ChIPs is a 501c3 professional association that advances and connects women in technology, law, and policy. We seek to accelerate innovation through diversity of thought, participation and engagement.Since our founding in 2005, ChIPs has grown to have over 3,700 global members. Our community comes from the private sector as well as all branches of the government. Our members are engaged at the heart of current events — as active participants in the lawmaking, policymaking, judicial, advocacy and innovation processes. www.chipsnetwork.org

Spark Plug Labs Spark Plug Labs is the spark that ignites inspiration and leads people to action.I bring the power of community, leadership development, coaching, training, workshops, and keynotes to leaders at all levels and their teams, champion mindfulness, and make space for inclusion.Founder, Legal Academy on Equity and InclusionFounder, Legal Leaders Community on Mental Health and WellbeingIn my work in DEI, I lead people through a process of exploration to deepen their self-awareness and practice self-command so that we can take action from a place of clear-headed focus instead of anger and outreach. I lead workshops and trainings on communication, influence, impact, mental fitness, and moving past the status quo so we can create thriving teams and have the skills needed to thrive in this integral era. Let's use this opportunity to be curious, listen, lead with love, and be brave enough to take action to create what's possible.Spark Plug Labs works with clients through leadership development and training, group and team coaching, 1:1 coaching, workshops, and keynote presentations in the following areas:• Authorized Partner for Wiley's Five Behaviors and Everything DiSC• Positive Intelligence and Mental Mastery• DEI Measurement, Outcomes, and Action• Leadership and Team Development• Mental Health and Wellbeing• Creating Thriving Cultures• Cultivating Relationships and Client Outreach• Strategic Planning and Implementation• Team Leadership and Development• Collaboration and Conflict ResolutionContact Monica at 415-857-1438 or monica.phillips@sparkpluglabs.co.

I am a 500-hour RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) with Yoga Alliance. I trained through Yoga Works with teachers including Mynx Inatsugu, Melanie Salvatore-August, Tiffany Russo, Jeanne Heileman, Dianne Bondy, Marc Holzman, and more. I am grateful to have had incredible teachers guide me on my yoga journey.I teach Vinyasa Flow, Yin, Restorative and Gentle Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Beginner Yoga, Yoga for Seniors, Meditation, and Mindfulness, and Strength, Stretch, Balance.I currently teach online and in-person at:Oakwood Athletic Club in Lafayette, CaAtma Yoga in Orinda, CAGoddess Gatherings in Lafayette, CAI offer yoga and coaching retreats, private lessons and online courses as well. Please get in touch if you would like to learn more about yoga.

The Coaching Fellowship is an international community of coaches dedicated to helping young professional women reach their full potential.

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As a Client Development Executive with one of the few market-facing, business development teams in the AmLaw 100, I partner with our lawyers to identify, target and close new strategic business opportunities while also organically cross-selling and growing existing client relationships. We use a data-driven process to engage with our clients, identify opportunities, and build relationships.I developed opportunities to expand our women in leadership program with a C-suite breakfast series and a GC forum for women, speaking and partnership opportunities for and with our women attorneys, and ally building with organizations like the Diversity Lab and Silicon Valley Directors' Exchange, elevating the opportunities for women throughout the ecosystem.I also partnered with NACD, Silicon Valley Urban Debate League, Law Foundation of Silicon Valley, and other organizations to integrate diversity throughout the pipeline.DLA Piper is a global law firm located in more than 30 countries throughout Africa, the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East, positioning it to help companies with their legal needs around the world.

Successfully launched a new Drupal website to take advantage of video and social media integration.Hired, trained, and developed team of marketing professionals. Significantly elevated the expectations and outcomes of the marketing department within first six months at firm. Directed the firm’s marketing technology programs, operations, internal and external communications, media relations, creative services, and events.Developed relationships with key industry groups focused on our clients needs; create partnership opportunities that include speaking opportunities including in emerging technologies.Evaluated technology needs to improve the business development process and position firm as market leader in key industries.Collaborated with business development managers to facilitate cross-marketing initiatives and support business development goals.Speaker, “Rise of the Machines: Putting Technology to Work For Us,” Legal Marketing Association International Conference, March 2012

Lead all operations for 23-person marketing department. Oversaw and directed the firm’s marketing technology programs, internal and external communications, media relations, creative services, and events.

Ross, Dixon & Bell, LLP merged with Troutman Sanders LLP as of January 2, 2009. The newly merged firm has 750 lawyers practicing in 15 offices internationally. Find out more at www.troutmansanders.com.

Troutman Sanders merged with Ross, Dixon & Bell as of January 1, 2009.One of ten strategic administrative team members on the merger team for Ross, Dixon & Bell and Troutman Sanders; developed merger strategy; identified target clients, developed outreach plan, and facilitated introductions across firms which led to new work from existing client the day the merger was announced; created press plan and message points; prior to merger was involved in working with RDB chairman to identify key traits of merger possibilities.

Marketing director for AmLaw 100 firm with 500 lawyers and 11 offices. Directed initiatives for firm-wide strategic plan implementation, New York office and seven practice groups: real estate, financial services, tax, bankruptcy, matrimonial, trusts and estates, and white collar.Developed REIT practice in a crowded New York market; raised visibility and market share – added three new clients to group portfolio within five months; identified media opportunities and targeted key corporate clients.Developed business development training tips to enhance user support of InterAction, a CRM system.Managed PR relationships between Director of PR and three PR firms; identified key messages and facilitated press quotes with key partners.(Relocated to Washington, DC for personal reasons, otherwise, I would have stayed at Blank Rome. It was a fabulous place to work.)

Wrote submission that led to firm selection as a top five litigation boutique by The American Lawyer, exceeding firm expectations to capitalize on high profile litigation.Wrote client proposals that lead to more than $3.5 million in new business.Developed a reputation as the primary authority on competitive intelligence in the firm through client, competitor, and firm reports to firm partners and COO.Guest lecturer on Cross-Cultural Conflict in the Workplace, Georgetown Law School, June 26, 2004