For far too long, anxiety and depression have been taboo topics in the legal profession. Lawyers are often viewed as people who are supposed to ‘have it all together’. Until recently, mental health struggles didn’t fit most people’s image of a successful lawyer. The...
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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.”...
Reclaim Your Fitness in 2022: One Step at a Time
“Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become.”...
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...
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 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...
Keeping It Together: How to Balance Your Full-Time Job with Your Side Hustle
Join us for the Master Class with Laurie Robinson Haden: How to Pursue Your Side Hustle and Dreams While Working a 9 to 5 at the 17th Annual CCWC Career Strategies Conference on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 from 10:30 am until 11:30 am. There are plenty of reasons to...
7 Resources to Help Women Attorneys Prepare to Serve on Corporate Boards
Join us live on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 (2:15 pm – 3:15 pm) for the Board of Directors: 10 Strategies to Get Nominated for Public Boards Workshop at the CCWC Career Strategies Conference in Los Angeles, California. Corporations in every industry are facing...
The Business-Minded Lawyer: Three Things Attorneys Must Consider Before Enrolling in an MBA Program
Join us live for the MBA for Lawyers Bootcamp Session at the CCWC Career Strategies Conference (Wednesday, September 22, 2021 – 11:45 am until 12:45 pm). For many corporate lawyers, enrolling in an accredited MBA program is an effective way to sharpen their skills and...
Feeling Isolated Working from Home? 5 Ways to Stay Plugged In and Connected
Working from home as a lawyer has its challenges. From conducting virtual meetings to learning new technologies, there are so many things that can add pressure to your workday. We are living in a unique era due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Before last year, many legal...
Managing Your Mental Health: It Is Okay to See a Therapist
Throughout the years, there has been a great deal of stigma surrounding mental health and therapists. This is especially true for people in communities of color. Stress, conflict, anxiety, depression and mood disorders can be difficult to tackle on your own. If left...
Overworked and Stressed: 5 Strategies to Manage Burnout
Working in a high-stakes position can take a toll on your mental, physical and emotional health. The last thing you need is to become overworked and stressed. This can eventually lead to burnout. The effects of burnout shouldn’t be underestimated. Therefore, you need...
Gained Weight During COVID-19? 5 Tips That Can Help You Shed the Extra Pounds
If there is one thing that men and women have in common during the COVID-19 pandemic, it's weight gain. There are many factors that may have led you to pick up extra pounds. These include stress, boredom, inactivity and anxiety. Not to mention the countless hours you...
5 Ways to Bring Peace and Calm to Your World When It Is in Chaos
Life is unpredictable. Our endless responsibilities, goals and relationships can become significant stressors if not adequately handled. Even when we seem to have our lives under control, we can still experience hectic moments. Chaos isn’t a strange phenomenon...
Got Health Insurance and Don’t Make Time for Annual Exams? 5 Appointments to Keep in 2021
Having access to healthcare is essential for you to live a healthy life. The only issue is many people tend to overlook check-ups and appointments because they don’t feel sick. What’s more is they have access to healthcare services, but don’t use it unless there...
You Got Passed Over For a Job Promotion Again: Should You Stay or Go?
You’re doing as much as you can to stand out at work. Not only are you proactive and dependable, but you are also a team player. Yet you got passed over for the promotion – again. What gives? This is an unfortunate reality for many hard-working professionals. If you...
The Honeymoon Is Over: 5 Actions to Take When Your Job Becomes Stagnant
Like any new experience, the honeymoon phase at your job is filled with thrills and expectations. You are eager to tackle new assignments and learn every aspect of your organization’s culture. During this phase, it is nothing for you to give your new position every...
Are You the Only Person of Color at Your Company? Four Ways to Overcome Feelings of Isolation
On her first day of work, Nicole was over the moon. She landed her dream job in the legal department of a prestigious corporation. Two years later, satisfaction with her job began to erode. Not because of any issues with her job performance, but because she felt...
Your Guide to the Top 10 Law Schools in the United States
Whenever an organization creates a top 10 list, it risks including personal preferences that could impact accuracy. This is particularly true of subjective lists such as “Best Song of 2020” or “Best Action Movies”. It can also be the case when generating a list of the...
Law School Scholarships: What You Need to Know
As an aspiring law student, you may be looking for money to finance your education. The good news is there is plenty of money available for law school. Boston University School of Law, University of Texas School of Law and New York University Law School are just a few...
Law School Admissions: 5 Tips to Help Your Law School Application Stand Out
The most significant step in becoming a lawyer is getting accepted into a law school. This process isn’t drastically different from what you faced when you applied for college. However, you’ll have to compete with thousands of other applicants for a chance...
Studying for the LSAT? 4 Tips to Boost Your LSAT Score
Interested in going to law school to pursue a legal career? Beyond achieving excellent grades and having an affinity for learning, there’s an intimidating test that stands in the way. The LSAT (Law School Admission test) is a crucial gatekeeper for entrance into law...
5 First-Year Law School Tips That Will Guarantee Success
As a first-year law student, you are about to embark on an extraordinary journey. Sure, you’ve already earned an undergraduate degree, survived the rigors of passing the LSAT and gained acceptance into law school. Now it is time to hit the books and ace your first...
Keep Shining: Michelle Obama’s Message to Professional Women
Over the last 50 years, women in the United States have made great strides in their careers. There are more than 33 women who are CEOs of Fortune 500 companies. Women have made substantial progress in legal, medical and engineering professions. Despite this progress,...
5 Fun Places to Visit at LA Live in Los Angeles
We are excited about the 2021 Corporate Counsel Women of Color Career Strategies Conference. Our 17th annual conference promises to be an exciting one. Corporate Counsel Women of Color is hosting this event at the JW Marriott Live in Los Angeles, California. If you...
7 Things You Can Do to Maintain Joy in Challenging Times
Life is full of challenging moments. Whether it’s a stressful job or a global pandemic, there is no shortage of things that can erode your joy. If left unchecked, life’s challenges can lead to anxiety and deplete your energy. What can you do to lift your mood when...
A Cautionary Tale: What Can Happen If You Don’t Have a Will
Tony Hsieh was a wealthy tech entrepreneur who had it all. Million-dollar homes in Utah and Nevada. Tons of cash in the bank. Fame and relationships with world business leaders. The only thing that he didn’t have when he died was a will. It’s hard to believe that a...
Black Lawyers Speak: An Overview of Bloomberg Law’s New Podcast
It’s no secret that African American lawyers are under-represented in top law firms and corporations. Despite initiatives to improve diversity and inclusion in the legal profession, the latest statistics don’t show much of an improvement. In fact, only 2% of partners...
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