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Comprehensive guidance for lawyers pursuing corporate board positions, covering pathways to service, women’s governance impact, and cybersecurity oversight responsibilities.

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What will you learn

Attorneys will learn strategies for positioning themselves as board candidates, reframing their legal expertise as business leadership, and mastering cybersecurity oversight responsibilities.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain practical frameworks for board interviews, networking resources, a one-year board readiness plan, and understanding of fiduciary duties in governance.

Value Proposition
Reframe your narrative from lawyer to business leader with legal insight.
Interview Skills
Answer like a director, not a lawyer, in board conversations.
Board Readiness
Complete education programs and build fifty-plus director connections within one year.
Women’s Impact
Three or more women on boards creates critical mass for meaningful influence.
Fiduciary Duties
Maintain good faith, due care, loyalty, and company’s best interests.
Cybersecurity Oversight
Ensure data is measured, mapped, protected with enterprise risk management programs.

What will you learn

Attorneys will learn strategies for positioning themselves as board candidates, reframing their legal expertise as business leadership, and mastering cybersecurity oversight responsibilities.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain practical frameworks for board interviews, networking resources, a one-year board readiness plan, and understanding of fiduciary duties in governance.

Agenda

Session 1

How Lawyers Can Secure Corporate Board Positions

Session 2

Elevating Women's Impact in Corporate and Nonprofit Governance

Session 3

Understanding Core Responsibilities of Corporate Board Service

Session 4

Cybersecurity Oversight, Privacy Risks, and Director Liability

clock 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm EST

How Lawyers Can Secure Corporate Board Positions

Joe Hurd

The Katama Group, LLC

Michelle Kallen

Steptoe LLP

Kelly McNamara Corley

The Red Bee Group

Elisa D. Garcia

The Red Bee Group

Kimberly Ellison-Taylor

KET Solutions

Rachel V. Rose

Rachel V. Rose – Attorney at Law, PLLC

This 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

The Katama Group, LLC

Michelle Kallen

Steptoe LLP

Kelly McNamara Corley

The Red Bee Group

Elisa D. Garcia

The Red Bee Group

Kimberly Ellison-Taylor

KET Solutions

Rachel V. Rose

Rachel V. Rose – Attorney at Law, PLLC

clock 1:40 pm - 2:40 pm EST

Elevating Women's Impact in Corporate and Nonprofit Governance

Joe Hurd

The Katama Group, LLC

Michelle Kallen

Steptoe LLP

Kelly McNamara Corley

The Red Bee Group

Elisa D. Garcia

The Red Bee Group

Kimberly Ellison-Taylor

KET Solutions

Rachel V. Rose

Rachel V. Rose – Attorney at Law, PLLC

Explore 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 Hurd

The Katama Group, LLC

Michelle Kallen

Steptoe LLP

Kelly McNamara Corley

The Red Bee Group

Elisa D. Garcia

The Red Bee Group

Kimberly Ellison-Taylor

KET Solutions

Rachel V. Rose

Rachel V. Rose – Attorney at Law, PLLC

clock 2:50 pm - 3:50 pm EST

Understanding Core Responsibilities of Corporate Board Service

Joe Hurd

The Katama Group, LLC

Michelle Kallen

Steptoe LLP

Kelly McNamara Corley

The Red Bee Group

Elisa D. Garcia

The Red Bee Group

Kimberly Ellison-Taylor

KET Solutions

Rachel V. Rose

Rachel V. Rose – Attorney at Law, PLLC

This 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 Hurd

The Katama Group, LLC

Michelle Kallen

Steptoe LLP

Kelly McNamara Corley

The Red Bee Group

Elisa D. Garcia

The Red Bee Group

Kimberly Ellison-Taylor

KET Solutions

Rachel V. Rose

Rachel V. Rose – Attorney at Law, PLLC

clock 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST

Cybersecurity Oversight, Privacy Risks, and Director Liability

Joe Hurd

The Katama Group, LLC

Michelle Kallen

Steptoe LLP

Kelly McNamara Corley

The Red Bee Group

Elisa D. Garcia

The Red Bee Group

Kimberly Ellison-Taylor

KET Solutions

Rachel V. Rose

Rachel V. Rose – Attorney at Law, PLLC

Gain 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 Hurd

The Katama Group, LLC

Michelle Kallen

Steptoe LLP

Kelly McNamara Corley

The Red Bee Group

Elisa D. Garcia

The Red Bee Group

Kimberly Ellison-Taylor

KET Solutions

Rachel V. Rose

Rachel V. Rose – Attorney at Law, PLLC

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Joe Ervin

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Kevin Foley

Reminger Co
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Grant H. Lawson

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Joe Hurd

The Katama Group, LLC

Michelle Kallen

Steptoe LLP

Kelly McNamara Corley

The Red Bee Group

Elisa D. Garcia

The Red Bee Group

Kimberly Ellison-Taylor

KET Solutions

Rachel V. Rose

Rachel V. Rose – Attorney at Law, PLLC

Joe Hurd

The Katama Group, LLC

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.

Education & Credentials

Harvard Law School, Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs, Harvard College

Professional Involvement

Board of Trustees for Menlo College and the Computer History Museum. Member of the Council on Foreign Relations, the Trilateral Commission, the National Association of Corporate Directors, and the Private Directors Association.

Experience

Built business career leading global business development and sales teams for Facebook, Gannett, and AOL/TimeWarner. Served as senior political appointee in the U.S. Commerce Department during President Obama's first term from 2009 to 2012.

Joe Hurd

The Katama Group, LLC

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.

Education & Credentials

Harvard Law School, Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs, Harvard College

Professional Involvement

Board of Trustees for Menlo College and the Computer History Museum. Member of the Council on Foreign Relations, the Trilateral Commission, the National Association of Corporate Directors, and the Private Directors Association.

Experience

Built business career leading global business development and sales teams for Facebook, Gannett, and AOL/TimeWarner. Served as senior political appointee in the U.S. Commerce Department during President Obama's first term from 2009 to 2012.

Michelle Kallen

Steptoe LLP

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.

Recognition & Leadership

Award-winning appellate work

Professional Involvement

Mentor for The Appellate Project. Litigated pro bono cases for Center for Reproductive Rights. Founding member of the Ad Idem Corporate Counsel Network, Washington Area Women Trial Attorneys, and Women Lawyers on Guard.

Experience

Former Solicitor General of Virginia. Regularly litigates in the US Supreme Court, Supreme Court of Virginia, US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and other courts. Served as lead counsel in Commonwealth's election matters and ERA certification litigation. Previously served as Special Litigation Counsel in the US House of Representatives defending the House in high-profile separation of powers matters.

Kelly McNamara Corley

The Red Bee Group

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.

Education & Credentials

Bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California, JD from the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University, Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from George Mason University

Recognition & Leadership

Burton Awards 'Legend in the Law' Award (2019), 'Thought Leader of the Year' Global Counsel Award from the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) and Lexology. Discover's legal department recognized for Pro Bono initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, and Innovation under her leadership.

Professional Involvement

Serves on Boards of Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Rush University Medical Center, and several nonprofit organizations. Previously appointed by Virginia Governor to Board of Visitors at George Mason University. Founded Diversity and Inclusion Education program at Scalia Law School.

Experience

Nearly 20 years as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Discover Financial Services. Previously Managing Director of Morgan Stanley's and Dean Witter's Global Government Relations Programs for 18 years.

Elisa D. Garcia

The Red Bee Group

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.

Education & Credentials

JD from St. John's University School of Law (Editor of the Law Review), joint BA/MS in Political Science and Management and Policy Sciences from State University of New York at Stony Brook

Recognition & Leadership

ALPFA '50 Most Powerful Latinas in Business' in 2017 and 2019, National Law Journal 'America's 50 Outstanding General Counsel' in 2014

Professional Involvement

Board of Directors of Dollarama, Inc. serving on Human Resources and Compensation and Nominating and Governance Committees. Board of Institute for Inclusion in the Legal Profession. Board of DirectWomen.

Experience

Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of Macy's, Inc. until October 2023, leading legal, government relations, compliance, internal audit, information security, enterprise risk management, business resiliency and data privacy functions. Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of Office Depot, Inc. from 2007 to 2016. First general counsel for Domino's Pizza preparing company for IPO. Led Philip Morris International's Andean Pact, Mexico, Central America and Caribbean legal operations. Counsel to GAF Corp. Began career at Willkie Farr & Gallagher. Previously Energy Analyst with developing country governments and U.S. Agency for International Development.

Kimberly Ellison-Taylor

KET Solutions

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.

Education & Credentials

Undergraduate degree in Information Systems from University of Maryland Baltimore County, MBA from Loyola University, Accounting Certificate from Baltimore County Community College, Master of Science from Carnegie Mellon University in Information Technology Management, Chief Information Officer certificate. Certified Public Accountant, Certified Information Technology Professional, Certified Global Management Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor.

Recognition & Leadership

Accounting Today's Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting, CPA Practice Advisor's 25 Most Powerful Women in Accounting, Forbes Top 200 CPAs in America, Forbes Best in State Top CPAs

Professional Involvement

Over 20 years volunteering in the accounting profession. Past Chairman of American Institute of CPAs, Chairman of Association of Certified Professional Accountants, Chairman of Maryland Association of CPAs, Past President of Beta Alpha Psi. Currently Chairman of Maryland Association of CPAs' Education Foundation, Board of Trustees for Loyola University Maryland, Carnegie Mellon Heinz Dean's Advisory Board.

Experience

Almost 17 years in global leadership roles for Oracle Corporation advising C-Suite Executives on cloud solutions. Adjunct professor for Carnegie Mellon University's Executive Education program teaching Emerging Technologies & Innovation. Independent board director for Marathon Petroleum Corporation, US Bancorp, and Mutual of Omaha. Previous tenure at Prince George's County Government, KPMG, Motorola, and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.

Rachel V. Rose

Rachel V. Rose – Attorney at Law, PLLC

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.

Education & Credentials

MBA with minors in healthcare and entrepreneurship from Vanderbilt University, law degree from Stetson University College of Law, and an Executive Certification in Leadership and Negotiation from Harvard Law School.

Recognition & Leadership

Named consecutively to the Texas Bar College, National Women Trial Lawyers Association's Top 25, Houstonia Magazine's Top Lawyers (healthcare), National Trial Lawyers Association's Top 100, SuperLawyers (healthcare), and 1st Healthcare Compliance's 2019 and 2022 Top Presenter. Extensively published, sought-after presenter, and quoted expert. Co-editor of the American Health Lawyers Association's Enterprise Risk Management Handbook for Healthcare Entities (2nd Edition), co-author of the ABA's books The ABCs of ACOs and What Are International HIPAA Considerations?, as well as various chapters in legal and medical books.

Professional Involvement

Affiliated Member with Baylor College of Medicine's Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, where she teaches bioethics.

Experience

Worked on Capitol Hill when HIPAA passed in 1996 and at HHS in 2009 when the HITECH Act was being implemented. Has conducted HIPAA Risk Analyses for domestic and international organizations and represented persons related to government enforcement inquiries and responses on cybersecurity and healthcare related matters.

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