Jill Miller Zimon

Project Director · The Civic Commons

Walking the talk! Blogger and award-winning Elected Council Member who speaks regularly on the intersection of women, politics & journalism

Journalism & Blogging New Media Politics and Political Analysis Women in Politics Politics and Social Media

Michael Moshiri

Speaker • Big 4 Firms Expert · The Michael Moshiri Company

Inspire, entertain, and educate your audience to become more effective, motivated, and enthusiastic to be a part of your firm

Leadership Development Personal Branding Personal & Professional Networking Building Trust-Based Relationships Becoming A Trusted Advisor

Chris DeRose

Attorney and Author · Movable Type Management

Political Strategist and American historian ties the powerful lessons of yesterday to today.

American History American Political Culture Election Integrity Criminal Law and Civil Litigation Abraham Lincoln

Brian Vertz

Partner · Pollock Begg Komar Glasser & Vertz LLC

Pittsburgh Lawyer Experienced in Complex Divorce and Custody Litigation

Alan J. Hutchison

Partner · Dentons Canada LLP

A leading, one-to-watch Canadian lawyer in mining, energy, securities and corporate/commercial law.

Corporate Governance Mining Energy Law Securities & Corporate Finance Mergers & Acquisitions

Michael Antonio Canganelli

Attorney Member · American Bar Association

Attorney and Counselor at Law

Bankruptcy Representation

Catherine Morris

Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Law and Faculty of Human & Social Development · University of Victoria

Catherine Morris is involved in education, research and advocacy on international human rights, peacebuilding and conflict resolution.

Thailand Higher Education Research Policy Analysis Cambodia

Mary Paterson

Partner, Litigation and Tax Litigation · Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Seasoned commercial litigator and trial lawyer with a practice in tax litigation, contract disputes, and insolvency proceedings.

Class Actions Litigation Pro Bono Tax Controversy & Litigation Insolvency & Restructuring

James De Vellis

Partner · Foley & Lardner LLP

James De Vellis is an expert in comprehensive and thoughtful patent application drafting and portfolio development.

Trademarks Sustainable Patent Portfolios Multinational Corporations Patent Applications Patents

Heather M. Field

Eucalyptus Foundation Chair & Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law

Contacts: fieldh@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4716 / Office 334-200

Taxation Law Federal Income Taxation Tax Elections Tax Ethics Corporate Taxation

Michele Hammers

Associate Dean and Professor of Communication Studies, College of Communication and Fine Arts · Loyola Marymount University

Associate Dean and Professor of Communication Studies

Feminist Media Studies Qualitative Research Methods Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Social Movements Rhetorical Criticism

David R. Moore, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Finance, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University

Corporate Finance Payout Policy Compensation

Lori Wilkinson

Professor of Sociology · University of Manitoba

Professor of Sociology, specializing in immigration and refugee studies and survey methods

Research Methods Race and Ethnic Relations Settlement Integration Youth and School-To-Work Transitions

Marie Shanahan

Associate Professor · University of Connecticut

Professor Shanahan is an expert in the intersection of journalism and digital communication technology, online news and digital discourse.

News Literacy Digital Discourse Journalism Local news Media

Amy Kishek

Lawyer and Executive Director · Canadian Intern Association

Advocate for policy and law reform in areas of workplace law on behalf of precarious and young workers

Human Rights & Workplace Law Human Rights Labour Law Employment Law Youth Employment

Richard Hechter

Sr. Litigation Attorney, Author, Instructor, Entrepreneur · Rich Hechter, Attorney & MBA

Lecturer and trainer for customer service skills, legal issues and risk management

Keith Earley, Ph.D., J.D

Trustee Emerit · Fielding Graduate University

Principal of consulting firm focusing on leadership coaching, team building, diversity and inclusion strategies, organization effectiveness.

Diversity & Inclusion Corporate Law Employee Benefits Hr Policies Diversity

Walt Manning

CEO · Techno-Crime Institute

CEO, Techno-Crime Institute

Digital Forensics Internet Fraud and Investigations Investigations Marketing

Mai Linh Spencer

Associate Clinical Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law

Contacts: spencerm@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4743 / Office 350-100

Michael Wirvin

Partner · Robinson & Cole

Michael Wirvin represents clients in transactions involving mergers, asset and stock acquisitions, and public offerings.

Cross-Border Transactions Initial Public Offerings Mergers &Acquisitions Clean Tech Private Equity