CONNECTING WOMEN IN IP

UPCOMING EVENTS

Culinary Hearts
Tue, Oct 15
Ronald McDonald House
Oct 15, 2024, 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Oct 15, 2024, 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Join the ChiWIP Community Involvement Committee as we prepare a delicious meal for families who are staying at the Ronald McDonald House, allowing families an opportunity to eat together without the stress of cooking or the expense of dining out.
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Litigation Bootcamp
Tue, Nov 19
ArentFox Schiff LLP
Nov 19, 2024, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Nov 19, 2024, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
On November 19, 2024, IP litigators and industry experts will host sessions on all aspects of the litigation process, from filing a complaint through preparing for trial, with a specialized breakout session for attorneys focused on trademark litigation and another for patent litigation.
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

ChiWIP is committed to promoting the success of women+ in the field of intellectual property law by building, connecting, and sustaining all members of its community. Read our statement about how we are working towards achieving and maintaining a nondiscriminatory and equitable organization.

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WHO WE ARE

Chicago Women in IP (ChiWIP) is a networking and mentoring group committed to the connection, promotion and success of professional Chicago women in all stages of practice of every facet of IP law.

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Lauren Schwartz
cleverbridge

Lauren Schwartz is from Pontiac, a small town in central Illinois. Her journey to IP law took a non-traditional route, shaped by a diverse array of experiences and a keen sense of self-awareness. Lauren attended University of Illinois for her undergrad, where she majored in psychology with a minor in chemistry. While her science background provided the foundation for pursuing a legal career, her passion for creative problem-solving and writing turned her attention to law and attended Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.