Event Report

The first-ever Brazil Women in Law: Breakfast Roundtable, hosted by Willkie and The Legal 500, brought together an exclusive network of in-house lawyers for a captivating discussion on the role of women in the legal field. The event aimed to foster open dialogue, featuring engaging success stories, insights, and initiatives that participants could take away and implement in their organisations.

Participants delved into five thought-provoking topics, starting with how successful women in Law can assist their peers in achieving success. Guest speaker Rossana Sadir, business advisor and consultant, and co-author of “Uma Sobe e Puxa a Outra” (One Rises and Pulls Another), shared her vast expertise during the session, with the aim of understanding how to apply her ideas into legal departments.

Following, the roundtable celebrated the accomplishments of women in the Brazilian legal sector and explored avenues for inspiring change. The discussion also focused on driving diversity, empowering women, and sharing inclusion ideas and initiatives for businesses.

The event examined the impact of intersectionality on women’s access to leadership positions within the legal profession, aiming to break barriers and create equal opportunities for all. Finally, participants explored the advantages and challenges faced by women in their experiences with technology and AI in the legal sector.

The Brazil Women in Law: Breakfast Roundtable facilitated the creation of a tight networking group, inspiring attendees to implement new ideas within their organisations. The discussions shed light on the significance of mentorship, gender and race equality, and leveraging technology for women’s advancement in the legal profession, leaving the unanimous desire of a remake.

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