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From the Field to the Firm: How Competitive Sports Prepare Attorneys for their Careers

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In this episode of Real Talk, Megan Monson chats with Lowenstein attorneys Melissa K. Parres and Bonnie E. Schipper about the valuable, transferrable skills women learn from playing competitive sports. Melissa and Bonnie...more

EDRM - Electronic Discovery Reference Model

Illumination Zone: Episode 207 | Dorothe Schuch of HaystackID sits down with Kaylee & Mary

In the twenty ninth episode of EDRM Trusted Partner, HaystackID’s monthly podcast series, Dorothe Schuch, Vice President of Forensic Logistics and Evidence Management at HaystackID, sits down with Kaylee & Mary to talk about...more

Baker Donelson

Up Close: Baker Donelson Shareholders on Leaving a Legacy

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Reflecting on the distinguished careers of Sr. Counsels Craig Holden, Phillip Sharp, Pete Ezell, and Jan Hayden at Baker Donelson, it is apparent that their collective legacies transcend mere professional accomplishments....more

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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

Lighthouse

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

Baker Donelson

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

Jaburg Wilk

Success is a Series of Small Actions Taken Everyday

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In the demanding worlds in which we all work, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by ambitious goals and high-stakes outcomes. Many professionals fixate on major victories—landing the prestigious customer, client, or sale;...more

Society54

Where Do You Want to Be in Five Years? Building The Career You Deserve

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Ten years into my career, someone asked me a pivotal question that completely reframed how I thought about work and professional development: "Where do you see yourself in five years?" I had no answer. My focus was locked on...more

Knobbe Martens

Building Bridges: How Patent Pathways is Shaping a Diverse IP Future

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In this episode of the Knobbe IP+ podcast, Knobbe Martens Chief Diversity & Talent Development Officer Terra Davis speaks with guest Elaine Spector, Harrity & Harrity partner and Advisory Board Member to the non-profit Patent...more

Baker Donelson

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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Leadership Lessons I Learned from ABC's Lost

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From 2004 through 2010, I was transfixed (and probably a little addicted) to the ABC hit show Lost. From the pilot episode, Ellen and I were hooked. You likely remember Lost, which is built around a commercial airline that...more

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A Tale of Two Leaders: What Leadership Has Taught Me

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Showcasing how leaders come in various shapes and sizes is the common thread throughout this issue. We interviewed two Baker Donelson women leaders – Martha Boyd, chair of the Firm's Labor & Employment Group, and Jennifer...more

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What I Learned About Leadership This Summer

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Each year, our Baker Women team makes a point to engage with our summer associates, particularly getting them involved in some of our signature projects, such as our leadership issue of Strive. For this article, we tasked...more

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Leadership, Lawyers, and Basketball – Oh My!

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I've been pondering the relationship among these three things – leadership, lawyers, and basketball – since watching this year's Women's NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament earlier this year, there seems to be a lot we can...more

International Lawyers Network

Essential Traits for Success: Persistence, Learning, and Strong Support

In today’s dynamic work environment, one of the key questions I often get is about the essential skills people need to thrive. In my view, achieving success involves three key elements: resilience, a commitment to continuous...more

J.S. Held

Women’s Representation in the Legal Industry

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In honor of retired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, who died in December 2023, this article examines women's representation in the legal industry and in patent law. While...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 4th Annual Summit for Women Leaders in IP Law - June 25th - 26th, Washington, DC

During ACI’s Annual Summit for Women Leaders in IP Law, women in Intellectual Property roles come together to explore industry trends and important factors impacting today’s women IP leaders and practitioners. Learn to...more

Baker Donelson

Baker's Dozen: How to Create Meaningful Mentorships

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We recently asked the Baker Donelson community to share "one tip or piece of advice on how to create meaningful mentorships." 1. I had the good fortune as a senior associate and young shareholder to work closely with John...more

Legal Internet Solutions Inc.

One More Thing | Creating an Authentic, Purpose-Built Network for Professional Women with Lavinia Calvert

On this episode of “All the Things,” CMBDO Robyn Addis chats with Intapp’s Lavinia Calvert about her company’s WIN Initiative — an internal program focused on developing, growing, and promoting strong connections for women...more

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Women’s History Month Spotlight: Part 2 of a Q&A With Ogletree Shareholder Diana J. Nehro

In honor of Women’s History Month, we asked New York shareholder Diana Nehro, the newest member of the firm’s board of directors and chair of Ogletree Deakins’ Cross-Border Practice Group, a few questions about her...more

Jaburg Wilk

You Either Win or Learn

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After losing the Super Bowl last Sunday, Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterback Jalen Hurts responded to a media question about the loss by saying “you either win or you learn.” This response applies to losing or failing in any...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Words of Wisdom - January 2023 | Issue No. 207 - Women Leaders in Fund Finance Share the Keys to Success

At the beginning of the year, everyone’s LinkedIn newsfeed was flooded with alerts about members of their network updating their profiles with new titles following end-of-year promotions. As newly promoted women partners on...more

McManis Faulkner

The Value of “Doing”: Lessons in Mentoring

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A great mentor is invaluable for a young lawyer. In a profession based on judgment, young lawyers need the guidance of a wise, battle-tested lawyer to help them unlock their true potential. If they’re especially lucky, like I...more

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