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Baker's Dozen: Building Strong Intergenerational Teams

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In today's rapidly evolving legal landscape, every generation brings something invaluable to the table. For those just starting out, it's about embracing challenges, asking questions, and building a reputation rooted in...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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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

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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

Lighthouse

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

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

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

Foley & Lardner LLP

How Women In Law Can Advance Toward Leadership Roles

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Women in law firm leadership add tremendous value to their clients, their colleagues and the firm as a whole. According to a recent study by Business Insider, female leaders are more effective at taking initiative,...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

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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Three Myths the Pandemic Has Debunked: What They Can Teach Law Firms about Supporting Women Lawyers, Furthering Diversity, and...

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In This Article, We Examine Three Myths That The Coronavirus Has Debunked About Remote Working And Flexible Hours Arrangements. ...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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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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[Webinar] Don’t Settle: Here’s How to Become a Stellar Woman in E-Discovery - December 4th, 12:30 pm ET

Listen to a moderated panel discussion featuring four stellar women working in the e-discovery and legal community who have risen to certain heights in a largely male-dominated industry despite obstacles they faced and...more

Carlton Fields

Minority Powerbrokers Q&A: Carlton Fields' Ann Black

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Ann Young Black is a shareholder and co-chairwoman of the financial services regulatory practice group at Carlton Fields Jorden Burt PA. She counsels financial services clients on a broad range of insurance, securities and...more

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“But You’re Not a Person of Color—You’re Asian”

Growing up in an affluent, mostly white suburb of Detroit, I never really embraced my diversity. I knew that I was different from my schoolmates and friends, but I didn’t think much about it. Sure, I took Chinese lessons...more

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OnRamp Fellowship Launches

My friend, fellow Fellow of the College of Law Practice Management and occasional collaborator, Caren Ulrich Stacy, has launched a new initiative – the OnRamp Fellowship – with the goal of increasing gender diversity in law...more

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Diversity in the Legal Profession: Practical Challenges and Every Attorney’s Role in a Successful Outcome

In March of 2013, the Louisiana State Bar Association hosted its sixth annual Conclave on Diversity in the Legal Profession. The purpose of this conclave is to “encourage discussion among judges and attorneys, primarily...more

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