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Follow on Google News | Inaugural Winners Announced: Women's In-House Counsel Leadership Institute HORIZON AWARDSFour General Counsel to be Recognized on October 5 for Advancing Female Leadership in the Legal Profession
By: Women's In-House Counsel Leadership Institute "Women corporate counsel are on the verge of making historic strides in breaking through the barriers to take over general counsel positions. Three strategic trends help create this breakthrough: WIHCL's inaugural Horizon Awards dinner will honor general counsel and former general counsel – both men and women – who have mentored women who then became general counsel themselves, as well as women general counsel who have mentored other women to become partners in law firms. Award presentations and honorees will include: The Bridge Builder Award presented to Sloane S. Perras Chief Legal Officer The Krystal Co. and On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina The Hynes Catalyst for Tomorrow Award presented to Juliette Pryor Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Cox Enterprises The Sabatino Advocate Award created in honor of Thomas J. Sabatino, Jr. Executive Vice President and General Counsel Aetna, Inc. presented to Craig Glidden General Counsel and Executive Vice President Law & Public Policy General Motors The Circle of Honor Award presented to Christine A. Edwards Partner and Chair, Bank Regulatory Practice Winston & Strawn LLP Former Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer: Bank One Corporation and Morgan Stanley "The Horizon Awards Dinner is an opportunity to honor the thought leaders and seasoned executives who will accelerate the number of women who will become general counsel in the next five years," added Johnson. The inaugural Horizon Awards dinner is open to both members, non-members, and guests of WICHL. Additional event details and registration information can be found on the organization's site at http://wihcl.site- About the Women's In-House Counsel Leadership Institute The Women's In-House Counsel Leadership Institute (WICHL), founded in 2015, is the outgrowth of three years of successful initiatives focused on increasing the number of women lawyers in legal departments and, especially, in the general counsel role. Through a combination of metrics, training, and advocacy, this 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization provides research, workshops, webinars, mentoring, networking, and awards, all intended to help women attorneys master the art and science of leadership as they accelerate their careers and move not only into key leadership positions in corporate legal departments but throughout major corporations. Membership opportunities along with the organization's latest programs and accomplishments can be found online at www.wihcl.org. End
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