From Above the Law authored by Nicole Black: “It’s been a little over two years now since the Apple Watch was released. Since then, I’ve noticed it gradually appear on more and more people’s wrists. So it wasn’t all that surprising when I read last week that since launching in 2015, more than 30 million Apple […]
Monthly Archives: August 2017
Fern L. Holland Memorial Week honors local activist killed in Iraq
From The Joplin Globe authored by Kimberly Barker: “Attorney and human rights activist Fern Holland will be remembered for her life’s work and the lives she touched with an annual memorial week in her honor that begins Monday. The week will culminate Saturday with a 5K race named for the local activist from Bluejacket whose life […]
I’m A Woman, Shake My Hand, Damn It
From Adequate Man authored by Catherine LeClair: “A boozy office party was starting to dwindle, and as the drunker among us were sneaking off to find dark corners and hidden alcohol reserves, the reasonable ones had switched to water. The evening had kicked off early so it felt much later than it actually was. By any […]
Flying Solo As A Woman Attorney
From Above the Law authored by Toni Messina: “Retired federal judge Shira Scheindlin recently wrote an editorial in the New York Times titled, “Female Lawyers Can Talk, Too.” It got me thinking. When it comes to representing poor clients, people for whom the court appoints attorneys — I see as many female attorneys as men. They […]
Incoming 1Ls: Everything Is About To Change
From Above the Law authored by Kerriann Stout: “The weather has been relatively cool where I live for the last few days. It has served as another reminder that within a matter of days, new bright-eyed and bushy-tailed 1Ls will be arriving to terrorize us start their first semester of law school. As I prepare for them to […]
In the Aftermath of Hillary Clinton’s Loss, More Women Want to Run for Office Than Ever Before
From Vogue authored by Patricia Garcia: “The election of Donald Trump last November was a tough blow for many women who had hoped to finally see the first female president of the United States. Instead of witnessing an experienced female politician be sworn in on Inauguration Day, we were left to contend with a man who frequently makes misogynist remarks who […]
Woman Killed During Charlottesville Protest Was A Paralegal
From Above the Law authored by Kathryn Rubino: “Unless you completely unplugged and took up residence in a cave, you’ve probably heard about the alt-right protest in Charlottesville, Virginia, this weekend and the corresponding counter-protests that turned deadly. Horrific video footage shows a Dodge Challenger running into a group of protesters and then fleeing the scene, leaving 19 […]
Taylor Swift Wins Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Former Radio Host
From NPR authored by Andrew Flanagan: “A Denver jury found fully in pop singer Taylor Swift’s favor Monday, delivering a unanimous verdict in a trial over whether she was groped by a former radio host during a Denver meet-and-greet. Wanting the trial to serve as an “example to other women,” the star had sought a […]
Inside Zan TV: Afghanistan’s first all-female station
From The Guardian authored by Grace Banks: “After a city-wide billboard campaign featuring a group of young women standing with arms folded, the women’s media network Zan TV launched in Kabul, Afghanistan, three months ago, with a panel discussion about the right to vote and a Facebook cover photo that read: “We mirror you all”. […]
How to ask someone to mentor you
From LAC Group authored by Kim Dority: “When it comes to your career, mentors can be one of the fastest ways to get from where you are to where you want to be. Mentors can help you identify and build up your strengths, recognize your weaknesses (and help with damage control), learn how to navigate […]
