Empowering Voices: Kobi Kennedy Brinson Moderates Winston & Strawn’s Fifth Annual Queen Charlotte Tea with Rai Glover & Najla Haywood

Winston & Strawn hosted its Fifth Annual Queen Charlotte Tea, an annual signature event celebrating leadership, community impact, and the legacy of Queen Charlotte. This year’s program was moderated by Charlotte Office Managing Partner Kobi Kennedy Brinson, who guided an engaging and thought‑provoking conversation with distinguished guest speakers Rai Glover, Regional Market President at Huntington Bank, and Najla Haywood, CEO of FDY, Inc.

Rai and Najla shared personal reflections, career insights, and professional lessons shaped by their C-Suite leadership and stewardship in the Charlotte community and beyond. The discussion highlighted themes of leadership presence, resilience, overall well‑being, stress awareness, work‑life integration, and the importance of elevating women’s voices across industries. Kobi facilitated a dynamic dialogue that connected the speakers’ experiences to broader conversations around leading with authenticity, navigating real‑world challenges, and sustaining personal clarity in demanding roles.

The Queen Charlotte Tea continues to serve as a space where clients, colleagues, and community partners come together to connect, learn, and celebrate the impactful contributions of women shaping the Charlotte region. This year’s event expanded on that tradition, offering attendees meaningful perspectives and moments of inspiration.

Key Takeaways

• Embrace your boundaries. Protect your limits!
• Encourage other women every day. Random acts of encouragement lift us all!
• Embrace your inner child. Play unapologetically!