Women’s IP Forum 2025 IPW Studios, Ashburn, VA
September 15-17, 2025
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Event Session

Lessons Learned: Career Advice I Wish Someone Had Told Me

September 15, 2025 @ 10:25 AM EST

10:25 AM ET
September 15, 2025

Lessons Learned: Career Advice I Wish Someone Had Told Me

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Navigating a career in intellectual property law is challenging enough—but for women, the path often comes with additional hurdles, unspoken expectations, and missed opportunities for guidance. In this candid discussion, seasoned women IP professionals will share the pivotal lessons they learned the hard way—what they wish someone had told them earlier, and the advice they now pass along to others. From managing career transitions and building credibility in a largely male-dominated industry to negotiating promotions, developing leadership presence, and sustaining a long-term career, panelists will reflect on their personal journeys and offer real-world insights for rising women in the field. Whether you’re just starting out or at a crossroads in your career, this panel will leave you with practical advice, renewed confidence, and a sense that you can succeed in the IP world.

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Navigating a career in intellectual property law is challenging enough—but for women, the path often comes with additional hurdles, unspoken expectations, and missed opportunities for guidance. In this candid discussion, seasoned women IP professionals will share the pivotal lessons they learned the hard way—what they wish someone had told them earlier, and the advice they now pass along to others.…

Session Speakers

Marie MacNichol

Mediator and Intellectual Property Attorney

Marie MacNichol LLC

Bijou Mgbojikwe

Senior Policy Counsel

Entertainment Software Association

Mary Penn

Managing Associate General Counsel

Verizon

Renée C. Quinn

President

IPWatchdog, Inc.

Kristi Sawert

Principal

Fish & Richardson P.C.