Neesons sponsors the Women in Litigation Conference, 2017
One of our favourite events to be involved with is when over 250 women meet to learn, network and create a powerful force; and this year was no different. Highlights from the conference for us include meeting and speaking with women from all walks of litigation law, whether in-house, local or out of town, big firm or small, or sole practitioner. The conference brings women together with strong, information-intensive panels and presenters. One of the big highlights of the day was hearing the keynote speaker, Marie Henein, give a strong, impassioned talk about the so-called “imposter syndrome” for women – and there’s no doubt that Ms. Henein is no imposter; she’s definitely the real deal. It’s so important for particularly newer members of the litigation bar to have role models who embody strength, confidence and empowerment; it’s a message all women need to hear, and hear often.