4 Types of Access-to-Justice Donations You Should Make This Year (That Aren’t Just Donating to Other Lawyers)

From Lawyerist.com authored by Lisa Needham: “If you’ve got some extra money set aside for end-of-year charity donations, you should consider donating some money to organizations that can help increase access to justice. While there are plenty of legal organizations you could choose (including, of course, great places like Legal Services Corporation and the National Immigration Law Center), […]

28 Of The Most Powerful Pieces Of Writing By Women In 2017

From The Huffington Post authored by Emma Gray: “There were times in 2017 when it felt like rage might burn me up from the inside out. At times, that anger felt paralyzing. When there is so much happening at once, how do you focus your energies? During these moments, it was always reading that jolted […]

Addicts Can Be High-Functioning: What Lawyers Need to Know

From Attorney at Work authored by Eric Webber: “They say “work hard, play hard.” Unfortunately, this adage may normalize workplace behavior that can be very dangerous. In fact, a 2015 study found that workaholics are more likely to drink in excess than their peers. At many major firms, lawyers routinely work up to 60-hour weeks, so it’s no […]

If Money Rewarded Hard Work, Moms Would Be The Billionaires

From Medium authored by Caitlin Johnstone: “I was at the supermarket last night, again, fifth time this week, when I bumped into a friend of mine and we had The Christmas Conversation. Her — “How’s Christmas going?” Me — “Good! I’ve got most of the presents done and Christmas is at my mum’s this year and she only wants me […]

The Story Behind the Woman You Don’t See on TIME’s Person of the Year Cover

From Time authored by Melissa Chan: “The faces of five women, including celebrities Taylor Swift and Ashley Judd, appear on TIME’s 2017 Person of the Year cover, representing the “The Silence Breakers” — the thousands of people across the world who have come forward with their experiences of sexual harassment and assault. But on the lower right-hand corner […]

The Top 10 Apps of 2017

From Time authored by Alex Fitzpatrick: “With upwards of 2 million apps available in Apple’s app store and Android’s Google Play store, it can be a chore to find the truly useful tools or fun games to play. And without great apps, that $999 iPhone X you just bought is as good as a fancy paperweight. So […]

8 Ways to Win Over Everyone in the Office, According to Experts

From Time authored by Paul Schrodt: “Is it possible to like everyone in your office? Think about how tough it is to get together 15 people, much less 50, who all get along perfectly. But unlike in friendships, you need coworkers. You work with them every day, and whether they’re your boss, direct report or equal, you […]

Even Women Who Can’t Say #MeToo Have Been Negatively Impacted by Predatory Culture

From Texas Lawyer authored by Kathleen J. Wu: “The #MeToo movement has opened the floodgates of women (and some men) telling their own stories of sexual harassment and assault, both in the workplace and out. Like most catharses, it was a long time coming. For those who have harbored shame or guilt over their own […]

20 Perfect Holiday Gift Ideas for Bosses, Coworkers, and Even Your ‘Work Spouse’

From Time – Money authored by Martha C. White: “Figuring out what to get your dad or teenage niece for the holidays is tough enough, but buying Christmas gifts for coworkers can be a much more fraught challenge. For what it’s worth, there are plenty of career experts out there who say it’s better to […]

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