Sponsor DirectWomen

OUR MISSION

The mission of DirectWomen is to increase the representation of women lawyers on corporate boards. 

In order to conduct its various programs, DirectWomen relies on the support of corporate and law firm sponsorships, as well as individual donations. Join the coalition of leading companies, AmLaw 100 law firms, and individual donors that reinforce their commitment to good corporate governance by supporting DirectWomen.

Click here to view the different sponsor levels.

If you are interested in sponsoring, please contact Executive Director Shawn Taylor Kaminski (skaminski@directwomen.org) or call DirectWomen at (833) 239-6636. 

DirectWomen’s network includes more than:

  • 286 Board Institute alumnae
  • 65 CEOs 
  • 195 Corporate Board Directors
  • 268 General Counsels and Chief Legal Officers
  • 94 Corporate Secretaries
  • A vibrant group of volunteers, including executive search firm principals and other leaders of the business community.

Nearly forty percent (40%) of DirectWomen alumnae have been elected to serve on at least one corporate board. 

DirectWomen is grateful to the ever-growing network of individuals and organizations that support our work.

DirectWomen is an independent 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions to DirectWomen are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by the law.

Thank you for your support of DirectWomen’s important work!

SUCCESS STORIES

Jannie K. Lau

Jannie K. Lau is a former S&P 400® technology company executive who currently advises a diverse portfolio of companies on business growth and transformation, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters,

Barbara Finigan Fitzgerald

Barbara Finigan is a corporate director, strategic advisor, and retired C-Suite executive, with extensive corporate governance, global business, and legal expertise. Barbara’s collaborative leadership at Hasbro, Inc., a $5B publicly

Susan Tomasky

Susan Tomasky has held numerous leadership positions in the energy industry, government and the Ohio business community. She served in several senior executive positions at American Electric Power, including President,