From Above the Law authored by Thomson Reuters: “Litigation is the area of law that non-lawyers tend to be most familiar with, thanks in large part to movies and TV. But unlike what you see on the screen, real-life litigators need be successful inside and outside the courtroom in order to rise to the top […]
Category Archives: Lawyers
Gender Equality in the Workplace – Are We There Yet?
From The Ascent authored by Ayshwarya: “Have you ever been in one of the following situations? (If you haven’t, then go ahead and skip to the end.) (Right before your presentation) Is my outfit okay? What about my face, does it look alright? Oh dear, I hope I don’t embarrass myself! (Giving your opinion — part 1) They’re […]
THAT GIRL: Rolanda E. Dent
THAT GIRL: Rolanda E. Dent (Houston, TX) Private Practice, general practice, litigator, sports mom, and no doubt so very much more. Check out a most-amazing trial story that will have you clapping along in the courtroom, get practical disaster-prep tips from a gal whose practice survived Harvey (and changed how she does things now), and […]
GA Artist Feature: Sunny Eaton
Bender making history as Grimes County’s first female district attorney
From The Eagle authored by Kelan Lyons: “Andria Bender will be sworn in today as Grimes County district attorney, making her the first woman in the county’s history to rise to the position of top prosecutor. Gov. Greg Abbott announced Bender’s appointment Friday, filling the seat left vacant by Tuck McLain, who was the county’s […]
How To Beat The Mid-Semester Law School Blues
From Above the Law authored by Kerriann Stout: “In my area, it is almost that special time of year where it starts getting dark at 3pm and 52 degrees is considered to be warm. Even if it isn’t about to get cold and dark where you are, you are reaching the half-waypoint of your semester. That […]
26 Years Ago, America Started Talking About Sexual Harassment Thanks To Anita Hill
From The Huffington Post authored by Amanda Terkel: “In the past year, more and more women have been coming forward to talk about how powerful men have used their high positions to sexually assault and harass them. What the accusations against President Donald Trump, former Fox News CEO Roger Ailes, former Fox News host Bill O’Reilly and movie producer Harvey […]
Is Reverse Mentoring Right For Lawyers?
From The Lawyerist authored by Stephen E. Embry: “Is reverse mentoring, typically thought of as having younger workers help and mentor those who are older, something that can work with lawyers and law firms? The benefits for both sides could be enormous, especially considering the disruption in the legal profession, the onslaught of changes that will […]
Interviewing Advice For People Who Hate To Interview
From Above the Law authored by Kerriann Stout: “In terms of the most dreaded activities in the legal profession, interviewing is right up there with networking and attending CLEs. To me, interviewing is the same as going on a series of first dates where you desperately want to be in a relationship and the […]
Women Entrepreneurs-Presented by First Security, Featuring Arkansas GIRL ATTORNEY™ Victoria Leigh
From ISSUU: Arkansas Girl Attorney Victoria Leigh is presented as one of First Security Bank’s Women Entrepreneurs on Page 25. “Leveraging technology and employing a flexible pricing structure Victoria “Tori” Leigh has blazed a trail for so-called modern law firms in Little Rock. She said such elements, products of generational differences, are important points of […]
