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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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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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Everybody Leads: A Look at Legacy with Synovus Bank's Sarah Duggan

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In a recent episode of "Everybody Leads," Tim Lupinacci spoke with Sarah Duggan about her leadership journey as she prepared to step onto a new path with her retirement. Sarah has spent her career in the bank and lending...more

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The Scarlet Shield Against Cyber Threats: Women Pioneering a Better Digital Future

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Imagine a world reminiscent of Barbie Land, where women are empowered as leaders in the fight against cyber threats. The International Women's Cyber Alliance (IWCA) is making this a reality, providing women and allies with...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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Diana Lauritson of Hogan Lovells on Color, Culture, and Leadership: Raising the Next Generation of Marketing Leaders - CMO Series...

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In honor of Black History Month, we’re revisiting meaningful conversations with Black professionals in legal marketing to celebrate their expertise, contributions, and the lasting impact they've made on the industry. We hope...more

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Common Ground: Finding Unity Through Shared Journeys

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Our "Common Ground" series this year has highlighted the unexpected similarities between colleagues from different backgrounds, fostering a unique connection across diverse experiences and perspectives. Through conversations...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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BakerSalute Spotlight

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Baker Donelson launched BakerSalute, the Firm’s veterans' employee resource group, in 2023, and is proud to spotlight one of our own veterans – Frank Toub – in this edition of Diversity Matters. Tom Barnard, BakerSalute...more

Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C.

Diversity & Inclusion Employee Spotlight: Courtney Seaver

We are pleased to spotlight Courtney Seaver this month! Courtney is a BusinessIntake Specialist in our Boston office. How long have you been at Wolf Greenfield?I am coming up on my third year at Wolf Greenfield in September....more

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Diversity & Inclusion Employee Spotlight: Katie Canducci

We are pleased to spotlight Katie Canducci this month! Katie is our Reception and Conference Services Assistant and works in our Boston office....more

Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

[Event] 20th Annual Women's Symposium - February 29th, Baltimore, MD

Please join us on February 29 for our 20th annual Cocktails and Conversations program, presented by the Women’s Network of Miles & Stockbridge and featuring Brooke Lierman — the 34th Comptroller of the state of Maryland and...more

McDermott Will & Emery

[Event] Women Together - July 6th, London, United Kingdom

There is a natural strength in numbers and with the creation of our Women Together London network, we aim to facilitate a positive and empowering change to provide a more balanced and gender-neutral workplace. Be part of our...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] Women Leaders in Life Sciences Law Summit - July 27th - 28th, Boston, MA

ACI’s Flagship Summit for Women Leaders in Life Sciences Law is returning LIVE and IN-PERSON to Boston this July! This summer’s reunion event will provide the renewed opportunities for in-person networking and...more

McDermott Will & Emery

[Virtual Event] Breaking FinTech’s Glass Ceiling: Women in FinTech Networking Series - April 20th, 11:00 am EDT

Research shows that companies with at least one woman on the board perform 26% better than those with male-only boards, but women make up only about 20% of C-Suite representation in FinTech. In this male-dominated industry,...more

Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

[Event] 2022 Women's Network Symposium - March 24th, Baltimore, MD

We're pleased to announce our 18th annual Cocktails and Conversations program, presented by the Women’s Network of Miles & Stockbridge and featuring nationally renowned journalist and NPR special correspondent Susan Stamberg....more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[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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Two Perspectives on the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity

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1. Expanding Networks Through the Fellows Program -The Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) consists of over 300 corporate chief legal officers and law firm managing partners who strive "to build a diverse and more...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Want to Join a Corporate Board? Here's How

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As scrutiny of public company leadership increases, corporations are feeling the pressure to get out ahead of criticism by examining and adjusting the makeup of their boards. This makes 2020 a great time for business leaders...more

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[Event] Women Leaders in Life Sciences Law - Professional Development, Substantive Legal Discussion, and Woman-to-Woman...

Join a truly remarkable group of senior level women executives from the life sciences industry for substantive legal updates as well as great networking and mentoring opportunities....more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

All [A]Board: Insights and Inspirations for Your Journey to and in the Boardroom

[co-author: Olga Mack, Clearslide] Carly and Olga were law school classmates at Berkeley Law and have continued their friendship and professional collaboration ever since. They serve as board members for both for-profit...more

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Supporting Gender Diversity in the Legal Profession: Carly Alameda’s WISE Perspective

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I want to see this group of women on the cutting edge of the evolving legal marketplace, coming up with new ideas and models for how law firms deliver better value to in-house counsel....more

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Playing the Board Game: Tips for Networking Onto a Corporate Board

Legal experience alone is unfortunately not high on the list of skill sets companies are looking for to fill an open board seat. But lawyers tend to have a knack for one of the key skills necessary to join a corporate board:...more

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Why Your Strongest Contacts Are Not Always Your Best Contacts—and What to Do About It

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In early March 1955, a young African-American woman refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on a Montgomery, Alabama, city bus. Her name was not Rosa Parks. Rosa refused to give up her seat later that same...more

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