Women's Network Breakfast - Diane Patrick

Diane PatrickPartnerRopes & Gray Diane Patrick is a partner at Ropes & Gray, specializing in advising and representing employers in labor and employment issues. A former elementary school teacher in New York City, Patrick entered the bar and labor law practice in California in 1980. In 1986, she accepted a position as university attorney in the office of General Counsel at Harvard University, and later became director/associate vice president for Human Resources. Patrick joined Ropes & Gray in 1995, combining her passion for education with her background in labor and employment law. Throughout her life and professional career, Patrick has dedicated herself to various community causes, and currently serves on the boards of the United Way of Massachusetts Bay, the Posse Foundation, and Jane Doe, Inc. She has also served as a volunteer member of the Commonwealth's Foster Care Review Unit, trustee and director for Arts Boston, trustee for the Brigham & Woman's Hospital, and overseer at Children's Hospital Boston. As a former public school teacher, Patrick has seen first-hand how education is essential in workforce development, civic engagement, and building communities. She understands both the challenges and rewards of the classroom, and works closely with the governor on early education and domestic violence issues. Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 Time: 7:45 a.m. Registration & Networking 8:10 - 9:00 a.m. Program Location: Hyatt Regency Boston Cost: Members, $45 Member table of 10, $450 Non-members, $90 Non-member table of 10, $900 RSVP by: Friday, March 7, 2008 Contact: Seanna Sullivan (617) 227-4500, ext. 400 Click here to register. *Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be received within three (3) business days prior to the event to