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Tips for Building a Legacy, Ten Minutes at a Time

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I have a confession to make. During my 28 years of practicing law, I never intentionally thought about "building a legacy." For me, the type of people who build legacies are trailblazers who endure great hardship and make...more

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Gender Equality Can’t Wait: Perspectives on Accelerating Action for Women

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For International Women’s Day, we highlight nine leading women from legal and eDiscovery who share their unique perspectives on furthering equity and accelerating action for women....more

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How to Build a Legacy by Asking, "What's Next?"

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When I was asked to write about my legacy, my first reaction was, am I old enough for that? But then I thought about the hip replacement I had last year. I've been going through old files and boxes lately, finding things...more

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Q&A with Jennifer Keller, Susan E. Rich Award Recipient

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Abby Nix sits down with Baker Donelson's President and Chief Operating Officer, Jennifer Keller, for a candid and insightful conversation about leadership, legacy, and the unexpected turns of a career in law....more

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Baker's Dozen: What Does Leaving a Legacy Mean to You?

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What does it mean to leave a legacy? For some, it’s about mentorship and creating opportunities for those who follow. For others, it’s about building relationships, shaping a culture of inclusion, or making a lasting impact...more

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Women of Class Summit Delivers Mountains of Insight and Inspiration

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How to combat fraudulent claims, avoid carriage disputes, and seek out mentors were just a few of the topics discussed during the three-day Women of Class Summit in Banff, Alberta, Canada....more

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Diversity Matters! Newsletter Winter 2025 Edition

As we work with our colleagues to prepare and circulate the Diversity Matters Newsletter each quarter, it is not lost on us that DEI initiatives, programs, and philosophies permeate and inundate our lives from all angles....more

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Common Ground

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Allison Kennington and Kylei Sarwar were summer associates at Baker Donelson who volunteered to participate in an episode of Diversity Ever After, Baker Donelson’s D&I podcast. They had not met previously but during the...more

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An "Out of This World" Mentorship Program for Future Astronauts

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Mentoring can come in many shapes and sizes, and in this issue, we had the honor of interviewing a woman who has created a mentoring and training program for young girls that is truly "out of this world." We sat down with...more

A&O Shearman

Building inclusive digital societies

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Alumnus Jeremy Ng always wanted an impactful career where he could improve people’s lives. Now he’s in a position to do so at the World Bank. Jeremy Ng says he went into law for the most mundane of reasons: it was what his...more

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Making a difference: routes to safety

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A&O provided Evangeline Atkinson with the skills and confidence to support causes that matter to her. She now uses the law to champion the rights of refugees and displaced people. Working from home during the Covid-19...more

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Making a positive social impact

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Around the world, in many different settings, A&O is drawing on all its resources – from financial to skills, time and expertise – to make a real difference in the lives of people. A&O’s new global charity partner, Women...more

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Health Law Diagnosed – Women Leaders in Health Care: The Role and Importance of Mentorship

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In this episode, host Bridgette Keller introduces a new series of Health Law Diagnosed titled Women Leaders in Health Care. This new series will bring together women leaders for discussions on timely key issues and...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

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Common Ground

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Stefanie Doyle: I have been an associate at Baker Donelson for three years, and in that time, I have met a number of very smart, accomplished people, many of whom I have not had the chance to know beyond a work capacity. This...more

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Should Your Organization Consider a Sponsorship Program?

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Should your organization consider a sponsorship program? Absolutely! An important aspect of an organization's ability to attract and retain engaged and committed employees is how the organization brings out the best in its...more

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Women in Law: Monica Arora Q&A

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Monica Arora is the co-head of the Private Investment Funds Group, one of the largest and most successful practices in the Firm globally. Monica holds several key roles within the Firm, including with the Women’s Sponsorship...more

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[Virtual Event] Women Leaders in Life Sciences Law - July 28th - 29th, 10:00 am - 4:15 pm EDT

Be Part of the Only Event that Unites Women Leaders in Life Sciences Law for Candid Discussion, Valuable Collaboration and Meaningful Networking! Attend the American Conference Institute’s 8th Annual Virtual Conference on...more

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Mentoring Diverse Attorneys During the Pandemic

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The value of mentoring in the legal profession cannot be overstated. From a diversity and inclusion perspective, it is critical. But with remote working, diverse attorneys face new challenges that may make mentoring more...more

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You’ve Got a Friend in High Places: The Power of Sponsorship for Women

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Although women in the legal profession are now advancing in greater numbers to partnership in law firms and upper level positions in corporate legal departments, getting there and continuing to advance remain daunting tasks....more

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