Firm Leadership, Career Development, Professional Development

Leadership Lessons I Learned from ABC's Lost

Baker Donelson on 9/5/2024

From 2004 through 2010, I was transfixed (and probably a little addicted) to the ABC hit show Lost. From the pilot episode, Ellen and I were hooked. You likely remember Lost, which is built around a commercial airline that...more

Lead the Way, Through Women Leading the Way

Baker Donelson on 9/4/2024

Advancing women to leadership roles is not merely a "nice-to-have" feature of your business. It also serves as something other than an employee attraction or a retention benefit. Ironically, women in leadership shouldn't be a...more

A Tale of Two Leaders: What Leadership Has Taught Me

Baker Donelson on 9/4/2024

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

What I Learned About Leadership This Summer

Baker Donelson on 9/3/2024

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

Overcoming Networking Challenges in a Hybrid World: Tips for Business Lawyers

International Lawyers Network on 9/3/2024

The shift to virtual and hybrid networking has brought both opportunities and challenges for business lawyers. While virtual connections can broaden your reach, they also come with unique difficulties, such as screen fatigue...more

My Path to Partner

Tyson & Mendes LLP on 8/30/2024

I grew up in a home where my father was an insurance defense attorney, my brother was a real estate lawyer, and my sister was a certified paralegal. As such, I was exposed to law from a young age. By age ten, my father would...more

Podcast: #WhyMcGlinchey? Lateral to Leadership with Kelly Lipinski [More with McGlinchey, Ep. 69]

McGlinchey Stafford on 8/28/2024

In this installment of the More with McGlinchey #WhyMcGlinchey podcast series, Member Kelly Lipinski talks with Director of Talent Acquisition Margeaux Roush about why she has chosen to grow her career here at McGlinchey....more

My Giving Journey

Conn Kavanaugh on 8/12/2024

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

The Case for Empathy

Integreon on 8/9/2024

Good morning. Welcome back to Scaling Greatness, a newsletter from Integreon focusing on amplifying business excellence and innovation. Much ink has been spilled about the merits of ruthlessness in business....more

What I Wish I Knew Then: Alvin Bragg

Pollock Cohen LLP on 8/6/2024

In "What I Wish I Knew Then: Alvin Bragg", the Manhattan district attorney reflects on his journey to become one of the highest-profile prosecutors in the United States. One of his shared insights is, "Sometimes, justice...more

Beyond Legal Advice: Understanding Your Clients for Better Service

International Lawyers Network on 7/31/2024

In today’s ever-evolving legal landscape, maintaining strong client relationships is more crucial than ever. Clients expect not only legal expertise but also personalized service, empathy, and a deep understanding of their...more

The Diversity Dilemma in Big Law: Insights and Solutions

Leopard Solutions on 7/24/2024

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

AGG Talks: Women in Tech Law Podcast - Episode 2: Legal and Compliance Strategies for Healthcare Providers Navigating the AI...

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP on 7/10/2024

In this episode, AGG Women in Tech Law attorneys Jackie Cooney, Madison Pool, and Michelle Davis discuss the intersection of AI and healthcare, focusing on how providers can effectively deploy AI tools while navigating the...more

In Conversation With Affinity Group Leaders Shana Ramirez and Mario Robertson

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP on 5/15/2024

Shana Ramirez and Mario Robertson participated in a Q&A about their affinity groups and their experiences at Katten. Their remarks are part of Katten's 2024 DEI Annual Report....more

Brad Vynalek & Jennifer Rupkey of Quarles & Brady on Harmonizing Firm Leadership and BD - Passle's CMO Series EP141

Passle on 5/14/2024

Developing a joined-up approach to legal business development is essential for any firm. On this episode of the CMO Series, Brad Vynalek, Firm President and Executive Committee member, and Jennifer Rupkey, the Director of...more

Celebrate Good Times, Come On!

Jaburg Wilk on 4/29/2024

Celebrating anniversaries and milestones in business is more than just a tradition; it’s a strategic practice that fosters a sense of accomplishment, unity, and motivation within the company. They serve as significant markers...more

Clash of Meetings: Virtual vs. In-Person – Which Reigns Supreme?

International Lawyers Network on 4/10/2024

In this ongoing saga, we’ve witnessed the rise of virtual gatherings over the past couple of years, with many of us now yearning to return to in-person interactions. So, which mode of meeting takes the crown? The answer might...more

How My Childhood Occupational Goals Came Together in a Career Managing a Law Firm.

Stotler Hayes Group, LLC on 3/29/2024

When asked, “Did you always know you were going to be a lawyer?” I say no, and really, no, because I had varying other career plans that looked nothing like being an attorney, but indeed have shown up in serendipitous ways. ...more

Illumination Zone: Episode 162 | Charisma Starr sits down with Kaylee & Mary.

EDRM - Electronic Discovery Reference Model on 3/25/2024

Charisma Starr, Vice President of Discovery Technology Strategy and Innovation for JP Morgan Chase & Co. sits down with Kaylee & Mary to talk about her journey to legal tech and how her early experiences and family have...more

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

Lighthouse on 3/22/2024

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

Time Mastery for Lawyers: 5 Essential Strategies for Success

International Lawyers Network on 3/21/2024

Introducing our comprehensive guide to mastering modern time management for lawyers! Whether you’re juggling billable hours or balancing personal commitments, these five strategies will revolutionize how you manage your time....more

Dishwashers, Luggage Cake & Client Retention

International Lawyers Network on 3/20/2024

I’m on hold, listening to what I’m sure this company assured itself was jazzy music, while I try not to grind my teeth together. It has been four weeks since the dishwasher repairman was here to assure me that it would only...more

In Conversation, Women Shaping the Future of Legal: Ava Guo and Gina Willis

Lighthouse on 3/19/2024

In our 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 stories,...more

Mastering Management and Emotional Intelligence for Women Attorneys

Lowenstein Sandler LLP on 3/15/2024

Today on “Real Talk,” Nicole Fulfree, Megan Monson, and Sarah Cole address the dos and don’ts for women attorneys seeking to develop effective management skills, emphasizing the critical role of emotional intelligence in...more

A Journey from Guyana to the Boardroom with Kelly-Ann Gibbs Cartwright

Holland & Knight LLP on 3/15/2024

Welcome to Holland & Knight's new video series, "Women in Leadership." Throughout this series, we will shine a spotlight on the outstanding women within our firm, celebrating their achievements, stories and the powerful...more

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