11th World Women Lawyers' Conference

24 Jun - 26 Jun 2026

Session information

Networking session: Build your inner circle: connect, share, lead

Description

This exclusive networking session brings together senior women lawyers from across firms and practice areas for a unique opportunity to connect with peers who understand the challenges and triumphs of leadership in law.

Step away from your daily practice and into a room full of accomplished women who share your professional journey. Whether you specialise in private or public M&A, private equity, litigation/arbitration, employment, regulatory or any other field, this is your moment to meet counterparts from other firms, exchange insights on emerging trends shaping the profession and forge meaningful connections that extend well beyond this event.

This is not just networking — it is an invitation to build your own power circle. A trusted group of peers to turn to for advice, collaboration and support as you continue to lead in your field. Come ready to share, listen and connect.

Session / Workshop Chair(s)

Mafalda Barreto Gomez-Acebo & Pombo, Lisbon, Portugal
Cláudia Cruz Almeida Vieira de Almeida, Lisbon, Portugal
Mafalda Ferreira CS Associados, Lisbon, Portugal
Marta Graça Rodrigues Garrigues, Lisbon, Portugal
Sarah Knapp Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom, London, England
Rita Leandro Vasconcelos PEREZ-LLORCA, Lisbon, Portugal
Faith Odhiambo Law Society of Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya; African Regional Forum Liaison Officer, Rule of Law Forum
Marta Pereira Rosa Morais Leitão, Lisbon, Portugal
Mariana Caldeira Sarávia SRS Legal, Lisbon, Portugal
Adeola Sunmola Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie, Lagos, Nigeria; African Regional Forum Liaison Officer, Women Lawyers' Committee
Catarina Tavares Loureiro Uria Menendez, Lisbon, Portugal