ChIPs is committed to giving women ways to thrive in technology, law and policy, and we are each other’s most important resources for success. This April, we will convene leaders and our members for ChIPs Week in D.C.—a valuable opportunity for us to learn from one another and create connections in our field. 

ChIPs Week gives professionals at every stage of their careers an opportunity to build skills and share knowledge. Our programming will begin with our annual ChIPs Chapter Leadership Retreat, which promises a focused exploration of ways to enhance our chapters through collaboration with core staff and board members. Winning the Work: A ChIPs Client Development Masterclass, will teach the best practices for successful pitches and cultivating business relationships that last. The week will culminate in our signature event for emerging professionals: the NextGen Summit.  

The NextGen Summit connects our newer members to the wisdom of established leaders, and this year, we’re honored to have two Federal Trade Commissioners as our keynote speakers. We’ll explore trending topics such as AI, as well as evergreen priorities such as navigating contacts and investing in our wellbeing.  

The theme of this year’s NextGen Summit, Rooted and Rising: Leading with Intention, is tailored to early-career attorneys, but it resonates across generations. To excel and empower one another in an uncertain world, we know we can always rely on each other to remain resilient, informedand engaged. I look forward to celebrating with you at ChIPs Week and shaping a promising future together.  

Best regards,

Joan Toth