A monthlong series of events in celebration of Women’s History Month. Events are sponsored by Cardozo Women, the FAME Center and the Cardozo Women’s Law Initiative.
Lunch with Leading Executive Women
Tuesday, March 15 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Speakers
- Julie Swidler ’82, EVP Business Affairs and General Counsel (Global) at Sony Music
- Laura Weiss ’08, Head of Global Privacy and Global Compliance Programs at Prudential Financial
- Amanda Wolfe ’04, Senior Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs at Comedy Central
Moderator
- Brooke Ford ’17, Associate Director, Business and Legal Affairs at Sony Music Entertainment
Cardozo Women in the Courtroom
Wednesday, March 16 12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
Speakers
- Honorable Caroline H. Piela Cohen ’08, New York City Civil Court, Kings County
- Honorable Kesha Tanabe ’05, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Minnesota
Moderator
- Sharon Robertson ’06, Partner at Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC
Strides for Scholarships
March 20 – 26
The Cardozo Women Scholarship supports three students annually. In celebration of Women’s History Month, “Rise Up” with your family, friends and Cardozo Women to help pave the way for the next generation of women leaders. Through this event, we hope to raise $10,000 to further invest in its endowment.
When you make your gift, be sure to select “Cardozo Women’s Scholarship” under “View More” designations.
How to participate:
- 10 for 10! Walk, run or ride 10 miles or kilometers to show your support of our $10,000 goal
- Make a suggested donation of $100 ($10 per mile) or more. Classes 2019-2021, your suggested donation is $50.
- Ask your firm or company to support you through its matching gift program. Corporate Leadership Program options are also available.
Completed matching gift forms can be mailed to:
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Department of Institutional Advancement
55 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10003
- The first 25 alumni to make a gift will receive a Cardozo baseball hat!
- Share your accomplishment with us on social media by tagging @cardozoalumni and using #CSLStridesForScholarships, or email photos to us at cardozoalumni@yu.edu.
- Photos will be celebrated in Cardozo's newsletters and social media.
- At the end of the week, participants will be entered to win a Cardozo gift box.
Women Lawyers in Art, Fashion and Technology
Monday, March 21 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Speakers
- Sarah Feingold, Playwright and Startup GC (formerly at Etsy and Vroom)
- Miya Owens ’14, Associate Counsel and Director of Mediation at Jewelers Vigilance Committee
Moderator
- Barbara Kolsun ’82, Professor of Practice and Director of the FAME Center at Cardozo