Wendy Weinberger will be one of the panelists on “Onward and Upward: Demonstrating Success as a General Counsel and Beyond,” which will be on Tuesday evening, Sept. 30. She agreed to answer a few questions related to professional success. Her responses offer a glimpse into the types of discussions we will have during the event.

Almost every lawyer is capable of becoming an effective leader within her organization. And while it may seem intimidating, acquiring leadership responsibilities and building professional confidence is a clear path to career advancement.

Paula Boggs will be one of the panelists on “Winning the Board Game: Making the Best Moves Toward Board Service,” which will be on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 30.

Having taken over the IMF in a time of unprecedented turmoil, Christine Lagarde served largely as a crisis manager. But when asked about the most pressing challenges she’s faced in her tenure, Lagarde described her efforts to persuade Congress to ratify a reform measure that would encourage the representation of women on the organization’s board.