PHOENIX, ARIZ. (March 5, 2026) – ULI Arizona will host its inaugural Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) Luncheon on April 1, bringing together leaders from across the real estate, development, investment, and civic sectors for an afternoon focused on elevating women’s voices and advancing industry leadership.
The event will feature a fireside chat with Anita Verma-Lallian, one of Arizona’s most influential entrepreneurs and investors whose work spans real estate, film, global capital, and philanthropy.
The luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. at Evie’s Pavilion at Papago Golf Club, 5595 E. Karsten Way, in Phoenix. The event ends at 1:30 p.m. following a networking session.
Verma-Lallian is the Founder and CEO of Arizona Land Consulting. She has become a sought-after expert in high-stakes land strategy, including major AI data center transactions shaping the region’s economic future. Verma-Lallian is also the founder of Camelback Productions, the first South Asian, female-owned film production company in Arizona, and is a driving force behind philanthropic initiatives that expand opportunity and representation.
“Anita embodies the spirit of innovation, resilience, and community-minded leadership that WLI exists to champion,” said Women's Leadership Initiative Committee Chair Jennifer Swanton, Director of Business Strategy and Growth, DAVIS. “Her work at the intersection of capital, culture, and community offers a powerful model for the next generation of leaders in our industry.”
The luncheon will offer attendees the opportunity to hear Verma-Lallian’s insights firsthand, explore the evolving landscape of leadership in Arizona, and connect with professionals committed to advancing women across the built-environment fields. The program is open to all ULI members and non-members.
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