Sara Mathew is Chairman and CEO of Dun & Bradstreet, and will be a featured panelist at the 2013 Global Women’s Executive Summit.
Sara Mathew, Chairman & CEO of Dun & Bradstreet
Maintaining information on more than 220 million companies worldwide is no small feat. For over a decade, Sara Mathew has led the transformation of business licensing corporation Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) from a data company to a more innovative, digital enterprise, leveraging technological advances to expand its reach in the marketplace. During the course of her career as a business renovator, Sara refined her skillset in promoting and growing global organizations. Prior to joining D&B, she spent 18 years at Procter & Gamble, where she served in a number of executive roles. Today, Sara is D&B’s Chairman and CEO and also serves on the Board of the Campbell Soup Company as the Audit Committee Chair. Her passion not only accounts for her career success, but allows her to find that delicate balance in life.
We asked Sara to reflect on what advice she would offer to those following in her footsteps. Here’s what she had to say:
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Thursday, June 13, 2013
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Speaker Series: 2013 Global Women’s Executive Summit
Katharine Weymouth serves as Publisher and CEO of The Washington Post, and will be a featured panelist at the 2013 Global Women’s Executive Summit.
Katharine Weymouth, Publisher and Chief Executive Officer of The Washington Post
Being the publisher and chief executive officer of The Washington Post can be almost as challenging as juggling life with three school-aged kids. But, somehow, Katharine manages. Having joined the The Post in 1996 as Assistant Counsel, she worked four years in the legal offices of the news organization at both the newspaper and the website. Katharine earned a B.A. magna cum laude from Harvard College in 1988 and a J.D. from Stanford Law School in 1992. Following law school, she clerked on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals for one year. Maintaining a global brand in publishing is difficult, especially when the landscape of the industry is rapidly changing. But for Katharine, it’s a matter of staying in step with the trends and putting her hard-earned education and business acumen to work.
We asked Katharine to reflect on her success and offer advice to future pillars of industry. Here’s what she had to say:
Katharine Weymouth, Publisher and Chief Executive Officer of The Washington Post
Being the publisher and chief executive officer of The Washington Post can be almost as challenging as juggling life with three school-aged kids. But, somehow, Katharine manages. Having joined the The Post in 1996 as Assistant Counsel, she worked four years in the legal offices of the news organization at both the newspaper and the website. Katharine earned a B.A. magna cum laude from Harvard College in 1988 and a J.D. from Stanford Law School in 1992. Following law school, she clerked on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals for one year. Maintaining a global brand in publishing is difficult, especially when the landscape of the industry is rapidly changing. But for Katharine, it’s a matter of staying in step with the trends and putting her hard-earned education and business acumen to work.
We asked Katharine to reflect on her success and offer advice to future pillars of industry. Here’s what she had to say:
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Sheryl WuDunn and Patricia de Stacy Harrison Kick-Off 2013 Global Women’s Executive Summit
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, author, and investment banker Sheryl WuDunn, along with Patricia de Stacy Harrison, the president and chief executive officer of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, will launch the 2013 Global Women’s Executive Summit with a candid onstage conversation for 100 women executives and general counsel from around the globe.
WuDunn and Harrison will focus on the shared challenges faced by women from different parts of the world. WuDunn’s Half the Sky campaign raises awareness of the issues that affect women without a voice — violence, maternal mortality, human trafficking, and domestic abuse.
WuDunn and her husband Nicholas Kristof wrote the book that inspired the Half the Sky movement, which includes television, film, social media, and mobile gaming components that promote global equality and support for women’s rights.
Patricia de Stacy Harrison, former co-chair of the Republican National Committee, produced a successful CPB series, a collaboration with the Public Broadcasting Service, on Half the Sky. Harrison advised the United States during the first Iraq war as a Department of Commerce councilwoman in the 1990s.
WuDunn and Harrison will be joined by over 100 women executives at the 17 and 18 June event.
WuDunn and Harrison will focus on the shared challenges faced by women from different parts of the world. WuDunn’s Half the Sky campaign raises awareness of the issues that affect women without a voice — violence, maternal mortality, human trafficking, and domestic abuse.
WuDunn and her husband Nicholas Kristof wrote the book that inspired the Half the Sky movement, which includes television, film, social media, and mobile gaming components that promote global equality and support for women’s rights.
Patricia de Stacy Harrison, former co-chair of the Republican National Committee, produced a successful CPB series, a collaboration with the Public Broadcasting Service, on Half the Sky. Harrison advised the United States during the first Iraq war as a Department of Commerce councilwoman in the 1990s.
WuDunn and Harrison will be joined by over 100 women executives at the 17 and 18 June event.
Monday, June 10, 2013
Hogan Lovells Hosts 2013 Global Women’s Executive Summit
More than 100 women executives and general counsel will gather at the Global Women’s Executive Summit on 17 and 18 June 2013 in New York. This event — part of Hogan Lovells’ Global Client Forum series — will enable guests to engage with their peers, who impact business, politics, and philanthropy around the world.
The day-and-a-half program will begin with a keynote address from Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, author, and investment banker Sheryl WuDunn on The China Challenge. She and Patricia de Stacy Harrison, president and chief executive officer of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, will close the evening with an onstage conversation, discussing Half the Sky – a multimedia campaign borne from WuDunn’s best-selling book that aims to empower women around the globe.
The second day of the Summit kicks off with panel discussions:
The day-and-a-half program will begin with a keynote address from Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, author, and investment banker Sheryl WuDunn on The China Challenge. She and Patricia de Stacy Harrison, president and chief executive officer of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, will close the evening with an onstage conversation, discussing Half the Sky – a multimedia campaign borne from WuDunn’s best-selling book that aims to empower women around the globe.
The second day of the Summit kicks off with panel discussions:
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
An Evening with U.S. Olympic Committee GC Rana Dershowitz
In the intimate, candlelit dining room of the community bistro The Kitchen Denver, a group of roughly 45 women directed their attention to a special guest. Rana Dershowitz, General Counsel of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), appeared as the keynote speaker at Hogan Lovells' annual Colorado women's networking event. These events feature a remarkable woman engaged in business, civic, cultural, or community activities. Hogan Lovells was proud to have Rana speak about her impactful role with the USOC and share her insights on the London 2012 Olympic Games and the rising success of women's sports.
Rana, who was named General Counsel for the USOC in March 2008, currently oversees the organization’s legal functions, which include any issues that may arise before – and during – the Olympic Games. This encompasses intellectual property and branding issues, such as the challenges associated with coordinating the financial investment of event sponsors, as well as athletes’ rights – ensuring the athletes are treated fairly.
Rana, who was named General Counsel for the USOC in March 2008, currently oversees the organization’s legal functions, which include any issues that may arise before – and during – the Olympic Games. This encompasses intellectual property and branding issues, such as the challenges associated with coordinating the financial investment of event sponsors, as well as athletes’ rights – ensuring the athletes are treated fairly.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Former Hogan Lawyer Named to State Supreme Court
by Patricia Brannan
Congratulations to firm alumna, Wilhelmina Wright, who has been appointed by Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton to the Minnesota Supreme Court. Judge Wright currently serves on the Minnesota Court of Appeals, the state’s intermediate appellate tribunal. She is the first African-American woman to be named to the state’s highest court.
Judge Wright was as associate at the firm from 1991 to 1995. She was deeply involved in, and committed to, litigation matters for our education clients. I will never forget sitting at counsel’s table while she made her first argument to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit in a complex and challenging school desegregation case. Judge Wright referenced that work at the firm, and her personal history in attending public schools during the school desegregation fight in Norfolk, Va., in her comments at the nomination announcement. The video clips from the announcement convey her clear thinking, powerful values, and warm heart.
Everyone who crossed her path here knew that Judge Wright would go far. The people of Minnesota are very fortunate to have her serving them as their next Supreme Court Justice.
Congratulations to firm alumna, Wilhelmina Wright, who has been appointed by Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton to the Minnesota Supreme Court. Judge Wright currently serves on the Minnesota Court of Appeals, the state’s intermediate appellate tribunal. She is the first African-American woman to be named to the state’s highest court.
Judge Wright was as associate at the firm from 1991 to 1995. She was deeply involved in, and committed to, litigation matters for our education clients. I will never forget sitting at counsel’s table while she made her first argument to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit in a complex and challenging school desegregation case. Judge Wright referenced that work at the firm, and her personal history in attending public schools during the school desegregation fight in Norfolk, Va., in her comments at the nomination announcement. The video clips from the announcement convey her clear thinking, powerful values, and warm heart.
Everyone who crossed her path here knew that Judge Wright would go far. The people of Minnesota are very fortunate to have her serving them as their next Supreme Court Justice.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
How will the health care decision affect women?
In a 5-4 ruling today, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate as a constitutional exercise of Congressional taxing power. Our lawyers have provided an in-depth analysis on how this decision will impact our clients and the future of the U.S. healthcare system.
Some of the big implications of the Affordable Care Act for women:
More of the population will be covered: According to a ForbesWoman blog post, there are currently 19 million uninsured women in the United States. When the ACA takes full effect in 2014, 10.3 million of those women will be covered by Medicaid due to their low-income status.
Elimination of gender rating: Insurers will be barred from charging women more than men for the same health care coverage – a practice that currently costs women about $1 billion per year.
No preventative care co-pays: Under the ACA, most gender-specific preventative care will no longer require a co-pay. According to Lois Uttley, co-founder of Raising Women's Voices, this includes “contraception, breastfeeding supports (including rental of breast pumps), annual well-woman exams, and screening for gestational diabetes, domestic violence, and sexual transmitted diseases."
Change in defining preexisting conditions: Insurance companies may no longer treat pregnancy, previous C-sections, breast cancer, or sexual assault or abuse as preexisting conditions that preclude coverage for treatment related to these issues.
Gains for mothers: According to the March of Dimes, only 13 percent of insurance plans currently cover maternity care, which will be a required coverage area under the ACA. Working mothers at companies with more than 50 employees will be provided a provide place to pump breast milk during required breaks.
Some of the big implications of the Affordable Care Act for women:
More of the population will be covered: According to a ForbesWoman blog post, there are currently 19 million uninsured women in the United States. When the ACA takes full effect in 2014, 10.3 million of those women will be covered by Medicaid due to their low-income status.
Elimination of gender rating: Insurers will be barred from charging women more than men for the same health care coverage – a practice that currently costs women about $1 billion per year.
No preventative care co-pays: Under the ACA, most gender-specific preventative care will no longer require a co-pay. According to Lois Uttley, co-founder of Raising Women's Voices, this includes “contraception, breastfeeding supports (including rental of breast pumps), annual well-woman exams, and screening for gestational diabetes, domestic violence, and sexual transmitted diseases."
Change in defining preexisting conditions: Insurance companies may no longer treat pregnancy, previous C-sections, breast cancer, or sexual assault or abuse as preexisting conditions that preclude coverage for treatment related to these issues.
Gains for mothers: According to the March of Dimes, only 13 percent of insurance plans currently cover maternity care, which will be a required coverage area under the ACA. Working mothers at companies with more than 50 employees will be provided a provide place to pump breast milk during required breaks.
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