From The New York Times authored by Karen Zraick: “Women and people of color in the legal profession continue to face barriers in hiring, promotions, assignments and compensation, according to a study released Thursday by the American Bar Association. The survey, which proposes strategies for employers to eliminate the barriers, was conducted by the Center for […]
Category Archives: Activist
Law, Order & Pantyhose: Law Firm Addresses Gender Parity Fairly
From Take the Lead authored by Michele Weldon: “What’s fair is fair. Christina Vander Werf, a partner with Gordon & Rees LLP, who works out of the San Diego, Los Angeles and Phoenix offices, says at her law firm, gender equity is a top priority. “There is a very intentional effort to make the office […]
Lawyers on the Border Still Dealing With Fallout From Family Separations
From TIME authored by Maya Rhodan: “When the Trump Administration started separating families at the U.S. border, Jodi Goodwin all but stopped working as a private attorney in Texas to do pro bono work for people who had been affected. Even though the Administration ended the policy over two months ago, her work isn’t finished. In June, […]
Charlotte E. Ray’s Brief But Historic Career as the First U.S. Black Woman Attorney
From History authored by Erin Blakemore: “Martha Gadley’s marriage was a nightmare. When her husband drank, he turned increasingly violent. One night, he used an ax to chop a hole in the floor and threatened to push her into the room below. He refused to bring her water when she was sick. When she left […]
Bryan Stevenson calls on lawyers to get uncomfortable and deepen commitment to justice
From ABA Journal authored by Kevin Davis: “Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, urged his fellow attorneys to deepen their commitment to justice, be willing to get uncomfortable and never lose hope. During an impassioned speech before the American Bar Association General Assembly at the ABA Annual Meeting in Chicago […]
She was told to cover up while breast-feeding at the pool. Here’s how these moms are responding.
From The Lily authored by Torey Van Oot: “Since giving birth to her son, Roman, in April, Stephanie Buchanan has breast-fed whenever and wherever she needed — whether she was hanging at the park, shopping at Walmart or grabbing a bite at Wendy’s. So when her baby started to fuss during a recent trip to […]
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Says She Will Serve ‘At Least Another 5 Years’ on the Supreme Court
From TIME authored by Billy Perrigo: “Left-leaning Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said Sunday she plans to spend “at least another five years” on the Supreme Court, in remarks that may comfort liberals as President Donald Trump’s second nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, is likely to herald a rightward shift for the country’s highest court. “I’m now 85,” Ginsburg said. “My […]
Young People Are Reuniting Immigrant Moms With Their Kids
From Teen Vogue authored by Isabella Gomez: “Zoë Van Tieghem felt sick to her stomach when she learned that migrant children were being separated from their parents at the United States–Mexico border as a result of the Trump administration’s policy to criminally prosecute anyone crossing into the U.S. without official documentation. So the 20-year-old from New York City decided […]
Any Volunteers? Why Adding Activism To Your Skills Counts As Women Leaders
From Take the Lead Women authored by Michele Weldon: “Desperate and confusing times call for action. Spending your spare time with a purpose can benefit you as well as those whom you are donating your time and energy to assist. This is not about writing philanthropic checks—this is about hands-on volunteerism. You may not be […]
ALY RAISMAN TAKES THE FLOOR
From ESPN authored by Mina Kimes: “The first thing you notice when you walk backstage is how many people are hugging. The room is swarming with female activists, politicians and actresses. Most of them have never met, but they’re embracing one another like old friends, displaying a level of intimacy that’s rarely found among strangers […]
