Corporate Counsel Women of Color In Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council Since 2023
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
Workplace labels can be challenging obstacles to overcome. Here’s what to do when you’ve been labeled as difficult in the workplace.
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.
Looking for ways to streamline workflows in your legal department? Here are five technology and software solutions for law firms and in-house counsel.
Breaking news!!! The internet is here to stay. But seriously, if you aren’t using the internet to promote your business, you are leaving money on the table. In 2021, there was a record number of internet users - 5,168,780,607 - throughout the world. While the internet...
As women attorneys of color, we’ve all heard the grim reports surrounding the state of diversity in the legal profession. These include unequal compensation and the lack of diversity in the profession as a whole. We also know that simply talking about this problem ad...
If you’re like most attorneys, you weren’t offered legal marketing courses in law school. As a result, you may not be familiar with best practices for legal marketing, branding and communications. Even if you don’t have a genuine interest in marketing, it is an...
From workplace bullying to conscious bias, there are plenty of things that can get in the way of experiencing job satisfaction for women attorneys of color. However, this doesn’t mean that unfavorable treatment has to prevent you from finding satisfaction with your...
Your first year as a law firm associate will be challenging. Not only will you have to adjust to your firm’s culture, but you will also work on legal matters that may be completely foreign to you. “There are no shortcuts to becoming an effective, respected lawyer....
The pandemic has caused many business owners to struggle, but its impact on women and minority-owned companies are even more intense. A number of minority-owned businesses have experienced lost income, layoffs and closures. Despite this, there are more women of color...
Corporate Counsel Women of Color congratulates Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on her recent confirmation to the United States Supreme Court. She will be the first – hopefully not the last - African American woman to hold a seat on the highest court in the land....
Plenty of people want to be entrepreneurs. In fact, 55% of Americans believe they are capable of running a successful company. There are eight million minority-led companies in the United States currently. With that being said, making the leap from employee to...
March is National Women’s History Month. Wondering what you can do to support and honor women who have made a difference in their industries? Here are 5 virtual events to attend during Women’s History Month. 1. Film Screening and Panel Discussion: Without a Whisper...
Starting and growing a business can be challenging – especially if you are launching your first company. The good news is you don’t have to go it alone. There are plenty of resources to help you build a business on a strong foundation. Here are 7 online training...
International Women’s Day is a remarkable day in which we honor and celebrate all that women do to make our world a better place to live, work and thrive. This year’s theme is #BreakTheBias. Collectively, women have made great strides during the past century. We have...
The start-up phase of a business can be a whirlwind. There are so many things to do and so little time to do them. You have to answer phone inquiries, consult with customers, maintain your website, respond to emails and perform other daily tasks. When you’re trying to...
Women entrepreneurs face unique challenges when it comes to starting and growing their businesses. One of the greatest challenges is getting access to funding from outside investors such as venture capitalists and banks. Women-owned businesses generate nearly $2...
Do you want a promotion, new leadership role at another company or a seat on a corporate board? If so, you must learn how to unapologetically toot your own horn. Mastering the art of self-promotion is essential for you to rise to the top of your industry. But for too...
Typically, job changes happen in one of two ways – either by choice or by force. Whether you’re looking for a new job, retiring or facing a corporate layoff, prepare your finances for the transition. “Managing a career transition can be one of the most important...
One of the ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic is The Great Resignation. Since 2020, more than 4.5 million people have resigned from their jobs to explore new career paths. So, if you’re ready to make a pivot in your career, there may be plenty of exciting...
“What you have to do is really be an advocate for yourself. Care about your own career.” Rhonda Adams Medina, Netflix 2020 was a transformative year. Through the concerted efforts of #BlackLivesMatter,...
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