Beat Burnout: Thrive While We Strive

Join us for an empowering session led by Emilie Aries, a renowned speaker, podcaster, author, and the Founder & CEO of Bossed Up, an award-winning leadership development and career services company dedicated to closing the gender leadership gap. Hard-working, high-achieving women aren't afraid of high-stress situations. But chronic stress without rest & renewal puts even the most committed women at risk of complete & total burnout. In this interactive workshop, Emilie shares inspiring stories of overcoming burnout and tactical strategies to push back against burnout culture, rebel against role overload, and advocate for our own form of sustainable success. Learn research-backed strategies grounded in cognitive science for sustaining our success and ambition in a workplace and world that was never built for women.

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Using Awareness and Compassion to Shift from Languishing to Flourishing in Life, Leadership, and the Practice of Law

Experience an insightful session with Dimple Dhabalia, a writer, podcaster and humanitarian on a personal mission of putting the “human” back into humanitarian work, as she delves into the challenges faced by women in navigating stress, trauma, and exhaustion. Drawing from her book, Tell Me My Story—Challenging the Narrative of Service Before Self, Dimple offers insights on combating burnout culture and prioritizing self-care. Discover how resilience can be cultivated to foster deeper connections, joy, and empowerment in both personal and professional spheres.

Authentic Storytelling for Influence

This transformative workshop will aim to empower you to harness the power of authentic storytelling and the ability to connect with audiences on a human level. Whether advocating for clients in the courtroom or shaping narratives outside it, the art of storytelling can be a formidable tool. Olivia Omega, Speaker, Corporate Keynote Diversity & Inclusion Advocate Author & Brand Strategist, TEDx speaker, diversity and inclusion advocate, brand strategist, and entrepreneur, will dive into the core principles of authentic storytelling and provide practical techniques tailored to the legal profession. Participants will learn how to unearth and articulate their own stories and those of their clients in a manner that resonates deeply with others. By the end of the session, attendees will emerge with newfound confidence in their ability to authentically convey the stories that matter most, wielding their narratives as potent instruments of change.

Fireside Chat - Balancing the Scales: A Conversation with the U.S. Solicitor General about Professional Success and Personal Satisfaction

Join us for an inspiring lunchtime keynote featuring Elizabeth Prelogar, the 48th Solicitor General of the United States. As only the second woman to hold this prestigious role in over 150 years, Solicitor General Prelogar has spearheaded Supreme Court litigation on behalf of the United States with unparalleled expertise. Beyond her professional achievements, she embodies relatability as a devoted mother of two young children.

Colorado Court of Appeals Judge Jaclyn Casey Brown will facilitate an engaging conversation with Solicitor General Prelogar, exploring the nuanced balance between personal fulfillment and professional success. Topics will range from Prelogar's journey to prominence within the Department of Justice to her experiences as a woman in a high-profile position, delving into the importance of representation and her advocacy for underrepresented genders and racial backgrounds in the legal profession. Additionally, attendees will gain insight into Prelogar's strategies for balancing motherhood with her demanding professional responsibilities, her reflections on impactful cases, and her vision for the future.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from one of the legal field's most distinguished figures and gain valuable insights into leadership, advocacy, and achieving work-life balance.

Lessons from Another Culture to Help Us Thrive, and Not Just Survive

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And so much more, including a First-Time Attendees Welcome Lunch, spa and fitness time, yoga, hiking, karaoke dance party, onsite professional childcare provided by Call Emmy, the Mary Lathrop Trailblazer Award Celebration, and our Annual Meeting and Passing The Gavel Celebration!