AMEC’S Women Who Lead Advisory Board Event: Fall Wine Soirée

Join AMEC’s Women Who Lead Advisory Board for an evening of wine and networking on Akerman LLP’s beautiful terrace located in DTLA. We’ll sample some wines with some tasty food pairings (vegan options will be available). We also encourage attendees to bring their own favorite bottle of wine to sample against other wines in a voting competition. The guest that brings the most delectable wine will win a prize!

We’re going to have fun, so please plan ahead by taking an Uber, Lyft or taxi. We look forward to seeing you there!

Where: Akerman LLP, 601 W. 5th Street, Suite 300, Los Angeles, California 90071

When: Wednesday, November 2, 2022 from 6:30-8:30 pm

Pricing: AMEC Members; $25, Non-Members $30

Registration: Click Here

Parking: The closest parking is at the US Bank Tower next door to Akerman’s office building. The entry to the parking lot is located at 633 Hope Place ($15 after 4:00 pm). Another alternative is the public parking lot at the L.A. Public Library located at 524 South Flower Street ($8.00 after 4:00 pm).

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