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2022 PDC Summer Conference - Conference Program

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

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Topic

4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Meet and Greet (pay-your-own-way casual gathering)
Lobby Bar
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Board Meeting
 

Thursday, July 14, 2022

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Topic

Presenter

8:30 AM
Registration Open
 
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Summer Conference Planning Committee Meeting
 
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Keynote Sound Check
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
New Member / Attendee Orientation
 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Vendor Showcase
Hotshot
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Welcome Remarks
 
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Opening Plenary: Engagement, Inclusion, & Well-Being: The Intertwined Trifecta of a Positive Work Experience
Anne Brafford, Amanda Smith
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
State of the PDC: Member Meeting
 
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Networking Lunch
Sponsored by Micron Systems
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
(60 min time slots)
Engaging Your PD Expertise to Influence Leaders
Kristen Hulse, Jessie Spressart
 
Creating and Supporting High Performance Teams in a Remote/Hybrid World
Mark Beese, Melissa Berry 
 
Supporting Attorney and Staff Learning Differences
Ben Opipari, Ph.D.
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Transition Break
 
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
(60 min time slots)
I think, therefore, I Am Biased
Sean Carter
 
Building a Culture of Courageous Civility
Melissa Nelson, Sue Covelli-Buntley
 
I Wish They Wrote Better: But What Does That Mean?
Noah Messing, Megan McNulty 
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Coffee / Networking Break (Meet a Newbie Break) 
Sponsored by Volta
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
(60 min time slots)
Time Well Spent: Reflections and Suggestions from the PDC Mastermind Program
Jessie Spressart, Jill Nefkens, Suzanne Thomas
 
Be your own HERO: Developing Psychological Capital through Hope, Efficacy, Resilience and Optimism
Shannon Callahan
 
The Art of Influencing Difficult Conversations
Julie G Holunga, Margee Fawley
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Group Dinner:  see payment option on registration form 
Coohills Restaurant 
 
Group Dinner Reception sponsored by HotShot
 

Friday, July 15, 2022

Start Time

Topic

Presenter

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration Open
 
8:00 AM
PDC Walk (a Burt Lipshe tradition)
Erin Walczewski, Deepa Selvam
8:45 - 9:45 AM
Breakfast
 
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
(60 min time slots)
5 Root Causes of Resignation and How to Proactively Lead for Retention
Tracy LaLonde
 
We Put a “Ring” on It and Got Engaged!
A Case Study on the Benefits of Engaging Associates
Kelly Cahill, Paula Dixton, Bridget Huffstutler, Marla Grant
 
The Art of Advocating for Yourself
Mo Cunningham, Kevin Agnew, Noelani Walser, Kristin Hulse
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Transition Break
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
(60 min time slots)
Building a Culture of Engagement in a Post-Pandemic Workplace
Kristen Ramos, Jeanne Picht
 
So You Want to be Chief
Jennifer Bluestein, Chris Boyd, Sandra Bang
 
Leadership is a Conversation - A Courageous One
Donna Branca, Foster Blair
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
PDC Awards Luncheon
 
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Helping Passive Associates Learn How to Manage Up and Push Back
Andrew Elowitt, Malini Nangia 
 
Fostering Exuberance Among Diverse Employees During "The Great Resignation"
Ama Karikari-Yawson, Kourtney James
 
Inspiring Success – Using Connection to Motivate and Engage  
Laurie Lyte, David Maas
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Transition Break
 
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
(45 min time slots)
PDC Talks  
Tracks 1, 2, 3 - run concurrently, see below
 
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Networking Break
 
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
(60 min time slots)
Boosting engagement for everybody - a research-based approach
Tara Owens Antonipillai, Shailini J. George, Adam Reiber
 
How to Build Intention-Driven Routines in a Hybrid Work World
Joe Maguire, Drew Amoroso
 
To Build Engagement, Promote Self-Determination
Jay Sullivan, Maria Arlotto, Quinn Clancy, Angelique Magliulo-Hager
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
Happy Hour, Rooftop Pool Deck
Sponsored by PLI (Practicing Law Institute)
6:30 PM
Distillery/Brewery Tour
 
6:40 PM
Meow Wolf Art Installation 
6:40 PM
Colorado Rockies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Game 
 
8:40 PM
Denver Milk Market
 

Saturday, July 16, 2022

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Topic

Presenter

7:00 AM - 7:45 AM
Morning Yoga: space limited, sign up HERE
Katie Aldrich - sponsored by Fringe 
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Registration Open
 
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Breakfast
 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
(60 min time slots)
The “Ted Lasso” Effect: How Psychological Safety Sets Your Firm Up for the Win
Kendra Brodin, Leah Carlson
 
Deepen Your Purpose & Impact by Embracing Your Sisyphean Boulder
Jennifer Overall, Kara Dodson, Lauren Krasnow
 
Engaging Associates Through a Thoughtful Staffing System
Devin Lintzenich, Catherine Dunbar
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Networking Break
 
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Closing Plenary Session: Building a Sustainable Legal Profession Brainstorming Session
Scott Westfahl

PDC Talk Track 1:

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Topic

Presenter

Friday, July 15                2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
Lead by Example: Develop Your Own PD Leadership Skills Through Service
Erin Walczewski
 
The Industrial Revolution: Podcasting Our Way to Increased Engagement and Client Connection
Michael Estell, Gretchen Boehmcke  
                                             
 
Law Firms are Hilarious! The Power of Humor in Law Firm Engagement, Resilience, and Success
Jarrett Green

PDC Talk Track 2:

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Topic

Presenter

Friday, July 15                2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
Ignite Engagement Through Strengths-Based Leadership
Darien Fleming
 
Playing by (or changing?) the rules for better CLE programing
Ian Nelson
 
Near and Far: Communicating and Connecting in a Hybrid World
Shawn Fagan

PDC Talk Track 3:

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Topic

Presenter

Friday, July 15                2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
The Power of Empowered Lawyers
Courtney Wylie
 
Take 3: Refresh, Reset, Reengage
Wendy McCormack
 
What is the Challenge Here? Offering Support Instead of Answers
Reva Pollack