Program Details
2025-07-25 12:30:00
Over 1,000+ webinars
Course Overview
2025-07-25 12:30:00
4h CLE Credits
Intermediate
4
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm ESTThis session addresses why lawyers are often overlooked for board roles and provides strategies for reframing your value proposition as a strategic business leader. Learn how to crack board interviews by answering like a director, demonstrating that thorough preparation matters more than credentials alone.
Joe Hurd
Michelle Kallen
Kelly McNamara Corley
Elisa D. Garcia
Kimberly Ellison-Taylor
Rachel V. Rose. 1:40 pm - 2:40 pm ESTExplore the current landscape of women’s representation on boards and the barriers that limit access to leadership positions. Discover how achieving critical mass amplifies women’s influence and why women lawyers bring unique strategic value to the boardroom.
Joe HurdMichelle KallenKelly McNamara CorleyElisa D. GarciaKimberly Ellison-TaylorRachel V. Rose. 2:50 pm - 3:50 pm ESTThis session covers the fundamental fiduciary duties of board members, including good faith, due care, and loyalty. Examine boardroom dynamics, effective communication strategies, and the significant time commitment required for meaningful committee participation.
Joe HurdMichelle KallenKelly McNamara CorleyElisa D. GarciaKimberly Ellison-TaylorRachel V. Rose. 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm ESTGain fluency in cybersecurity nomenclature, key frameworks like NIST, and emerging threats including ransomware and AI risks. Understand notable areas of board liability, SEC disclosure requirements, and essential insurance considerations for protecting your organization.
Joe HurdMichelle KallenKelly McNamara CorleyElisa D. GarciaKimberly Ellison-TaylorRachel V. Rose.Joe Hurd is a public company board director and early-stage investor serving as Non-Executive Director of Trustpilot, Hays, and Lloyd’s of London, and Operating Partner at SOSV, a $1.6B early-stage venture fund leading strategy and business development for climate tech and deep tech portfolio companies.
Michelle Kallen is the former Solicitor General of Virginia who co-chairs Steptoe’s Appeals and Advocacy practice, helping clients navigate complex matters before federal and state appellate courts with expertise in administrative law, multistate and constitutional litigation.
Kelly McNamara Corley is a former Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Discover Financial Services with nearly 20 years of experience, responsible for legal, regulatory, public policy and compliance matters while serving on the firm’s Executive Leadership team.
Elisa D. Garcia is an accomplished corporate executive and attorney with over 30 years of experience advising management and boards of directors on strategy, legal, business, structuring, activism, capital markets and government relations matters.
Kimberly Ellison-Taylor is a Global Technology and Finance leader with over 30 years of career achievements, serving as CEO of KET Solutions, LLC, a consulting firm focused on business growth, innovation, strategy, transformation and inclusive leadership.
Rachel V. Rose, JD, MBA has a unique background in healthcare, securities, cybersecurity, and international law. For over a decade, her practice has focused on transactional, compliance, and litigation matters related to cybersecurity, health care, securities, and Dodd-Frank/False Claims Act whistleblower claims.
Joe Hurd is a public company board director and early-stage investor serving as Non-Executive Director of Trustpilot, Hays, and Lloyd’s of London, and Operating Partner at SOSV, a $1.6B early-stage venture fund leading strategy and business development for climate tech and deep tech portfolio companies.
Michelle Kallen is the former Solicitor General of Virginia who co-chairs Steptoe’s Appeals and Advocacy practice, helping clients navigate complex matters before federal and state appellate courts with expertise in administrative law, multistate and constitutional litigation.
Kelly McNamara Corley is a former Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Discover Financial Services with nearly 20 years of experience, responsible for legal, regulatory, public policy and compliance matters while serving on the firm’s Executive Leadership team.
Elisa D. Garcia is an accomplished corporate executive and attorney with over 30 years of experience advising management and boards of directors on strategy, legal, business, structuring, activism, capital markets and government relations matters.
Kimberly Ellison-Taylor is a Global Technology and Finance leader with over 30 years of career achievements, serving as CEO of KET Solutions, LLC, a consulting firm focused on business growth, innovation, strategy, transformation and inclusive leadership.
Rachel V. Rose, JD, MBA has a unique background in healthcare, securities, cybersecurity, and international law. For over a decade, her practice has focused on transactional, compliance, and litigation matters related to cybersecurity, health care, securities, and Dodd-Frank/False Claims Act whistleblower claims.
Requirements
The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.
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