Welcome to the Women in the Profession Committee (WIPC), one of the largest YLD committees!
The WIPC concentrates on securing the full and equal participation of women in the ABA, the legal profession and the justice system. In particular, the WIPC focuses on multiple concerns of women either under the age of 36 or in practice five years or less. The WIPC's mission is to advance these women's interests by being a voice for their concerns and by forging coalitions with other groups to advance shared objectives.
WIPC offers its members access to various programs, including live speakers/panels, teleconferences and podcasts, nationwide exposure to events, writing/publishing opportunities, social media and opportunities to network and to get involved in the ABA.
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Newsletter
WIPC February Newsletter
WIPC November Newsletter
WIPC Initiative:
Mentorship Program with the ABA's Law Student Division
More details coming soon.
Latest Teleconference:
Negotiating Alternative Work Arrangements Teleconference (download now)
Teleconference Materials (PDF)
Many attorneys wish to have better work/life balance, especially while their children are young, but they also want to keep their careers on track. Some law firms and companies already have part-time schedules, but many of them end up not truly being part-time, resulting in earning a part-time salary while working 40 hours each week. The purpose of this teleconference is to assist attorneys in the negotiation of alternative work arrangements to provide better work/life balance while maintaining growth opportunities in one's career. Please join us for a discussion from both a law firm perspective and an in-house perspective.
A recording has been emailed to the WIPC members.
Please email Chair Sakima Kelly at sakima.kelly@gmail.com if you would like specific topics addressed or have any questions.
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Recent Posts: There are five (5) basic things 3Ls should be considering and doing to get a job and start work as soon after the bar exam as possible Mentoring: Insider Tips for Young, Female Attorneys
By Laura Joy Lattman Having a mentor is essential to the success of any young female attorneys, because the practice of law continues to be male-dominated in many environments, especially at the highest levels of management. The 101 Practice Series: Breaking Down the Basics The practice series is an online resource for new lawyers covering basic training in both substantive and practical aspects of a law practice. With over 170 quick tips and tools, this series is an essential resource for lawyers in their first three years of practice and is exclusively available to ABA members. We are always looking for authors willing to write on 101 topics. Please contact the committee's leadership if you are interested in writing. For more information and sample articles, please go here.
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Fundamentals of Physician Representation
In a time with such intense regulatory scrutiny of physicians' arrangements with hospitals, and when physicians are shareholders in health care entiti... more
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May 21, 2013
Location: N/A
Format: Webinar/Teleconference
May 22, 2013
Location: TBD
Format: Live/In-Person
May 22, 2013
Location: N/A
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The goal of Section Connect is to help members of the YLD find a home in the larger ABA. For members of the WIPC, a home in the larger ABA may include one of many ABA entities that address women's initiatives or issues within the legal profession.
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