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CONNECTING WOMEN IN IP
“Our goal in forming this group is to bring together all women who work in the IP field in Chicago to help them enhance their practices and skill sets, and to provide a forum for the many successful women IP lawyers in the city to give back to their colleagues and to the community.”
–Kara E.F. Cenar, an Officer and founding member of ChiWIP
and leader of the IP Practice Group at Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.
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Thu, Dec 05Daley PlazaDec 05, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMDaley Plaza, 50 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
Tue, Nov 26Virtual EventNov 26, 2024, 7:00 AM – 7:30 AMVirtual Event
Wed, Nov 20See Details for More InfoNov 20, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMSee Details for More Info
Tue, Nov 19ArentFox Schiff LLPNov 19, 2024, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CSTArentFox Schiff LLP, 233 S Wacker Dr suite 7100, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
Tue, Oct 15Ronald McDonald HouseOct 15, 2024, 3:30 PM – 8:30 PMRonald McDonald House, 211 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USAOct 15, 2024, 3:30 PM – 8:30 PMRonald McDonald House, 211 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USAJoin 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.
Wed, Oct 09Barnes & Thornburg LLPOct 09, 2024, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM CDTBarnes & Thornburg LLP, 1 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
Thu, Oct 03Big City Pickle - Fulton MarketOct 03, 2024, 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM CDTBig City Pickle - Fulton Market, 170 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Wed, Oct 02Katten Muchin Rosenman LLPOct 02, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CDTKatten Muchin Rosenman LLP, 525 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60661, USAOct 02, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CDTKatten Muchin Rosenman LLP, 525 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60661, USAJoin 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.
Thu, Aug 15Tiny TappAug 15, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDTTiny Tapp, 55 W Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Mon, Jul 15Tiny TappJul 15, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PMTiny Tapp, 55 W Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Jun 20, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMWebinarWant to get up to date with the biggest intellectual property cases of 2023 and 2024? Join to discuss the most recent and impactful cases on patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret law that have come out over the past year and the cases and rules to watch this year. CLE is pending.
Wed, Jun 12Morgan's on Fulton - The PenthouseJun 12, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PMMorgan's on Fulton - The Penthouse, 950 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60607, USAJun 12, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PMMorgan's on Fulton - The Penthouse, 950 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60607, USAJoin us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the 9th anniversary of ChiWIP at Morgan's on Fulton. This summmer soirée promises to be a night filled with laughter, networking, and commemoration of our collective achievements over the past year.
Tue, May 21Big Kahuna AtlantaMay 21, 2024, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM EDTBig Kahuna Atlanta, 303 Peachtree Center Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303, USAMay 21, 2024, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM EDTBig Kahuna Atlanta, 303 Peachtree Center Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303, USAJoin ChiWIP for its Annual INTA Luncheon. Mingle with existing friends and make new ones away from the hustle and bustle of the conference. Tickets include a buffet lunch. This lunch is open to all women, so please invite your friends.
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.
Through regularly scheduled events, we offer seminars, knowledge sharing, career resources, and leadership opportunities for personal and professional development. ChiWIP provides a forum for women professionals in the field of intellectual property to share their successes and challenges with other women more openly than they might with colleagues at their own firms.
Second Annual Post-Holiday Dinner
Cooking with ChiWIP at The Chopping
Girl Scouts IP Patch Event
Third Annual Post-Holiday Dinner
GirlForward Speed Networking
Third Annual Post-Holiday Dinner
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Catherine Klima
Board Vice Chair; Committee Development Co-Chair, In-House Advisory Member
Catherine Klima is Intellectual Property Counsel at Continental Automotive Systems, Inc., which develops technologies for mobility, ranging from autonomous vehicle innovation to improvements for fuel efficiency and safety. Because the automotive industry is rapidly changing, the body of law surrounding it is similarly constantly evolving. Catherine, a lifelong learner, enjoys the challenge each new day brings. She supports Continental's IP needs with a focus on patents, and also Standard Essential Patents and issues related to AI. Her days are balanced between the steadiness of managing a patent docket and handling unexpected legal challenges that frequently arise. "It keeps my days exciting and fresh," she says.
“I think this could be a nice addition to the Chicago IP community and encourage the women to work better with one another from a mentoring and business development standpoint. It was nice to see many in-house counsel in attendance”
Jeanne Gills
Foley & Lardner
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