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5 Tips About Creating Generational Wealth From the Teachings of Dr. George C. Fraser
Looking for tips to build generational wealth and impact your community? Explore these 5 tips about creating wealth from the teachings of Dr. George C. Fraser.
From Chaos to Clarity: 10 Ways to Find Balance in Work and Life
Learn to manage work and personal life with strategies for balance. Amid obligations, stress, and long hours in demanding careers like law, practical solutions are crucial. Setting priorities, establishing boundaries, and practicing time management are key. Embrace self-care, stay present, build a support network, be flexible, simplify your calendar, learn to say no, and say yes to exciting opportunities. Achieving balance is an ongoing process, but with these techniques, you can navigate life successfully.
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Leading by Example: 9 Strategies Big Law Can Implement to Retain [+ Promote] Women Attorneys
Lead by Example. Why are women attorneys leaving Big Law at an alarming rate? What actions can law firms take to keep them? It isn’t enough for Big Law to hire women attorneys. They must get serious about transforming their workplace culture into an environment in...
Lessons From a Champion: 4 Things We Learned From Sugar Ray’s Historic Career in Boxing & Business
Sugar Ray Leonard will be the keynote speaker at the 2023 Corporate Counsel Men of Color Conference on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Learn more. Quick Facts About Sugar Ray Leonard Leonard won an Olympic gold medal in boxing at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, competing...
10 Global Organizations Working to Close the Education Opportunity Gap (+ How YOU Can Help Your CommUNITY)
What Is the Education Opportunity Gap? Equal access to quality education opportunities is a growing problem globally. This issue has only gotten worse due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many children fell behind in class because they didn’t have the tools or opportunity to...
Elevate Your Earnings: 7 Insider Tips to Master the Art of Salary Negotiation for Women Lawyers
Elevate Your Earnings! It’s time to revisit a topic that impacts every attorney at law firms and in corporate America: compensation. Particularly, how to get paid what you’re worth through strategic negotiations. As lawyers, we invest countless hours perfecting our...
Stepping Into Greatness: How to Stop Playing Small and Achieve Big
Step into greatness! Are you tired of settling for less than you know you're capable of – in your personal life and legal career? Do you find yourself trapped within the confines of your comfort zone, yearning to break free and make a significant impact? Well, you're...
The Next Generation of Women Lawyers: Embracing Opportunities [+ Key Strategies to Prepare for Them]
Explore the challenges and opportunities facing the next generation of women lawyers. Discover how women lawyers can navigate the obstacles they will encounter and achieve success in a rapidly evolving industry.
Meet Ben Crump: Renowned Civil Rights Trailblazer and 2023 Corporate Counsel Men of Color Conference Speaker
“We cannot allow the injustices of today to be the injustices of tomorrow.” Ben Crump – Civil Rights Attorney, Activist and Author Ben Crump is a renowned civil rights attorney whose voice rises above the rest and produces lasting results. Throughout his legal career,...
The Rise of Legal Entrepreneurship: Women Lawyers as Founders and Innovators
Read this article to learn how legal entrepreneurs are transforming the legal industry. Discover the success of challenger businesses and three women of color legal entrepreneurs who are charting their own courses.
Your Credit Scores Unwrapped: Understanding the Basics and How to Improve Them
As we know, communities of color lag behind white communities when it comes to building wealth. If we want to leave a lasting legacy for our families, we must get our money right. April is Financial Literacy Month. In our blog this month, Corporate Counsel Men of...
A Quick Digital Spring Cleaning Checklist You Can Use to Declutter Your Computer
It doesn’t take long for your electronic devices to become cluttered with files, software and apps that you no longer use. Unnecessary files can make your computer run slower and decrease its efficiency throughout the day. Spring is a great time to declutter your...
Women of Color Influencers: 7 Attorney Executives Who Are Leading DEI Initiatives in Their Organizations
Vanessa Abrahams-John Title: Senior Vice President, Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Company: Adidas Role: Develop/Execute strategies that foster an inclusive culture and develop/retain best talent. Education: BS – University of Western Ontario; JD – Howard...
Changing the Narrative: The Power of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) for Men’s Mental Health
When it comes to mental health, there's a common misconception that emotional vulnerability is a sign of weakness in men. Here’s the truth. Emotional intelligence is a powerful tool that can help men better understand and manage their emotions, as well as build...
ChatGPT: 5 Ways Law Firms Can Apply This New AI Technology to Their Daily Practice
From eDiscovery tools to video conferencing software, technology has significantly improved the practice of law. ChatGPT is one of the newest technologies that promises to further transform the legal profession. What Is ChatGPT? Quite simply, ChatGPT is a type of...
Finding Your Way: Career Transition Advice for Men of Color
Career transitions can be challenging for anyone, but for men of color, the obstacles can be even greater. The statistics are sobering: men of color are more likely to face discrimination and limited opportunities for career advancement. Despite these challenges, many...
Climb Higher – Faster: 5 Tips to Shine as a Junior Associate at Your Law Firm
Your role as a junior associate is critical to your law firm’s success. Whether you’re reviewing documents or conducting legal research, your work must be stellar if you want to get ahead. Looking for strategies to help you stand out and get promoted to more complex...
The Power of Paying It Forward: Why Being a Mentor for Men of Color is So Important
The impact of mentoring – at a glance. 71% of Fortune 500 companies offer mentoring programs. (Source: Deloitte)84% of CEOs and 69% of senior executives have had a mentor at some point in their career. (Source: Harvard Business Review)Young people who have mentors are...
7 Must-Reads for Women Lawyers Who Want to Advance (or Make Changes) in Their Careers
Ready to make bold moves in your career or life in general? Here are 7 must reads for women lawyers who want to advance or make changes in their career. The Introverted Lawyer: A Seven Step Journey Toward Authentically Empowered Advocacy by Heidi K. Brown This book...
Rising Above Impostor Syndrome: Strategies to Help Men of Color Succeed at Work
"Impostor Syndrome is the feeling that you're not supposed to be where you are, or that you're not good enough to do what you're doing. It's something that I've struggled with throughout my career." - Neil deGrasse Tyson How many times have you felt like you didn't...
It’s February: 5 Ways to Show Your Support During Black History Month
Looking for ways to support Black History Month? Here are 5 ways to show your support this February.
Overcoming Career Obstacles: What to Do When You’ve Been Labeled as Difficult in the Workplace
Workplace labels can be challenging obstacles to overcome. Here’s what to do when you’ve been labeled as difficult in the workplace.
See You At the Top: Three Women of Color Attorneys Who Are Making History (and What We Can Learn From Them)
Andrea Joy Campbell, Leesa Manion and Sandra Douglass Morgan are three women attorneys of color who are making history. Here’s what we can learn from them.
5 Excuses That May Be Holding You Back From a Successful Mid-Career Change
If you're thinking about making a mid-career change, it's essential to be aware of the five excuses that may be preventing you from achieving your goals. 1. You’re too old to change careers. This is the most common reason people give as to why they can't make the...
Want to Gain a Competitive Edge in the Job Market? Highlight These Soft Skills on Your Resume
One of the most effective ways to stand out when applying for a new job is by highlighting soft skills on your resume that are in high demand. These skills include communication, client services and time management. In fact, seventy-seven percent of employers look for...
Legal Tech Trends in 2023: Five Software Solutions for Law Firms and In-House Counsel
Looking for ways to streamline workflows in your legal department? Here are five technology and software solutions for law firms and in-house counsel.
Achieve Your Money Goals in 2023: 5 Budgeting Apps to Set You Up for Financial Success
You can’t improve what you don’t measure. This is especially true when it comes to your finances. If you don’t regularly keep track of how you spend your money, it can be difficult to get ahead financially. That’s where maintaining a personal budget can help....
A New Year`s Blessing and Amen to the Divine 10
Corporate Counsel Women of Color Sisters SpeakLocation: Intersection of Truth Freeway & Power Parkway By Dr. Robin L. Smith Calling all CCWC sisters to the floor of your own worthy life; to the fertile groundswell of self-love and self-ownership; where you...
Mastering Work-Life Balance: 5 Simple Actions You Can Take to Set Healthy Boundaries with Your Employer
Implementing strategies that promote healthy work-life balance can be challenging if you have family obligations and a demanding career. But there are simple actions you can take that will enable you to enjoy career satisfaction without sacrificing your personal life....
Minding Your Money: 5 Proven Ways to Recession Proof Your Personal Finances
Interest rates are rising. The prices of consumer goods are steadily increasing. Companies are laying off workers and implementing hiring freezes. All these factors indicate that a global recession may be on the horizon. If you’re like most people, the thought of...
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