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CREFC Women's Network Symposium

CREFC Women's Network Symposium


CREFC Women's Network Symposium
From Mad Men to Mad Max (Fury Road)

The journey from Peggy Olson, assistant, to Imperator Furiosa. In the year of #metoo, it’s easy to overlook the real progress that has been made. From Boomers to Millennials, the experience of women in the real estate industry has undergone real and lasting change and success. Join us to explore where we’ve been and where we’re going.

Planning Committee
Anna Glick, Senior Counsel, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Leslie Hayton, Managing Director, Wells Fargo
Melissa C. Hinkle, Partner, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Bonnie Neuman, Partner, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Leah Nivison, Managing Director, Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Lisa Pauquette, Partner, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Jan Sternin, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC
Stephanie Sun, CMBS Primary Ratings Lead Analyst, Moody’s Investors Service
Kenda Tomes, Partner, Stinson Leonard Street LLP
Mary Wang, Associate, Situs
Teresa Zien, Senior Director, Invesco
Program

Registration
2:30pm - 3:00pm
Welcome
3:00pm – 3:10pm

Lisa Pendergast, Executive Director, CRE Finance Council 
Jan Sternin, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC 
How Women Define SUCCESS Cross-Generationally
3:10pm - 4:10pm

Moderator:
Melissa C. Hinkle, Partner, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Panelists:
Kathleen Donovan, Managing Director - Head of Underwriting, UBS Investment Bank 
Anna Glick, Senior Counsel, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Leslie Hayton, Managing Director, Wells Fargo
Lainie Kaye, Managing Director, Deutsche Bank
Elaine McKay, Director, Annaly Commercial Real Estate Group 

Discussion Topics:
- How have professional goals changed throughout one’s career?
- What resources are essential for success?
- How is personal and professional success defined?
Networking Break
4:10pm - 4:20pm

Not Your Mother’s Millennial
4:20pm - 5:20pm

Moderator:
Jan Sternin, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC

Panelists:
Hannah Baker, Analyst, KKR 
Olivia Feldman, Director, Ackman-Ziff Real Estate Group LLC
Kate Foreman, Associate, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Tiffany Thurber, Vice President, Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Mary Wang, Associate, Situs 

Discussion Topics:

  • Where millennials see their opportunities and challenges in the commercial real estate finance industry 
  • Distinctions among millennials
  • Perspective on the direction of the CRE finance industry

Networking Break
5:20pm - 5:30pm
Keynote Speaker
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Moderator:
Lisa Pendergast, Executive Director, CRE Finance Council 

Keynote:
MaryAnne Gilmartin, Co-Founder and CEO, L&L MAG
Community Outreach Initiative - "Get Women in Power"
6:30pm - 6:40pm

Lindsey Wright, Senior Managing Director, C-III Asset Management 
Networking Reception
6:40pm - 7:30pm


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Registration:  2:30pm - 3:00pm 
Program:  3:00pm - 6:40pm
Networking Reception:  6:40pm - 7:30pm
Registration Fees

Price:  $85 Members / $170 Non-Members
Young Professional Price*:  $43 Members / $85 Non-Members
*must be approved for the discounted rate in advance
Academic Member Price**: $43 Member
**must be approved for the discounted rate in advance

Attendee List

By registering for this event, you agree that the CREFC Women’s Network may take your photograph or record video and/or audio and you consent to CREFC Women’s Network use and reproduction of such media for any purpose, including, without limitation, marketing and promotional purposes.
Suggested Accommodations

Hotels located near Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP:
- Four Seasons Downtown
- W New York Downtown
- The Smyth Hotel
- NY Marriott Downtown 
- The Conrad 
- The Beekman
- Andaz Wall Street
- The Ritz-Carlton New York
The CREFC Women's Network's Mission is to:
- Enhance the visibility, profile and advancement of women in the commercial real estate finance industry.
- Provide a structured platform with CREFC dedicated to women's initiatives
- Provide opportunities for networking, mentoring and development of professional women
We welcome and encourage industry participants to join and be a part of this network.

When
5/3/2018 2:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP 200 Liberty Street One World Financial Center New York, NY 10281
 

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