Jayne Backett
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Biglaw, Midsize Firms / Regional Firms, Small Law FirmsNavigating The Negotiation Traps: 5 Factors To Consider
A career as a lawyer is a career based on negotiation -- so here's how to negotiate successfully. -
Fashion, Politics, United Kingdom / Great BritainThe Leather-Trousered Philanthropists
Behold the genuine demise of common sense decision making. 
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Health Care / Medicine, Kids, United Kingdom / Great BritainCharlie Gard: The General Election Isn't The Only Important Decision On June 8
The UK Supreme Court is the last hope for a treasured little boy and his parents.
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Law Schools, Minority Issues, United Kingdom / Great BritainCrispin Passmore: 2017's Champion Of Diversity In The Law
Big change -- for the better -- in how the United Kingdom trains its lawyers. -
Money, Women's IssuesThe Gender Pay Gap – Don't We Have Bigger Problems?
We're dealing with a larger problem of workplace culture, according to columnist Jayne Backett. -
Biglaw, Job Searches, Small Law Firms, Women's IssuesIn It For The Long Run
Partner Jayne Backett offers career advice for young attorneys (especially, but not exclusive, women attorneys). -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Job Searches, TechnologyRewire The Legal Profession With More Business Training For Lawyers
It won’t be easy to rewire lawyers, but if law firms and businesses employing lawyers want to succeed, they must. -
Justice, Politics, Women's IssuesHappy New Year – A Toast To The Rule Of Law
Where warped belief systems prevail over basic human rights, the law has failed its people. 
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Politics, Women's IssuesWhat Women Can Learn About Leadership From Hillary's Defeat
Four sales techniques we can learn from watching Donald Trump in the debates. -
Biglaw, Partner Issues, Women's IssuesThe Hunger Games And The Law Firm Life
Law firm life is like the Hunger Games -- and that's not entirely bad, according to partner Jayne Backett. -
Biglaw, Partner Issues, Women's IssuesWomen And The Panopticon Of The Law (Part 4): Death To the Queen Bee
Four ideas for achieving better gender balance in law firm management, from columnist Jayne Backett. -
Biglaw, Partner Issues, Women's IssuesWomen And The Panopticon Of The Law (Part 3): 'A Working Mother Must Be A General'
Some insights on what columnist Jayne Backett sees working and not working in the context of juggling family and a demanding career. -
Biglaw, Partner Issues, Women's IssuesWomen And The Panopticon Of The Law (Part 2): A Letter To My Pre-Lawyer Self
Biglaw partner Jayne Backett reminds herself of the journey she has taken so far through the legal profession.
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Biglaw, Partner Issues, Women's IssuesWomen And The Panopticon Of The Law (Part 1): Navigate The Smoking Club Rules
Five tips from a female Biglaw partner on how to survive -- and thrive -- in the male-dominated legal profession.
