Mary B. Cranston
Mary B. Cranston is the Retired Senior Partner and immediate past Chair of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. Pillsbury is an international law firm with over 800 attorneys in 15
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.
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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
Carrie Hightman
Ms. Hightman is an experienced director and executive and has held a broad range of leadership roles in highly regarded companies such as NiSource, AT&T, and Fifth Third Bancorp. In
Trecia M. Canty
Trecia M. Canty is an accomplished C-suite executive with 25+ years of demonstrated expertise in finance, strategic transactions, corporate governance, compliance, enterprise risk and ESG. She has extensive energy industry