ACC International Women’s Day 2023

Celebrating Women in the Law who #EmbraceEquity Around the World 

In honor of International Women’s Day, the ACC Foundation Women in the House (WITH) Network is celebrating phenomenal women who #EmbraceEquity.  

Please join the Women in the House (WITH) Network for a groundbreaking global event planned by the WITH leadership team. Our focus and event title is Celebrating Women in the Law who #EmbraceEquity Around the World. Beginning on Tuesday, March 7, WITH will host a series of themed events ranging from panels of outstanding women who are navigating different phases of their careers to networking digital happy hours connecting with women and men across the globe. Please join us for a month of activities celebrating International Women’s Day and help us #EmbraceEquity together. #WITHcares #ACCFamily #IWD2023 #ACCFoundation
 

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UPCOMING eVENTS

Tuesday, March 7 

Fireside Chat: Navigating the Different Phases of Career Transitions
12pm ET | 9am PST | 5pm GMT

Career transitions can be one of the most exciting challenges in any professional’s life. However, taking the leap can also be incredibly stressful. Whether it’s a career change, a new job, returning to school, or being laid off - such 90-degree turns can be jarring. Hence, today we are celebrating our inspiring guests, their stories, their personal experiences and the ins and outs of their career transitions to help you better navigate your own professional venture.  

Wednesday, March 8 

Network & Celebrate International Women’s Day 
7pm ET | 4pm PST | 12 am GMT 
Co-sponsored with the New York City & SoCal Chapters and the Law Department Management Network 

Grab your favorite drink and join us on Wednesday, March 8 at 7:00 pm ET / 4:00 pm PT to network and connect with your peers and celebrate the contributions of women all over the world. This networking program is modeled after the successful 8-minute networking program, providing you with an opportunity to connect with many members of the in-house community over the course of an hour. 

Thursday, March 9 

Cheers to Phenomenal Women – ‘Wine’Down with The Foundation - Tasting and Food Pairing  
7pm ET | 4pm PST | 12 am GMT 

To celebrate International Women’s Day, please join us March 9 at 7:00 pm ET for a virtual wine tasting as we network and toast women in the legal profession who are making both strides and a difference! Tasting includes three bottles of wine (shipped to your door) and recipes for three delicious pairing dishes you can cook along with us during our guided tasting and cooking demo with Chef Dylan of Cuvaison Winery.

Registration to receive the wine for this event is now CLOSED.
You can still bring your own wine and attend this event for free. 
If you are interested in attending for free, email foundation@acc.com

Thursday, March 16 

Speak Up! Speak Out! 
1pm ET | 10am PST | 5pm GMT

The mission of International Women’s Day is to forge inclusive work cultures where women’s careers thrive and their achievements are celebrated. Among the barriers to progress may be an understanding of the individual power to affect cultural change. Join Heather Choi, Partner and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, and Yolanda Rabun, Executive Sr. Counsel at IBM, for this fireside chat as they discuss using your voice to forge diverse and inclusive workplaces.

 

Monday, March 20

WITH Executive Coaching: Career Transitions for Lawyers - How to Make Your Pivot
3pm ET | 12am PST | 7pm GMT

Many lawyers feel stuck and unhappy in their professional life. They long to know what else they can do, yet it’s not easy to figure it out or step off the well-worn path. Despite hearing the common refrain, “you can do anything with a law degree,” they often don’t know where to begin. This program is for you if you’ve been dreaming of leaving the practice, switching to a business role or trying your hand at an alternative career but don’t know where or how to start. This workshop will help you pivot and plan for a new career and future. We will address how to replenish your energy, assess your transferable skills and overcome blocks and barriers. Walk away with clarity for what you want in your next role and a roadmap for your next steps to greater satisfaction and fulfillment. Elena Deutsch, Founder/CEO of WILL - Women Interested in Leaving (big) Law leads you through a hands-on, immediately applicable session.

 

March 21 (Americas) | March 22 (Australia)
 

Networking with Women Around the World – Australia
7am Brisbane | 8am Sydney/Melbourne | 5pm US ET

Grab your favorite drink and join us on March 22 to network with and connect with your peers and celebrate the contributions of women. This networking program is modeled after the successful 8-minute networking program, providing you with an opportunity to connect with many members of the in-house community over the course of an hour.

March 22 
 
Networking with Women Around the World – Middle East and Asia
11am Israel Standard Time | 1pm GST | 2:30pm India Standard Time | 8pm AEDT (Sydney)  
Co-sponsored with the ACC Israel & India Chapters

Grab your favorite drink and join us on March 22 to network with and connect with your peers in Dubai, Australia, India, and Israel, and celebrate the contributions of women. This networking program is modeled after the successful 8-minute networking program, providing you with an opportunity to connect with many members of the in-house community over the course of an hour. 

 

International Events by Chapters 

ACC Singapore

Yoga Event
Thursday, March 9 at 5:30 – 8pm Singapore Time
Contact Person: Jasmine Karimi at jazz_karimi@yahoo.ca 
 

ACC Middle East and North Africa

Networking Breakfast and Fireside Chat
Wednesday, March 8 at 8:15 – 11am GST
Contact Person: Tam Devereux at at middleeast@accglobal.com 

 

 

ACC Israel 

Networking Breakfast
Wednesday, March 9 at 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM IST 
Contact Person: Sharon Yaory at sharony@priority-software.com