Women in Leadership Past Keynote Speakers
January 2017
The Honorable Jessica Arong O'Brien
Judge Jessica Arong O’Brien, the first Filipina Judge elected to the Circuit Court of Cook County. Judge O’Brien has distinguished herself as a leader in the profession and the community, having served as the first Asian American president of the Illinois Women’s Bar Association and as president of the Filipino American Bar Association. Her numerous volunteer efforts have been recognized by many organizations. Currently, Judge O’Brien serves in the non-jury, Civil Division of the First Municipal District of the Circuit Court of Cook County.
January 2016
Gloria Farha Flentje
A member from the SIU Law's charter class of 1976.
January 2014
Sheila Simon
Lieutenant Governor of Illinois
January 2013
The Honorable Melissa A. Chapman
Appellate Judge, Illinois Appellate Court Fifth District
"Justice and Equal Pay"
January 2012
The Honorable Sue Myerscough
United States District of Illinois, Central District of Illinois
"Power, Prestige and Pearls - Building a Positive Personal Brand in a Renaissance Profession"
January 2011
Jane Sanders
Nationally recognized consultant and author of "Gender Smart - Solving the Communication Puzzle Between Men and Women"
January 2010
Paula Hudson Holderman
Chief Attorney Development Officer at Winston & Strawn
"A Woman Lawyers Guide to Authentic Self-Promotion"
For more information about the program contact Cindy Buys at cbuys@siu.edu or Alice Noble-Allgire at nobelall@siu.edu.
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