Founders of the Lead Counsel Summit, including Fenwick partner Saina Shamilov, were recently interviewed by Reuters on their initiative that aims to address the lack of women in lead trial counsel positions within Big Law.
The uniqueness of the Lead Counsel Summit lies in the collaboration of competitive lawyers working together to solve this issue. This group of leading women in the intellectual property space are pooling their expertise and experience to provide training on both substantive legal skills and leadership qualities necessary for lead counsel roles. The summit will cover topics such as business development, in-court presentations, attire, and authenticity. It also incorporates feedback sessions from jury consultants, professional coaches, in-house counsel, and retired federal judges.
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