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Wonder Woman in Business, Carly Duvall

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Carly Duvall

Carly Duvall is a bet-the-company litigator who defends large corporate businesses in high-stakes disputes. She is particularly adept at advising clients facing serious legal jeopardy such as allegations of fraud, embezzlement, and conversion. Carly recognizes the high-stress nature of such matters and partners closely with each client to help them avoid criminal penalties and civil damages so they can stay in operation.

She holistically manages multi-faceted disputes by first conducting an internal investigation then creating a strategy and plan to address all aspects of the problem–from criminal and regulatory penalties to potential civil claims and damages. Throughout her cases, Carly manages crisis communications and consistently works toward creative resolution. Carly is mindful that her cases require more than just a legal strategy and response; she works side-by-side with her clients to help them find clarity and calm so their companies can thrive again.

Carly also acts as outside general counsel to a wide range of startup and emerging growth companies. She is passionate about helping entrepreneurs grow into the next stage of their business.  In this role she advises her clients on risk management and long-term strategic legal planning in a cost-effective way.  Carly also advises technology companies on how to operate their business in a regulatory and legal climate built for brick and mortar businesses. Carly is co-chair of the Spencer Fane Startup Lab where accepted startup companies receive 3 months of free legal consultation, access to Spencer Fane resources, and mentoring.

PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

MEMBERSHIPS

  • Chair, Kansas City Sports Commission Emerging Leaders Board

  • Women’s White Collar Defense Association

  • Kansas City Tomorrow Program (Class of 2020), KC Civic Council

  • Nebraska Women’s Leadership Network

  • Association of Women Lawyers

  • Women’s Intersport Network Triathlon Planning Committee, 2015-2018

DISTINCTIONS

  • Up & Coming Award, Missouri Lawyers’ Weekly, 2019

  • Selected for inclusion in Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers®, Rising Star, 2014-2016, 2019

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Enjoy the podcast.

Carly Duvall

Contact Carly

Phone: 816.292.8330 

Email: cduvall@spencerfane.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlyduvall/

Twitter: @carlyduvall

Link to the StartUp Lab landing page: 

https://www.spencerfane.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Spencer-Fane-STARTUP-Lab.pdf

 

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Wonder Woman in Business, Daphne Forbes

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Daphne Forbes, Esq.

AGC, Microsoft

Daphne Turpin Forbes is a trusted legal and business advisor at Microsoft with 20+ years of practice in the U.S. Public Sector and Commercial Regulated Industries.  Her corporate experience spans in-house at companies like Microsoft, Discovery Communications, ACS State & Local Solutions (formerly Lockheed Martin), Hyatt Hotels, and General Motors. 

At Microsoft, Daphne is the lead counsel responsible for supporting a $7B segment of Microsoft’s U.S. Public Sector enterprise operating unit.  She manages a legal team that supports public sector and commercial sales, state government affairs, PR/marketing, professional consulting services, devices, and product leadership teams in the Federal Civilian, State & Local Government and Education verticals on various legal matters including; complex technology and professional services negotiations, legal and regulatory issues related to digital transformation strategies, data privacy and security matters, critical infrastructure considerations, product/solution development, government and enterprise cloud, Artificial Intelligence (“AI”), public sector contracts/procurement law and ethics, public policy; matters raised by U.S. Attorneys General; financial services and healthcare regulations.

Daphne is a leader who is passionate about diversity, inclusion, and equality.  She has participated and collaborated with various organizations as a champion for diverse lawyers and legal professionals, and women - with a focus on women of color.  In addition, Daphne is the U.S. Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) lead for Microsoft’s Global Commercial Field Group and, has served as a corporate leader for the company’s African American Employee Network.  A former Human Resources professional, who claims civility and problem-solving as her superpowers, Daphne is effective at and enjoys leading people, projects, and process. In addition, she is active in her community, and enjoys long-standing memberships in several community service organizations.  She has served on various non-profit boards and advisory councils nationally and in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.  She currently serves as Chair and Commissioner of the Liquor Board in Prince George’s County, Maryland.  Daphne is also an adjunct law professor at the Howard University School of Law where she co-teaches a class on Technology and the Law.  Daphne is a member of the Maryland State Bar and National Bar Associations. 

Daphne is the recipient of various corporate awards for her D&I and client work.  Most notably, she is the corporate recipient of the Microsoft MVP Circle of Excellence (Gold Club) Award, and the National Bar Association’s Clyde E. Bailey Corporate Leadership Award.  She is a graduate of Michigan State University, and the American University Washington College of Law.  Daphne lives in Prince George’s County, Maryland with her husband and two “almost grown” children.

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
— Maya Angelou
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Enjoy the podcast.

Daphne Forbes

Connect with Daphne

Daphne Turpin Forbes (CELA)

Senior Attorney | US Public Sector – State & Local Gov/Education/Federal Gov (Civilian)/Citizenship

5404 Wisconsin Ave – Suite 500

Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Office: 301-771-8367 | Email: dforbes@microsoft.com

LinkedIn: in/daphneturpinforbes/


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Wonder Woman in Business, Anne Post

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Anne Post

Anne Post is an experienced lawyer and entrepreneur, with a celebrated litigation career spanning more than 20 years. Anne received her BA in Political Science – International Relations at the University of California at Berkeley and her JD from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She began her career in a large Kansas City law firm before launching her own practice which she maintained for 17 years. During her legal career Anne was repeatedly recognized by her peers as Best of the Bar.

In 2017, Anne made the jump into legal tech joining Xakia Technologies as Senior Vice President, North America. Anne brings to Xakia her passion for organization and efficiency, which translates to her heightened understanding of the needs of clients to achieve greater visibility and control over their legal function.

In 2018 Anne was appointed by then-Mayor Sly James to the board of the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority and now serves as board Secretary. In her “spare” time Anne is the co-owner and Director of an elite boys soccer club serving the Kansas City metro area. Anne lives in Kansas City Missouri with her husband and two sons ages 16 and 13.

Connect with Anne

Anne Post

Sr. VP, North America

Xakia Technologies

+1 816-729-6535

LinkedIn: in/anne-post-08a90010/


 

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Wonder Woman in Business, Charlotte Smith

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Charlotte Smith,

CEO & Coach Extraordinaire

Charlotte Smith started her career as an employment lawyer in the UK, acting for big named clients like Hilton and Expedia. She quickly rose up the ranks in her firm, and as Head of Employment, she was recognized in a prestigious 30 Under 30 Awards for her contribution to legal innovation and was the youngest at her law firm to be offered partnership. 

 What should have been the pinnacle of her career, inside she wondered is this it? 

She was moving from goal to goal without truly savoring success. She was overloaded and didn't feel like she was living a happy & purposeful life.  

A couple of days later her husband came home from work... with an exciting job offer of his own.  An opportunity in Silicon Valley California. Within a few weeks, they relocated. This was 2014. 

Charlotte initially became a partner at a Bay Area creative agency, before moving into business coaching & consulting. Charlotte now lives a happy, and purposeful life as a certified Executive Coach and Energy Leadership Master Practitioner who helps lawyers and leaders leave overload and lack of fulfillment behind, to create lives of their dreams. And no – this doesn't mean quitting your job and moving to Bali.  Being a happy and fulfilled lawyer is possible, with the right support and guidance. 

Charlotte brings her cross-functional experience to her coaching practice from her 15 years of being a Lawyer, Entrepreneur and Executive Coach. 

She has valuable insight in legal, operations, digital marketing and business development, but believes that for individuals and organizations to move from GOOD to GREAT it all starts with a firm foundation of a limitless mindset and attention to well-being.

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Enjoy the podcast.

Charlotte Smith

Connect with Charlotte

Email:

charlotte@charlotte-smith.com

Website:

www.charlotte-smith.com

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlottesmithconsulting/

 

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Wonder Woman in Business, Catherine Lew

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Catherine Lew

Co-Founder & Principal Consultant

THE LEW EDWARDS GROUP


 CATHERINE LEW 

Co-Founder & Principal Consultant 

The Lew Edwards Group 

With over three decades of experience in community organizing and politics, Catherine Lew is known as one of California's most successful advocates for local government and women running for office. A first-generation California native, she was raised in the Salinas Valley by parents who immigrated to this country to seek a better life. 

A California attorney and veteran of over 700 political campaigns, Catherine was a 10-year trainer for EMERGE – an organization working to elect more Democratic women to office. She has worked on behalf of political clients who include Congresswoman Barbara Lee, the California Democratic Party, California Teachers Association, California Nurses Association, children's organizations, Sierra Club, and scores of local elected women. She was Deputy Political Director of the Northern California Clinton-Gore campaign in 1992. 

Catherine’s firm --The Lew Edwards Group—is a nationally recognized, award-winning company founded 23 years ago. LEG has enacted $38.5 Billion in California revenue measures at a 95% win rate to repair classrooms and improve libraries, parks, and public hospitals consistent with the firm’s philosophy to empower voters to protect their local quality of lives. 

A graduate of UC Berkeley and the University of San Francisco School of Law, Catherine and her spouse live in Oakland, California. When she is not busy during an election cycle, she can be found at a barn with her American Quarter Horse Dakota. 

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Enjoy the podcast.

Catherine Lew

Contact Catherine:

Email: catherine@lewedwardsgroup.com

Twitter:  @catherinevlew

FB/LI/Instagram:  Catherine Lew

URL:  www.lewedwardsgroup.com

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