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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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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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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

Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C.

Diversity & Inclusion Employee Spotlight: Diana Borgas

We are pleased to spotlight Diana Borgas this month! Diana is a Senior Patent Agent in the Biotechnology Practice in our Boston office. How long have you been at Wolf Greenfield? I have been at Wolf Greenfield for nine...more

International Lawyers Network

Combating Biases: Supporting Women in the Workplace Beyond Motherhood

Reading this article was a powerful and emotional experience. Sometimes, we know certain truths, but seeing them confirmed with actual data can be both validating and heartbreaking....more

Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C.

Diversity & Inclusion Employee Spotlight: Meaghan Luster

We are pleased to spotlight Meaghan Luster this month! Meaghan is an Associate in the Litigation Practice and works in our Boston office....more

Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C.

Diversity & Inclusion Employee Spotlight: Heather DiPietrantonio

We are pleased to spotlight Shareholder Heather DiPietrantonio this month! Heather works in the Biotechnology group in our Boston office....more

Lighthouse

In Conversation, Women Shaping the Future of Legal: Irene Fiorentinos and Amanda Jones

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As part of our new series, In Conversation, Women Shaping the Future of Legal, leading women in the legal industry discuss how diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts can help improve work and the world. By sharing personal...more

McGlinchey Stafford

Why We Pursued Mansfield Certification

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Readers have likely heard about Diversity Lab’s “Mansfield Rule” Certification process, which aims to “boost and sustain diversity” in legal leadership. As a firm that has always sought diverse candidates for open positions...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

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

Kilpatrick

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

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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

JAMS

Big Dreams and Open Doors: The Importance of Women’s History Month

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Women’s History Month is a chance to reflect on the accomplishments of women in the legal profession and their import on our journey today. As I settle into my journey at JAMS as the first Black woman to join the JAMS...more

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News + Views + To Do's | Melissa Prince, Chief Client Value and Innovation Officer, Ballard Spahr LLP

From the LISI archives: Watch Robyn Addis (LISI COO/CMBDO) chat with her friend and former colleague, Melissa Prince. Melissa is Chief Client Value and Innovation Officer at Ballard Spahr LLP. In this episode of NVTD, Robyn...more

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Breaking the Bias: Strategies from Top Women Leaders in Legal Technology

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This year’s International Women’s Day theme revolves around “breaking the bias” and imagining a more gender-equal world. This topic seems particularly relevant for the legal and technology fields, which both have long...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Global Financial Institutions Legal Departments Share D&I Successes and Lessons Learned

In 2020, during the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, a rapid succession of events forced Americans to take a hard look in the mirror regarding systemic racism. Profound national conversations ensued. Many in the financial...more

Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC

Upcoming ABA Survey Identifies Lawyer Well-Being, Diversity Challenges

Later this month, the American Bar Association will release the results of its largest-ever member survey on the challenges they’ve faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and how they believe the practice of law should change as...more

McGlinchey Stafford

A Leadership Perspective on Firm Diversity and Inclusion Efforts [More With McGlinchey Ep. 10]

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Diversity and inclusion have been trending topics in the legal world for many years. The recent focus on social justice has cast a spotlight on those efforts. In this episode, McGlinchey’s Managing Member Rodolfo (Rudy)...more

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The Best Diversity Sections on Law Firm Websites - Part 1 of a 3-part series about communicating ‘diversity’ on law firm websites

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Over the past year, millions of Americans coast-to-coast poured into the streets to protest racial injustice. This uprising, which was striking in its size, breadth, and staying power, has thrust our nation into a...more

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Be Open to Other Perspectives

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JW Way Fundamental #13: Embrace Diversity. "Celebrate our differences. Be aware of and address implicit bias. Be open to learning from others, regardless of their background or role. Be mindful that we make better decisions...more

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