“Make
the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into ames of achievement.”
- Golda MeirWelcometothelatestissueofCIOWomenMagazine,whereweproudlypresentacollectionof “EmpoweringstoriesofFemaleTrailblazersinLaw–2024.”Inthisedition,wedelveintothelivesand careersofinspiringwomenwhohavenotonlyshatteredglassceilingsbuthavealsopavedthewayfor futuregenerationsoflegalprofessionals.
Onthecoverofthisissue,wefeaturetheexceptionalJenniferPafiti,theHeadofClientServicesat PomerantzLLP.Jennifer’sjourneyinthelegalrealmisatestamenttoperseverance,dedication,and unwaveringcommitmenttoexcellence.Throughherleadershipandexpertise,shehasnotonly achievedremarkablesuccessbuthasalsobecomeasourceofinspirationforaspiringwomeninlaw.
Asweflipthroughthepagesofthisissue,weencounterstoriesofresilience,determination,and triumph.Fromgroundbreakingcourtroomvictoriestoimpactfuladvocacywork,eachnarrative highlightstheimmensecontributionsofwomeninshapingthelegallandscapeanddrivingpositive changeinsociety.
Furthermore,thisissueaimstoshedlightonthechallengesandbarriersthatwomenstillfaceinthe legalprofession,despitesignificantprogressinrecentyears.Byamplifyingthevoicesoffemale leadersandcelebratingtheiraccomplishments,wehopetofosteramoreinclusiveandequitable environmentwhereeverywomancanthriveandexcel.
WeextendourdeepestgratitudetoJenniferPafitiandalltheremarkablewomenwhohavegenerously sharedtheirstorieswithus.Theircourage,tenacity,andunwaveringcommitmenttojusticeserveas beaconsofinspirationforusall.
Aswecontinueourjourneyofempowermentandadvocacy,letusreaffirmourcommitmentto supportingandupliftingwomeninlawandbeyond.Together,wecancreateafuturewheregender equalityisnotjustagoalbutareality
Thank you for joining us on this empowering journey!
Utkarsh D.
was a British stateswoman and Conservative politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990 and Leader of the Conservative Party from 1975 to 1990.
She was the longest-serving British prime minister of the 20th century and reshaped Britain in many ways.
Through this article, we will learn about how she became a legend and her contributions to the society.
MargeretwasbornasMargeretHilda Robertson13October1925in Grantham,Lincolnshiretothefamily ofAlfredandBeatriceRoberts.Her father,AlfredRobertswasa shopkeeperandMayorofGrantham, whichhelpedpiqueherinterestin politics.Shewaseducatedatalocal grammarschoolandlatershestudied ChemistryatOxfordCollegefrom 1943-1947.
Evenafterstudyingchemistryand receivingadegreeofMasterofArtin 1950,shealwaysheldaninterestin politicsandbecamethePresidentof theOxfordUniversityConservative Associationin1946.Aftergraduating shestartedworkingasaresearch chemistatBSPlaticsinEssex.In 1949,shemetasuccessful businessmanDenisThatcher,andgot marriedtohimin1951.
Inthe1950-51generalelections,shewasa ConservativecandidatefortheLabourseatof Dartford.Shewastheyoungestandonlyfemale candidatewhichgainedalotofmediaattention.She studiedforthebarandqualifiedforthebarristerin 1953andspecializedintaxation.Herentryinto politicscamein1959whenshewaselectedasthe memberofParliamentforFinchley.
Fromtheresheslowlymovedupranks,servingasa parliamentarysecretaryintheMinistryofPensions andNationalInsurance(1961to1964),aschief oppositionspokesmanoneducation(1969to1970), andassecretaryofstateforeducationandscience (1970to1974),beforetakingovertheroleof ConservativepartyleaderfromEdwardHealth,who hadlosttwosuccessiveelections,in1975.In1979, shewaselectedasthefirstfemaleprimeministerof Britainandheldthepositionfor11years.
• Whenfacedwithagrowingnumberofpeople withoutjobs(whichreached2millionforthe firsttime),shewasencouragedbycriticsfrom theConservativePartytochangeherapproach toreducinggovernmentspending.However, sherespondedfirmlybysaying,"Ifyouwantto changedirection,goahead,butIwillnot changemystance!"
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• In1982,ArgentinainvadedtheFalkland Islands,andMargaretThatchersentagroupof Britishforcestotakebacktheislands.A significantmomentintheconflictwaswhenan ArgentineshipcalledGeneralBelgranowas sunkafterThatcherpersonallyorderedittobe attacked.Itwaslaterrevealedthattheshipwas movingawayfromanareawhereitwasnot supposedtobe.Thisdecisionsparkedanger amonganti-warpoliticiansandactivists. However,themajorityofthepublicsupported theFalklandsWarandThatcher'sroleinit.This supportgreatlyimprovedherpopularityand playedasignificantroleinheroverwhelming victoryinthe1983GeneralElection.
• In1984,theNationalUnionofMineworkers(NUM)wentonstrike becausemanycoalmineswerebeingclosed.Thegovernmenthadstored coalandwasaccusedofintentionallycausingthestriketoweakenthe union'spower Thestrikelastedformorethanayearandresultedin violentclashesbetweenpicketersandthepolice,includingthewellknownBattleofOrgreave.Eventually,theminersreturnedtowork,but thegovernmenthadsucceededinreducingtheinfluenceandstrengthof theunion.Thepublichadmixedopinionsaboutthestrike,withmany peopleontheleftandinthenorthernregionssupportingtheminers.This contributedtoMargaretThatcherbeingseenasahighlydivisivefigurein politics,withstrongsupportersandopponentseventoday
• In1984,therewasabombingattheGrandHotelinBrightonduringa meetingoftheConservativeParty TheIRAplannedtoharmMargaret Thatcher,butthankfullyshewasnothurt.However,theexplosioncaused thedeathsoffivepeopleandleftmanyotherswithseriousinjuries, includingthewifeofagovernmentministernamedNormanTebbit.
• In1987,MargaretThatcher'sgovernmentwonanothergeneralelection, thistimeagainsttheLabourPartyledbyNeilKinnock.Althoughthe victorywasnotasstrongasin1983,itstillgaveThatcheragood majorityinParliament,allowinghertocontinueimplementingher policiesandplans.
MargaretThatchergainedthetitleIronLady.Thiswasbecauseofher strongandunwaveringleadershipstyle duringhertimeasthePrimeMinisterof theUnitedKingdomfrom1979to 1990.Sheearnedthisnicknamedueto herdetermination,resilience,andtough approachtopolitics.
Herleadershipwascharacterizedbyher firmnessanddeterminationto implementherpolicies,evenintheface ofopposition.Shefirmlybelievedin herconservativeidealsandwasnot afraidtochallengeexistingnormsand makebolddecisions.Shewasknown forherstrongconvictionthatthe governmentshouldhavealimitedrole intheeconomyandthatindividuals shouldhavemorefreedomand responsibility.Shebelievedinfree markets,privatization,andreducingthe poweroflaborunions.
OneofthekeyreasonsMargaret Thatchergainedthenickname"Iron Lady"washertoughstanceonthetrade unions.Shetookonthepowerfuland oftenmilitantunions,whichwere causingsignificantdisruptionsand strikesinvariousindustriesatthetime. Sheimplementedlawstocurbtheir powerandstrengthentheauthorityof thegovernment,leadingtoclashesand confrontations.Herresoluteapproach indealingwiththeunionsearnedhera reputationforbeingunyieldingand determined.
HerhandlingoftheFalklandsWarin 1982alsocontributedtoheriron-like image.WhenArgentinainvadedthe FalklandIslands,sheswiftlyresponded bysendingataskforcetoretakethe islands.Herstrongleadershipduring theconflictandherrefusaltonegotiate
withtheArgentinegovernmentshowcasedherresolutenessand determinationtoprotectBritishinterests.Thesuccessfuloutcome ofthewarfurthersolidifiedherreputationasastronganddecisive leader
MargaretThatcher'sfirmstanceagainstcommunismandherclose alliancewiththeUnitedStatesduringtheColdWareraaddedto herimageastheIronLady.Sheplayedasignificantrolein promotingfree-marketcapitalismandchallengingtheSoviet Union'sinfluence.Herstrongconvictionsandassertiveforeign policiesearnedherrespectandadmirationfromsupporters,but alsocriticismfromopponentswhosawherasuncompromising.
Inthelate1970s,London'sfinancial district,knownastheSquareMile,was anexclusive,male-dominatedclub characterizedbytraditionalsuits,posh accents,andleisurelylunches.Money wasmadeattheStockExchangeby licenseddealersrepresenting prestigiousfirmslikeQuilterandCo.
However,everythingchangedwiththe arrivaloftheBigBang.AfterMargaret Thatcher'selection,exchangecontrols werelifted,attractingforeigncapital intoBritain.In1986,theStock Exchangewasderegulated,inviting majorglobalplayersintothetrading floor
Thisnewerasawtraderssendinglarge sumsofmoneyacrossinternational financialnetworks.Thetransformation wassymbolizedbythegleamingtowers ofCanaryWharf,risingfromtheonceindustrialLondonDocklands.London's journeytowardsbecomingaglobal financialpowerhousehadbegun.
Thoughthecrashoffiveyearsagocast ashadowontheBigBang's freewheelingspirit,herderegulation
effortshadalreadycreatedanew, internationally-focusedCity.The financialsector,estimatedtobeworth £125.4bnatthebeginningofthis decade,contributedsignificantlytothe UKeconomy
Thatcher'sBattlewiththeMiners
MargaretThatcherenteredofficewitha determinationtoconfronttheinfluential NationalUnionofMineworkers (NUM),whichhadcaused embarrassmenttoherpredecessor, EdwardHeath,inthe1970s.
Theminers'strikeof1984-85became anopportunityforhertodismantlethe NUM'spowerandintroducelegal barrierstopreventfutureindustrial action,whichshebelievedhadplagued Britaininthe70s.Additionally,the declineofBritain'smanufacturing industry,whichMargaretThatcher's governmentmadelittleeffortto reverse,furthererodedthefoundations ofBritishtradeunionism.
Thecombinationofhigh unemploymentandeconomicrecession significantlyweakenedthebargaining poweroftheunionsintheearlytomid1980s.UnionmembershipinBritain hassincehalved,asaresultofthese factors.
AstheCityofLondongrewin prominence,anewmoney-focused ethosemerged,givingbirthtoadistinct style.Designerlabelsflourished, cateringtotheaspirationalspiritofthe era.ActresseslikeJoanCollins,who admiredThatcher,popularizedthelook
offemalepower-dressersthrough theirrolesinglamorousAmerican soapslikeDallasandDynasty
Thisstylewascharacterizedby shoulderpadsandsharplytailored suits.Thatcherherselffavoreda blueskirtsuit,pearls,andanAsprey handbag,alookthatwouldgoonto influencepowerfulwomenlike HillaryClintonandCondoleezza Rice.
MargaretThatcher'sViewson theBBCandtheLegacyof CulturalConflict
MargaretThatcherviewedtheBBC licensefeeasamandatorytax imposedonalltelevisionviewers, regardlessoftheirinterestinBBC programs.Asprimeminister,she believedthecorporationhada leftwingbiasinitscoverage.
DuringtheFalklandsWar,critics evenmockinglyrenameditthe StatelessPersonsBroadcasting Corporation,highlightingits reluctancetorefertoBritishtroops as"our"troopsandArgentinian soldiersas"theenemy."
The1990BroadcastingActaimed toregulatetheBBCbyrequiringit tooutsourceaportionofits productionandintroducing competitionfromnewplayers. However,thelegacyofthe MargaretThatchererawasthatit pulledtheBBCintoacontinual culturewar.Herroleinthecreation ofChannel4in1982likelydidn't anticipatethatitwouldpopularize fiercelyanti-establishment programming.
Shehassufferedalotofhealthissuessince2003anddiedon8April2013attheageof87 atTheRitzHotelinLondon,aftersufferingastroke.Shereceivedaceremonialfuneral includingfullmilitaryhonours,withachurchserviceatStPaul’sCathedral.Beitpositive, ornegative,sheleftabiglegacybehindandpeoplestillrememberherforallthechanges andworksshehaddonewhilebeingthePrimeMinisterofBritain.
Formanyyears,thelegalindustryhasbeentraditionallydominatedbymen.While significantstridesaremadetowardgenderequality,womenlawyersandattorneys continuetofacevariouschallenges.Thesecanincludeunconsciousbias,alackof accesstomentorshipopportunities,andthepressuretobalancedemandingcareerswith personallives.
However,thesechallengeshavenotpreventedaremarkablegenerationofwomen leaderswhoarebreakingdownbarriersandreshapingthelegalterrain.Theyare achievingsuccessthroughtheirsheerperseverance,talent,andcommitmentto excellence.
OnesuchtrailblazerisJenniferPafiti,PartnerandHeadofClientServicesat PomerantzLLP.Herjourneythroughthelegalsystempersonifiesherresilience, representingmanywomenleadersinlaw. “Well…as a woman in a male-dominated environment, I feel that while establishing yourself, you have to work twice as hard to prove half as much,” quotesJennifer.
Jennifer’slegalcareerintheU.S.isatestamenttoherambition.Afteranearlycareer infinance,Jenniferchangedcoursetofocusonacareerinthelegalprofession.This seeminglyserendipitousturnofeventsledherdownaremarkablepath.
QualifiedasasolicitorintheU.K.,Jennifercravedachange.Sheventuredacrossthe pondtoexploreAmericanlaw,initiallyplanningaone-yearstaycontingentonpassing thebarexam.Ifshelandedagoodjob,shefiguredshemightextendforanotheryear Fourteenyearslater,she’sstillgoingstrong.
Jennifer Pati Pomerantz LLP
Powerhouse:
From Boutique to Giant:
Development:
Jennifer joined Pomerantz LLP in 2014, becoming a partner within a year. Leveraging her dual U.K. solicitor and U.S. attorney qualications, she heads client services while actively participating in complex securities litigation. She champions clients in both class-action and non-classaction lawsuits.
Her U.S. legal journey began at Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd, a well-respected rm. She then transitioned to Pomerantz LLP and played a climactic role in expanding the rm’s securities monitoring program, signicantly increasing its coverage of institutional investor assets under management.
Jennifer’s expertise extends far beyond client development. She actively engages in complex securities litigation and was part of the team that secured a recordbreaking $3 billion class-action settlement against Brazilian oil giant Petrobras.
Consulting Expertise for Forbix Income Fund:
She recently began consulting for Forbix, a nationwide lender that has underwritten more than $5 billion of loans. Forbix has expanded its investment portfolio and designed an income fund for family ofces and institutional investors – and with Jennifer’s unique knowledge of institutional investors, the company is now utilizing her expertise to bring to the market a unique alternative investment. Jennifer’s extensive experience and network of contacts have proven invaluable in crafting a unique fund structure that is open-ended, with notes maturing 12-24 months and with investors having the exibility to receive quarterly distributions of income earned or accruing yields (plus no performance fee or exit costs and only a 1% management fee). (forbixfund.com)
Jennifer’simpressivelegaltrack recordincludessuccessful settlementsincasesagainst KaloBios,abiopharmaceutical company,andtheenergycompany, PG&E,followingthewildfiresin California,andBP,followingthe 2010oilspillintheGulfofMexico.
BeforeherU.S.journey,Jennifer honedherlegalskillsinEngland, representingclientsinhigh-profile casesandspecializinginprivate practicecivillitigation.
Jenniferisachampionforgender equalityinthelegalprofession.She servedontheHonorarySteering CommitteeofEqualRights Advocates(ERA)andcontinuesto beavocaladvocateforwomen’s rights.Sheisactivelyinvolvedin variouslegalassociations,including theNationalAssociationofPension FundAttorneys,andregularlyspeaks atindustryevents.
Establishedin1936,PomerantzLLPistheworld’soldest securitieslitigationfirm.FoundedbyAbePomerantz,the“deanof theclassactionbar,”thefirmcontinuestobreakrecordsandwin landmarkdecisionsthatprotectshareholderrightsandhold companiestoaccountfortheirfinancialwrongdoing.
Jennifer’sclientsincludesomeofthemostinfluentialglobal investors,whoseassetsaresafeguardedbythestate-of-the-art PomTrack®monitoringsystem,whichcurrentlyoverseesover$9 trillionofassetsundermanagement.
Thefirm’sexpertiseisdemonstratednotonlybyitsresultsbut alsobytherecognitionithasreceivedfromcourts,industry leaders,andrespectedmediaoutletslikeForbesandTheNew YorkTimes.PomerantzanditsattorneyslikeJenniferhavebeen recognizedconsistentlyforexcellencebyprestigiouslegal publicationsandorganizations.
Shaped by inuential male mentors in her career, Jennifer has cultivated a leadership style that empowers her team. She throws colleagues “in at the deep end,” encouraging them to develop problem-solving skills and independent thought.
Jennifer leads by example, balancing meticulous focus with clear communication about her strengths (client relationships) and weaknesses (technology). Recognizing that effective leadership prioritizes team development, she actively seeks input on individual growth areas and nurtures a culture where innovation and challenging the status quo are encouraged.
This collaborative approach extends to talent acquisition. New hires are valued for fresh ideas, organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in teamwork and solo projects.
During the pandemic, Jennifer’s leadership skills were put to the test. A meticulously planned client conference that was postponed multiple times due to COVID-19, nally came to fruition in 2022. The conference’s success was a hard-won triumph. Years of virtual interaction had left everyone craving face-to-face connection. However, under Jennifer’s leadership, the team had meticulously planned for every detail. The result was an in-person event that surpassed expectations and rekindled vital client relationships.
Jennifer has consistently been recognized for her expertise in securities litigation and leadership:
Ÿ 2023: Jennifer was one of only four individuals to be honored by the New York Law Journal’s Innovation Award
Ÿ 2022: The Enterprise World named Jennifer as The Most Successful Business Leader to Watch.
Ÿ 2021: Jennifer was selected as one of the “Women, Inuence and Power in Law” by Corporate Counsel
Ÿ 2021 and onwards: Lawdragon has named Jennifer among the Leading 500 Lawyers in the United States.
Ÿ 2020: Named a Southern California Rising Star by Super Lawyers® (top 2.5% of attorneys in the region.)
Ÿ 2019: Leading Plaintiff Financial Attorney by Lawdragon, Rising Star in Securities Litigation by Super Lawyers®, Top Young Lawyer by Los Angeles Magazine.
Ÿ 2018: Lawyer of Distinction (an honor bestowed upon less than 10% of attorneys in any state.)
Ÿ 2017: Super Lawyers® Rising Star and Top Women Attorneys in Southern California.
Ÿ 2016: Daily Journal’s prestigious “Top 40 under 40” list of the best young attorneys in California.
These awards emphasize the recognition Jennifer receives and her commitment to client success.
AsJennifersharesherjourneyinanexclusiveInterviewwithCIOWomenMagazine,herearesomevitallessonsto grasptheessenceofbeingaLeader(agoodone!)
EmbracetheUnexpected:Likeherinitialone-yearplanthatblossomedintoaflourishinglegalcareerintheU.S.,be opentonewopportunitiesandchallenges. “You never know where they might lead. And make sure you give yourself the options of opportunities,” sheasserts.
DiversityisStrength:Herleadershipthrivesonencouragingdiverseperspectives. “Collaboration and a willingness to learn from different viewpoints can extend remarkable achievements,” sheadds.
DonotbeAfraidtoDivein:Jennifer’smentorsencouragedhertoindependentlysolveproblemsandview challengesasopportunitiesforgrowth(whenindoubt,figureitout!)
FindYourPassionandMakeaDifference:Herdedicationextendsbeyondlegalexpertise,sheadvises, “Combine your skills with your passions to make a positive impact.”
“I don’t want to be hired because I’m a woman – I want to be hired because I’m the best candidate. I don’t want to be part of a team to tick a box that requires a certain number of women to be involved – I want to be involved because I’m the most qualified.” SaysJenniferwhenaskedforheradvicetoaspiringwomenleadersinthe legalindustry.
Heremphasisoncontinuouslearningandembracingchallengesresonatesdeeply.She advises, “You can achieve anything you want if you do the research, master your skill set, and take calculated risks. As an old saying goes, if you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room.” Jennifer’sjourneyisaninspiration,remindingusthat successstemsnotonlyfromqualificationsbutfromthecouragetoforgeyourpath.
The Acropolis, an iconic symbol of ancient Greece, stands proudly atop a rocky outcrop in the heart of Athens, transcending time and serving as a testament to the ingenuity and architectural prowess of its builders. This monumental citadel, perched high above the city, has not only weathered the physical challenges of millennia but has also etched itself indelibly into the cultural and historical tapestry of human civilization. In this article, you will read in detail about the monument and understand few mindblowing facts regarding the same.
It is referred to as the highest point within a city. Many ancient Greek cities had their own Acropolis which was used as a citadel on top of the hill. In the classical Greek Era, it was considered a sacred place devoted to the patron Goddess, Athena, and other local heroes. It was at the center of Athen’s religious life for many centuries and became one of the most famous ones during the third century BCE. Athenians defeated the Persians and led the union of Greek city-states which was challenging in the Spartan hegemony of Greece.
Pericles, one of the prominent politicians of his period rmly promoted the idea of the new Acropolis. It would make Athens a city of uncontested greatness and beauty. Athenians completely reshaped the rock of the Acropolis into a place of wonders after spending a legendary amount of money. The famous Parthenon of the Acropolis, the temple of Athena Parthenos, was built at that time along with a series of buildings like the Erechtheion and the Propylaea.
In1987,theAcropoliswasinscribedasaUNESCOWorld HeritageSite,recognizingitsoutstandinguniversalvalue. Itsinclusioninthisprestigiouslistunderscoresits significancenotonlytoGreecebuttohumanityasawhole. Themonumentcontinuestoattractmillionsofvisitorseach year,drawnbyitshistoricalrichness,architecturalsplendor, andculturalimportance.
Beyonditsroleasatouristattraction,theAcropolishas becomeaneducationalandculturalhub.TheAcropolis Museum,inauguratedin2009,showcasesartifactsfromthe site,includingthosefromtheElginMarbles.Thismodern museumprovidesvisitorswithadeeperunderstandingof thehistoricalandculturalcontextsurroundingthe monument.
Religious Sanctuary: TheAcropoliswasnotusedtobea politicalandadministrativecenter.Itwasasacredsanctuary dedicatedtovariousdeitiesofthecity.Worshippedasa templeandatreasury,theParthenonshowcasedthewealth andpowerofAthenians.Pilgrimsanddevoteeswould ascendtherockyslopestoofferprayersandparticipatein religiousfestivals,creatingavibrantatmosphereofcultural andspiritualsignificance.
Symbol of Democracy: TheAcropolisisintrinsically linkedtothebirthofdemocracyinAthens.Pericles,ina famousfuneraloration,praisedthevirtuesofAthenian democracyandhighlightedthecity'scultural achievements,withthemonumentservingasthe embodimentoftheseideals.Thedemocraticgovernance ofAthensleftanindeliblemarkonWesternpolitical thought,influencingthedevelopmentofmodern democracies.
RomanandByzantinePeriods:TheAcropolisunderwent modificationstosuitthetastesofitsconquersasthe RomanEmpirestartedexpandingitsinfluence.Thereafter, theParthenonwasconvertedintoaChristianchurchthat wasdedicatedtotheVirginMaryduringtheByzantine period.Thesubsequentcenturieswitnessedfurther transformations,withthemonumentservingvarious purposesunderdifferentrulers.
OttomanRuleandtheVenetianSiege:DuringtheOttoman era,theAcropolisenduredturbulenttimes,andinthe17th century,theVenetiansbesiegedAthens.Itresultedin significantdamagetothemonument.TheParthenon,in particular,sufferedasitwasusedasagunpowderstorage facility,leadingtoacatastrophicexplosion.The subsequentcenturiessawthemonumentinastateof decline,withneglectandmisusetakingatollonits grandeur
Itbecameasignificantcenter duringtheriseoftheMycenean Civilization.Itslargecyclopean wallsmatchtheanaktoron palaceinMycenaeanda settlementonthehill.These wallsarealsoknownas Pelasgianandcanbeseenafter enteringfromthePropylaea.A wellexiststherewhichwasdug duringthetimesofsiege.
TheAtheniansdecidedto celebratetheirwinagainstthe PersiansinMarathon(490 BCE)byconstructingagrand templeofAthena.Furthermore, theydisassembledanother temple,Hectambedos(which meansahundredfeet).Later, thePersiansrefusedtosaythe lastwordandin480BCE,King XerxesIofPersiainvaded Greeceagain.TheAthenians decidedtoleavethecitytobeat thePersiansintoanavalbattle andemergedvictorious. However,theypaidahighprice.
3.AnAncientArtGalleryInsidethe
ThePropylaeaisoneofthemostbeautiful buildingsoftheAcropolis.Theyusedtobea monumentalentrancetothescaredhillswhich weredesignedbyanarchitectMnesicles.The buildingwasa[artoftheconstructionprogram ofPericlesandittookfiveyearstofinishit.The Propylaeaweremadeoutofhigh-qualitylocal PentelicmarbleandElefsinianlimestonefor partsofthebuilding.Theartgallerywaspublicly availableanditisoneofthemostinteresting storiesofallancientmonumentsintheworld.
4.TheAcropolisWasaColourful Place
TheAncientGreekpeoplelovedcolor andtheirstatueswereofbrightcolor combinationsandthesamething continuedinthecaseoftheirtemples. TheGreekArchitecturewascloserto today’skitschartworkbecausethe ruinsofclassicalantiquitywerewhite. Thesecolorswereobservedbythe nakedeyeandthecuratorsofthe BritishMuseumhadfoundtracesof pigmentontheParthenonmarbles.
5.TheCaryatidsProtecttheTomb ofaMythicalKing
TheCaryatidsoftheErechtheionwere amongthemostelegantsculpturesin thehistoryofart.Theycombined elegancewithfunctionandstayed unique.Today,therearefiveoutofsix Caryatidsexhibitedasfreestanding sculptures.However,theywere originallyservingasfancycolumnsat thePorchoftheMaidensofthe Erectheion.TheCaryatidsarethe maidensofCaraiwhichisatown locatedintheSouthernareaof Greece.TheCaryaiisexceptionally relatedtotheGoddessofArtemis.
Ÿ YoucanexploretheAcropolis andtakeintheremnantsofthis ancientcitadel.
Ÿ Capturestunningsnapshotsof theAtheniancityscape,andpay avisittorenownedtempleslike theParthenon,AthenaNike, andErechtheion.
Ÿ WitnesstheOdeonofHerodes Atticus,hailedasoneofthe world'spremieropen-air theaters.Embarkonyour journeythroughthisglobally acclaimedlandmark,delving intointriguingfactsandstories abouttheAcropolis.
Ÿ UncoverthetraditionalGreek amphitheaterofDionysusand theUNESCOWorldHeritage SiteoftheParthenon.
Ÿ Enhanceyourexperienceby upgradingyourticketto includeadownloadablemobile audioguide,providingaccess totheAcropolisMuseum showcasingartifactslinkedto theAcropolis.
Ÿ Here's a fascinating tidbit: Thetemplesymbolfeaturedon UNESCO'slogorepresentsthe Parthenon.
Intheever-evolvinglandscapeofthetechnology
industry,femaleleadersareplayingapivotalrolein shapingitsfuture.Thephrase“femaleleadersin technology”isnolongerarareoccurrence;instead,it symbolizesapowerfulforcedrivinginnovationandprogress. Thisarticleexplores14remarkablefemaleleadersin technologywhoarenotjustbreakingtheglassceilingbutare alsosettinganewdimensionofleadershipinthedynamic worldoftechnology.
HereAre14RemarkableFemaleLeadersInTechnology:
1.GinniRometty
AstheformerCEOofIBM,GinniRomettyhasbeena trailblazerinthetechnologysectorforoverfourdecades. HerstrategicvisionandleadershiphavetransformedIBM intoaglobaltechnologypowerhouse.Rometty’stenuresaw thecompanyembracingemergingtechnologieslikeartificial intelligenceandcloudcomputing,positioningIBMatthe forefrontofinnovation.
2.SherylSandberg
SherylSandberg,theChiefOperatingOfficerofFacebook,is amongthewell-knownfemaleleadersintechnology.Her influentialbook,“LeanIn,”hasbecomeamanifestofor womenintheworkplace.Sandberg’simpactextendsbeyond Facebook,assheadvocatesforgenderequalityand empowerment,inspiringwomentopursueleadershiprolesin technology
3.Dr.Fei-FeiLi
Dr.Fei-FeiLiisaleadingfigureinthefieldofartificial intelligence.Astheco-directoroftheStanfordArtificial IntelligenceLab,shehasmadesignificantcontributionsto computervisionandmachinelearning.Dr.Li’swork exemplifiestheintersectionofacademiaandindustry, bridgingthegapbetweenresearchandpracticalapplications intechnology
4.UrsulaBurns
UrsulaBurnsmadehistoryasthefirstBlackwomantoleada Fortune500companywhensheservedastheCEOofXerox. Herjourneyfromaninterntothepinnacleofcorporate leadershipisatestamenttoherresilienceandtalent.Burns hasbeenavocaladvocatefordiversityintheworkplace, emphasizingtheimportanceofinclusiveleadershipinthe technologysector.
5.MeganSmith
AstheformerChiefTechnologyOfficeroftheUnited States,MeganSmithbroughtherextensiveexperience fromSiliconValleytothefederalgovernment.Smith’s tenurefocusedonleveragingtechnologytoaddress nationalchallenges,emphasizingtheroleofinnovationin drivingsocietalprogress.Herleadershipexemplifiesthe potentialfortechnologyexpertstomakeameaningful impactingovernmentandpublicservice.
6.SusanWojcicki
SusanWojcicki,theCEOofYouTube,hasplayedacrucial roleintheplatform’sgrowthandevolution.Underher leadership,YouTubehasbecomeaglobalphenomenon, shapingthewayweconsumeandsharecontent. Wojcicki’sinfluenceextendsbeyondtheconfinesofher role,assheadvocatesforamoreinclusiveanddiverse techindustry.
7.PadmasreeWarrior
Whenitcomestofemaleleadersintechnology,Padmasree Warriorisanamewecannotmiss.Sheisatechnology executiveknownforherleadershiprolesatCiscoSystemsand NIO,anelectricvehiclecompany.Withabackgroundin engineeringandapassionforinnovation,Warriorhasbeenat theforefrontofshapingthefutureofconnectivityand mobility.Herleadershipreflectsacommitmentto sustainabilityandthetransformativepoweroftechnology
8.MarillynHewson
MarillynHewson,theformerCEOofLockheedMartin,has beenatransformativeleaderinthedefenseandaerospace industry.Whilenotatraditionaltechnologycompany, LockheedMartinheavilyreliesoncutting-edgetechnologyfor itsproducts.Hewson’sleadershipemphasizesthecriticalrole oftechnologyinadvancingindustriesbeyondtheconfinesof SiliconValley
9.RosalindBrewer
RosalindBrewermadehistoryasthefirstBlackwomanto becometheCEOofWalgreens.Withabackgroundin chemistryandakeenunderstandingoftechnology,Brewer hasbroughtafreshperspectivetotheretailindustry.Her leadershipunderscorestheimportanceoftechnological integrationintraditionalsectors,drivinginnovationand efficiency
10.Dr.CynthiaBreazeal
Dr.CynthiaBreazealisapioneerinsocialrobotics, combiningtechnologyandhumaninteractiontocreate emotionallyintelligentmachines.AsthefounderofJibo, Inc.,andaprofessoratMIT,Dr.Breazeal’sworkexplores thepotentialforrobotstoenhanceourdailylives.Her leadershipinroboticsexemplifiesthediverseapplications oftechnologybeyondtheconventionalrealms.
11.AratiPrabhakar
AratiPrabhakarhasheldkeyrolesinbothacademiaand government,servingasthedirectoroftheDefense AdvancedResearchProjectsAgency(DARPA).Her leadershipinadvancingtechnologicalinnovationfor nationalsecurityhasbeeninstrumental.Prabhakar’s journeyshowcasestheimpactthatfemaleleaderscanhave inshapingthedirectionofcutting-edgeresearchand development.
12.HelleThorning-Schmidt
HelleThorning-Schmidt,theformerPrimeMinisterof Denmark,hasbeenoneofthemostcelebratedfemale leadersintechnologyandavocaladvocateforthedigital transformationofsocieties.Herleadershipemphasizesthe importanceofembracingtechnologytoaddressglobal challengesandenhancegovernance.Thorning-Schmidt’s transitionfrompoliticstothetechsectorhighlightsthe interconnectednessofleadershipacrossdiversefields.
13.AdaireFox-Martin
AdaireFox-MartinisakeyexecutiveatSAP,a multinationalsoftwarecorporation.Asamemberofthe ExecutiveBoard,sheoverseescustomeroperations globally.Fox-Martin’sleadershipreflectstheevolvingrole ofwomenindrivingthestrategicdirectionofmajor technologycorporations,influencingthedevelopmentand implementationofinnovativesolutions.
14.Dr.HelenToner
Dr.HelenToner,theDirectorofStrategyattheCenterfor SecurityandEmergingTechnology,hasbeenatthe forefrontofpolicydiscussionssurroundingartificial intelligence.Herexpertiseliesinunderstandingthe geopoliticalimplicationsofemergingtechnologies.Dr. Toner’sleadershiphighlightstheneedforaholistic approach,combiningtechnologicalexpertisewithstrategic thinkingtonavigatethecomplexlandscapeofglobal technologyleadership.
