Easy Steps For Keeping Moms In The Legal Profession
Mothers belong in the legal profession, and a little support goes a long way toward retaining top talent.
Orphan Socks
In the rush to keep everything together, we forget to extend grace -- to ourselves.
Protégé™ In CourtLink® Explains The Whole Case Faster
Designed to reduce manual docket work by prioritizing what litigators need most: on-demand full docket summarization that explains the whole case to date, followed by on-demand document summaries for filing triage, and AI-powered natural language searching for faster search and retrieval.
How Flat-Fee Pricing Can Buy Law Moms Time
Many traditional practices in law were not just impractical for me. They, for lack of a better word, sucked.
The Motherhood Penalty And The Practice Of Law
The culture of overworking reiterates and further facilitates gender inequalities in the legal profession, as mothers are encouraged to take career-derailing accommodations to meet the demands of both work and family.
‘Twas The Night Before Christmas — A Lawyer Mom Version
Not all Christmases are frantic. ... No. They all are. Let's not kid ourselves.
Profile Raising 101 For Busy Lawyer Mothers
Lawyers with strong, visible profiles are more likely to attract new clients.
Keeping Law School Accessible When Federal Loans Fall Short
As federal borrowing caps tighten financing options for law students, one organization is stepping in to negotiate the terms they can't secure alone.
The Balancing Act: Life As Part Of The Sandwich Generation
For those navigating similar paths, remember that proactive planning, building support networks, and being willing to adapt are essential.
Supporting New Mothers In Law School: A Call For Compassion
Small acts of empathy from classmates -- whether academic or emotional -- can be invaluable for new mothers in law school.
Confusion, Lack Of Clarity Persists In Bar Exam Breastfeeding Standards
The lack of accommodations is a bar to the bar -- stopping some prospective lawyers in their tracks.
Why My Spouse Joins Me On My Business Trips
Traveling together for work as a couple comes with almost too many perks to mention.
LexisNexis Practical Guidance Rolls Out Dedicated Practice Area for AI & Technology
The new generation of AI-related legal issues are inherently cross-disciplinary, implicating corporate law, intellectual property, data privacy, employment, corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
Building A Supportive Community
Empathy is at the heart of building a supportive community of like-minded colleagues.
A Pink Marker And A Cup Of Water
Why Chat GPT and LegalZoom won’t soon replace estate planning attorneys.
March Is For The Girls
An inflection point in women’s sports.
Law Degree As An Advocacy Asset: A Satisfying Transfer Of Skill And Experience
By empowering employers through consultation and training, we are changing workplace culture and systems so that survivors may move toward financial independence, and closer to a life free from abuse.
The Evolution Of Motherhood, Law Firm Ownership, And Work-Life Balance
Don’t be afraid to change and evolve. Our kids don’t give a second thought to their own natural evolution; you shouldn’t either.