She Breaks the Law is a global community of women professionals leading innovation and challenging the status quo in the legal industry. The Amsterdam launch event marked the expansion of this network, bringing together women from various sectors to foster collaboration and drive positive change within the legal field.
The event focused on key themes such as breaking down industry silos, promoting women's leadership, and encouraging innovation. Sessions included discussions on collaborative practices, sharing personal career stories, and developing new ideas in a supportive environment.
Attendees had opportunities for networking, participating in skill development workshops, and engaging in mentoring sessions. Notable speakers included founders and leaders from the She Breaks the Law community, sharing insights and experiences to inspire and empower participants.
This event was ideal for women professionals in the legal industry seeking to connect with like-minded individuals, develop their careers, and contribute to driving innovation and change within the sector.
Speakers(10)
Britta Böhler
Professor of Legal Professions & Ethics at University of Maastricht
Britta Böhler is a Dutch lawyer specializing in international law and human rights, and a former member of the Dutch Senate for the GreenLeft Party. She has served as a professor at the University of Amsterdam and, since April 2019, at the University of Maastricht.
Christ'l Dullaert
Founder at Le Tableau
Christ'l Dullaert is the founder of Le Tableau and a member of She Breaks the Law.
Christie Guimond
Senior Manager at White & Case LLP
Christie Guimond is a Senior Manager at White & Case LLP in London and a co-founder of She Breaks the Law.
Claudia Zuidema
Publisher at deLex Media
Claudia Zuidema is a publisher at deLex Media and secretary at the FIPE, the network for female experts in intellectual property.
Lieke Beelen
Founder at Visual Contracts
Lieke Beelen specializes in Legal Design Thinking and was one of the discussion leaders during the launch of She Breaks the Law in Amsterdam.
Marlise Hamaker
Owner and Trainer at Listen Up
Marlise Hamaker is the owner and trainer at Listen Up, specializing in media and speaker training, and was a discussion leader at the launch of She Breaks the Law in Amsterdam.
Nicky Leijtens
Board Advisor at NautaDutilh
Nicky Leijtens is a Board Advisor at NautaDutilh and one of the three founders of She Breaks the Law.
Petra Zijp
Managing Partner at NautaDutilh
Petra Zijp is the Managing Partner at NautaDutilh and a member of She Breaks the Law.
Priya Lele
Legal Process Design Lead at Herbert Smith Freehills
Priya Lele is the Legal Process Design Lead at Herbert Smith Freehills in London and a co-founder of She Breaks the Law.
Sandra van Heukelom-Verhage
Partner at Pels Rijcken
Sandra van Heukelom-Verhage is a Partner at Pels Rijcken and a member of She Breaks the Law.
Event Details
- Date
- July 4, 2019
- Location
- 🇳🇱 Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Audience
- Women professionals in the legal industry