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EVENT AGENDA

Tuesday, April 8th:

Join us on April 8th from 1:30pm - 3:30pm for a walking tour of Philadelphia's City Hall! As a Symposium attendee this a great opportunity to meet other attendees before Symposium. This tour offers the opportunity to learn interesting facts and view the building's grandest rooms, which also includes a tour around the building's perimeter that explores the more than 250 sculptures designed by Alexander Milne Calder that adorn the structure.

Following the walking tour, we will be hosting dinner at Maggiano's Little Italy in downtown Philadelphia. Cocktail Hour begins at 5:00pm, with dinner to begin at 6pm. This is a great opportunity for symposium attendees to gather and network with one another prior to the full-day Symposium. We'll host our annual awards ceremony at this dinner to acknowledge some of our outstanding Women Owned Law Members.

Wednesday, April 9th:

The Main Symposium will be packed-full of exciting sessions, a town-hall session, speed networking, and open networking opportunities! 

NEW: Fireside Chat Justice Wainer Apter

Be a part of an engaging conversation with Justice Rachel Wainer Apter, New Jersey Supreme Court Associate Justice, at our Symposium on April 9th.  Justice Wainer Apter will join us for a fireside chat and share lessons that she learned while clerking for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, thoughts on advancing women in the legal profession, the future of the courts and more. 

Justice Wainer Apter is an accomplished lawyer and jurist.  She is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard Law School.  She clerked for the legendary Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and has held key leadership roles, including Director of the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights and counsel to the New Jersey Attorney General.  She now is a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court. 

Learn more about Justice Wainer Apter here.

Here are the sessions that you can look forward to this year:

• Tech Talk (AI and more): From Automation to Adoption to Teachable Moments

• AI is transforming everything from client intake to case strategy—but are you using it to your advantage? Our industry experts will break down the latest trends, tools, and tactics for leveraging AI and non-AI automation while maintaining a strong law firm culture, protecting your people, and staying on the right side of compliance. Learn how AI and non-AI automation can give your firm a competitive edge without sacrificing ethical responsibility, often using the tech stack and team you already have!

• Panelists
• Caitlin Cocchi, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Manager, Human Capital Practice, The O'Connor Group
• Elisa Silverglade, Director of Automation, Techromatic Inc.
• Moderator: 
• Daya Naef, JD-MLA, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, The Success Partner
• CLE Credits Pending
• The Money Factor: Structuring Fees and Compensation to Hire and Make More Money

• Maximizing profitability in a law practice does not mean increasing hours — it requires strategic thinking and thoughtful structuring of fees and compensation. With insights and experience shares from dynamic panelists, we will break down the key financial levers that drive law firm success. Learn how market forces impact rates and leverage, why raising prices and improving efficiency may matter most, and how to build a compensation structure that aligns with long-term firm growth. Whether you're looking to refine your practice’s financial model or unlock new profit potential, this session will provide actionable insights to help your firm thrive.  

• Panelists: 
• Asia Scarlett-Jones, Esq., Founder and Managing Attorney, ASJ Law Offices
• Jennifer Stevens, Managing Partner, Laura Devine Attorneys
• Andrea Vacca, Founding Attorney, Vacca Family Law Group
• Moderator:

• Judith Bachman, Esq., Founder, The Bachman Law Firm PLLC

• CLE credits pending
• Attracting and Retaining Diverse Talent in a Competitive Market 
• Finding and keeping top talent can feel like an uphill battle—especially when you’re competing with firms that can offer sky-high salaries. Jennifer Gillman and Amory McAndrew will share practical strategies to help you stand out and attract the right people, including how to lean into your firm’s values, flexibility, and culture as key differentiators. You’ll also get up-to-the-minute insights on navigating diversity in today's landscape, so you can build a strong, sustainable team—without breaking the bank
• Speakers: 
• Amory McAndrew, Employment Partner, Hoguet Newman Regal & Kenney LLC (HNRK) 
• Jennifer Gillman, President, Gillman Strategic Group
• CLE credits pending
• Town Hall: Winning Clients and Building Trust: Modern Business Development Strategies for Lawyers
• Moderator:
• Ivy Slater, Chief Executive Officer, Slater Success
• CLE credits pending

Hotel Room Block

The Notary Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection 
21 N. Juniper Street 
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Book your room here by March 8th!

Room rate: $239.00 + taxes & fees 

Sponsorship

Want to get your company in front of our group of Symposium attendees? Click here for sponsorship information and available packages!  

If you are interested in an annual sponsorship package, please complete this interest form here or email [email protected] for any questions you may have. 

WOL's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

WOL strongly embraces and values diversity in all its forms and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization that meets the needs of all its members. We believe a diverse and inclusive organization will be stronger and better informed, reflective of the marketplace and will enable us to make a more meaningful, relevant and lasting contribution to women entrepreneurs in the law.