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San Diego Women Connect Luncheon - What Will if Take to Get More Women on Boards?



 
What Will it Take to Get
More Women on Boards?
California leads the way with new legislation
 
California has become the first state to require companies to have women on their boards. Sparked by debates around fair pay, sexual harassment and workplace culture.Two female State Senators spearheaded a bill to promote greater gender representation in corporate decision-making. Of the 445 publicly traded companies in California, a quarter of them lack a single women in their boardrooms.

Join the dialog and hear different perspectives from a diverse panel of business leaders on this legislation and what it will take for women to be successful. 

Topics to include but not limited to: 
  • What are boards looking for?
  • How to develop board-ready skills
  • How do boards recruit new members?
  • Are education programs helpful?
  • How to package yourself
Everyone welcome to attend

Panelists:
 

 
Karen Hewitt - Moderator
Partner in Charge
Jones Day
 

 
Senator Toni Atkins
Senate President Pro Tempore

 
Lawrence Prior III
Operating Executive
The Carlyle Group 

 

 
Christina de Vaca
Chief Executive Officer
Corporate Directors Forum

 
Robin Toft
President & CEO
Toft Group Executive Search
 

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San Diego Women Connect Luncheon - Wh...
Date and Time

Wednesday Oct 17, 2018
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM PDT

Wednesday, October 17, 2018
11:30 am - 1:00 pm

11:30am  Lunch and registration
11:50am  Programs Begins
1:00pm    Wrap up

Location

Jones Day
4655 Executive Drive, Ste 1500
San Diego, CA 92121

UTC area, cross street Towne Centre Drive
validated parking - bring ticket to luncheon

Fees/Admission

Open Seating

Members - $39 before 10/10/18 (discount taken at checkout)

                - $49 after 10/11/18

Non-Members - $59 before 10/10/18 (discount taken at checkout)
                        - $69 after 10/11/18

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