2024 LaddHer Up

October 9 - 11, 2024 | Silverado Resort, Napa, CA

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LaddHer Up is a unique retreat for women law firm associates in the earlier stages of their careers — in their first six years of practice — to personally engage with women general counsel for:

  • Two days of professional development on compelling topics such as the art of self-promotion, the power of the ask and whisper networks, smart is not enough.
  • Personal career strategy discussions with general counsel
  • Business development and mentorship opportunities through curated events
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General Counsel Testimonials

"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."

“I always love this conference! I still keep in touch with some of my mentees from a few years ago.”

"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."

"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."


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“I found the experience inspiring and energizing.”

"I met with several junior attorneys and invited them all to reach out after the event to continue our conversations, and look forward to cultivating these mentoring relationships - I always get so much out of mentoring and it was wonderful to do so in person."

April Miller Boise, LaddHer Up, Intel Corporation

APRIL MILLER BOISE
Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer
Intel Corporation

2023 Keynote Speaker

April Miller Boise is executive vice president and chief legal officer at Intel Corporation. She leads Intel’s global legal, trade and government affairs team, is a member of the executive leadership team and a strategic adviser to the company and the board of directors.

Miller Boise has more than 25 years’ experience and has served in executive leadership roles including chief legal officer, general counsel, and head of global mergers and acquisitions. Earlier in her career, Miller Boise practiced on Wall Street and later led the largest office of an AmLaw 200 law firm as managing partner and was a member of the firm’s executive committee. She has worked with companies across industries including aerospace, electrical products and services, financial services, commercial transportation, automotive, mining, and oil and gas.


Meet our amazing 2023 LaddHer Up speakers.

Danielle Allison, CEO, Ms. JD, LaddHer Up

DANIELLE ALLISON
CEO
Ms. JD

MICHELLE BANKS
Host Committee Founding Co-Chair
Senior Advisor
BarkerGilmore

Megan Belcher, LaddHer Up, General Counsel

MEGAN BELCHER
Host Committee Co-Chair
Chief Legal & External Affairs Officer
The Scoular Company

Janice Brown, LaddHer Up, Speaker

JANICE BROWN
Founder
Beyond Law

Lacey Bundy, LaddHer Up, General Counsel

LACEY BUNDY
SVP, General Counsel, & Corporate Secretary
PetSmart LLC

LaddHer Up, Ms. JD, GC, General Counsel, Gracye Cheng

GRACYE CHENG
General Counsel & SVP
GoodRx

What Law Firm Associates Are Saying

"LaddHer Up was far and away the best conference I've ever been to. It left me feeling inspired and invigorated."

“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.”

LaddHer Up, Associate

"What a fantastic discussion - thought provoking and full of actionable advice!"

“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, Associate
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"That was the most inspiring and impactful event that I have ever attended."

“Thank you for putting together this incredible conference--I am so happy I had the opportunity to attend and am walking away with a new set of skills I can't wait to use.”

LaddHer Up, Associate, Ms. JD

Past Participating Law Firms

LaddHer Up, Ms. JD, Akerman
LaddHer Up, Ms. JD, Baker McKenzie
LaddHer Up, Ms. JD, Burr Forman
LaddHer Up, Ms. JD, CDF labor law
LaddHer Up, Ms. JD, Constantine Cannon
LaddHer Up, Ms. JD, Covington
LaddHer Up, Ms. JD, Davis Graham Stubbs
LaddHer Up, Ms. JD, Davis Polk
LaddHer Up, Ms. JD, Debevoise & Plimpton
LaddHer Up, Ms. JD, Duane Morris
LaddHer Up, Ms. JD, Foley & Lardner
LaddHer Up, Ms. JD, Fox Rothschild
LaddHer Up, Ms. JD, Gibson Dunn
LaddHer Up, Ms. JD, Goodwin
LaddHer Up, Ms. JD, Holland Knight
LaddHer Up, Ms. JD, Husch Blackwell
LaddHer Up, Ms. JD, K&L Gates
LaddHer Up, Ms. JD, Kaplan Hecker & Fink
LaddHer Up, Ms. JD, Kellogg Hansen
LaddHer Up, Ms. JD, King and Spalding
LaddHer Up, Ms. JD, Kirkland & Ellis
LaddHer Up, Ms. JD, Latham & Watkins
LaddHer Up, Ms. JD, Morgan Lewis
LaddHer Up, Ms. JD, Morrison Foerster
LaddHer Up, Ms. JD, Munger Tolles & Olson
LaddHer Up, Ms. JD, Neal Gerber Eisenberg
LaddHer Up, Ms. JD, Nelson Mullins
LaddHer Up, Ms. JD, Orrick
LaddHer Up, Ms. JD, Paul Weiss
LaddHer Up, Ms. JD
LaddHer Up, Ms. JD, Seyfarth Shaw
LaddHer Up, Ms. JD, Sheppard Mullin
LaddHer Up, Ms. JD, Simpson Thacher
LaddHer Up, Ms. JD, Skadden
LaddHer Up, Ms. JD, Winston & Strawn

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