Lessons in Leadership: A Special Evening for Early to Mid-Career Professionals

Connect with Temple members who’ve achieved extraordinary success as they share what they’ve learned with the next generation. Kicking off on November 12, the fall lineup includes four highly accomplished leaders* from a compelling range of industries:

• David Hennes (Moderator) – Partner at Ropes and Gray. In 2026, he became the first litigator ever named an American Lawyer “Dealmaker of the Year.”
• Emily Essner – Former President and Chief Commercial Officer at Saks.
• Diana Pessin – Chief Marketing Officer at BritBox. Previously at HBO for nearly 20 years.
• Michael Streicker – President and CEO of Sentinel Real Estate.

*Speakers are subject to change

This event is complimentary for Temple members. Your guests are welcome for $36 each. There will be time to mingle with the speakers over wine and cheese before the panel begins at 7:00 PM. A dessert reception will follow. We expect spaces to fill quickly, so please register now.

Doors open at 6:30 PM, with the program beginning at 7:00 PM. 

Save the date for future Lessons in Leadership panels: February 4 and April 6