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O’Melveny Hosts Panel on Women Lawyers in Tech

O’Melveny will host the panel discussion, “Women Lawyers in Tech: Diversity, Challenges, Opportunities,” at 5 pm on June 5, 2018, at the firm’s New York office. A networking reception will follow.

The discussion will explore unconventional paths from traditional legal practice to the technology industry, the challenges of shifting sectors, and converting hurdles into stepping stones.

In addition to O’Melveny partner Jeeho Lee, panelists include:

• Katherine Johnson, Director of Compliance Regulation at Coinbase
• Aliya Haider, Strategic Advisor, WingsforGrowth, former General Counsel of LMRKTS
• Adaora Udoji, Managing Director of Boshia Group, NYU Adjunct Professor, member of Pipeline Angels investing group 
• Candice Cook, Managing Member of Cook Law Group, Blazetrak Advisory Committee
• Midwin Charles, Moderator, Managing Principal, Midwin Charles & Associates.