Speaker, New Jersey State Bar Association (ICLE), "2025 Women's Leadership Conference"

Program Agenda:

9:00 | Welcome from Christine A. Amalfe, Esq.

9:05 | Show Me the Money: Making it Rain
Examines what lawyers need to know about bringing in business to a firm, the journey to being an equity partner, and how to achieve profitability and success.
Moderator: Megan B. Monson, Esq.
Speakers: Lynda A. Bennett, Esq., Diane L. Cardoso, Esq., Dina Mastellone, Esq., Karol Corbin Walker, Esq., Makenzie Windfelder, Esq.

10:20 | Break to Visit Vendor Tables

10:30 | Tips to Navigating Difficult Conversations about Pay
Talking about compensation is difficult, but an increasingly important conversation that must be had in the profession in an effort to keep women engaged at all levels. Learn insights and strategies to make those conversations productive and meaningful. This will include a discussion of your rights under the Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act.
Moderator: Susan L. Nardone, Esq.
Speakers: Janice L Heinold, Esq., Diana C. Manning, Esq.

11:45 | Lunch and Keynote Speaker: Christine Amalfe Interviews Reshma Saujani

1:15 | Branching Out – Why You Should Leave Your Comfort Zone Inside and Outside the Office, and How to Do It
We all prefer to stay in our bubbles, but doing that stunts our ability to meet new people, make connections and get more business. Learn the importance of branching out – from moving practice groups, starting a new firm, moving to a new job or joining an organization outside of the office – and how bursting that bubble can lead to greater success.
Moderator: Jeralyn L. Lawrence, Esq.
Speakers: Kathleen Barnett Einhorn, Esq.,

2:15 | Break to Visit Vendor Tables

2:25 | Lessons from Another Generation that Will Lead to Greatness
This is a unique opportunity to hear from women at various stages of their careers in one place, and what they wish those from other generations knew about how they work and see the world. It is also a chance to learn about the issues facing women at several career points and to discuss the concerns and strategies they employ in the profession.
Moderator: Maralee Sanders, Esq.
Speakers: Justice Jaynee LaVecchia, Bria S. Beaufort, Esq., Rachel M. Dikovics, Esq., Gabrielle J. Canaie, Esq. , Alexandra V. Gallo, Esq., Sheryl J. Seiden, Esq.

3:55 | Wrap Up

4:00 | Conference Ends and Cocktail Party Begins