Thursday, November 19th
Our special guest this week, Ann Chaplin, EVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Qualcomm, will present on:
Why Some Mediations Succeed—and Others Don’t: A General Counsel’s Perspective
In this webinar, Ann Chaplin, EVP and General Counsel of Qualcomm, shares a General Counsel’s perspective on why some mediations lead to resolution while others fail. Drawing on real‑world experience, she explores how preparation, mindset, mediator selection, party engagement, and integrity influence outcomes, and why early, substantive dialogue often matters more than positional bargaining.
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Our presenter:
Ann Chaplin is Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary of Qualcomm Incorporated, where she serves on the executive leadership team and leads the company’s global legal operations. She brings deep experience in corporate governance, litigation, intellectual property, compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic business matters.
Before joining Qualcomm, Ann held senior leadership roles at General Motors, including Corporate Secretary and Deputy General Counsel, where she oversaw major legal functions and advised on transformation initiatives. Earlier in her career, she was a partner at Fish & Richardson, leading its litigation practice group and Minneapolis office.
Ann earned her J.D. from Harvard Law School and her bachelor’s degree from University of Minnesota.
Offered by Will Work For Food, founded by Natalie Armstrong-Motin (www.HowToMarketMyMediationPractice.com, moderated by Jeff Kichaven (www.JeffKichaven.com ) and Jean Lawler (www.LawlerADR.com), and Program Coordinator, David Shraga (www.DavidShraga.com).
This worldwide conversation will be like nothing else. Join in! Share, learn, have fun, and raise money for food banks.