Hosted by the Manatt Women's Initiative, the Summit is an annual program designed for women who hold senior-level executive and in-house counsel positions. The event begins with an evening reception and dinner on Thursday, May 7, 2015, followed by a full-day program on Friday, May 8, 2015 at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows Resort.

This year's topic is "Cracking the Glass Ceiling,” will explore the cultural, political, institutional and personal barriers women face, and to gain insight to overcome those obstacles.

Presentation and Speakers

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Internal Politics and the Glass Ceiling
Bonnie Marcus, Founder, Women’s Success Coaching Author of the new book, The Politics of Promotion
Interviewed by Kim Kerry, Associate, Manatt

Friday, May 8, 2015

Making a Difference
Connie Duckworth, Founder, Arzu Studio Hope

Lessons in Power and Influence
Jan Fields, Former President, McDonald’s USA, LLC

Nice Girls Don’t Get Rich
Dr. Lois P. Frankel, President, Corporate Coaching International
Author, Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office

Getting What You Want Without the Backlash
Carol Frohlinger, Co-Founder, Negotiating Women
Co-author, Her Place at the Table and Nice Girls Just Don’t Get It

The Ten Things You Must Know to Master Office Politics
Bonnie Marcus, Founder, Women’s Success Coaching
Author of the new book, The Politics of Promotion

Success Stories
A panel of women who cracked the glass ceiling
Moderated by Mandana Massoumi, Partner, Manatt

By invitation only.

For questions, please contact Carmela Ochoa at cochoa@manatt.com.