When you may be the only woman in a room and it feels very awkward, or the men aren’t giving you time to speak, it’s as simple as taking command of the situation and saying, “I would like the opportunity to speak because I think it’s important for my perspective to be heard.” You can use it as a real opportunity, and now you’ve gotten everybody’s attention.
— Lisa Kobialka, a IP litigation partner at Kramer Levin, offering advice on how women in the legal profession who are often misjudged and underestimated can differentiate themselves and stand out among their male colleagues.
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