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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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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