The National Women’s Law Center fights for gender justice—in the courts, in public policy, and in our society.
The National Women’s Law Center’s Leadership Advisory Committee (LAC) is a high-level advisory committee of talented lawyers designed to provide the Law Center with advice and support on critical issues that affect women and their families. Members of the committee act as goodwill ambassadors for the Law Center, and are charged with assisting the Law Center in building on its success with an eye toward the future.
Membership Benefits
This prestigious body offers the business and legal communities a unique chance to showcase its commitment to gender justice and engage with real–time year-round opportunities for impact. Individual members of the committee have an opportunity to:
- Engage with the policy challenges facing women and girls through exclusive briefings and updates on the Law Center’s work;
- Provide feedback and advice on these issues, as well as ways that the Law Center can build on its successes to increase impact;
- Network with dynamic leaders including the Law Center’s Board of Directors and key allies at meetings and events;
- Gain priority access to pro bono projects and participate in subcommittees focused on other strategic engagement opportunities;
- Act as goodwill ambassadors for the Law Center and help amplify the Law Center’s future work.
How to Join
Often considered by employers as an investment in both the Law Center’s mission as well as their top-tier talent, LAC members are nominated by entities that provide annual support of $15,000 or more to the Law Center. LAC membership is renewed on an annual basis.
For more information on how to become a Leadership Advisory Committee Member, please contact Nicola Lessig at [email protected].
Member Testimonials
Harlene Katzman, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, LLP
Harlene Katzman, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, LLP
“What inspires me most when I attend LAC meetings is the opportunity to hear directly from NWLC’s extraordinary staff about the substance and urgency of their work, from addressing evolving workplace challenges to confronting emerging threats to gender equity. These conversations ground the law in lived reality and sharpen how I think about advocacy. Having spent my career focused on expanding access to justice for low-income and vulnerable individuals, these conversations energize me and give me fresh ideas about how the private bar can support NWLC through pro bono work. I’m equally inspired by collaborating with fellow LAC members to think creatively about how we can deepen engagement and expand NWLC’s impact. Being in the room with individuals so dedicated to advancing equity is a powerful reminder of what collective effort can achieve.”
Member since 2023
Fiona Phillip, KPMG
Fiona Phillip, KPMG
“Joining NWLC’s Leadership Advisory Committee has proved to be an incredibly valuable experience both personally and professionally. I am proud that KPMG supports the Law Center’s work, and that they have encouraged me to contribute meaningfully through this role.”
Member since 2007
Evelyn Haro, AFSCME
Evelyn Haro, AFSCME
“The LAC plays a critical role in bringing attorneys from across sectors together for the collective mission of advancing gender justice. I value the opportunity to represent AFSCME as a voice for working people and organized labor as the LAC considers critical issues that affect women and their families.”
Member since 2023
Stephanie Webster, Ropes & Gray
Stephanie Webster, Ropes & Gray
“As a health care litigation partner at Ropes & Gray, the LAC allows me to leverage my legal expertise in areas I am deeply passionate about. I am currently working on a pro bono project with NWLC and proud to include my colleagues in the opportunity.”
Member since 2020
Micki Chen, Verizon
Micki Chen, Verizon
“I am honored to represent Verizon on the Leadership Advisory Committee. The work of the NWLC is central to the issues that are important to me and as a mother of a teenage daughter. I look forward to working with NWLC and the LAC in 2025.”
Member since 2023
Current Member List
Please note that this list will be updated quarterly.
Lisa Banks
Partner
Katz Banks Kumin
Martine Beamon
Partner
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Laura Berrocal
Executive Director, Policy and Strategic Alliances
Verizon
Landis C. Best
Partner
Cahill Gordon & Reindel
Bethany Biesenthal
Partner, Jones Day
Elizabeth Bower
Partner, Litigation
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
Susanna M. Buergel
Partner
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison
Dora V. Chen
Deputy General Counsel
Service Employees International Union
Katherine Cheng
Partner
Goodwin Procter
Jennifer Clark
Partner
Sidley Austin LLP
Becca Cooper
Senior Corporate Counsel
Omidyar Network
Holly Fechner
Partner
Covington & Burling LLP
Jamillia Ferris
Partner
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Liza Getsinger
Strategy & External Affairs
Google, Inc.
Tiffany Hall
EVP & General Counsel, North America
Mastercard International
Jennifer Handley
Senior Director, Safety Legal
Uber
Evelyn Haro
Associate General Counsel
AFSCME
Eileen Ho
Partner
Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP
Samantha Hynes
Partner
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Jorja Jackson
Vice President, Legal & Regulatory Affairs
Workday
Harlene Katzman
Pro Bono Counsel & Director
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Erin Kelly
Partner
McDermott Will & Emery
Kellie Kemp
Global Competition Director at Uber
Uber
Abigail Kohlman
Partner
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Angela Machala
Managing Partner
Winston Taylor
Katherine Manghillis
Managing Director, Associate General Counsel
JPMorgan Chase Bank & Co.
Katie Marquart
Partner & Pro Bono Chair
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Tatiana Roesler Martins
Partner
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Keira McNett
Staff Counsel
National Education Association
Marina Michelutti
General Counsel and Managing Director
Citi
Lauren Moore
Partner
WilmerHale
Jessica Morrison
Head of Practice Protection
KPMG LLP
Kate Mueting
DC Partner
Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight
Arleen A. Nand
Co-Chair, Global Finance Practice and Shareholder
Greenberg Traurig LLP
Natalie Fleming Nolen
Partner
Morrison & Foerster
Diana M. Perez
Senior Counsel
O’Melveny & Meyers LLP
Fiona A. Philip
Principal and Associate General Counsel
KPMG
Katherine Putnam
Partner
Latham & Watkins
Megan Raymond
Partner
Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP
Soo-Mi Rhee
Partner
Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholar
Yona Rozen
Associate General Counsel
AFL CIO
Jamie Schafer
Partner
Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP
Morgan Schreurs
Associate
Covington & Burling
Laurie Self
Senior Vice President & Counsel, Government Affairs
Qualcomm Incorporated
Rabia Sheikh
Vice President, Global Regulatory Affairs
Visa, Inc.
Jillian Sheridan Stonecipher
Partner
Sidley Austin
Pam Shores
Partner
Linklaters
Kate St. Romain
Partner
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
Danielle Stempel
Senior Associate
Hogan Lovells
Erin Sutton
Associate
Epstein Becker & Green
Amber Thomson
Partner
Mayer Brown
Stephanie Webster
Partner
Ropes & Gray
Beth Wilkinson
Partner
Wilkinson Stekloff LLP
Nicole K. Wright
Managing Director, Associate General Counsel
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Julia K. York
Partner
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Caroline Zalka
Partner
Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP