Christen Blackburn helped lead ALFA International Women’s Initiative Practice Group’s program Got GRIT? The Power of Passion and Perseverance which focused on how a growth mindset leads to success for women lawyers. Christen was a panelist for the True Grit and a Grittier You session which discussed professional stories of grit and growth. Christen now assumes the Chair position of the Women’s Initiative Practice Group for 2020.