As a capstone to Women’s History Month, Columbia Law School was honored to welcome four esteemed women representing the judiciary, a Fortune 500 company, a public cultural institution, and private sector law firm to engage in discussion with Professor Olatunde Johnson on their uniquely challenging and trailblazing experience as lawyers, professionals, and leaders.
This event was organized by the Reuben Mark Initiative for Organizational Character & Leadership in partnership with the Office of Career Services, the Office of Social Justice Initiatives, the Office of Judicial Clerkships, Columbia Law Women’s Association, and Empowering Women of Color.
Panelists:
Margo K. Brodie, Chief Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Sheila Cheston ‘84, General Counsel, Northrup Grumman
Ellen Futter ‘74, President, American Museum of Natural History
Faiza Saeed, Presiding Partner, Cravath, Swaine & Moore
Moderator:
Olatunde C. Johnson, Jerome B. Sherman Professor of Law
Introductions:
Sera Idoko, President, Empowering Women of Color
Ourania Yancopoulos, Co-President, Columbia Law Women’s Association