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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.
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.
CyberSuccess: Four Internet Marketing Resources to Help Your Business Grow + Attract New Customers
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...
Expanding the Pipeline of 21st Century Attorneys of Color: 5 Organizations That Are Taking the Lead
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...
Stay Booked and Busy: 7 Essential Marketing and Branding Strategies for In-House Legal Counsel + Law Firm Attorneys
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...
The Pursuit of Happiness: 7 Ways to Create Job Satisfaction as a Woman of Color Attorney
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 Career Playbook: 10 Tips to Thrive as a First-Year Law Associate
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....
How to Elevate Your Company’s Profile: 7 Branding and Marketing Strategies for Women of Color Entrepreneurs
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...
Taking Her Seat on the Supreme Court Bench: Meet Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson
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....
Are You Thinking Like an Employee or a Business Owner? 5 Tips to Help You Develop a CEO Mindset
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...
Women Making History: 5 Virtual Events to Attend During Women’s History Month
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...
Build Your Business on a Strong Foundation: 7 Online Training Courses for Women Entrepreneurs
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: 25 Ways to Support Women and #BreakTheBias in Your Workplace + Community in 2022
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...
All Hands on Deck: 5 Tasks Women Entrepreneurs Should Outsource to Prevent Burnout
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...
Dollars and Money Sense: 7 Funding Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs in 2022
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...
Elevate Your Professional Brand: Three Self-Promotion Strategies to Help You Climb Higher on the Corporate Ladder
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...
Changing Jobs or Facing a Layoff? Four Money Management Tips for a Smooth Career Transition
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...
Ready for a New Career Challenge? 5 Ways to Position Yourself for a New Job in 2022
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...
Are You Ready to Serve on a Corporate Board? Assess Your Skills to Find Out
“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,...
The Post-Pandemic Workplace: Trends to Watch + What They Mean for Your Company
“COVID-19 will reshape our world. We don’t know yet when the crisis will end. But we can be sure that by the time it does, our world will look very different.”...
5 Essential Tips to Help You Build a Board Ready LinkedIn Profile
Key Takeaways 72% of executive recruiters use LinkedIn to vet candidates for jobs and board positions. Self-promotion and a search-optimized profile are essential tools to make you stand out on LinkedIn. Board ready LinkedIn profiles highlight skills and experiences...
2021 Is Almost Over – Here’s How to Finish the Year Strong
As we head into the 4th quarter of 2021, take a moment to think about your year so far. Are you on track to accomplish your goals or have you fallen behind in certain areas? With only three months left in the year, it can be easy to coast into the new year. If you put...
The 5 Best Wealth-Building and Investing Podcasts for Women
We are living in uncertain times. Now more than ever, it is important for us to take control of our finances. This means that we must maximize our earnings and build a solid financial foundation that will support us for years to come. Learning about money and...
5 Mini-MBA Programs to Build Your Business Knowledge and Enhance Your Legal Practice
At this year’s career strategies conference, we had the pleasure of speaking with Fermeen Fazal during the ‘Make Sure You Are in the Room Where It Happens’ session. Currently, Fermeen is the General Counsel with PMC Capital Partners LLC. She had plenty of key tips and...
You’ve Attended the 17th Annual CCWC Career Strategies Conference – Now What?
The 17th Annual CCWC Career Strategies Conference is officially in the history books. At this dynamic event, we learned new career strategies, connected with colleagues and enjoyed fun events in the Los Angeles area. Now that the conference is over, you may be...
5 Tools to Help You Plan for the Retirement That You Deserve
October is National Retirement Security Month. Are you doing everything in your power to maximize savings for your golden years? If not, it is not too early (or too late) to increase your savings. Planning for the lifestyle you want after retirement requires...
Come Out of Hiding: Three Strategies to Stay Visible While Working Remotely
Remote work opportunities offer several perks for employees. For starters, you can save time and money because you don’t have to commute or buy expensive lunches. And you can customize your work environment and wear comfortable clothing. While there are dozens of...
5 Women of Color Venture Capital Investors Who Are Paving the Way in 2021
Are you attending the CCWC 17th Annual Career Strategies Conference in Los Angeles? Be sure to join us for Wealth Creation, Power Influence: Becoming an Angel Investor Session on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 from 3:30 pm until 4:30 pm. “I was desperate to understand...
Weathering the Storm: Three Ways Board Members Can Guide Company Leaders Through a Crisis
“In crisis management, be quick with the facts, slow with the blame.”- Leonard Saffir Every organization is just one misstep (or unexpected event) away from experiencing a full-blown crisis that can impact its stability and future. Common types of business crises...
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