WASHINGTON, DC--September 10, 2001--Sugarcrest Development Group, Inc., the legal industry's premier business development partner announced today that Sugarcrest CEO, Felice Wagner, will be participating in two programs at this year's National Institute for Women Corporate Counsel, which is being held in San Francisco on October 25 and 26.

On Thursday, October 25, Wagner will join Lee Hanson, a partner at Heidrick & Struggles, and Charmaine Mesina, senior director, corporate legal services at Applied Materials, Inc. in a program etitled Beyond Briefs and Contracts: Alternative Careers for Lawyers. Wagner will share her many experiences as an attorney including successful stints as an antitrust litigator at two of the nation's leading law firms; executive positions with two legal service providers; and her current position as founder and CEO of one of the legal industry's top client development and relationship management consulting firms. According to Wagner, "In years past, an alternative career meant going in-house or working for a nonprofit. Today, if you can imagine it, you can do it." The panel will discuss the many opportunities available to attorneys in today's marketplace and the ways in which attorneys can identify their values; assess their strengths and weakness; and set goals to achieve the career they've always wanted.

On Friday, October 26, Wagner will moderate a working lunch program entitled Ins and Outs of Establishing Successful Women's Networks. Wagner will lead a panel featuring key members of the DuPont Women's Network including Lisa Passante from DuPont Legal; Elizabeth Schleuning from Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt P.C.; and Lisa Stevens from Weston, Benshoof, et al., LLP. According to Wagner, "Today more than ever there are tremendous opportunities for women attorneys to make their mark in the legal world. The DuPont Women's Network offers a shining example of the ways in which women attorneys can work together to capture these opportunities while serving their clients' needs." Using the DuPont Women's Network as a case study, the panel will discuss the benefits of networking with women; how to create a women's network; and tips for keeping the network alive and motivated.

ABOUT SUGARCREST DEVELOPMENT GROUP

Sugarcrest Development Group is a professional training and consulting firm focused on helping law firms and legal service providers win new business and build long-lasting, revenue producing relationships with their clients. The company offers a suite of sales and marketing training programs and management consulting services designed exclusively for the legal industry. Sugarcrest is widely recognized both for its experienced management team and its innovative programs, including its provision of dynamic face-to-face training and ongoing learning via the Internet. For more information, visit www.sugarcrest.com or call +1.800.790.6263.

Lynn M. Janczak
Marketing Director
Sugarcrest Development Group, Inc.
860.871.6829
lynn@sugarcrest.com