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100 Most Powerful Women Luncheon

Written by Washingtonian Staff | Published on October 17, 2011
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100 Most Powerful Women Luncheon
100 Most Powerful Women Luncheon

Henri Bendel provided a travel bag and store vouchers for guests Photograph by Erik Uecke

100 Most Powerful Women Luncheon
100 Most Powerful Women Luncheon

MultiFlor floral arrangements showcased the prettiest blooms of fall Photograph by Erik Uecke

100 Most Powerful Women Luncheon
100 Most Powerful Women Luncheon

The luncheon was held in the beautiful Astor Ballroom of the St. Regis Hotel Photograph by Erik Uecke

100 Most Powerful Women Luncheon
100 Most Powerful Women Luncheon

The cocktail reception was held on the Astor Terrace Photograph by Erik Uecke

100 Most Powerful Women Luncheon
100 Most Powerful Women Luncheon

Guests arriving at the luncheon Photograph by Erik Uecke

100 Most Powerful Women Luncheon
100 Most Powerful Women Luncheon

Guests mingle on the terrace Photograph by Erik Uecke

100 Most Powerful Women Luncheon
100 Most Powerful Women Luncheon

The Carte Balance Trio of Elan Artists provided music for the reception Photograph by Erik Uecke

100 Most Powerful Women Luncheon
100 Most Powerful Women Luncheon

Washingtonian publisher Cathy Merrill Williams gives the opening remarks Photograph by Erik Uecke

100 Most Powerful Women Luncheon
100 Most Powerful Women Luncheon

Guests had the opportunity to pose for a mock Washingtonian cover courtesy of Events Digital Photography Photograph by Erik Uecke

100 Most Powerful Women Luncheon
100 Most Powerful Women Luncheon

A guest poses for her mock Washingtonian cover Photograph by Erik Uecke

100 Most Powerful Women Luncheon
100 Most Powerful Women Luncheon

Pricewaterhouse Coopers was the Presenting Sponsor for the luncheon. Chris Simmons, Managing Partner of Pricewaterhouse Coopers, was the keynote speaker of the program. Photograph by Erik Uecke

100 Most Powerful Women Luncheon
100 Most Powerful Women Luncheon

Washingtonian chairman Ellie Merrill, Washingtonian publisher Cathy Merrill Williams and Pricewaterhouse Coopers’ managing partner Chris Simmons Photograph by Erik Uecke

100 Most Powerful Women Luncheon
100 Most Powerful Women Luncheon

Lexus was the Automotive Sponsor of the event and had a stunning RX 450h on prominent display Photograph by Erik Uecke

100 Most Powerful Women Luncheon
100 Most Powerful Women Luncheon

Most Powerful Woman Charlene Dukes, Ivy Duke, Most Powerful Woman Kaya Henderson, and Hosanna Mahaley Photograph by Erik Uecke

100 Most Powerful Women Luncheon
100 Most Powerful Women Luncheon

Most Powerful Women Debbie Dingell, Julie Rogers, and Mary Kay Henderson Photograph by Erik Uecke

100 Most Powerful Women Luncheon
100 Most Powerful Women Luncheon

Washingtonian chairman Ellie Merrill, Stephanie Valencia, Most Powerful Woman Janet Murgía, and Washingtonian Editor Garrett Graff Photograph by Erik Uecke

100 Most Powerful Women Luncheon
100 Most Powerful Women Luncheon

Washingtonian Lifestyle Editor Leslie Milk with Most Powerful Woman Linda Rabbit of Rand Construction Photograph by Erik Uecke

100 Most Powerful Women Luncheon
100 Most Powerful Women Luncheon

Most Powerful Woman Lisa Blatt of Arnold & Porter with Washingtonian’s Marisa Kashino Photograph by Erik Uecke

100 Most Powerful Women Luncheon
100 Most Powerful Women Luncheon

Suzy DeFrancis with Most Powerful Woman Gail McGovern of the American Red Cross Photograph by Erik Uecke

100 Most Powerful Women Luncheon
100 Most Powerful Women Luncheon

Most Powerful Women Teresa Carlson of Amazon and Bobbie Kilberg of the Northern Virginia Technology Council with Pricewaterhouse Cooper’s Chris Simmons Photograph by Erik Uecke

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