About Lowenstein Sandler's Women's Initiative Podcast: Real Talk
Through the Lowenstein Women's Initiative Network, we have had a forum for our women to build genuine friendships, facilitate trust and camaraderie, and gain new perspectives about the issues that often come to define the professional and personal lives of women operating in the corporate world. In this podcast, we're going to discuss strategies and practical tips that have been key to our successes and those of our colleagues and mentors, and just as importantly, talk through constructive ways to deal with setbacks and disappointments. Our goal will always be to keep our conversations honest and to provide our listeners with real, actionable advice and information to enrich your professional and personal lives.
Coffee Chats with WIN: Don't Take Yourself Out of the Game
In this episode of Real Talk's "Coffee Chats with WIN," hosts Jessica I. Stewart and Lauren N. Russell speak with Lesley Adamo, Vice Chair of the Tax Group, New York Office Managing Partner, and Head of Strategic Growth and Initiatives. Lesley discusses her path into tax law and to Lowenstein, the advice that encouraged her not to take herself out of the game while pursuing partnership and family, and the importance of bringing her whole self to work. The conversation also covers what she looks for in junior attorneys, why proactive client ownership matters, and how careers are long, relationships matter, and the legal community is smaller than it may seem.
Speakers:
Lesley P. Adamo, Partner; Vice Chair, Tax Group
Jessica I. Stewart, Associate, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits
Lauren N. Russell, Associate, Emerging Companies & Venture Capital
20 Aug 2026
The Professional "Game Face" During Personal Change
In this episode of "Real Talk," Megan Monson and Kathryn A. Daniel discuss the challenges women may face when navigating divorce in the workplace, particularly in a demanding law firm environment. Drawing on their own experiences, they reflect on balancing privacy and transparency, leaning on personal and professional support systems, using available resources, and finding resilience while moving through a life-altering transition.
Speakers:
Megan Monson, Partner, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Kathryn A. Daniel, Associate, Trusts & Estates
13 Aug 2026
Be Bold: Lessons in Inclusive Leadership
In this episode of "Real Talk," Megan Monson and Diane Moss are joined by Patsy Doerr (https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/VGNSCZ60P2SR4m5WuxtVXhBXSFy?domain=linkedin.com/), Chief People & Culture Officer at LRN, to discuss her career journey and work advancing inclusion, talent development, and leadership across global organizations. Doerr shares lessons from her experience driving inclusive leadership initiatives and building ethical workplace cultures, emphasizing the importance of leadership buy-in, authenticity, psychological safety, growth mindset, and being bold when pursuing new opportunities.
Speakers:
Megan Monson, Partner, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Diane Moss, Counsel, Emerging Companies & Venture Capital
Patsy Sciutto Doerr, Chief People & Culture Officer at LRN
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Podcast Authority Score: 43 / 100
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