Winston Presents Women’s V.I.S.I.O.N. Retreat in Texas

Winston & Strawn presented V.I.S.I.O.N. (Voices to Inspire Success and Ignite Opportunities Now) Retreat for women, a complimentary event designed to motivate and inspire women seeking to be a force for change. The daylong program took place on February 23, 2018 in Addison, Texas.

The event featured a motivational keynote address by Trudy Bourgeois, entitled “I am My Sister’s Keeper: Women Serving as Bold Advocates for Other Women Across Differences to Create Work Environments Where Everyone Wins!”

The program also included other inspirational speakers, interactive panel discussions, and continuing education credit focusing on how to effectively communicate across cultural and gender divides, how to work more efficiently and collaboratively, and how to overcome obstacles in both our personal and professional lives. The retreat concluded with a cocktail reception, which featured networking, social activities, and pop-up shops from local female-owned businesses.

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit was provided for “Tips on Working Smarter Instead of Harder,” presented by:

• Jane McBride, Plano, Texas (Optimus Legal Management & Consulting)
• Sterling L. Miller, Denver, Colorado (Marketo, Inc.)

Winston & Strawn LLP is an accredited CLE provider in California, Illinois, New York, and Texas.