CONNECTING WOMEN IN IP

UPCOMING EVENTS

Women in Leadership Panel
Wed, Oct 02
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
Oct 02, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CDT
Oct 02, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CDT
Join ChiWIP for a panel discussion on the unique challenges women face in climbing the ranks of leadership within law firms and in-house legal departments. Please contact Catherine O'Brien (catherine.obrien@katten.com or 312-902-5368) with questions about this event.
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Social Pickleball
Thu, Oct 03
Big City Pickle - Fulton Market
Oct 03, 2024, 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM CDT
Oct 03, 2024, 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM CDT
Come join us for some fun and friendly games of pickleball!
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Design Patents: A Panel Discussion
Wed, Oct 09
Location is TBD
Oct 09, 2024, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM CDT
Oct 09, 2024, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM CDT
Join us on Wednesday, October 9 from 4-6pm CT (location TBD) for a discussion designed to introduce those unfamiliar with design patents to this particular area of patent law.
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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.