From Bustle authored by EJ Dickson: “I was surprised by this admission, to say the least. Sure, when I was a kid, my mom would sometimes complain about missing a field trip or a PTA meeting, but to be honest, she complained about most things, so it didn’t seem like her job ranked super high […]
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I Asked For a Raise—It Was Horrible
From Career Contessa authored by Anonymous: “Note from the Editors: The author of this article tells a grueling tale of an unsuccessful raise ask—which is a story, and a truth, that deserves to be told. In order for it to be told in the most authentic, vulnerable light possible, and out of respect for the writer, […]
Five Myths That Inhibit Workplace Equality
I’ve got good news and “bad” news: we can bring substantive change to workplace sexism issues. It’s good news since, of course, HELLO we all want to see things improve – we want to be viewed, treated, and respected as equals. So, YES! Let’s do this. It’s “bad” news since, OH MAN, change must also […]
Big Law Is Still an Old Boys’ Club
Being the minority, in any instance, makes you vulnerable to abuses by the majority. While women are no longer graduating law school in the minority – not for a while now, actually – we are still the minority in terms of overall numbers. Particularly so, too, in certain areas of law, such as litigation. This […]
Why Does the Gender Wage Gap Persist in Law?
From The American Lawyer authored by Mark A. Cohen: “Women have been fighting for equal rights since the early days of the Republic. In 1776, Abigail Adams petitioned her husband John, admonishing him not to put unlimited power into the hands of men. John Adams replied, “I cannot but laugh. Depend upon it, we know better […]
What is a Returnship? (Hint: Something You Probably Want to Check Out if You’re Returning to the Workforce)
From The Muse authored by Jane Bianchi: “If you’ve been out of the traditional workforce for a few years—maybe you spent a few years at home with your kids, served in the military, or took time off while finding your path—you might feel a little shaky on your feet. You’d probably welcome a way to […]
This Is How I Finally Confronted My Office Bully
From Career Contessa authored by Erin Strybis: “We all have memories of school bullies we’d like to leave behind. But bullying doesn’t end after graduation—in fact, it’s common in the workplace. According to the Workplace Bullying Institute, bullying is actually four times more common than sexual harassment in the workplace. It’s also an issue that affects both […]
‘Always Pass On What You Have Learned’: The Reciprocal Value Of Mentoring — And Tips On Maximizing The Relationship
From Above the Law authored by Allison Peryea: “There have been great mentors in American cinema — Yoda, Mr. Miyagi, Emilio Estevez’s hockey coach character in The Mighty Ducks. And just like how mentorship can be critical in learning to be a Jedi, a Karate Kid, or a left wing, the input and guidance from […]
Amal Clooney Weighs in on the MeToo Movement, and Seeking Justice for Women Around the World
From VOGUE authored by Bridget Read: “At the 2015 Golden Globes, Tina Fey introduced George Clooney, that night receiving a lifetime achievement award, by detailing the achievements of his wife, Amal, instead. “Amal is a human rights lawyer who worked on the Enron case, was an adviser to Kofi Annan regarding Syria, and was selected for a […]
Here’s how much more women could earn if household chores were compensated
From CNBC authored by Abgail Hess: “Men outearn women in every country on earth. In the United States, women earn an average of $0.80 for every dollar earned by a man. Thisgap is even larger for African American and Latina women. There are many causes for this pay gap, but one factor is that women are doing […]
