Women Who Could be President Gala Reception Honorees
Clothide Hewlett

Clothilde Hewlett is a partner in the San Francisco office of Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP (K&L Gates). Her practice focuses on assisting both private sector companies and organizations who seek to work and communicate effectively with agencies and legislators in the public sector as well as public entities performing governmental functions. She assists tax-exempt organizations, public and private organizations with public policy assistance in grants, appropriations, policy analysis and the creation of public private partnerships.

Clothilde has a distinguished career of government and community service in the state of California, both as a lawyer and in key leadership positions within the State's administration. Her multi-disciplinary experience brings a unique perspective to K&L Gates' clients in legal, regulatory and public policy representations. 

Professional honors

• 2006 Named One of the Most Influential Women in Business in the Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times
• 2006 Wiley Manuel Law Foundation Legal Pioneer Award
• 2005 National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Women Leading Change Award
• 1999 Commission on the Status of Women Leadership Against Domestic Violence Award
• 1994 San Francisco Police Department Award for Bravery

Professional activities

• Bar Association of San Francisco Foundation Board of Directors

Civic activities

• California Alumni Association Board of Directors for the University of California, Berkeley
• Vice Chair Women's Foundation of California Governing Board of Directors
• California Science Center Foundation Board of Trustees
• Legal Momentum Board of Directors