LaddHer Up is a unique retreat for women law firm associates in the earlier stages of their careers — in their first ten years of practice — to personally engage with women general counsel for:
We're still filling our 2025 agenda with inspiring speakers, workshops, and small group recreational activities to foster informal general counsel-associate social interaction.
“I always love this conference! I still keep in touch with some of my mentees from a few years ago.”
"Every woman who attends LaddHer Up leaves with tools to continue thriving. It is my favorite event of the year."
"What an inspiring and uplifting experience it was to connect with such a talented group of legal professionals [at] Ms. JD LaddHer Up retreat! It's truly motivating to see the power of networking and mentorship in action, especially in such a beautiful setting. The camaraderie and support among everyone involved are exactly what makes the future of the legal profession so promising."
"I had a blast and honestly believe that was the best content and agenda I have seen in many years. It was an honor to be included and I learned a ton."
"It was a pleasure to be a part of this amazing initiative. Thank you for the opportunity to invest in the future of the legal profession and help make opportunities equally accessible to women."
"Two impactful days full of general counsel and junior associates. Kudos to Ms. JD for recognizing the critical need to connect these two dynamic groups of women."
"Being immersed in this unique bonding experience for a couple of days, amidst the natural beauty of wine country, has me feeling energized, inspired, motivated, and most of all, grateful. Spending time with the younger generation of rising leaders in the legal profession renewed my enthusiasm about the bright future ahead - not to mention our collective calling to pay it forward … and the camaraderie, strategizing, laughter and mutual admiration amongst this POWERHOUSE group of legal industry titans made this the most uplifting conference I’ve yet attended - which is saying a lot!"
"I will forever be grateful for this opportunity to spend uninterrupted time with such amazing women, learning about their careers, successes, failures, hopes and dreams. Everyone at this conference gave me the permission to be my authentic self – and I loved getting to meet, connect, (and laugh!) with so many talented lawyers and businesswomen. I left Napa feeling renewed with a fresh perspective."
"That was the most inspiring and impactful event that I have ever attended."
"What happens in Napa becomes a formative experience that has shifted my mindset, refocused my goals, and gave me the confidence to say "I am incredible."
“LaddHer Up was a perfect example of the 'if you can see it, you can be it' idea. I have never been in one place with as many powerful women as I was this week. It opened up a new world of possibility for me.”
"LaddHer Up was far and away the best conference I've ever been to. It left me feeling inspired and invigorated."
"LaddHer Up was truly an experience to remember for a lifetime! I cannot express just how incredible it was to meet so many authentic, powerful, successful women, and to gain their insights as I continue on my path to being the best version of myself."
“Thank you so much for an empowering two-day conference at LaddHer Up! I truly felt like I gained skills that will be instrumental to my goal of becoming an equity partner.”
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