The Women in Legal & Corporate Leadership Virtual Summit: Atlanta is an event organized by CenterForce, focusing on the advancement of women and minority leaders in the legal and corporate sectors. This virtual summit aims to provide a platform for discussing challenges, sharing insights, and fostering a community dedicated to diversity and inclusion.
Key topics covered during the summit include strategies for recruiting and retaining diverse talent, maintaining standards of excellence while working remotely, and enlisting men as allies and advocates. The event also addresses the effectiveness of companies in creating a culture of inclusion that goes beyond mere metrics.
The summit features a lineup of notable speakers, including Vanessa Scott, Partner at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP; Adriana Perez, Assistant Vice President and Senior Legal Counsel at AT&T; and Andrea Peters, Senior Counsel at Interface. These leaders share their experiences and insights, providing attendees with valuable perspectives on leadership and career development.
This event is ideal for legal and corporate professionals seeking to enhance their leadership skills, expand their professional networks, and gain actionable strategies for promoting diversity and inclusion within their organizations.
Speakers(14)
Adriana Perez
Assistant Vice President, Senior Legal Counsel at AT&T
Adriana Perez litigates and advises business clients on litigation matters for the Southeastern states at AT&T Services, Inc. She also counsels various business units on case-specific issues, helping businesses meet their objectives while minimizing risk and liability. Adriana holds law degrees from the Universidad Bicentenaria de Aragua in Venezuela, Universidad de Salamanca in Spain, and the University of Miami.
Andrea Peters
Senior Counsel at Interface
Andrea Peters is Senior Counsel for Interface, Inc., a global commercial flooring company. She provides legal support for the company's global operations, including Procurement, Human Relations, Finance, Technology, Sales, Marketing, and Compliance. Andrea joined Interface in 2018 and previously served as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of CAN Capital.
Antonio Robinson
Vice President, Deputy General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer at Carter's
Antonio Robinson serves as Vice President, Deputy General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer at Carter's. He has experience overseeing teams defending national retailers in personal injury litigation and has a background in prosecuting drug kingpin cases for the State Grand Jury Division of the Attorney General's Office.
Elizabeth Hill
Associate General Counsel at Hibbett Sporting Goods
Elizabeth Hill is Associate General Counsel at Hibbett Sporting Goods, focusing on legal matters related to the company's operations. She has experience in product liability defense and has overseen teams defending national retailers in personal injury litigation.
Jasmine Johnson
Counsel at WarnerMedia
Jasmine Johnson is Corporate Counsel at ExamWorks, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate, and information technology development. She has lectured on legal topics related to real property, mediation/dispute resolution, and diversity. Jasmine co-founded BLOOM, an organization committed to the professional and social development of young women.
Lisa Wade
Partner at Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP
Lisa A. Wade is a partner focusing on workers' compensation defense, representing clients such as insurers, school systems, manufacturers, and municipalities. She has held leadership positions, including chairperson for the State Bar of Georgia's Workers' Compensation Section, and co-chairs the Community Relations Committee at Swift Currie.
Marla Nicholson
Vice President & General Counsel at Ciner Resources
Marla Nicholson is Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary of Ciner Resource Partners LLC, overseeing its legal, compliance, and corporate governance functions. She previously served as Director & Senior Corporate Counsel at LexisNexis Risk Solutions and began her practice in the Mergers & Acquisitions group at Jones Day.
Minda Harts
CEO at The Memo LLC
Minda Harts is the CEO of The Memo LLC, a career development platform for women of color, and author of the best-selling book 'The Memo: What Women of Color Need To Know To Secure A Seat At The Table.' She is an Assistant Professor at NYU Wagner and has been featured in various media outlets. Minda frequently speaks on topics such as leadership, managing diverse teams, and self-advocacy.
Natasha Cooper
Associate at McGuireWoods
Natasha Cooper represents financial institutions, broker-dealers, and investment advisers against consumers and government regulators in federal and state courts. She has experience in the financial and regulatory landscape and serves as outside regulatory counsel to a leading broker-dealer. Natasha is also involved in the Pipeline to Practice Foundation and the ABA's Young Lawyers Division Litigation Committee.
Natasha Wilson
Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Natasha L. Wilson is Co-Chair of the firm's Labor & Employment Practice's Complex Employment Litigation & Trials group and Co-Chair of the Atlanta Labor & Employment Practice. She represents management in all aspects of employment law, from prevention and compliance issues to arbitration and litigation. Natasha has experience in environmental and toxic tort defense and general business litigation.
Nikole Mergo
Member at Nexsen Pruet, LLC
Nikole Setzler Mergo is a trial lawyer with 20 years of experience representing large manufacturers, health care providers, and financial institutions. She provides business and employment litigation defense and daily employment law advice. Nikole is also the managing partner of Nexsen Pruet's Columbia office.
Tamika Archer
Director of Tax at Ocwen Financial Corporation
Tamika Archer is a Director of Tax at Ocwen Financial Corporation, managing federal and state income, franchise, and gross receipts tax audits. She previously served as an Assistant Attorney General with the Virgin Islands Department of Justice, representing the Virgin Islands in tax controversy matters and handling complex litigation cases.
Vanessa Scott
Partner at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
Vanessa Scott specializes in employee benefits law, assisting employers in designing competitive benefits packages that comply with ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and the ACA. She has over 15 years of experience advising leading companies, including global insurers, airlines, and financial services organizations. Vanessa also serves as Eversheds Sutherland (US)'s Chief Diversity Officer.
Victoria Friedman
Managing Partner at Dennemeyer & Associates LLC
Victoria Friedman is an IP attorney specializing in client counseling, procurement, and management of intellectual property. Her practice involves patent and trademark preparation and prosecution, opinions of counsel, portfolio strategy and management, and licensing. Victoria has a technical background in Computer Information Systems and focuses on software, telecommunications, and social network arts.
Event Details
- Date
- September 15, 2020
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States
- Audience
- Legal and corporate professionals