EQS Circle: NYC

Join us for an exclusive evening at Barclays Center, where we’ll explore the evolving role of women in compliance and how to foster stronger, more connected leadership.

This EQS Compliance Circle is designed to bring together senior women in compliance and ethics from across industries for a focused discussion and meaningful networking.

To spark the conversation, we’ll open with a 20-minute keynote and Q&A exploring the unique opportunities—and challenges—facing women in compliance leadership today.

After the session, guests are invited to stay and enjoy the New York Liberty vs. Washington Mystics game from premium seats, continuing the conversation in a relaxed and energizing setting.

Why Attend?
The demands on compliance leaders are evolving, and women are leading that change. This event offers a space to:

Gain insights from fellow senior compliance professionals
Reflect on leadership, trust-building, and visibility
Build connections with a powerful peer network
Enjoy a WNBA game in great company

Spots for this free event are limited. Register now to secure your place!

The number of spots for this free event is limited and available only to industry professionals. Please register your interest, and we will confirm your spot as soon as possible. We would be delighted to welcome you in person.

Agenda

5:30 PM – Welcome & Check-In
6:00 PM – Keynote: Women in Compliance – Leading with Visibility & Impact
6:20 PM – Interactive Q&A
6:45 PM – Transition to Game
7:00 PM – Tip-Off: New York Liberty vs. Washington Mystics

Location

Barclays Center
620 Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217

🚇 By Subway

Barclays Center is easily accessible via the following subway lines:

2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, N, Q, R – to Atlantic Ave–Barclays Center Station
C – to Lafayette Ave Station (5-minute walk)

🚗 By Car

Use GPS address: 620 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Paid parking is available at nearby garages and lots. Early arrival is recommended.

Speakers

Terri Carmichael Jackson

Executive Director | Women’s National Basketball Players Association

Terri Carmichael Jackson is the Executive Director of the Women’s National Basketball Players Association. She leads WNBPA board relations, the group licensing program, labor matters generally and collective bargaining negotiations, specifically. These responsibilities require her to be a good negotiator, creative marketing consultant, listener & problem-solver and all-around fixer. She believes in servant leadership and knows that “in order to lead you must first serve.Terri reports to the players and understands that it is a privilege to hold this position.

Passionate about her advocacy work and higher education, Terri created and previously taught the course “Women in Sport” at American University, Trinity University, University of the Incarnate Word and Tulane University. She now is a member of the University Miami Law School Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Advisory Board and adjunct faculty where she teaches a short course and directs an internship/externship program. In celebration of the WNBPA’s 25th anniversary year, she was instrumental in and executive producer of the documentary “Shattered Glass: A WNBPA Story.” (Streaming on TUBI)

A native of New Jersey, Carmichael Jackson earned her Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center and her Bachelor of Arts from Georgetown University. In 2020, Jackson was featured in Sports Illustrated’s “The Unrelenting,” on the most powerful women in sports. She is a 2022 Sports Business Journal Power Player. And Terri has been recognized by her alma mater with two awards of distinction: the Samuel A. Halsey Jr award for service to the Georgetown community as well as the Paul R. Dean Alumni Award, which is given annually to graduates of Georgetown Law who have exhibited leadership to their alma mater and to the legal profession.

Carmichael Jackson is one proud mama. She has one son, Jaren Jr., a member of the NBA Memphis Grizzlies, Defensive Player of the Year (2022-23) and 2022 finalist for the NBA’s Kareem Abdul Jabar Social Justice Champion Award; and the NBA’s Community CARES Assist Award.

Hosts

Steph Holmes

Director of Ethics & Compliance Strategy | EQS Group

Steph Holmes is the Director of Ethics & Compliance Strategy at EQS Group, where she partners with organizations to turn compliance programs into strategic assets that scale with the business. With a sharp focus on customer needs, she helps shape intuitive, effective solutions that empower companies to navigate regulatory complexity with clarity and confidence. As part of EQS’s Center of Excellence, Steph operates at the intersection of compliance, innovation, and program enablement — leveraging digitalization, automation, and smart design to future-proof ethics and compliance programs. She holds a Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology from the University of Denver, along with CCEP and LPEC certifications. When she’s not working , Steph recharges outdoors—often found camping, biking, or snowboarding in the Colorado mountains.

EQS Circle: NYC Empowering Women in Compliance