2026 June
Tuesday, June 9
InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown
8:30 am - 2:30 PM
The Los Angeles Business Journal is excited to host our Women’s Leadership Symposium and Awards!
The Women’s Leadership Symposium & Awards is a half-day inspiration, education, and recognition event. In the morning, top business leaders in Los Angeles will share their wisdom through a series of dynamic panels. The afternoon portion will be the luncheon awards program, where we will be honoring the achievements of powerful women who make a difference throughout Los Angeles.
AGENDA
Symposium Breakfast
8:30am: Check in / Breakfast Begins
9:15am: Welcome Remarks + Speaker Sessions
9:30am: Culture, Collaboration & Connection in Modern Leadership
10:15am: Burnout, Boundaries & Balance
11:00am: Beyond Mentorship
11:50am: Closing Remarks
Awards Luncheon
12:00pm: Check-In, Nominee Reception & Networking
12:45pm: Opening Remarks & Awards Luncheon
2:30pm: Closing Remarks
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2026 NOMINEES:
View the full list!
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MEET THE SPEAKERS
Corina Casco, LCSW
Chief Program Officer
All For Kids
Loren Castle
Founder & CEO
Sweet Loren's
Dr. Mimi Nartey
Founding President
Playing for Keeps Association
Lilit Nersisyan
Audit Principal
Withum
Lizbeth Nevarez
Nonprofit Tax Practice Leader
GHJ
Karine Philippon
Managing Partner – California & Arizona
Forvis Mazars
Melanie Fontes Rainer
Chief of Strategy and Transformation Officer
L.A. Care Health Plan
Danone Simpson
President & CEO
Montage Insurance Solutions
Want to see what's in store? View last year's photos here:
