Subcommittees
We welcome you to explore our subcommittees and get involved!
Chair: Kristen Pursley (The Dobrusin Law Firm PC)
Mission: Retain women in the field of IP over time (plug the leaky pipeline) and pave ways for women to advance their careers and increase compensation
Chair: Angela Sujek (Miller Johnson)
Mission: Provide an opportune and efficient means for women to build camaraderie with other women practicing IP at local and global levels.
Programs:
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Women in IP Cares Community Service Event
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Women in IP Global Networking Event
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Stated Meeting Breakfast Events
Chair: Hetal Kushwaha (Hetal Kushwaha Business Development Services)
Mission: Provide opportunities and activities for women in IP to grow personally and professionally.
Programs:
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The Huddle
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Speaker Bank
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Women to Watch Series
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Women Innovators Award
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Working Moms Group
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Liaison Program
👉 Learn about AIPLA's most recent Women to Watch
Co-Chairs: Bree Vculek (Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox) and Chloe Kirk, Ph.D.
Mission: Keep the committee members informed of all the exciting work all the other subcommittees do.
Platforms: Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter (X) | AIPLA News + Notes
Co-Chairs: Lucy Samuels (Gill Jennings & Every) & Sidsel Hauge (AWA)
Mission: Provide educational, networking and connection opportunities with an international focus, a stronger voice and greater visibility within the committee and AIPLA generally for international women members.
Activities:
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Annual Meeting Breakfast (International Content)
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Liaison work with AIPLA international committees
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Participation in international trips and events
Co-Chairs: Stephanie Bald and Kelu Sullivan (Kelly IP)
Mission: Support women in leadership, create networking and training opportunities for future leaders, aid in succession planning, and analyze leadership trends within AIPLA.