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Suzanne Hawkins is the founder of Hawkins Legal Advisors PLLC, where general practice focuses on intellectual property, commercial contracts, litigation, fashion/retail law, employment matters, and legal operations consulting. Previously, Suzanne held the position of Global Senior Director, Client Value at Reed Smith LLP, leading the award-winning Global Client Value Team and managing various legal projects. As Managing Director of Legal Operations at RGP, expertise involved advising corporate law departments on legal project management and process improvement. Suzanne also served as Senior Counsel in Legal Operations at both GE Capital and General Electric, where strategic initiatives included outside counsel management and technology implementation. Educational qualifications include a Master of Laws in Fashion Law from Fordham University School of Law, a JD from Georgetown University Law Center, and a BA in American Government and Politics from Georgetown University, along with a forthcoming certificate in Costume Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology.
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Founded in 2006, Nest has been a leading advocate for the handcraft sector for more than 15 years. We believe in the power of craft to advance gender equity and economic equality through handcraft. Craft—the second largest employer of women around the world—holds the power to educate children, feed families, build communities, and unite cultures. This is why we are committed to supporting artisans, makers, and creative entrepreneurs by bringing radical transparency and economic opportunity to the global handcraft sector.