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Message from the ChairAs we approach the end of 2018, I would like to thankeveryone who supported DirectWomen. Whether youare a sponsor, alumna, honoree, volunteer or all of theabove, your passion and commitment have played aninvaluable role in another very successful year.

We look forward to your continued support as we worktogether to increase the representation of womenlawyers on corporate boards. Cheers to a successful2018 and an even better 2019 ahead!

Make a Year-End Donation to DirectWomenDo your part to increase the number of women on corporate boards by makinga tax-deductible year-end donation to DirectWomen. Click here to donate onlineor fill out this form to mail a check. Please contact Laura Beth Hooper if youhave any questions.

DirectWomen Alumnae Added to BoardsLinda Addison (Class of 2012) was elected to the boardof KPMG LLP, one of the world's leading professionalservices firms, providing innovative business solutions andaudit, tax and advisory services to many of the world'slargest and most prestigious organizations. The pressrelease can be found here. This is Linda's second boardappointment. Earlier this year, she was appointed to the board of TorchmarkCorporation, where she serves on the Compensation Committee. Linda is theImmediate Past Managing Partner of Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP.

Jana Cohen Barbe (Class of 2016) was elected to theboard of Invitation Homes, a leading owner and operator ofsingle-family homes for lease. The press release can befound here.

April Miller Boise (Class of 2018) was elected to theboard of The Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati, a$100 billion regional wholesale bank providing financialservices for residential housing and economicdevelopment to member stockholders in the FHLBSystem’s Fifth District. The press release can be found here.

Did you know? 27% of DirectWomen Board Institute Alumnae have beenselected for corporate board service!

Midwest Alumnae Gathering RecapOn November 13th DirectWomen Alumnae from across the Midwest gatheredin Chicago for an evening of networking and information sharing. DirectWomenAlumna Jen Wolfe (Class of 2012) gave an insightful and informativepresentation on Blockchain in the Boardroom and addressed what directorsneed to know. The discussion covered an overview of blockchaintechnology, smart contracts, and current blockchain use cases.

Thank you to our Midwest Alumnae co-chairs Jana Cohen Barbe and AnnHarlan for organizing the event and to Dentons US LLP for hosting our group.

Update Your Contact InformationWe want to ensure that our directory of DirectWomen alumnae and supportersis up to date and accurate. Please remember to email Laura Beth Hooper withany updates to your bio, headshot or resume.

Articles and Research of Interest

Low Board Turnover? Less Opportunity for Board Diversity Bucking a Trend, Ed-Tech Startup Pluralsight Adds More Women to itsBoard Tech's Urgent Quest for Women DirectorsWinds of Change: The 2018 Census of Women Directors and ExecutiveOfficers of Massachusetts Public Companies BlackRock is Sick of Excuses for Corporate Boards Lacking Women

London's Tech Firms Failing to Employ Women at Board LevelEntrenched Boards Stymie DiversityFive Ways CEOs Can Lead Inclusively From the TopWhat Role Does Political Correctness Play in Corporate Board Diversity?

We will continue to build on the enthusiasm and energy of our expandingDirectWomen network. Thank you for your help in supporting our mission. Ifyou have suggestions for additional ways to strengthen DirectWomen’soutreach and work, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Wishing you and yours a happy holiday season!

All the best,

Denise KeaneChair, DirectWomen

Thank You to Our 2018 Sponsors!

Diamond

Platinum Ambassadors

Platinum

GoldDavis Polk & Wardwell LLPFine, Kaplan & Black, RPC

Kirkland & Ellis LLPLittler Mendelson PC

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.Reed Smith LLP

Richards, Layton & Finger, PASimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLPThe Travelers Companies, Inc.

USAAWilmerHale

Silver

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Analog DevicesBaker Botts LLP

Bechtel CorporationGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Pittman LLPProskauer Rose LLPShearman & Sterling

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter &Hampton LLP

Hogan Lovells US LLPHuntington Bancshares Incorporated

Jones DayK&L Gates LLP

Meritor, Inc.Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw

Snell & WilmerTeledyne Technologies Incorporated

Thompson Hine LLPToyota Motor North America, Inc.

Walmart, Inc.White & Case LLP

Individual 2018 Sponsors

Catharine Biggs ArrowoodMichelle A. Banks

Thomas BaxterRosemary T. Berkery

Sharon BowenWendy Breuder

Alan BryanJanet L. Carrig

Marcy Sharon CohenKelly McNamara Corley

Sandra L. FlowRobin S. Fredrickson

Elisa D. GarciaPatricia K. GilletteLeslie Goldman

Alyce C. HalchakKatherine Hatton

Peggy HeegMarie Oh HuberDenise F. Keane

Karen King

Denise KuprionisSusan S. Lanigan

Roberta D. LiebenbergLynn Loacker Vivian Maese

Judy K. MencherDorothy Nichols

Michelle NixCatherine A. Rein

Arthur & Toni Rembe RockTom Sager

Hillary A. SaleStephanie A. ScharfNatalia ShehadehBrande StellingsRachel R. SternSusan Tomasky

Andrea E. UtechtRobin Walker-LeeLeonard Warren

Marissa C. WeselyAlice Young