From Career Contessa authored by Ciera Graham: “I’ve been trying to figure out this challenging dance of how to be Black but not “too Black” in predominantly white spaces my … Read More
Why work has failed us: Because it’s making it impossible to start a family
From Fast Company authored by Elizabeth Segran: “Julia Smith, a public defender in a major city in the northeast, has made every major life decision over the last few years based … Read More
Woman-led law firm launches Infant-At-Work Policy for employees
From Corp authored by Karen Dybis: “Attorney Charissa Potts understands how it feels to be a working mom, especially because she is one herself. That is why she decided recently … Read More
Kids Don’t Damage Women’s Careers — Men Do
From Medium authored by Jessica Valenti: “One of the most pernicious modern myths about motherhood is that having kids will damage your career. Women are told that we need to … Read More
New Time Magazine Covers Show What It’s Like To Be A Teacher In America
From Scary Mommy authored by Cassandra Stone: “It’s often said that teaching can feel like a thankless job. The new TIME magazine cover story series shows just how thankless being a teacher in … Read More
In Interviews, Female CEOs Say They Don’t Expect Much Support — at Home or at Work
From Harvard Business Review authored by Andromachi Athanasopoulou, Amanda Moss Cowan, Michael Smets, & Timothy Morris: “Women who have already made it to the top say that the only person … Read More
The Myth Of CEO Work-Life Balance
From Forbes authored by Amy Nelson: “The New York Times, we need to talk. I often read your column “My Workout” to learn tips on how other CEOs stay on … Read More
How To Break The Maternal Wall, Brick By Brick
From Forbes authored by Amy Nelson: “I remember the day when I told colleagues and friends that I planned to stop practicing law and start building a business. The puzzled looks … Read More
Don’t Underestimate the Power of Women Supporting Each Other at Work
From Harvard Business Review authored by Anne Welsh McNulty: “Don’t underestimate the power of women connecting and supporting each other at work. As my experiences from being a rookie accountant … Read More
‘Extreme Part-Time’ Lawyer-Moms Flock to Freelance Firms
From The American Lawyer authored by Angela Morris: “After having her second child, Southern California litigator Erin Giglia worked part-time for law firm Snell & Wilmer, but fellow associate Laurie … Read More