumenthal
01:00:36
Gives us hope for the future!
Karin O'Connell
01:00:37
Agreed! Yay for the next generation of women!
Amparo Rocha
01:00:39
Thank you so much !
Nicole A. Medina :)
01:00:41
Congrats Amparo.
Elizabeth Schrero
01:00:52
wonderful!
Denise Beihoffer
01:01:02
Congrats ladies!
Oona Manzari
01:01:15
Congratulations!!
Joy Lyu Monahan
01:01:26
So proud of them.
BANKSVX
01:01:39
What Outstanding Remarks from Nicole and Amparo! Congratulations and Best Wishes
Amparo Rocha
01:03:14
Thank you so much everyone, I truly appreciate it.
Janneth Lanini
01:03:19
Congratulations Nicole and Amparo! Thanks to the Coalition for supporting future Latina Lawyers.
Sonya Rosenberg
01:03:19
Congratulations, Vanessa!
Joy Lyu Monahan
01:03:48
Congratulations, Vanessa!!
Jennifer Kraft
01:04:00
Congratulations, Vanessa! Love the five people example. Such a good exercise!
Kathryn Hartrick
01:04:46
Congratulations Vanessa!
Janneth Lanini
01:04:52
Congratulations Vanessa Tiradentes!
Denise Beihoffer
01:04:52
Congrats Vanessa!
The Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law
01:04:53
Thank you and congratulations, Vanessa--thank you!
Amy Blumenthal
01:05:23
congratulations to our Vanessa! a natural-born leader!
The Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law
01:05:32
Sending a big thank you to one of tonight's generous sponsors--Magna Legal Services https://magnals.com/
Vanessa Tiradentes
01:05:37
Thank you all! Again, humbled and honored to be here tonight!
Jennifer Mikulina
01:06:15
Congratulations, Vanessa and Stephanie!
Sonya Rosenberg
01:06:28
Congratulations, Stephanie!
Joy Lyu Monahan
01:06:28
Congratulations, Stephanie!!!
Kathryn Hartrick
01:06:34
Stephanie is … THE BEST!!! So well-deserved!
Karin O'Connell
01:06:39
Absolutely! You rock, Vanessa! And great company!!
The Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law
01:07:02
Congratulations Stephanie!
Kathryn Hartrick
01:07:42
Great to see Sarah and Kelly too! Great women!!
Peter Bensinger, Jr.
01:09:58
Such a long road from Kirkland. Congratulations Stephanie!
Jennifer Kraft
01:11:34
Congratulations, Stephanie! Thanks so much for these inspirational words. I love the "value of being brave"!
The Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law
01:11:59
Congratulations and thank you Stephanie!
Theresa Amato
01:12:02
Congratulations, Stephanie! Well deserved!
Denise Beihoffer
01:12:04
Congrats Stephanie!
Karin O'Connell
01:12:10
Congratulations, Stephanie!!
Amy Blumenthal
01:12:17
congratulations Stephanie!
Nicole Auerbach
01:12:32
Congrats, Stephanie. Well deserved.
The Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law
01:13:27
For more information on the work of the AbbVie Foundation: https://www.abbvie.com/responsibility/abbvie-foundation.html
Chris Glatz
01:14:05
Thank you Magna Legal Services for your support of the Coalition in Chicago!
Oona Manzari
01:15:02
Congratulations Laura! Thank you for your commitment to advance diversity in the Legal Profession.
BANKSVX
01:15:05
Stephanie, Your Career and Leadership has Inspired so Many of Us! Congratulations!
The Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law
01:15:20
And we are grateful for Xact Data Discovery's support of our program tonight--thank you! https://www.xactdatadiscovery.com/
Oona Manzari
01:15:25
Thank you Jennifer and Lynette!
Emily Weith
01:15:32
Congratulations Laura, Joy, Lynette, and Jen!
amygluck
01:15:37
Yay Joy!
Carolyn Blessing
01:15:43
I know you all know these awards are one of my favorite things - no exception this year!! Congratulations to all of our honorees!! 🥂
Jennifer Kraft
01:16:07
Yay, Joy!
The Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law
01:16:10
Applause!!
Karin O'Connell
01:16:16
Clap, clap!!
Joy Lyu Monahan
01:16:20
I am honored to work with my amazing colleagues, Laura, Jennifer and Lynette.\
Sonya Rosenberg
01:16:23
Hear hear! Congratulations, AbbVie -- and welcome and congratulations, Laura!
Gray Mateo-Harris, L&E Partner
01:16:44
Congratulations to all of our award winners!
Chris Glatz
01:16:45
Congrats AbbVie -- well deserved!
Amy Blumenthal
01:16:56
congratulations to AbbVie!
The Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law
01:17:40
Thank you for this essential work, AbbVie
Kathryn Hartrick
01:18:00
Congratulations to AbbVie and Laura!
Jennifer Kraft
01:21:57
Congratulations, Laura and AbbVie! Thanks so much for your inspirational words, Laura! So great to see AbbVie support these D&I efforts!
Karen Nelson
01:22:45
So proud to work for ABBVIE
Karen Nelson
01:22:55
Thanks, Laura
BANKSVX
01:23:15
Thank You Laura, Jennifer and Joy for your Leadership!
Karen
01:23:28
Thank you for your leadership, Laura!
The Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law
01:23:32
http://www.kaileicarr.com/beyond-the-business-suit/
Jennifer Mikulina
01:24:37
Welcome, Kailei - it is so good to see you!
Nicole Auerbach
01:25:04
Excited for this presentation. And love the color coordinated book shelf!!
Jennifer Kraft
01:25:15
Yes, LOVE the opportunity to celebrate, Kailei!
Jennifer Kraft
01:25:56
AND also love the color coordinated book shelf! Lots of good background ideas tonight!
The Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law
01:27:02
https://www.groupasbury.com/
Jennifer Mikulina
01:31:01
Thanks for the shout out :) We love having you come to speak at MWE!
Gray Mateo-Harris, L&E Partner
01:33:08
Well said - only 3% of equity partners in BigLaw are women of color. Less than 1% are Black women. A shame in 2020. There's good work to be done!
Jennifer Kraft
01:33:28
Amen!
Joy Lyu Monahan
01:34:03
@Gray, AbbVie is hoping to change that.
The Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law
01:34:39
Yes Gray! Thank you. Everyone, please feel free to put comments and questions for Kailei in the chat here, and we will get to as many as we can in the Q&A!
Denise Beihoffer
01:34:48
Longing for civility!
Sonya Rosenberg
01:34:59
Thanks, Gray. These numbers are nothing short of abysmal. We MUST do better.
Karin O'Connell
01:35:38
Yes, yes, yes, Kaiile!
amygluck
01:36:36
According to McKinsey’s 2020 Women in the Workplace Report, as many as 2M women are considering leaving the workforce due to pandemic challenges
Amy Blumenthal
01:38:19
more fairness, more respect in our orgs
Karin O'Connell
01:38:45
respect for collaborative skills
Sonya Rosenberg
01:38:50
More collaboration and fair recognition and credit
Jennifer Mikulina
01:39:02
more listening, less jumping to conclusions
Kathryn Hartrick
01:39:42
More understanding of multiple roles, teamwork, getting it done!
Denise Beihoffer
01:39:56
More collaboration and sharing the spotlight - like Laura said - if you want to go fast, go alone - if you want to go far, go together!
Gray Mateo-Harris, L&E Partner
01:40:16
Yes @Joy! I have great faith in AbbVie and other organizations doing so much to make a difference in this space!
Sonya Rosenberg
01:40:18
Yes, Denise!
Jennifer Kraft
01:43:58
#relentessselfcare
The Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law
01:45:57
Questions for Kailei? Post them here in the chat box!
BANKSVX
01:48:05
So True Kailei! Just Because WE Can Does Not Mean We Should!
Karin O'Connell
01:49:06
How do you manage to bring such enthusiasm and clarity to a speech with no audience? Seriously. You're better than Steven Colbert.
Amy Blumenthal
01:51:32
Inspiring!!
Joy Lyu Monahan
01:52:08
Thank you, Kailei!!!
Karin O'Connell
01:52:21
BRAVO
Jennifer Mikulina
01:52:30
Thank you so much!!
Sonya Rosenberg
01:52:33
Amazing! Thank you!!!
The Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law
01:52:34
THANK YOU!
Nicole A. Medina :)
01:52:35
"Shifting the world." Love it.
Denise Beihoffer
01:52:52
So amazing! Thank you Kailei - very inspiring!
Peter Bensinger, Jr.
01:52:58
Terrific.
Chris Glatz
01:53:23
FANTASTIC.... we all needed an "inspiration shot" in all our arms! thank you!
Theresa Amato
01:53:37
Fantastic evening, congratulations to all of the awardees and all of the speakers! Thank you!
Margo Wolf O'Donnell
01:53:58
Love the idea of "claiming your day"
Denise Beihoffer
01:55:13
C.L.A.I.M. your day! Love it so much!
The Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law
01:56:28
http://www.kaileicarr.com/beyond-the-business-suit/
The Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law
01:57:50
http://www.amandamillerlittlejohn.com/podcast/
The Coalition of Women's Initiatives in Law
01:58:16
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iconic-womanhood-with-ekene/id1471237611
Gray Mateo-Harris, L&E Partner
01:59:01
This was such a needed and uplifting event. Great job everyone and thank you so much Kailei!
Amy Blumenthal
01:59:01
An inspirational evening! Thanks to all!
Kathryn Hartrick
02:00:48
Kim and Jennifer -- you guys ROCK!!! Well done!!!
Joy Lyu Monahan
02:00:56
Thank you, Coalition for a wonderful evening. Kim, Jennifer and Sonya.
Kathryn Hartrick
02:01:07
Sonya too!!!
Jennifer Mikulina
02:01:20
Thank you all so much - what a great event!
Joy Lyu Monahan
02:01:21
And for Marcia and Margo for starting such a great organization.
Gray Mateo-Harris, L&E Partner
02:01:25
Kim and Jennifer - fantastic event! Sonya - a great culmination of your fantastic leadership!
Margo Wolf O'Donnell
02:01:30
Thank you to Kim, Jennifer and Sonya
Devon Beane
02:01:33
Thank you everyone!
Beth Radichel
02:01:37
Thank you all!
Elaine Vorberg
02:01:38
Thank you!
Denise Beihoffer
02:01:43
Thanks for a lovely and inspiring evening!
Karen Nelson
02:01:43
thank you
Carolyn Blessing
02:01:48
So amazing! Thanks Soya and all!!
Elizabeth Schrero
02:02:24
thanks for a wonderful Forum and contratultions to all the coalition ladies who worked so hard to put this evening together and to the award recipients!