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A Tale of Two Leaders: What Leadership Has Taught Me

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Showcasing how leaders come in various shapes and sizes is the common thread throughout this issue. We interviewed two Baker Donelson women leaders – Martha Boyd, chair of the Firm's Labor & Employment Group, and Jennifer...more

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What I Learned About Leadership This Summer

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Each year, our Baker Women team makes a point to engage with our summer associates, particularly getting them involved in some of our signature projects, such as our leadership issue of Strive. For this article, we tasked...more

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Leadership, Lawyers, and Basketball – Oh My!

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I've been pondering the relationship among these three things – leadership, lawyers, and basketball – since watching this year's Women's NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament earlier this year, there seems to be a lot we can...more

Conn Kavanaugh

My Giving Journey

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As I was recently accepted into the Boston Bar Association’s Public Interest Leadership Program, I have been reflecting on my journey in Pro Bono legal work. My first time as a volunteer was with my college program in China....more

International Lawyers Network

Essential Traits for Success: Persistence, Learning, and Strong Support

In today’s dynamic work environment, one of the key questions I often get is about the essential skills people need to thrive. In my view, achieving success involves three key elements: resilience, a commitment to continuous...more

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Women’s Representation in the Legal Industry

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In honor of retired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, who died in December 2023, this article examines women's representation in the legal industry and in patent law. While...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 4th Annual Summit for Women Leaders in IP Law - June 25th - 26th, Washington, DC

During ACI’s Annual Summit for Women Leaders in IP Law, women in Intellectual Property roles come together to explore industry trends and important factors impacting today’s women IP leaders and practitioners. Learn to...more

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Common Ground

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Last summer, our Firm's Diversity and Inclusion Committee featured a special interview, titled "Common Ground" between Baltimore Shareholder Alison Schurick and Baltimore Associate Stefanie Doyle in an issue of our Firm's...more

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Baker's Dozen: How to Create Meaningful Mentorships

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We recently asked the Baker Donelson community to share "one tip or piece of advice on how to create meaningful mentorships." 1. I had the good fortune as a senior associate and young shareholder to work closely with John...more

Legal Internet Solutions Inc.

One More Thing | Creating an Authentic, Purpose-Built Network for Professional Women with Lavinia Calvert

On this episode of “All the Things,” CMBDO Robyn Addis chats with Intapp’s Lavinia Calvert about her company’s WIN Initiative — an internal program focused on developing, growing, and promoting strong connections for women...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP - MoFo+

Leaders Of Influence: A Spotlight On MOFO’S Women Of Color – Bita Rahebi

As part of MoFo’s Leaders of Influence campaign, Bita Rahebi, co-chair of the firm’s global IP Litigation group and cross-disciplinary Intellectual Property group, discusses her leadership style, how to stay mindful of who’s...more

Baker Donelson

Common Ground

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Stefanie Doyle: I have been an associate at Baker Donelson for three years, and in that time, I have met a number of very smart, accomplished people, many of whom I have not had the chance to know beyond a work capacity. This...more

World Law Group

She for She: Leaders Building Leaders - Key Takeaways

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For decades, women have made strides in the professional world from smashing glass ceilings to shattering stereotypes. Every March, during women’s history month, despite the inspiring stories and shared experiences of women,...more

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Women’s History Month Spotlight: Part 2 of a Q&A With Ogletree Shareholder Diana J. Nehro

In honor of Women’s History Month, we asked New York shareholder Diana Nehro, the newest member of the firm’s board of directors and chair of Ogletree Deakins’ Cross-Border Practice Group, a few questions about her...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Words of Wisdom - January 2023 | Issue No. 207 - Women Leaders in Fund Finance Share the Keys to Success

At the beginning of the year, everyone’s LinkedIn newsfeed was flooded with alerts about members of their network updating their profiles with new titles following end-of-year promotions. As newly promoted women partners on...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] Women Leaders in Life Sciences Law Summit - July 27th - 28th, Boston, MA

ACI’s Flagship Summit for Women Leaders in Life Sciences Law is returning LIVE and IN-PERSON to Boston this July! This summer’s reunion event will provide the renewed opportunities for in-person networking and...more

Proskauer Rose LLP

Why Mentoring Matters: Proskauer's Brianna Reed

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In our “Why Mentoring Matters” series, Proskauer tax associate Brianna Reed shares how participating in the firm’s Women’s Sponsorship Program led her to meet and learn from a partner mentor in a different practice group....more

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Women in Law: Monica Arora Q&A

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Monica Arora is the co-head of the Private Investment Funds Group, one of the largest and most successful practices in the Firm globally. Monica holds several key roles within the Firm, including with the Women’s Sponsorship...more

Lighthouse

Leading in Legal with Inclusive Mentorship

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Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in the legal industry have made great strides recently, but the work isn’t over. Many organizations and firms understand the need to be more diverse and inclusive but are unsure about...more

Butler Snow LLP

Introducing The Portia Project | M.C. Sungaila | Texas Appellate Law Podcast

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This episode features the Texas Appellate Law Podcast’s first three-time guest, M.C. Sungaila. She joins Todd Smith and Jody Sanders to discuss her new podcast, The Portia Project, which chronicles the careers of women judges...more

JAMS

“My Story” Featuring Hon. Randa M. Trapp (Ret.)

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A video snapshot of JAMS mediator and arbitrator Randa Trapp - Professional Journey - Judge Trapp joined JAMS after serving 18 years on the San Diego Superior Court, including 10 years in the civil division, where she...more

Kilpatrick

Sidebars Podcast | Vision 2022 | Take Charge of Your Career

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In this episode, guest host Stephanie Sanders, Global Patent Operations Chief at Kilpatrick Townsend, speaks with two professional development experts about how to become the CEO of your legal career....more

Baker Donelson

A Special Sit-Down with Baker Alum Judge Ruthie Hagan

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Before leaving Baker Donelson's Memphis office to become one of the most recent appointees to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Tennessee, Judge Ruthie Hagan was a friend and mentor to many. Appointed in...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

How to Find Mentors and Sponsors

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On this episode of the Women’s Initiative Network: Real Talk, Megan and Rachel are joined by Lowenstein Partner Chandra Shih and discuss the importance for professional women to find mentors and sponsors and how to find them....more

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“My Story” Featuring Mercedes Armas Bach (Retired Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit) - A video snapshot of JAMS mediator and arbitrator...

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Discovering a Passion for ADR - Ms. Bach’s legal professional journey started one year after graduating from law school, when she inherited a law practice from an attorney she had been working with. While building a...more

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