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Following a second sell-out "Where do Women Stand?" event (over 450 attendees), we bring you another panel of some of the most powerful women in Washington. They'll candidly discuss the challenges and opportunities facing women in business today. Hear as they recount their personal accomplishments and struggles. What progress is being made? What actions are needed? Please join us for an extremely lively and important conversation. And as always, the best schmooze around – for which purpose we’re convening this event in one of the best schmooze venues we know.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
The Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20004
Agenda
| 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM |
Breakfast & Schmooze |
| 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM |
Panel Discussion |
| 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM |
More Schmooze |
$64
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Sheila Johnson
Co-Founder
BET Networks
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| A founding partner of BET, Sheila is an entrepreneur and philanthropist whose accomplishments span the arenas of hospitality, sports, TV/film, the arts, education and humanitarian causes. She is the first African-American woman to have a stake in three professional sports teams: the Mystics, Wizards and Capitals. She also founded and is currently CEO of Salamander Hospitality, where she oversees a portfolio of luxury properties, including the much-anticipated Salamander Resort & Spa being constructed in Middleburg, VA. In 2006, Sheila was named global ambassador for CARE, a leading aid organization fighting global poverty by empowering women. |
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Anastasia Kelly
Former General Counsel
AIG
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| Anastasia has long been one of the most famous lawyers in America, serving as EVP and General Counsel of AIG, EVP and General Counsel of Verizon Business (formerly MCI), SVP and General Counsel of Sears Roebuck, and SVP and General Counsel of Fannie Mae. She started her career as the first female professional at the Airline Pilots Association. She recently joined the DC office of DLA Piper. |
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Elizabeth Vella Moeller
Partner
Pillsbury
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| As leader of Pillsbury's Public Policy group, Elizabeth manages high-stakes client matters involving appropriations, transportation, energy, financial services, & tax. Elizabeth has directed federal appropriations efforts that secured millions of dollars for research & design programs, economic development initiatives, infrastructure development & new technology programs. Elizabeth also focuses on helping clients navigate the federal government's process for developing and operating university research parks. She promotes new ventures between universities & industry partners in areas including defense, information technology, transportation and biotechnology. |
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