Firm Leadership, Career Development, Young Lawyers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Inspiring Inclusion: Creating a Culture of Action and Accountability - Passle's CMO Series REPRESENTS

Passle on 3/11/2024

This year we’re celebrating International Women’s Day by shining a light on the experiences of incredible women across the industry. In this second installment of Inspiring Inclusion, we uncover the personal stories of our...more

What I Wish I Knew Then: Judith Livingston

Pollock Cohen LLP on 11/8/2023

Senior partner at Kramer, Dillof, Livingston & Moore, Judy Livingston, has been called “A Legal Legend” by Law Dragon and named one of “The 50 Most Influential Women Lawyers in America” by New York Magazine. A plaintiff's...more

Lawyers: What Does it Take to Get to the Top?

International Lawyers Network on 10/2/2019

Recently, I was speaking with a group of professional women about the skills they see as essential to “getting to the top.” CEO of Pure Performance Communications, Deirdre Breakenridge, put together an article, “Climbing the...more

Here's How Young Associates Actually Impress Law Firm Partners

JD Supra Perspectives on 11/22/2013

How might a young associate make a positive impression on partners in their new law firm? What to do to make a meaningful impact and stand out in ways that matter? For a perspective on this oft-asked question, we...more

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