Latina Exchange: Dinner Gathering of Latina Professionals

An intimate dinner for Latina professionals in Chicago to connect, share wisdom and empower each other’s journeys.

Join us for the May edition of the Latina Exchange, an intimate dinner and dialogue series curated by Noeli Serna, the Latina founding attorney of Serna Legal Services — a women-led corporate law firm in Chicago.

This gathering brings together a vibrant community of Latina professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives and change-makers from across Chicagoland. Over a casual dinner, we’ll share our stories, create genuince connections, and uplift one another’s paths to success.

Whether you're a seasoned executive or just launching your journey, this is your space to build powerful relationships rooted in authenticity, wisdom and mutual support.

This month, we'll be featuring women entrepreneurship - not just the highlight reel, but the real stories behind what it takes to start and scale.

We’re introducing a special experience for this dinner: A curated mini marketplace + founder spotlight featuring 3–5 Latina entrepreneurs from our community.

Each featured founder will:

✨ Share how they launched their business

✨ Open up about their biggest mistake

✨ Reflect on the best decision they’ve made so far

You’ll also have the chance to explore their businesses through a small, thoughtfully curated marketplace setup - making it easy to connect, support, and discover incredible brands within our own network.

Beyond the spotlight, this is still the Latina Exchange dinner you know and love: An intimate space where every woman has the opportunity to introduce herself, share what she’s working on, and build meaningful connections.

Whether you’re:

• Building a business

• Thinking about starting one

• Or simply want to support and learn from other women, this dinner is for you!

✨ Interested in being a featured founder?

We’ll be opening applications for a limited number of spotlight + marketplace spaces. Come ready to share, connect, and leave inspired by the women in the room.

Why Attend?

• Make meaningful connections with fellow Latina professionals across industries.
• Share your story and learn from the experiences of others in a supportive environment.
• Be part of building a community of growth, inspiration and impact.
• Enjoy a catered dinner of delicious Latine food in a casual and open setting.

Who Should Attend?

• Latina executives, founders and professionals.
• Latina creatives, consultants and independent business owners.
• Women who lead, aspire to lead or uplift others in their journey.

This dinner is for you if you believe in community over competition and want to expand your network with women who truly get it.

About the Host:

Noeli Serna is a corporate attorney, founder of Serna Legal Services, and a proud Latina leading a dynamic, women-powered legal team in Chicago. Committed to creating safe spaces for women of color to lead, grow and thrive, she's organized the Latina Exchange dinner series to bring Latina professionals to the table and into platforms for empowerment.