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Is It Time to Level Up Your Business? 5 Things Women of Color Entrepreneurs Can Do to Build Scalable Companies
Does this scenario seem familiar? In the morning, you’re reaching out to customers and handling bookkeeping tasks. By the afternoon, you’re updating the content on your website and responding to emails. As a woman of color entrepreneur, it may be necessary to wear...
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....
April Is Financial Literacy Month: 30 Tips to Help Women of Color Take Control of Their Finances
Here’s a basic truth about money. You can’t out earn bad financial habits. Even if you earn $500,000 a year and spend $500,001, it is impossible to get ahead financially. April is Financial Literacy Month. It has never been a better time for us to take stock of our...
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...
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...
Narcissists in the Workplace: How to Deal With Them Without Losing Your Mind (and Your Job)
Key Takeaways Narcissistic behavior can have a negative impact on employee morale, company culture and revenue.Employees must develop the tools to effectively work with people who exhibit narcissistic traits.Common traits of a workplace narcissist include a lack of...
Mental Health Matters: It’s Time to Get Real About Depression and Anxiety in the Legal Profession
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...
30 Fun Fall Activities the Entire Family Will Enjoy
The weather is getting cooler. But that doesn’t mean family fun has to end. Fall offers plenty of opportunities to strengthen the bond with your friends and family members. Here is a list of 30 fun fall activities the entire family will enjoy. 1. Take a hike at the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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