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Leadership Lessons I Learned from ABC's Lost

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From 2004 through 2010, I was transfixed (and probably a little addicted) to the ABC hit show Lost. From the pilot episode, Ellen and I were hooked. You likely remember Lost, which is built around a commercial airline that...more

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A Tale of Two Leaders: What Leadership Has Taught Me

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Showcasing how leaders come in various shapes and sizes is the common thread throughout this issue. We interviewed two Baker Donelson women leaders – Martha Boyd, chair of the Firm's Labor & Employment Group, and Jennifer...more

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What I Learned About Leadership This Summer

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Each year, our Baker Women team makes a point to engage with our summer associates, particularly getting them involved in some of our signature projects, such as our leadership issue of Strive. For this article, we tasked...more

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My Giving Journey

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As I was recently accepted into the Boston Bar Association’s Public Interest Leadership Program, I have been reflecting on my journey in Pro Bono legal work. My first time as a volunteer was with my college program in China....more

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What I Wish I Knew Then: Alvin Bragg

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In "What I Wish I Knew Then: Alvin Bragg", the Manhattan district attorney reflects on his journey to become one of the highest-profile prosecutors in the United States. One of his shared insights is, "Sometimes, justice...more

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Remote Working and Relational Roadblocks in the Law Firm Environment

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If someone told a room full of law firm employees five years ago how much of the workforce would be remote in 2024, they probably would have doubt. It was not a foreign concept, as some law firms did allow a level of remote...more

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Leaders Of Influence: A Spotlight On MOFO’S Women Of Color – Bita Rahebi

As part of MoFo’s Leaders of Influence campaign, Bita Rahebi, co-chair of the firm’s global IP Litigation group and cross-disciplinary Intellectual Property group, discusses her leadership style, how to stay mindful of who’s...more

Leopard Solutions

Gender Equality Remains a Challenge for Big Law and Actionable Strategies to Combat it.

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Leopard Solutions’ latest Women in Big Law report points to women's challenges in Big Law persist, despite some progress in recent years. There have been improvements in gender focus initiatives at some top firms while others...more

World Law Group

[Webinar] She For She: Leaders Building Leaders - March 30th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

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Join us for She for She: Leaders Building Leaders, a WOW Talk on March 30 at 11 am EDT... Women leaders of WLG will have a discussion on building the next generation of women leaders in their firms....more

Leopard Solutions

Why Are Women Leaving Big Law and What Can Law Firms Do About it?

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At the end of 2021, the Leopard Solutions team was preparing our annual round-up of lawyer hiring and departure trends. As we sifted through the data, we noticed something startling about the numbers of women lawyers who...more

Lighthouse

Leading in Legal with Inclusive Mentorship

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Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in the legal industry have made great strides recently, but the work isn’t over. Many organizations and firms understand the need to be more diverse and inclusive but are unsure about...more

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Sidebars Podcast | Vision 2022 | Take Charge of Your Career

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In this episode, guest host Stephanie Sanders, Global Patent Operations Chief at Kilpatrick Townsend, speaks with two professional development experts about how to become the CEO of your legal career....more

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Successful Mentoring and Accountability Tips for Young Lawyers

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Having a great mentor is, perhaps, the most powerful resource that a young lawyer has in his or her arsenal – much more so than fancy offices or laptops or even tailor-made suits (though none of those are bad to have either)....more

International Lawyers Network

Law Firm ILN-telligence Podcast | Episode 31: Ron Norwood, Lewis Rice | United States

Ron Norwood is a partner with Lewis Rice in St. Louis, Missouri, a member of the International Lawyers Network. In this episode, Lindsay and Ron talk extensively about his work as a mentor, including how and why he gives...more

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“Be Kind to Yourself” – and Other Advice for New Lawyers Starting Their Career During a Pandemic

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As law firms deal with the ongoing impact of COVID-19, those who recently graduated from law school are facing unique challenges. To help new lawyers navigate this challenging time, we asked members of the Foley family who...more

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How To Start a Law Firm Without a Plan or Budget - Day 5: Your Self-Education System

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Welcome to Day 5! On day 2 you wrote down the gaps in your skills; today we’ll go a step further and map a plan for developing true expertise....more

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Tips for Professional Women: Q&A with Natalie R. Bolling, Senior Attorney, Vulcan Materials Company

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Can you tell us about the various leadership positions you have held in your career and how you achieved those positions? Let's see: I started out as a mentor in law school to younger, diverse law students. I mentored...more

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How to Create a Firm Mentoring Program That Is Efficient, Effective, and Motivational [Q&A]

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A professional services firm is only as good as its providers and the right program in place can help you to also attract and retain the high caliber talent you need to stand out from the rest....more

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