A luncheon and VIP reception will be held with Lilly Ledbetter on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at the Renaissance Blackstone Hotel, 636 S. Michigan. Ledbetter is the namesake of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 -- the first bill signed into law by President Barack Obama.

Ms. Ledbetter joins a growing list of visionary, ground-breaking women recognized by The Network as “Women of Influence” - namely, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez, Illinois Dept. of Family and Healthcare Services Director Julie Hamos, and Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon.

Find out more and register at www.batteredwomensnetwork.org/ledbetter.php