9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.
Breakfast/Check-In/Networking
9:50 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Welcome Remarks by Karen Kim, AABANY Immediate Past President
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
“A Journey of Healing and Forgiveness Practice”
Speaker: Joseph Milowic III, Founder, Lawyers Depression Project
Joe will share his healing journey and offer a forgiveness practice that promises to leave you feeling lighter!
10:50 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.
“Making the Right Moves”
Speaker: Precious L. Williams, CEO, The Perfect Pitch Group
Stress, burnout, fear! Who did I think I was to become an attorney in the first place? Let alone, leave the law and become a successful serial entrepreneur? Did I ask for permission to choose my own path? Did I make all the right moves? As a woman who grew up in poverty in St. Louis, MO, I dreamed BIG and became a great attorney in NY. I lived my dream until there were other dreams tugging at my heart and I had to explore them. Join me in this riveting session where I share the rollercoaster ride of a woman from the other side of the tracks who made it, failed 2-3 times, changed the narrative, had harrowing plot twists and by placing a premium on my mental health, I #bouncedbackharder. Get ready for the ride of your life LIVE and learn skills that serve your mental and physical health as we all learn to carve our own space in this world.
12:00 p.m. – 12:40 p.m.
Lunch
Remarks by Lunch Sponsor Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Fireside Chat – “The Eras Tour: Coping Mechanisms for Stress Throughout Our Careers.”
Speakers: Sonia Low, VP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and Dr. Elaine F. Kung, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor at Weill-Cornell Medical College, Founder and President, Future Bright Dermatology
Join us for an insightful fireside chat as we explore the challenges and stresses that lawyers face throughout their careers. From the pressures of taking the bar exam to the demands of junior associates and the responsibilities of seasoned partners and General Counsels, each phase presents its own set of unique challenges.
We will delve into the importance of finding coping strategies while focusing on self-care across four key areas: mental, physical, spiritual and emotional well-being. Discover practical tips and various coping mechanisms to manage stress, and assess what will help you to ensure a healthier, more balanced legal journey. Whether you are a young lawyer or a veteran of the profession, this conversation offers valuable insights and support.”
1:50 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.
“Do What You LOVE: Creating a Thriving and Fulfilling Career“
Speaker: Celina Lee, Executive and Career coach, Podcast host, Celina Lee Coaching
True fulfillment in a career is possible only when what we do is aligned with who we are.
Too many lawyers are unhappy, feel stuck, and don’t know what to do next.
How can we create a thriving and fulfilling career doing what we love?
This session is designed to help you identify what may be keeping you stuck, and get clarity on your goals so you can make positive progress in your career.
You will learn how to figure out your next step, navigate the unique challenges in the legal profession while prioritizing your wellbeing, so you can find joy and meaning in your career journey.
2:55 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
“Prioritizing Wellness While Advancing Your Career.”
Mental health and well-being are not often a top priority and more often neglected in the pursuit of a “successful” career. How critical is wellness as you advance in your career? Our esteemed panelists will share their career journeys, what they’ve learned and how they prioritize their well-being as they juggle work, life, community service and everything in-between!
Speakers: Domenick Napoletano, President, New York State Bar Association; Glenn D. Magpantay, Soros Equality Fellow, Open Society Foundations, Commissioner to the U.S Commission on Civil Rights and Sapna Palla, Partner, A&O Shearman and moderated by Yang Chen, first AABANY Executive Director
4:00 p.m. – 4:05 p.m.
Closing Remarks
4:05 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Networking