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Attorneys possess a natural skill set for the boardroom, from risk assessment and negotiation to strategic problem-solving, making board service a compelling complement to a legal career. Join us as we explore how evolving law firm policies have made board roles more accessible than ever, how to navigate the ethical considerations involved, and why building board experience now can be invaluable preparation for life after active practice.

Date: Monday, July 20, 2026

Time: 12:00-1:00 ET

Featuring:  Howard Brod Brownstein and Katayun (“Kathy”) Jaffari

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About the Speakers

Katayun (“Kathy”) Jaffari

  • Chair of the Corporate Governance and Co-Chair of the ESG and Capital Markets & Securities practices at the Cozen O’Connor law firm in Philadelphia.

  • Adjunct Professor at Temple University, Fox School of Business, and Drexel University, LeBow College of Business.

  • Immediate Past Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association

  • Immediate Past Chair of the ABA Business Law Section Corporate Governance Committee

  • Co-editor of ABA’s best-selling book, ESG in the Boardroom, a Guidebook for Directors

  • Named “Best of the Bar” and a “Woman of Distinction” by the Philadelphia Business Journal

  • Selected as a “Star Influencer” for SmartCEO’s Centers of Influence Awards

  • Named a Pennsylvania "Super Lawyer" for securities and corporate finance.

Howard Brod Brownstein

  • President, The Brownstein Corporation: Provider of Turnaround and Crisis Management, M&A and Fiduciary Services, Expert Testimony/Litigation Support

  • Over 50 years’ experience as independent board member: public and private companies, large nonprofits

  • Qualified Financial Expert (QFE) for Sarbanes-Oxley purposes

  • National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Directorship Certified and Board Leadership Fellow; former President & Chair of NACD Philadelphia Chapter

  • Certified Turnaround Professional (CTP)

  • Author of over 140 articles, book reviews and textbook chapters, including contributor to ABA’s best-selling book, ESG in the Boardroom, a Guidebook for Directors

  • Former Vice Chair of ABA Business Law Section Corporate Governance Committee