Celebrating 15 Years

The Los Angeles Conversation on Board Leadership

In-Person Strategic Networking Event

May 9, 2025

Time: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM

PT

VENUE: Playa Vista

CO-CHAIRS

Suzanne DeJong

Partner and Americas Risk Consulting Business Leader

COMPANY: EY

Dawn Haghighi

General Counsel

COMPANY: Murcor Real Estate Services

BOARDS: Elevate, global law firm

Karen Caswelch

CEO, bridgED robotics
COO, Archytas Automation

BOARDS: Canvas GFX(current)
Indianapolis Airport Authority (former)

Katie Edgerton

Partner

COMPANY: Mintz Los Angeles

Cornelia Cheng

Board Director and Chair
ESG Committee

BOARDS: LTC Properties Inc.

Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire

President, 50/50 Women on Boards
CEO, Berkhemer Clayton Retained Executive Search

What Happens at the Event?

Are you ready to take your career to the next level and pursue a board position?

Our prescriptive strategic networking events for women provide the perfect platform for personal coaching from experienced corporate directors, peer connections, and increased visibility among industry leaders. You'll have the chance to build meaningful relationships and open doors to new opportunities. Register now to secure your spot and take the first step toward your board service journey.

Agenda

1:00 pm – Arrivals and seating

1:30 pm – Welcome remarks

1:45 pm – Intro panel with Google exec moderator EVP Alison Paul

2:00-3:00 pm  – Panel of women directors sharing “How I Got My First Board”

3:15-4:45 pm – Director/Coach tables and Breakouts

5:00-7:00 pm – Reception

Panelists

Director Coaches

Leadership Committee

SPONSORSHIP
PACKAGES
$5,000+

Our Sponsorship Packages start at the City Silver level with options to curate packages at the Worldwide Corporate level, providing you with the opportunity to showcase your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Official Airline

United Airlines

Multi-city – $50K

Multi-city – $40K

Multi-city – $30K

Emerald

Platinum

Gold

Silver

Thank you to our In-Kind Donors!