Pace Law School Hosts Third Annual Women's Leadership Conference Set to Empower Women 
Through Personal, Physical, and Financial Knowledge

WHITE PLAINS, NY-- Pace University School of Law  will play host to the 100 Hispanic Women Westchester Chapter’s Third Annual Women’s Leadership Conference, to be held on Friday, April 7, 2006, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Tudor Room, Preston Hall. Phenomenal women of all backgrounds will be on hand to inspire and motivate women to achieve personal, professional, and financial growth.

The goal of the program will be to enrich and empower women. The exceptional ensemble of women speakers will cover a variety of topics affecting women today. Featured keynote speakers will include, Michelle Martinez, Lawyer and Author of “The Finishing School,” and “Most Wanted,” and Ms. Lilo Ljubisic, Consultant and Motivational Speaker, Adecco USA, Inc. Guest speakers and successful entrepreneurs B. Smith, restaurateur, lifestyle expert, designer, author, and spokesperson, and Kay S. Cioffi, President, Texzen Partners will teach us the secrets of their success, while encouraging women to start their own businesses, think big and strengthen their business skills through the power of knowledge.

Other guest speakers will include Lenore Washington Graham, Vice President of Strategic Resourcing of Scripps Network (Food Network, HGTV, DIY, Fine Living, Shop at Home, and GAC), Jasmine Murga, International Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch and Rossana Rosado, Publisher and CEO of El Diario La Prensa.

The 30-minute panel discussions will include a Q&A session with other panelists, at this time attendees will have the opportunity to ask the speakers hands on questions that specifically pertain to them. Panel topics will include: "Women, Power, and Professional Attainment: Issues For the 21st Century." This lively panel discussion will examine the ever-changing role of women; at home, in the workplace, and in positions of leadership. 

The second workshop, titled, "Fiscal Fitness: Shape Your Financial Future," will assess fiscal health and teach ways to stay in shape for a successful future. This exciting session will provide a framework for women to learn how to assess individual and family financial growth.

The third workshop, "Achieving Balance: Self-Development and Realization," is made up of three essential elements of self: physical, emotional, and spiritual. This workshop is designed to explore the various ways women can assess and address the issue of “wellness.”

Lastly, "Transitions: Negotiating Career and Professional Development Issues," will round off the conference. This workshop will pose the question, “Are you in charge of your professional growth, or are you leaving it up to your manager?”  Designed for mid-career professionals, this workshop will investigate ways in which to assess growth issues in the workplace, including education, management training, ageism, and the impact of motherhood on career development.

About 100 Hispanic Women Westchester Chapter

100 Hispanic Women, Inc. is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, women’s organization, which was established in 1996 as a forum for Latinas, individuals, and organizations that support Hispanas. These women come together to address issues affecting our communities, to influence public policy affecting Latinas and their families, and to promote diversity.

For more information visit www.100hispanicwomen.org

Conference registration

$65 pre-registration, $75 on-site registration and $35 for students with valid ID. Become a member and save, $100 registration and membership.

Sponsors of this year’s conference are: Adecco, Con Edison, Pace University ,  The Journal News, and Verizon.

For more information about 100 Hispanic Women Westchester Chapter or to register for the conference please contact 100 Hispanic Women Westchester Chapter at events@100hwwc.org or (914) 428-3710.

Founded in 1976, Pace University School of Law has nearly 5,000 alumni/ae throughout the country. It offers full- and part-time day and evening JD programs on its White Plains, N.Y., campus. The School also offers the Master of Laws in Environmental Law and in Comparative Legal Studies. The School, which has one of the nation's top-rated environmental law programs, also offers the SJD program in that field. The School of Law is part of a comprehensive, independent and diversified University with campuses in New York City and Westchester County. www.law.pace.edu 

Pace is a comprehensive, independent university with campuses in New York City, Pleasantville and White Plains, NY, and a Hudson Valley Center at Stewart International Airport in New Windsor, NY. More than 14,000 students are enrolled in undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs in the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Lubin School of Business, School of Computer Science and Information Systems, School of Education, Lienhard School of Nursing and Pace Law School. www.pace.edu