Boardroom Ready: What Paid Board Service Really Takes (Virtual)
Nov 11, 2026
08:00 AM

Join The Forum for a candid, practical introduction to paid board service for members considering the path — public and private company boards alike. A private-company board member and a public-company director join to talk about their own journeys: how they got the call, what surprised them about the time commitment, and how serving in a paid boardroom differs in mindset from other leadership or nonprofit board experience. 

 

Key takeaways:

  • What distinguishes paid board service from other leadership and nonprofit board roles 
  • A realistic view of the time commitment involved, before and after being seated 
  • The mindset shift required to be effective once in the room 
  • First steps for members who want to begin building toward a board seat 

 

Featuring:

  • Melissa Ludwig, Partner at Connolly & Ludwig, Board Director and Chair Emeritus (Moderator)
  • Doneene Damon, Immediate Past President and Chief Diversity Director at Richards, Layton & Finger P.A., Board Director
  • Elizabeth Murphy, Lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School, Board Member and Treasurer
  • Beth Albright, President & CEO of Saidia, Board Director

 

 

Thank you to Connolly & Ludwig for their partnership on this event!

 

 

This event is open to all Forum members. 

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