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Diversity Law Firm Associates Career Development

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Diversity Matters Newsletter Summer 2024 Edition

“Nothing worth having comes easy.” -President Theodore Roosevelt Working towards real diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace should not be easy. In fact, it should be an uncomfortable, arduous journey where...more

International Lawyers Network

Combating Biases: Supporting Women in the Workplace Beyond Motherhood

Reading this article was a powerful and emotional experience. Sometimes, we know certain truths, but seeing them confirmed with actual data can be both validating and heartbreaking....more

Leopard Solutions

The Diversity Dilemma in Big Law: Insights and Solutions

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Leopard Solutions, a SurePoint company, has unveiled its latest white paper, "Diversity in Big Law: Aspirations, Challenges, and the Path Forward." This comprehensive report, conducted in partnership with Above the Law,...more

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Common Ground

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Baker Donelson Associate Cassandra Horton connected recently with Shareholder and Chair of the Firm's Corporate Group Sebastian Meis to explore areas of common ground they share across their different roles and backgrounds....more

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Diversity & Inclusion Employee Spotlight: Colin Buss

We are pleased to spotlight Colin Buss this month! Colin is a Patent Agent in the Biotechnology practice group and works in our New York office. How long have you been at Wolf Greenfield? Four and a half years as of the...more

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Leopard Solutions Webinar Shares Survey Results on Challenges Underrepresented Lawyers Face

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The 2024 Diversity Survey by Leopard Solutions, in collaboration with Above the Law, revealed how diversity initiatives are progressing within law firms directly from the mouths of the underrepresented attorneys. The...more

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Latest Insight on Gen-Z Approach to Big Law

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In early 2024, prominent legal intelligence provider Leopard Solutions co-developed and fielded a groundbreaking survey focused on newly practicing Generation Z junior associates. The survey was designed to extract...more

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Diversity & Inclusion Employee Spotlight: Meaghan Luster

We are pleased to spotlight Meaghan Luster this month! Meaghan is an Associate in the Litigation Practice and works in our Boston office....more

Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C.

Diversity & Inclusion Employee Spotlight: Heather DiPietrantonio

We are pleased to spotlight Shareholder Heather DiPietrantonio this month! Heather works in the Biotechnology group in our Boston office....more

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Introducing Gen Z: Understanding the New Generation of Lawyers and How Their Perspective Could Shift Workplace Norms

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On today’s episode, Rachel Moseson Dikovics, Amanda K. Cipriano, Claire Dronzek, and Lauren Russell discuss Gen Z’s perspective of young lawyers on issues such as work-life balance, organizational values, and mentorship. They...more

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[Webinar] Women's History Month Series - Session 3: Strategies for Business Development in Law Firms - March 27th, 11:00 am -...

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March marks Women's History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women throughout history. In honor of this, Leopard Solutions proudly presents a 3-part webinar series, hearing the experiences and...more

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[Webinar] Women's History Month Series - Session 2: Level setting the Playing Field with Your Male Counterparts - March 20th,...

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March marks Women's History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women throughout history. In honor of this, Leopard Solutions proudly presents a 3-part webinar series, hearing the experiences and...more

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[Webinar] Women's History Month Series - Session 1: Navigating the Path to Equity Partnership - March 13th, 11:00 am - 11:30 am...

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March marks Women's History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women throughout history. In honor of this, Leopard Solutions proudly presents a 3-part webinar series, hearing the experiences and...more

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Shaping the Future: The Need to Understand How We Can Build a Better Legal Landscape

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A successful legal career has always been a dream of many young graduates. However, these career aspirations have seemed to be dwindling. A 2023 survey by Major Lindsey & Africa has uncovered a noteworthy shift among Gen Z,...more

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Common Ground

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Chris Biller: I have been an associate at Baker Donelson's Nashville office for one year, and in that time, I have had the opportunity to both meet and work with many individuals from different walks of life. I recently...more

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[Event] Women in the Law Seminar - January 17th - 19th, Phoenix, AZ

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Women professionals, and particularly lawyers, are under a lot of pressure to succeed despite the systems and cultural norms that present obstacles in our daily lives. These systems and cultural norms can hamper our ability...more

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Why Are Women Lawyers Leaving the Legal Industry?

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Lack of promotion opportunities, the pressure to meet billable targets, preservation of mental health, discrimination and a culture of fear and retaliation, lack of mentorship, unequal pay, as well as isolation, long billing...more

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Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 262: Researching Law Firms (w/Sadie Jones)

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking with ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones about the best resources to turn to for law firm research, and what information to consider when applying for summer...more

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Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 258: Law Clerks for Diversity (w/guest Danielle Barondess)

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're excited to be talking with Danielle Barondess -- one of the creators of Law Clerks for Diversity -- about the clerkship application process and working to increase...more

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