Presentations

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2017:

• Ostrow, E., Simon, J., Bawcom, J. & Biro, S. (2017) Building your brand: Yes, it’s all about you.  Association of Corporate Counsel Annual Meeting, Washington, D. C.

• Ostrow, E. (2017) Getting rid of mindless barriers to advancement. Breaking Barriers – Advancing and Retaining Women in the Legal Profession 2nd Ed. ARK Group.

• Ostrow, E. (2017) Grit and a growth mindset to advance women in the law.  Morrison & Foerster, New  York.

• Ostrow, E. (2017) Harassment awareness and prevention.  Women in E Discovery, Washington, D. C.

• Ostrow, E. (2017) Mentee training. Morris James LLP. Wilmington, DE.

• Ostrow, E. (2017) Mentor training. Morris James LLP. Wilmington, DE.

• Ostrow, E. (2017) Mentor-mentee training. Morris James LLP. Wilmington, DE.

• Gonzalez, R. A., Israel, D. J., Ostrow, E. & Bertaut, C. M. (2017) Psychological flexibility: How to unhook from the chatter of your mind to achieve values-based success. ABA Section of Litigation First Annual LGBT Forum, San Francisco.

• Ostrow, E. (2017) The power of relationships: Building your social capital. Women’s Bar Association of Maryland, Easton.

• Ostrow, E., Chavez, C., Meanes, P. & Yamate, S. (2017) Women working to overcome explicit and implicit bias: How can we bridge across cultures? National Bar Association Annual Meeting, Toronto.

2016:

• Ostrow, E. (2016) Life on purpose: An alternative approach to work-life challenges. MyCase Webinar, www.MyCase.com.
• Ostrow, E. (2006) Relationship management. Dow Lohnes & Albertson, Washington, D. C.
• Ostrow, E. (2016) Self-promotion and strategic network development. Hispanic Bar Association of the District of Columbia, Latina Leadership Academy. Washington, D. C.

2015:

• Ostrow, E. (2015) Building social capital:  How to do the most important activity for your success.  New Jersey State Bar Association, Lawyers in Transition, New Brunswick, NJ.
• Ostrow, E. (2015) Leading with your strengths. DRI Women’s Leadership Meeting, Chicago, IL.
• Ostrow, E. (2015) Negotiating for advancement. 2015 WIN Summit, New York, NY.
• Freeman, D. & Ostrow, E. (2015) Supercharge your career. Women in Law Empowerment Forum Exclusive Workshop, Washington, D.C.
• Lee, J. R. & Ostrow, E. (2015) True grit and growth mindset:  The secrets of success. WLN Webinar, National Asian Pacific Bar Association.

2014:

• Ostrow, E. (2014) American Bar Association Career Expo. Panel - Finding a Guide: Mentorship and Sponsorship, ABA Washington, DC
• Ostrow, E. (2014) Leveraging Social Capital, Diversity & Flexbility Alliance - Signature Seminar Series
• Ostrow, E. (2014) NAWL Mid-Year Meeting, Developing Lawyers as Leaders, Washington DC
• Ostrow, E. (2014) Women's Bar Association of the District of Columbia, One-on-One Mentoring Program Kickoff and Networking Reception: Keys to a Successful Mentoring - Sponsorship, Tips, and Strategies, Washington, DC
• Ostrow, E. (2014) Women's Bar Assocation of the District of Columbia, Annual Diversity Bootcamp, Washington DC

2013: 

• Ostrow, E. (2013) Building Social Capital and Cultivating Sponsors: A Core Leadership Competency. Allegheny County Bar Association Institute for Gender Diversity, Pittsburgh, PA.
• Ostrow, E. (2013) Creating a Culture of Sponsorship: A powerful talent retention strategy. Allegheny Country Bar Association Institute for Gender Equality, Pittsburgh, PA.
• Ostrow, E. (2013) Creating and Sustaining a Diverse and Inclusive Culture in a Lew Firm: A Case Study. NALP Annual Education Conference, Tampa, FL.
• Ostrow, E. (2013) Initiative on the Advancement and Retention of Women. Women's Bar Association of the District of Columbia, Washington D.C.
• Ostrow, E. (2013) Panel: Gavel to the Glass: Strategies for Reform. NYU Lawy Women Symposium, New York, NY.
• Ostrow, E. (2013) Staying in Touch: Balancing Data Collection and Recent Alumni Counseling Nine Months Out. NALP Annual Education Conference, Tampa, FL.
• Ostrow, E. (2013) Strategies for Advancing Your Career in the New Year. Palm Beach Country Chapter, Florida Association for Women Lawyers, West Palm Beach, FL.
• Ostrow, E. (2013) You 2.0: Stepping Out and Creating Your Own Success. Women's Bar Association of the District of Columbia, Washington, D.C.

2012:

2011:

• Ostrow, E. (2011) Branding yourself:  A one-on-one workshop. Charting Your Path:  Eleventh Annual Conference on Women and the Practice of Law for DuPont, Wilmington, DE.
• Ostrow, E. (2011) Connecting your way to re-entering your career.  Lawyer Re-Entry Program, American University Washington College of Law, Washington, D. C.
• Ostrow, E., Gold, M., Leonard, J., Wilson, S. & Yohanan, K. (2011) Cultivating a sponsor…not a mentor. Women in Law Empowerment Forum, Washington, D. C.
• Miller, K., Ostrow, E. & Fenton, E. (2011) Getting your voice heard when it matters most: Strategies for navigating the annual review period.  Webinar sponsored by the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession and the Young Lawyers Division.  October, 27.
• Pinnix, J., Joseph, J. & Ostrow, E. (2011) “Grow”ing forward with your practice. American Immigration Lawyers Association, Solo and Small Firm Practice:  Business School for the Immigration Lawyer.  Washington, D. C.
• Ostrow, E. (2011) How to become a good mentee.  Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP, Washington, D. C.
• Ostrow, E. (2011) How to network effectively.  Hispanic Bar Association of the District of Columbia, Washington, D. C.
• Ostrow, E. (2011) How to raise your profile. Jackson & Campbell P. C. Women’s Initiative, Washington, D. C.
• Ridgway, D. A., Chen, V., Gillette, P. K. & Ostrow, E.  (2011) Is unconscious bias preventing the advancement of women in the legal profession? Federal Bar Council, New York, NY.
• Ostrow, E. (2011) Networking circles.  Squire Sanders & Dempsey Women’s Initiative, Partners meeting, Washington, D. C.
• Ostrow, E., Ely, R. & Williams, J. (2011) Power and gender:  Do the rules differ for women? 2011 Power Summit on Law and Leadership, Center for Women in the Law, Austin, TX.
• Ostrow, E. (2011) Spring into a new you.  Montgomery County Women’s Bar Association, Potomac, MD.
• Hopkins, M., Ostrow, E., Keller, D. K. & Schroth, A. (2011) Taking the next step:  Getting the career you want in affordable housing and community development law. Webcast sponsored by the Forum on Affordable Housing and Community  Development Law, June 22.
• Ostrow, E. (2011) Unconscious bias in the evaluation process. Squire Sanders & Dempsey Lawyer Personnel Committee meeting, Cleveland, OH.

• Ostrow, E. & Hansen, K. (2008) Building a culture of inclusiveness:  A view from inside a firm.  Project for Attorney Retention (PAR) Annual Conference, Positioning Law Firms for Long-Term Success: New Strategies for Advancing Women Lawyers, Washington, D.C.
• Ostrow, E. (2008) Building social capital:  An interactive program for women lawyers on how to draw on your personal and professional relationships to accomplish your goals.  New York City Bar Association, Committee on Women in the Profession, New York, NY.
• Ostrow, E. (2008) Developing your signature strengths as a leader:  a positive psychology workshop.  Panel presented at the Harvard Law School Celebration 55, The Women’s Leadership Summit, Cambridge, MA.
• Neville, K., Chapman, S.C., Cohen, C.F., Fletcher, M. A., Hill, J. W., Ostrow, E. & Ostrow, E. (2008) Handling the challenges of leadership. Hastings Leadership Academy for Women, U C Hastings College of the Law Work Life Law Center, San Francisco, CA.
• Westfal, S.C., Alvarez, J. A., Ostrow, E., Reed, I. M. & Stein, C. S. (2008) Managing your career:  the art of transition. Panel presented at Harvard Law School Celebration 55, Women’s Leadership Summit, Cambridge, MA.
• Ostrow, E. & Rupp, J. (2008) Navigating the intersection of work and life:  Charting organizational and individual success. Oklahoma Bar Association, Oklahoma City, OK.

2007:

• Ostrow, E. (2007) Balancing on the work/life high wire. Loyola Law School Women’s Alumni Association, Los Angeles, CA.
• Ostrow, E. (2007) Balancing on the work/life high wire.  Presidential Commission on the Status of Women.  University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.
• Ostrow, E. (2007) Be a champion for yourself.  Covington & Burling, Women’s Initiative, Washington, D. C.
• Armstrong, S. & Ostrow, E. (2007) Creating a Work-Life Balance Program that Works for Associates, the Firm and Your Clients. Panel presented at the American Conference Institute’s Forum on Law Firm Associate Retention and Professional Development, Washington, D. C.
• Henry, D. E., Ostrow, E. & Arabatzis, E. E. (2007) Flexible work schedules: How to make them work.  Panel presented at American Conference Institute’s Conference on Retaining and Promoting Female Attorneys, New York, NY.
• Ostrow, E. (2007) How to practice law and like it. New Orleans Bench & Bar Conference, Point Clear, AL.
• Ostrow, E. (2007) Improving the Retention of Female and Diverse Lawyers. Post-conference Interactive Workshop, American Conference Institute’s Forum on Law Firm Associate Retention and Professional Development, Washington, D.C.
• Bertaut, C., Boone, M., Mayes, M. C., Moore, A., & Ostrow, E. (2007) Leadership skills:  Developing the right stuff.  Panel presentation At the ABA Section of Litigation Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.
• Ostrow, E. (2007) Marketing and business development:  A seminar for associates. Groom Law Group, Washington, D. C.
• Ostrow, E. (2007) Putting what we know about obstacles to women’s advancement into action. Presented at Advancing Women in the Profession:  Action Plans for Women’s Bar Associations, Boston, MA.
• Horowitz, L., Ford, A. K., Goodman, A. & Ostrow, E.  (2007) So you are thinking of returning to the office? Panel presented at the National Association of Women Lawyer’s Ready to On-Ramp program, Washington, D. C.
• Ostrow, E. (2007) Taking care of yourself as a leader. Hastings Leadership Academy for Women, U C Hastings College of the Law Work Life Law Center, San Francisco, CA.
• Ostrow, E. (2007) The change process. Presented at Advancing Women in the Profession:  Action Plans for Women’s Bar Associations, Boston, MA.

2006: 

• Henry, D. E., Ostrow, E. et. al., Ostrow, E. (2006) Advancement in the profession: Best practices for lawyers and their firms. Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers Convention, Columbus, OH.
• Ostrow, E. (2006) Balancing work and life. Georgia State Bar Association, Atlanta, GA.
• Henry, D. E., Ostrow, E. et. al., (2006) Best practices for the hiring, training, retention and advancement of women attorneys. Panel sponsored by the New York City BarCommittee on Women in the Profession.
• Ostrow, E. (2006) Creating your personal change management plan. BellSouth Corporation Legal Department, Atlanta, GA.
• Ostrow, E., Glasheen, M. & Kolsun, B. (2006) Creating your own personal leadership plan. American Bar Association Commission on Women in the Profession Women in Law Leadership Academy II, Chicago, IL.
• Ostrow, E. (2006) Creating your personal leadership plan.  ABA Commission on Women in the Profession, Women in Law Leadership Academy, Chicago, IL.
• Ostrow, E. & Tocci, M. J.( 2006)  Effective communication skills for women. Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP. San Francisco, CA.
• Ostrow, E. (2006) Effective communication skills for women lawyers.  Sutherland, Asbill & Brennan, LLC, Women's Initiative, Atlanta, GA.
• Ostrow, E. (2006) Get ahead and have a life:  How great lawyers achieve more. National Constitution Center audioconference.
• Ostrow, E. (2006) Getting on the radar:  Effective career advancement strategies for women attorneys. J.D. Bliss sponsored webinar.  Http://www.jdbliss.com
• Ostrow, E. (2006) How to make your next career decision. Women's Bar Association of the District of Columbia Career Committee, Washington, D. C.
• Ostrow, E. (2006) Mental health and the practice of law.  North Carolina State Bar Association CLE Program, Staying Power: Managing Competing Demands to Benefit Lawyers, Law Firms and Clients, Greensboro, NC.
• Ostrow, E. (2006) Options for the opt-out revolution.  ABA Section of Litigation Annual meeting, Los Angeles, CA.
• Ostrow, E. (2006) Overcoming adversity on the road to diversity. Oklahoma Bar Association Women in Law Conference, Tulsa, OK.
• Ostrow, E. (2006) Plan your career - Protect your life.  Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, Women at Weil, Washington, D. C.
• Ostrow, E. (2006) Relationship management.  Dow Lohnes & Albertson, Washington, D. C.
• Ostrow, E. (2006) Success is about relationships:  How to build great ones. Counsel on Call and Atlanta Women Corporate Counsel, Atlanta, GA.
• Ostrow, E. (2006) Thriving at work and life. Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein, LLP Annual Retreat, Pinehurst, NC.
• Ostrow, E. (2006) What women say when men aren't around. Women's Bar Association of the District of Columbia, Initiative on the Advancement and Retention of Women, Washington, D. C.
• Ostrow, E. (2006) Women in the profession:  Obstacles and opportunities. Texas Women Lawyers Annual Conference, Houston, TX.
• Ostrow, E. (2006) Work life balance issues:  An overview. Keynote dinner address, North Carolina State Bar Association CLE Program, Staying Power: Managing Competing Demands to Benefit Lawyers, Law Firms and Clients, Greensboro, NC.
• Stellings, B., Williams, J.C., Ostrow, E. & Calvert, C. (2006) Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia Initiative on the Advancement and Retention of Women:  The experts present the research. Washington, D. C.

2005: 

• Ostrow, E. & Day, J. (2005) Achieving professional success without burning out or sacrificing your life. Annual meeting of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Charlottesville.
• Ostrow, E. (2005) Are you living the life you dreamed after law school? Keynote address, Women on the Move:  Successful Women in the Know.  New York State Bar Association, New York, NY.
• Ostrow, E. (2005) Balancing your professional and personal life.  Presented at Howard County Chapter meeting, Women’s Bar Association, Ellicott City, MD.
• Krieger, L. & Ostrow, E. (2005) Crisis in the legal profession: Counseling to prevent and repair lawyer malaise.  Presentation at the National Association of Law Placement’s Annual Education Conference, Chicago, IL.
• Ostrow, E. (2005) How to achieve career success without sacrificing your life or burning out.  The Atlanta Bar Association’s Career Management Committee and the Georgia Association for Women Lawyers, Atlanta, GA.
• Ostrow, E. (2005) How to avoid burnout.  The American Bar Association Forum on Communications Law 10^th Annual Conference, Boca Raton.
• Ostrow, E. (2005) How to avoid burnout. National Association of Law Placement, End of Season Series, Washington, D. C.
• Ostrow, E. (2005) How to create life satisfaction while succeeding in your in-house legal career. Counsel on Call for the Georgia Association of Corporate Counsel, Atlanta, GA.
• Chell, B. C., Kolsun, B., Ostrow, E. & Swift, C. (2005) Leadership in practice. Panel presentation at the National Institute for Women Corporate Counsel, Dallas, TX.
• Ostrow, E. (2005) Strategically planning your career to achieve work-life balance.  Workshop presented for the New Hampshire Women’s Bar Association Work-Life Balance Initiative, Manchester.

• Ostrow, E. (2004) Achieving a work/life balance. Hogan & Harston, LLP. Washington, D.C.
• Ostrow, E. (2004) A lawyer's toolbox for career and life satisfaction. Presented at the State Bar of Wisconsin Annual Meeting, Madison, WI.
• Ostrow, E. (2004) Balanced lives.  Holland & Knight, LLP., Women’s Initiative, Washington, D. C.
• Ostrow, E. (2004) Balancing work and personal life: flexible work options for lawyers.  Presented at the Wisconsin State Bar Annual Meeting, Madison, WI.
• Froling, D., Lawrence, A., Ostrow, E., Rafuse, N. & Strong, E. (2004) Building your career:  Successful women lawyers and other experts explain how to navigate the muddy waters. Panel presented at the American Bar Association Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA.
• Bookson, S. T., Kramer, L., Livingston, J. & Ostrow, E. (2004) How to brand and market yourself: Crafting your personal business plan. New York State Trial Lawyers Association, New York, NY.
• Ostrow, E. (2004) Law practice in the 21st century:  Challenges, risks & opportunities. Presented at the Women Lawyers in the 21st Century –Challenges and Opportunities: A Symposium. North Carolina Bar Association Foundation, Cary, NC.
• Ostrow, E. (2004) Pillars of a balanced life in the law. Women's Forum of Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson, Washington, D.C.
• Ostrow, E. (2004) Planning, designing and controlling your career path. Yale Law School, New Haven, CT.
• Ostrow, E., Krieger, L. S. &  Wiggins, P. K. (2004) Quality of life and career in the 21st century:  the emerging paradigm.  The Florida Bar Annual Meeting, Boca Raton, FL.
• Ostrow, E. (2004) Strategically planning your career to achieve work-life balance.  Keynote address to LRIR Inside Look for Summer Associates, Cincinnati Bar Association, Cincinnati, OH.
• Ostrow, E. (2004) Take your career to the next level. American Corporate Counsel Association Baltimore Career Development Group, Baltimore, MD.
• Ostrow, E. (2004) The seven worst mistakes career coaching clients make:  How to coach your clients not to make them. Presented at the MentorCoach™ Summer Coaching Institute and Cruise.
• Ostrow, E. (2004) The ten worst career mistakes women lawyers make.  Women's Bar Association of the District of Columbia Networking Group, Tysons Corner, VA.
• Ostrow, E. (2004) Tooting your own horn:  Practical strategies for developing self-promotion skill and comfort. Professional development seminar presented to the Women’s Bar Association of Maryland, Baltimore.
• Dempsey, S., English, H., Goodman, S., Mullen, D., Ostrow, E. & Bergmann, R. (2004) What they never told you in law school – You're the boss:  getting comfortable with being in charge. Panel presented at the Pennsylvania Bar Association Annual Meeting, Hershey, PA.
• Ostrow, E. (2004) Work-life balance:  Why law firms should care.  Presented as part of the Equilibrium Project:  Assessing the Work-Life Balance, S. K. Davis, D. L. McKenna, S. S. Walsh & T. Cipriano, Connecticut Bar Association Annual Meeting, New Haven.

2003: 

• Ostrow, E. (2003) Clearing the obstacles to a balanced life.  Law Department Retreat, Assurant Corp., Atlanta, GA.
• Ostrow, E. (2003) Finding balance.  Keynote address a the Florida Association for Women Lawyers and the Florida Bar midyear meeting, Miami, FL.
• Currin, A. D., Nesbitt, L., Ostrow, E. &  Trautz, R. F. (2003) Get a life – tips and technological tools to improve practice management.  ABA Forum on Affordable Housing, Washington, D.C.
• Ostrow, E. (2003) Making a strategic plan for your career. Presented at the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Women's Caucus Breakfast, St. Petersburg, FL.
• Ostrow, E., Burr, B., Lightfoot, W. & Schneider, P. (2003) Overwhelmed: Proven methods to manage. Panel sponsored by the Young Lawyers Forum of the Women's Bar Association & The Young Lawyers Section of the Bar Association of the District of Columbia, Washington, D.C.
• Ostrow, E. (2003) Practice leadership:  The key to success. McDermott, Will & Emery, Chicago, IL.

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