The Women in Law Leadership Summit 2016

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1 The Women in Law Leadership Summit 2016 Perspectives On The Optimal Balance Of Soft And Technical Skills Required For Leadership Excellence In A Legal Environment Liquid Learning is delighted to present the Women in Law Leadership Summit - the premier opportunity for talented and high potential women in legal roles in all sectors to develop the skills necessary to lead effectively and achieve success. FEATURED SPEAKERS Mai Chen Managing Partner Chen Palmer Public and Employment Law Specialists Anne Callinan Partner, Head of Litigation, Auckland Simpson Grierson Jenni Rutter Partner Kensington Swan Laura O Gorman Partner Buddle Findlay Penny Sheerin Partner Chapman Tripp Mary Scholtens Queen s Counsel Stout Street Chambers Sally Fitzgerald Partner Russell McVeagh Angela Stafford President Auckland Women Lawyers Association Maureen Shaddick General Counsel and Company Secretary Genesis Energy Ann Brennan Chief Legal Advisor Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Katherine Anderson Director, Legal and Risk Auckland Council Pre-Summit Workshop Thursday, 21 January 2016 Summit Friday, 22 January 2016 Post-Summit Workshop Saturday, 23 January 2016 Stamford Auckland EXPLORE Inspiration and advice from successful women Professional development strategies for escalated career progression Developing the key skills required to lead effectively Overcoming challenges, navigating changes and seizing opportunities CPD/CPE Guide Clock up to 19 hours of structured learning!* * Check with your local professional association or society for eligibility. EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS Book & Pay by 6 October 2015 to receive an additional Value Plus Discount! Phone: Fax: Booking Code - E Jan Blair High Performance Coach Jan Blair Consulting Janet Tuck Career Specialist The Career Clinic

2 Pre-Summit Workshop Thursday, 21 January High Level Communication Skills to Maximise Your Influence and Engagement as a Leader Exceptional communication is the cornerstone of effective leadership and is a crucial skill to ensure the long-term profitability, sustainability, productivity and quality service delivery of all organisations. Attaining leadership excellence in the legal profession does not just require legal expertise, but also the strength of emotionally intelligent leadership skills and high levels of self-awareness. Female lawyers often possess an innate ability to communicate effectively, but these skills need to be harnessed and refined as you move into senior leadership levels. Your capacity to influence and engage employees, senior leaders, clients and other stakeholders will determine your success and satisfaction as a leader. This workshop explores the power of communication and how it can be employed to achieve your leadership and career goals as well as other key skills and practices to help you maximise your influence and engagement. Designed for women with a legal background seeking to progress their career to the senior ranks, this interactive workshop will provide you with a tool kit of proven strategies to increase your leadership effectiveness. Jan will explore: Leveraging your Communication for Success Assertive and productive communication skills Making your agenda other people s agenda Communicating with clarity and precision - strategies and techniques Navigating workplace politics Leading in Challenging Times Strategies for dealing with difficult people Handling conflict from above and below Negotiation and influencing techniques Giving and receiving unwelcome feedback Cultivating High Performance Teams Knowing your leadership style in order to influence others Creating and nurturing productive workshop relationships Coaching your teams for success Leading diverse teams - understanding individual perspectives and how to manage them Expert Facilitator: Jan Blair High Performance Coach Jan Blair Consulting After a very successful 15 years as a National Manager [HR Coach] at premier law firm, Russell McVeagh, Jan has established her own consulting, coaching, counselling and experiential training business. As HR Coach her role provided an in house counselling and coaching service for partners, managers and staff as well as developing and facilitating training modules in the communication, leadership, personal and professional skills development. Jan has presented at a number of conferences across Australasia and is regularly used as a resource person and consultant for executive coaching, conflict resolution and for the development and sourcing of top talent. She has also developed and facilitated workshops in the community, schools, universities and other corporate organisations and professional service businesses. WORKSHOP SCHEDULE Registration Session One Morning Tea Session Two Lunch Session Three Afternoon Tea Session Four 4.30 Close of Workshop Phone: Fax:

3 Professional Development for Excellence in Women s Leadership Sk Day One Friday, 22 January Registration and Morning Coffee Official Welcome and Opening Remarks from the Chair OPENING KEYNOTE CASE STUDY Leading from the front How to cut through and make a difference It is well known that there is a vast disparity between the number of women in the legal profession and female representation at the partnership and senior leadership level. Combating this goes beyond being aware of and discussing the issue. Practical and influential action must be taken in order to enact change. Mai is leading the way and will share her experiences, perspectives and suggestions on: why being a woman is now a privileged status, and her top 10 tips for making a difference. Mai Chen Managing Partner Chen Palmer Public and Employment Law Specialists Questions and Discussion CASE STUDY My squiggly line career: perspectives gained en route When seeking to further their careers, women lawyers can face unique hurdles that have the potential to impede their progress. In many cases, women encounter similar challenges and can benefit from having strategies in place to overcome them. Katherine has a wealth of experience as a lawyer in both public and private law, and will share some of the insights she has gained throughout her career. Explore: Reflection on the challenges faced and lessons learnt throughout her law career Maintaining resilience in demanding circumstances Practical advice for aspiring female lawyers` Katherine Anderson Director, Legal and Risk Auckland Council Questions and Discussion Morning Tea INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION Navigating power relationships - Overcoming entrenched culture The legal sector is a field typically considered male dominant at the top level. Women continue to face resistance within the workplace as unconscious bias trickles down from above, spreading across the industry. Female leaders must master the ability to navigate through social, political and cultural obstacles to ensure productive and fulfilling work alongside diverse and often difficult personalities. Panellists will draw from their own experience as well as the audience to discuss a variety of topics, including: Leading with natural authority Overcoming and preventing unconscious bias Building relationships and the importance of a cohesive team Penny Sheerin Partner Chapman Tripp Jenni Rutter Partner Kensington Swan Laura O Gorman Partner Buddle Findlay Anne Callinan Partner, Head of Litigation, Auckland Simpson Grierson CASE STUDY The pathway to partnership: leadership lessons learned The legal profession is built on an assumed understanding of what strengths, capabilities and qualities are required for success. This culture however, is often accused of failing to accommodate for the unique leadership qualities possessed by women; such as the ability to interactively engage, foster growth and an innate sense of self awareness. Through identifying and refining these skills, leaders can embolden their presence and influence the workforce in a holistic and complete manner. Sally will discuss her leadership journey and the moments that refined her leadership approach, including: The importance of self-awareness in fostering the leaders of tomorrow Strategies to interactively engage and empower your team The Importance of self believe in achieving potential Sally Fitzgerald Partner Russell McVeagh Questions and Discussion Networking Lunch INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION Maximising your mentorship - Making a difference for future leaders Becoming a refined senior leader in the legal sector will inevitably involve the management of large and complex workforces. Successful leaders understand the necessary qualities and accountability of senior leadership, and are able to manage their own career while fostering potential within their teams, creating an efficient and resilient workforce. This interactive panel discussion will explore the different aspects of mentorship within the legal profession, as well as strategies for effectively promoting women into leadership positions. Panel members will discuss: Effective strategies for identifying and refining leadership potential within your team The importance and role of mentoring within the legal profession Techniques to influence and develop diverse teams Angela Stafford President Auckland Women Lawyers Association Mary Scholtens Queen s Counsel Stout Street Chambers Ann Brennan Chief Legal Advisor Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment CASE STUDY Tackling the dynamics of leadership - Managing change and challenges As you prepare to tackle the step up into leadership, one of the greatest and often unexpected challenges can be managing the change in responsibilities and expectations around the transition from a technical specialist into a generalist role. Managing an in-house legal team for over 15 years, Maureen has tracked her own development as leader against the different issues and dynamics of an internal PLUS TWO WORKSHOPS! Plus Two Separately Bookable Full-Day Workshops on 21 & 23 January 2016 VALUE PLUS DISCOUNT Receive up to $400 off registration if you register and pay by 6 October 2015

4 ills and Strategies for Leadership Success and Career Advancement team. In this session, Maureen shares her insights into this often challenging transition, from her time as a commercial and construction lawyer, through a return to work after a significant family gap to a team and executive leader and influencer. Includes: Transitioning from specialist to generalist Developing executive presence in influence Strengthening soft skills to support technical expertise Managing change Maureen Shaddick General Counsel and Company Secretary Genesis Energy Questions and Discussion Afternoon Tea EXPERT COMMENTARY Professional resilience and strategies for better performance Lawyers in all fields are faced with intense demands on their time and the pressures of handling increasingly complex and high-stakes workloads. There is a growing body of evidence to support the idea that learning to switch off for periods of time during the day, and focus your attention in a different way, can actually help you to perform at your best. The strategies and techniques to do this actually rewire your brain, boost resilience and enable better performance in all areas of life. In this session, Janet will discuss: Managing workload and the need to reduce stress The benefits of mindfulness to your wellbeing Understanding and practising mindfulness Janet Tuck Career Specialist The Career Clinic Questions and Discussion INTERACTIVE ROUNDTABLE Future directions and key takeaways for female leaders in law Women remain significantly under-represented at the senior level in law and it remains critical that this be changed to allow for continued growth in the legal sector. This interactive closing roundtable session will evaluate the themes addressed throughout the day, and what action must be taken for existing and emerging leaders. It will discuss: The Challenges facing female leaders in law and strategies to navigate them What should be employed to help women empower and assist themselves to reach top leadership Key takeaways from the days content Jan Blair High Performance Coach Jan Blair Consulting 4.30 Concluding Remarks from the Chair NETWORKING RECEPTION Make the most of your Liquid Learning experience, join us to network over complimentary canapés and drinks SUPER SAVER DISCOUNT Receive up to $300 off registration if you register and pay by 10 November 2015 ABOUT THE EVENT Since the early 1990s, there have been more female than male law graduates. In 2013 women comprised 61.8% of new admissions to the profession and in 2015 women hold 44.2% of all practising certificates. However, these numbers do not extend to the senior leadership levels where women make up only 27.1% of partners and directors in law firms. The Women in Law Leadership Summit 2016 will provide an exceptional platform for women to share their experiences of overcoming challenges, seizing opportunities and reaching senior leadership positions. Practical advice and guidance will be given on issues including work / life balance, optimising your mentoring and networking relationships, high level communication skills and overcoming challenges to your progression. Successful women will highlight the skills they have developed and strategies they have used to progress into senior leadership roles. Existing and aspiring female leaders will have the opportunity to build their leadership capabilities and their professional networks to enable them to achieve professional success and satisfaction. WHO WILL ATTEND Existing, emerging and aspiring female leaders in legal roles in all sectors including: Lawyers / Solicitors Legal Officer / Legal Advisor Associate / Senior Associate Practice Leader / Team Leader Principal / Director Partner / Managing Partner Counsel / General Counsel / Special Counsel Legal Consulting General Management Follow this event on Twitter using the event hashtag #WLS16z for daily industry updates! All WILMA Members receive 10% off the Sign up today at Women in Leadership and Management Australasia is an online network developed to network, discuss and share ideas with other Women in Australasian Business Leadership and men who are wanting to help improve the current leadership imbalance. The WILMA network has been created as an initiative to help improve the conversation surrounding gender equality in leadership positions across Australasia. WILMA aims to bring you informative and insightful blog posts and the opportunity to connect with others through the online forum. EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT Receive up to $200 off registration if you register and pay by 21 December 2015

5 Post Summit Workshop Saturday, 23 January Developing and Refining Resilience - Building the Strength for Long Term Success and Satisfaction As you progress your career in law, you will be faced with intense demands on your time and the pressures of handling increasingly complex and high-stakes matters. With increasing uncertainty, escalating demands and workloads it can be challenging to maintain high-performance and fulfil your potential as an effective leader. The complexity of issues faced as well as the set-backs experienced can also make it difficult for female leaders to maintain career and leadership momentum. Therefore, it is crucial for professional women to recognise the risks associated with working in high stress environments and be proactive in creating routines and activities that will make them more resilient and better able to handle those stressors in the most productive way. This experiential workshop will focus on practical strategies and techniques to build resilience, reduce stress, and help you maintain highperformance and productivity. As an attendee, you will learn evidence-based, best-practice tools for overcoming stress, fatigue and rejuvenating performance in order to reach your full potential. Mastering stress The impact of stress on your mind and body Identifying the warning signs, triggers and the way they impact on your performance Managing stress to stay calm, alert and engaged Reducing stress at work and in your personal life The high performance mind Building resilience Resilience and its role in stress management Characteristics of resilient people The connection between positive emotions and resilience Developing the personal resources to be emotionally resilient in challenging situations Designing an integral daily plan High performance under pressure Key strategies to maintain optimal mental health and wellbeing The skill of mindfulness Effective decision making under pressure Techniques to work more productively and achieve more in less time Expert Facilitator: Janet Tuck Career Specialist The Career Clinic Janet provides consultant services related to career management, and performance improvement through her company, Career Clinic. She is a specialist in career transition, outplacement, leadership development, resilience, change management, and job search strategies. She works with both managers and employees and aims to provide people with the skills they need to operate effectively in their working lives and so realise their full potential. She advises on effective board practice and is an experienced facilitator. Starting out in teaching, she was regularly asked to mentor people both professionally and personally. Moving into a variety of roles in community groups and on Boards, she is recognised for her strategic approach towards the development of leaders, organisations, teams, and individuals. Janet works from a strong academic and applied knowledge base. Along with a teaching diploma, and Bachelor of Education, she holds a Masters in Business Management, Certificate in Career Development, and is an accredited provider of a range of DISC based profiling tools. She currently sits on a board of a National not-for-profit organisation, is a committee member of a Global Women s Council. ALSO AVAILABLE Women in Project Management Leadership Summit , 2, 3 & 4 December 2015 Stamford Plaza Auckland Maori Women s Leadership Summit , 3 & 4 December 2015 Pipitea Marae and Function Centre, Wellington WORKSHOP SCHEDULE Registration Session One Morning Tea Session Two Lunch Session Three Afternoon Tea Session Four 4.30 Close of Workshop Phone: Fax: SPONSOR TODAY! Limited sponsorship and exhibition opportunities available. For your chance to brand yourself as a market leader, please call: or partnership@liquidlearning.co.nz

6 The Women in Law Leadership Summit 2016 Thursday 21, Friday 22 & Saturday 23 January 2016 Stamford Auckland Albert Street, Auckland 1010, New Zealand Ph: Booking Form WLS0116z - E Organisation Name Address Suburb State Postcode Registration Information Booking Contact Information Title Full Name or TBA Position Phone # Title Full Name or TBA Position Attendance 1 c Pre-Workshop c Summit c Post-Workshop 2 c Pre-Workshop c Summit c Post-Workshop 3 c Pre-Workshop c Summit c Post-Workshop Delegate Information 4 c Pre-Workshop c Summit c Post-Workshop 5 c Pre-Workshop c Summit c Post-Workshop 6 c Pre-Workshop c Summit c Post-Workshop 7 c Pre-Workshop c Summit c Post-Workshop 8 c Pre-Workshop c Summit c Post-Workshop 9 c Pre-Workshop c Summit c Post-Workshop 10 c Pre-Workshop c Summit c Post-Workshop Your Investment No. # Options (per person) Summit + 2 Full-Day Workshop (3 days) Summit + 1 Full-Day Workshop (2 days) Summit Only (1 day) 2 Full-Day Workshops (2 days) 1 Full-Day Workshop (1 day) * Receive up to $200 off registration if you register and pay by 21 December 2015 ** Receive up to $300 off registration if you register and pay by 10 November 2015 *** Receive up to $400 off registration if you register and pay by 6 October 2015 Group Discounts Available: 10% off Team of 3-4 $ GST = ($ ) $ GST = ($ ) $ GST = ($ ) $ GST = ($ ) $ GST = ($ ) 15% off Team of 5-7 Early Bird Rate* $ GST = ($ ) $2095+ GST = ($ ) $ GST = ($ ) $2095+ GST = ($ ) $ GST = ($ ) 20% off Team of 8 + Super Saver Rate** $ GST = ($ ) $ GST = ($ ) $ GST = ($ ) $ GST = ($ ) $ GST = ($ ) Value Plus Rate*** $ GST = ($ ) $ GST = ($ ) $ GST = ($ ) $ GST = ($ ) $ GST = ($ ) TOTAL incl GST All Prices listed in New Zealand Dollars Conditions: Group Discounts apply for bookings made simultaneously. 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