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Navigating the Fine Line: Ethical Reminders for Law Firm Associates Who Bill by the Hour
Discover the top billing mistakes lawyers make that can erode client trust, including overbilling and inefficiency, and how to prevent them.
Under Pressure: 7 Sustainable Strategies for Avoiding Billable Hour Anxiety as a New Lawyer
Discover 7 strategies for new lawyers to manage billable-hour anxiety, promoting work-life balance and professional well-being.
The Proficient Lawyer’s Guide to Reputation Management: 7 Tactics for Building Trust and Authority
Boost your legal career with our tips on personal branding, networking, and client satisfaction. Elevate your reputation as a proficient lawyer.
Lawyers and Instagram: 5 Ethical + Practical Strategies for Professional Growth and Engagement
Discover ethical and practical Instagram strategies for women attorneys to boost engagement and grow their professional network effectively.
10 Tips for Effective Time Management to Balance Multiple Income-Generating Projects
Unlock effective time management with 10 essential strategies for juggling work and side projects, ensuring productivity and personal growth.
Managing the Thrill of the Chase: 5 Psychological Hacks to Help You Spend Your Money More Wisely
Explore five psychological hacks to spend wisely amid high inflation and stagnant wages. Learn to manage finances and avoid overspending effectively.
Celebrating a Decade of the My Brother’s Keeper Alliance: What Is It and How Can You Get Involved?
Reflecting on 10 years of My Brother’s Keeper: President Obama’s initiative for young men of color. Learn how it’s shaping futures and how you can help.
From Awareness to Action: Four Things You Can Do to Make a Positive Impact in Your Community Through Civic Engagement
Empower your community through civic engagement. Step up, get involved and transform lives including your own
Seize the Day: Six Powerful Routines for Home and Office Success
For many of us, routines are the secret weapons we use to keep our lives from going off the rails. Think about it: an impactful daily routine can provide predictability when everything else seems to be up in the air. Routines aren’t just about getting things done;...
Nurturing Success: 13 Mental Wellness Support Tools for Women in Law
Practicing law as a woman of color can be stressful. Women attorneys face a distinctive set of challenges in their professional lives, navigating the demands of a high-stress career while often balancing personal and family responsibilities. Corporate Counsel Women of...
Navigating Student Loan Relief: Top Loan Repayment Assistance Options for Lawyers
Loan assistance programs for lawyers are designed to alleviate the financial burden of student loans. While some of these programs are specifically targeted at legal professionals, others are broader in scope but still applicable to lawyers. Below is a list of 20 loan...
Secure Your Earning Power: Smart Money Moves for Women Law Firm Associates
The average annual salary for an Associate Attorney at a U.S. law firm is nearly $140k, per a recent study by Glassdoor. If your employer is an international law firm, it’s possible to earn double or triple that amount annually. A wise person once said, “It’s not what...
Shop Smart, Stay Safe: Your Essential Holiday Scam Defense Plan
The holiday season is a time to celebrate, shop and give generously. Unfortunately, it’s also a time when scammers become more active, preying on the holiday spirit and our desire to find the perfect gifts for friends and family. To ensure a scam-free holiday season,...
Future-Proof Your Career: How to Remain Valuable and Marketable in the Workplace
Stay marketable and valuable in the workplace. Discover how men of color professionals can future-proof their careers with strategic skills, networking and inclusivity The global economy is evolving faster than ever. Artificial Intelligence and other new technologies...
From Intentions to Achievements: 10 Quick Tips for Resolution Success
It’s that time of the year again. Time to reflect on the past year and look ahead to the new one. Did you accomplish everything you set out to do this year? As the calendar flips to a new year, many of us embark on the tradition of setting New Year’s resolutions....
Job Trends to Keep Your Eye On in 2024, According to U.S. News and World Report
Exploring 2024 workplace trends: RTO policies, hybrid models, DEI focus shift and job stability. Key insights for adapting to evolving demands. It’s a new year and the job market continues to remain strong. The most recent report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics...
Risky Business: Four Social Media Actions That Can Lead You Directly to the Unemployment Line
Whether you’re on or off the clock, your actions impact the company that pays you. That’s why it’s important to carefully curate any content you post online. You see, social media is much more than a platform for personal expression. It’s an extension of your...
Risky Business: Four Social Media Actions That Can Lead You Directly to the Unemployment Line
Explore key social media missteps that can cost you your job and learn how to maintain a positive digital footprint in the professional world.
Job Trends to Keep Your Eye On in 2024, According to U.S. News and World Report
Exploring 2024 workplace trends: RTO policies, hybrid models, DEI focus shift and job stability. Key insights for adapting to evolving demands.
Cozy Up with These Must-Read Books This Holiday Season
The winter holiday season offers a great time to cozy up with a good book. Whether relaxing by a fire place or snuggling in your bed, here are 10 books worth reading. "My Own Words" by Ruth Bader Ginsburg A collection of writings and speeches by the late Supreme Court...
Better Safe Than Sorry: What You Should Know About Data Breaches at Law Firms
As a lawyer, you aren’t immune to the growing threat of data breaches. Your law firm handles an abundance of sensitive information. That’s why your electronic devices can be a prime target for cyberattacks. Overall, law firms have a poor track record when it comes to...
11 Podcasts for Women Lawyers to Stay Abreast of Current Affairs in the Legal Profession
The Joyful Practice for Women Lawyers: This podcast provides practical advice and insights for women balancing life and law, focusing on overcoming overthinking and overwhelm​​. Powerhouse Lawyers: Hosted by Erin Gerner, this podcast addresses building a successful...
Stand Up and Be Heard: Three Essential Tips for Assertive Communication in the Workplace
As women of color attorneys, we add value to our organizations. Not only do we contribute intellect and leadership, but we also offer diverse perspectives that benefit our clients in the global marketplace. Yet, despite our immense talents and achievements, we often...
From Intentions to Achievements: 10 Quick Tips for Resolution Success
The holiday season is a time to celebrate, shop and give generously. Unfortunately, it’s also a time when scammers become more active, preying on the holiday spirit and our desire to find the perfect gifts for friends and family.
Future-Proof Your Career: How to Remain Valuable and Marketable in the Workplace
The holiday season is a time to celebrate, shop and give generously. Unfortunately, it’s also a time when scammers become more active, preying on the holiday spirit and our desire to find the perfect gifts for friends and family.
Shop Smart, Stay Safe: Your Essential Holiday Scam Defense Plan
The holiday season is a time to celebrate, shop and give generously. Unfortunately, it’s also a time when scammers become more active, preying on the holiday spirit and our desire to find the perfect gifts for friends and family.
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The Future of Work in 2024: The Top Three Trends You Need to Know [+ How to Use Them to Your Advantage]
As we prepare to put 2023 in the history books, we must look ahead to next year. After all, it’s important to stay ahead of the curve especially when it comes to managing our professional lives. Here are three trends you should know if you want to take control of your career in 2024.
Unlock Your Full Potential: 10 Signs It’s Time to Leave Your Job
Unlock your full potential! While making the decision to leave a job can be filled with uncertainties, it can also be an incredible opportunity to grow - personally and professionally. If you’ve been thinking about leaving your corporate or law firm job to pursue a...
From Conflict to Collaboration: Practical Tips for Dealing with Difficult People at Work
Get practical tips for dealing with difficult people at work! I am sure it wouldn’t take long for you to name one or two colleagues - or clients - who fall into the ‘difficult personality’ category. Dealing with difficult people is an inevitable challenge you will...
More Than A NBA Mom: 7 Facts About Wanda Durant You Should Know
Wanda Durant is more than an international basketball star’s mom. She is a philanthropist, speaker, and an overcomer. Here are 7 facts about Wanda Durant your should know.
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