Partners In NetworKing

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP (“MBHB”) created Partners In Networking (or “PINK”) to serve the law firm’s female professionals. It is a platform designed to serve the professional and social development needs of its group members in achieving advancement and success. PINK does so by:

• Promoting business, networking and client development efforts
• Providing and promoting leadership and relationship skills
• Supporting education and training on various topics
• Fostering professional development skills
• Mentoring younger members

Recent efforts, activities and initiatives:

• Proud Sponsor of ChIPs Chicago Chapter 2nd Annual Event, “Talking Tech in Chicago” on April 25, 2019
• Proud Sponsor of ChiWIP Annual Post-Holiday Dinner in 2019
• Hosting Women In Bio-Chicago Annual Holiday Party (December 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014)
• Proud Sponsor of ChIPs Women in Tech, Law and Policy Global Summit 2018 (October 17-19, 2018)

• Hosting a women’s event in conjunction with the 2018 INTA Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA

• PINK hosted a mani-pedi networking event in April 2018 

• Proud Sponsor of ChiWIP Annual Post-Holiday Dinner in 2018

• Proud Sponsor of ChIPs Women in Tech, Law and Policy Global Summit 2017 (October 17-19, 2017)

• MBHB hosted a Women’s Professional Networking Money Circle event in conjunction with female-founded Hemington Wealth Management (July 13, 2017)

•  Proud Sponsor of ChIPs Women in IP Global Summit 2016 (September 14-16, 2016)

• Hosting a women’s event in conjunction with the 2016 INTA Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL

• Proud Sponsor of ChIPs Women in IP Global Summit 2015 (October 27-28, 2015)
• Proud Sponsor of ABA 2015 Women of the Section of Litigation: Leading, Litigating & Connecting Conference (November 11-13, 2015, Chicago)
• Hosting a women’s event in conjunction with the 2015 INTA Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA

• Ongoing support of Girls on the Run (2014-2017) 

• Proud Sponsor of Girls on the Run-Chicago 2014 “Spring Give for Girls” (April 29, 2014, Chicago)
• Proud Sponsor of River North Dance Chicago 2014 “Women in Motion” Event (April 1, 2014, Chicago)
• Proud Sponsor of Girls on the Run-Chicago 14th Annual Sparkle & Shine Gala (November 22, 2013, Chicago)
• Hosting a women’s event in conjunction with the 2013 INTA Annual Meeting (May 6, 2013, Dallas)
• Proud Sponsor of River North Dance Chicago 2013 “Women in Motion” Event (April 5, 2013, Chicago)
• Participating in Dress for Success Clothing Drive in support of the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois Community Outreach Committee (April 2013)

Memberships: 

• Women in BIO-Chicago is dedicated to increasing awareness, fostering career development, and facilitating communication among the diverse set of groups and individuals – especially women – in Illinois committed to biotechnology innovation and commercialization. 
• The Coalition of Women’s Initiatives in Law is a non-profit membership association bringing together women’s initiatives in law firms and companies of all sizes.
• Women in BIO-Greater Boston welcomes women working in the life sciences to events created to support professional development, leadership, and mentoring. These events provide invaluable networking opportunities to build professional relationships, from those just beginning their careers to industry veterans.