5:00 PM - 10:00 PM 

• 5:00 PM Busses Depart
  Embassy Suites Phoenix - Biltmore 
• 9:00 PM Depart Exponent for Hotel

Welcome Event

• Networking Reception & Dinner

Opening Remarks

• Beth Fitch, Righi Fitch Law Group, Managing Director and Co-Founder Ladder Down

Branding Session

• Marianne Trost, The Women Lawyers Coach
• Michelle Meloche, Bartosiak Makepeace, P.C.

Step into Your Leadership Power

Learn strategies and perspectives about how women can become more empowered and confident in their leadership competencies and power. She will challenge current beliefs and myths about women leaders and share how to step into or elevate your personal power.

• Lynn Moran, Arizona Coaching and Consulting Center

Resilient Leadership:  Leading from Within 

This workshop is designed for women across the legal and insurance professions to cultivate resilience as a repeatable, learnable leadership skill. Instead of focusing on simply “pushing through,” participants will learn strategies to regulate stress, reframe setbacks, and sustain energy and confidence in high-pressure environments. Through guided reflection and practical tools, they will discover how to lead from within—integrating balance, clarity, and authentic self-trust into their professional growth.

Whitney Harvey, The Self Coached Lawyer, LLC

Legal Trends from the Trenches

A lively discussion on taking control over your own career; getting started in business development; observations on outside counsel best practices and the importance of networking both internally and externally. Finishing with crowd favorite: "what would you tell your younger self."

• Moderator:  Blair Moses, Experienced Industry Titan
• Panelists:
  Alison Christian, Meritage Homes, Co-Founder Ladder Down for Women in the Law
  Kelley Barnett, MasterBrand, Inc
  Helen Holden, Spencer Fane LLP

Ladders Everywhere:  How Great Leaders and Rising Talent Find Each Other

Successful careers involve much more than a single “big break.” Those with lasting success and the respect of their peers often recognize and climb several ladders—some visible, some hidden. This discussion takes an inside look at how women across the insurance industry have identified, built, and climbed those ladders to success. Panelists will explore how leaders spot and develop talent, how emerging professionals can become known for their value and readiness to rise, and how “invisible team members” such as vendors, mentors, and advocates play a vital role in growth. Attendees will leave with tangible insights on recognizing opportunities in plain sight and strategically positioning themselves to advance.

• Moderator: Marci DeVries, Fraud Sniffr
• Panelists:
  Lea Kapral, Swift Transportation
  Jocelyn Jopa, Zurich North America
  Caitlin Winder, National Claims Services

Beyond Logic:  Transform Logic into Strategic Influence 

Negotiation is not a battle of logic or compromise. It’s a strategic conversation rooted in emotional intelligence, empathy, and curiosity. Learn to listen deeply, ask powerful questions, and guide discussions so others feel safe and understood. This highly interactive advanced session will train on negotiation strategic advantages that will advance both your companies/firms strategic priorities and elevate your brand”.

• Beth Fitch, Righi Fitch Law Group, Managing Partner and Co-Founder Ladder Down

Reminders

• Deborah Saunders, President, ClaimsXchange and Co-Founder Ladder Down For Women in Insurance and Risk Management

Buffet Dinner & Decadent Desserts

• All Women Dance Party Come as your Best Self

Pay it Forward

• Beth Fitch, Righi Fitch Law Group, Managing Partner and Co-Founder Ladder Down

Twin Towers of Power Fireside Chat

• Moderator:  Deborah Saunders, President, ClaimsXchange and Co-Founder Ladder Down For Women in Insurance and Risk Management
• Panelists: