From ABA Journal authored by Lee Rawles: “Hundreds of American lawyers will be traveling to Vancouver, British Columbia, for the upcoming ABA Midyear Meeting. As they pass through U.S. and Canadian … Read More
Fired for being pregnant: Another kind of discrimination women face at work
From CNN authored by Elissa Strauss: “In June, Whitney Tomlinson felt nauseated at work. She was pregnant at the time and was experiencing the condition commonly, and misleadingly, known as … Read More
Moms are punished in the workplace, even when we own the business
From The Washington Post authored by Amy Nelson: “It is 11 p.m. My phone battery is dying. I am sitting at Gate A10 at San Francisco International Airport holding my … Read More
What the Data on Women Laterals Can Teach About Retention
From TheAmerican Lawyer authored by Hugh A. Simmons and Paola Cecchi-Dimegilo: “It’s perplexing. Women comprise 45 percent of Big Law associates but only 22 percent of partners. Why are they … Read More
Shine Theory: Why Powerful Women Make the Greatest Friends
From The Cut authored by Ann Friedman: “Kelly Rowland has done okay for herself since her days with Destiny’s Child. More than okay, really. She’s had a handful of solo hits, is … Read More
Opinion: Larry Nassar’s attorney was criticized — but here’s why I support her
From Detroit Free Press authored by Mary Chartier: “I believe in the Constitution, which is why I support Shannon Smith, the attorney who was criticized for doing her job in … Read More
How a gymnast-turned-lawyer helped bring Larry Nassar to justice
From ABA Journal authored by Debra Cassens Weiss: “Rachael Denhollander was a lawyer and stay-at-home mom living in Kentucky when she contacted the Indianapolis Star in August 2016 and told … Read More
How To Ask For A Raise In 2018, According To The Professionals
From Huffington Post authored by Ann Brenoff : “Wouldn’t it be nice to kick off 2018 with a raise? We asked employment experts and coaches for some tips on how to … Read More
Money Management Tips for New Associates
From Attorney at Work authored by Ryan McPherson: “Congratulations! You survived law school, passed the bar and got a job. By now you’re somewhat settled in. Some partners have learned your … Read More
One way to tackle sexual harassment at work: better parental leave
From The Guardian authored by Katie Bethell: “While the gruesome details vary – massages in hotel rooms, the button under the desk, men literally just showing their penises in the office – … Read More
