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Law and the Working Parent

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Parents who work outside of the home are not an anomaly today – especially when it comes to parents who work in the legal industry. There have been many advances made in recent years to further support and ultimately ensure...more

Stotler Hayes Group, LLC

How My Childhood Occupational Goals Came Together in a Career Managing a Law Firm.

When asked, “Did you always know you were going to be a lawyer?” I say no, and really, no, because I had varying other career plans that looked nothing like being an attorney, but indeed have shown up in serendipitous ways. ...more

Leopard Solutions

Advancing Women in Law

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In the halls of prestigious law firms, a quiet revolution is underway. Gender diversity, long a focal point of discussion and advocacy, is making strides, albeit gradually. A recent Leopard Solutions State of Industry...more

Holland & Knight LLP

A Journey from Guyana to the Boardroom with Kelly-Ann Gibbs Cartwright

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Welcome to Holland & Knight's new video series, "Women in Leadership." Throughout this series, we will shine a spotlight on the outstanding women within our firm, celebrating their achievements, stories and the powerful...more

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[Webinar] Women's History Month Series - Session 3: Strategies for Business Development in Law Firms - March 27th, 11:00 am -...

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March marks Women's History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women throughout history. In honor of this, Leopard Solutions proudly presents a 3-part webinar series, hearing the experiences and...more

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[Webinar] Women's History Month Series - Session 2: Level setting the Playing Field with Your Male Counterparts - March 20th,...

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March marks Women's History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women throughout history. In honor of this, Leopard Solutions proudly presents a 3-part webinar series, hearing the experiences and...more

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[Webinar] Women's History Month Series - Session 1: Navigating the Path to Equity Partnership - March 13th, 11:00 am - 11:30 am...

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March marks Women's History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women throughout history. In honor of this, Leopard Solutions proudly presents a 3-part webinar series, hearing the experiences and...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Lessons for Power Moms at their Parenthood and Professional Peaks

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Today on “Real Talk,” hosts Megan Monson, Nicole Fulfree, and Rachel Moseson Dikovics are joined by Joann S. Lublin, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, former management news editor and current regular contributor to The Wall...more

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Water Cooler Talk: Bias Lessons From 'Partner Track'

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According to a 2020 “Report on Diversity in U.S. Law Firms” from the National Association for Law Placement, only 10% of all law firm partners are people of color. Of all associates, 12% are Asian Americans, 5% are Black, and...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP - MoFo+

Leaders Of Influence: A Spotlight On MOFO’S Women Of Color – Crystal Kaldjob

As part of MoFo’s Leaders of Influence campaign, Crystal Kaldjob, co-lead of our Fintech practice, shares her reflections on her leadership style and skills, including those she continues to work on, and her current diversity...more

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Leaders Of Influence: A Spotlight On MOFO’S Women Of Color – Serena Tan

As part of MoFo’s Leaders of Influence campaign, Serena Tan, Deputy Chair of Morrison Foerster’s Global Private Funds Group and Chair of Greater China Private Funds practice based in Hong Kong, shares her reflections on being...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Taking a Step Back: Tips and Strategies for Returning to the Workplace after a Career Break

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In this episode of “Real Talk,” the hosts talk with Diana Ingallinera Faillace about taking time off from the practice of law, and how to facilitate a smooth return to your career. They emphasize maintaining one’s network and...more

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Providing Women a Seat at the Decision-Making Table: A Crucial Step Towards Inclusive Leadership

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In today's rapidly evolving world, the need for diversity and inclusion has gained significant recognition across various industries. One area that demands immediate attention is the representation of women in leadership...more

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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

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How an Associate’s Prior Work Experience Can Benefit Their Practice in Big Law

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In this episode of “Real Talk,” Lowenstein associates discuss their pre-law school careers, and how that work experience has enhanced their practices. Partners Megan Monson, and Nicole Fulfree welcome associate Amanda...more

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A Gender-Diverse Workforce Helps Build Strong Firms

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The latest analysis from Leopard Solutions data points to the direct correlation of ethnic and gender diversity of attorney headcount and retention to top firm rankings. Legal Intelligence provider Leopard Solutions...more

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CMO Series REPRESENTS - Embracing Equity: Carving a Path in Professional Services Marketing

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Celebrating leading female voices during Women’s History Month and beyond, we caught up with a brilliant group of women in professional services marketing and business development to hear how they have built successful...more

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More Than a Seat at the Table: Women Leaders in LegalTech on Gender Equity

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This year’s International Women’s Day theme is “embracing equity.” The theme challenges us to consider why “equal opportunities are not enough” and reminds us that allies are “incredibly important for the social, economic,...more

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[Webinar] The Challenges of Women in Big Law - March 28th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

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Attend the upcoming Leopard Solutions Webinar on The Challenges of Women in Big Law on March 28, 2023, to get the survey results from Leopard Solutions latest study on women in big law and hear from industry experts on the...more

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Legal Workplace Trends — The Need to Retain Women Lawyers

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Despite much progress and initiatives, the legal profession is still predominantly male-dominated. While workplace conditions have been dramatically improved over the past few decades, women lawyers still face several...more

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc.

How to Achieve DE&I in Law Firms Now with Roberta “Bobbi” Liebenberg

In this episode of On Record PR, Gina Rubel goes on record with Roberta “Bobbi” Liebenberg, senior partner at Fine, Kaplan and Black, to discuss steps law firms can take to achieve better diversity within their organizations....more

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Sidebars Podcast | Taylor Pfingst: Glass Ceilings Are Meant to be Broken

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In this episode, hosts April Abele Isaacson and Kate Geyer welcome a special cohost—fellow Kilpatrick Townsend patent litigator Taylor Pfingst—to discuss recent data on how law firms are doing on diversity, equity and...more

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc.

The Power of Inclusive Storytelling in Legal Journalism with Katrina Dewey, Founder and CEO of Lawdragon

Katrina founded Lawdragon in 2005. I know that she’s incredibly proud of the amazing team at the forefront of a media company that is proudly inclusive and forward-thinking. She has had the pleasure of editing some of the...more

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc.

The Power of Inclusive Storytelling in Legal Journalism with Katrina Dewey, Founder and CEO of Lawdragon: On Record PR

In this episode of On Record PR, Jennifer Simpson Carr goes on record with Katrina Dewey, Founder and CEO of Lawdragon, a legal media company that combines the best in legal news reporting on top lawyers and public interest...more

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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

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