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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

Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C.

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

Lighthouse

In Conversation, Women Shaping the Future of Legal: Sadie Khodorkovsky and Dawn Garrison

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As part of our new series, In Conversation, Women Shaping the Future of Legal, leading women in the legal industry discuss how diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts can help improve work and the world. By sharing personal...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

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

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Sidebars Podcast | Amanda Brouillette: Taking Charge

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In this episode, we interview patent litigator Amanda Brouillette, a Senior Associate in the Atlanta office of Kilpatrick Townsend. Amanda has defended a wide range of clients accused of patent infringement through all stages...more

Leopard Solutions

Why Are Women Leaving Big Law and What Can Law Firms Do About it?

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At the end of 2021, the Leopard Solutions team was preparing our annual round-up of lawyer hiring and departure trends. As we sifted through the data, we noticed something startling about the numbers of women lawyers who...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

Leopard Solutions

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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Sidebars Podcast | Jamie Graham: Charting Her Own Course

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Jamie Graham is currently Associate Director and Senior Patent Counsel at Boehringer Ingelheim USA. Prior to joining Boehringer, Jamie practiced patent law for 30 years at Kilpatrick Townsend, many of them as a partner. At...more

Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC

Upcoming ABA Survey Identifies Lawyer Well-Being, Diversity Challenges

Later this month, the American Bar Association will release the results of its largest-ever member survey on the challenges they’ve faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and how they believe the practice of law should change as...more

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Be Open to Other Perspectives

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JW Way Fundamental #13: Embrace Diversity. "Celebrate our differences. Be aware of and address implicit bias. Be open to learning from others, regardless of their background or role. Be mindful that we make better decisions...more

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You’ve Got a Friend in High Places: The Power of Sponsorship for Women

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Although women in the legal profession are now advancing in greater numbers to partnership in law firms and upper level positions in corporate legal departments, getting there and continuing to advance remain daunting tasks....more

Jackson Walker

Bragging Rights: How to Effectively Complete Your Self-Evaluation

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Brag. It’s not a four-letter word. Though, as women, we sometimes shy away from bragging, even at times when it matters most. This trait can cause women to miss out on opportunities to advance their careers, particularly when...more

Carlton Fields

Minority Powerbrokers Q&A: Carlton Fields' Ann Black

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Ann Young Black is a shareholder and co-chairwoman of the financial services regulatory practice group at Carlton Fields Jorden Burt PA. She counsels financial services clients on a broad range of insurance, securities and...more

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“But You’re Not a Person of Color—You’re Asian”

Growing up in an affluent, mostly white suburb of Detroit, I never really embraced my diversity. I knew that I was different from my schoolmates and friends, but I didn’t think much about it. Sure, I took Chinese lessons...more

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