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The ABA's Gender Equity Task Force—We Still Aren't There Yet
The task force has established six working groups, each of which has focused on specific areas of concern to women in the profession and society at large.
Women's Initiatives Creating Change
Why are women in law firms good for the law firm's business?
Sheryl Sandberg Wants You to Be Yourself, and Lean In
If we want women to reach parity with men, ambition is not enough.
Articles »
Overcoming Barriers to Valuing Your Case
By Laura A. Kaster and Harrie Samaras
The underlying reason for poor risk assessment is that our brains get in our way.
Do I Look Fat in This Profession? Escaping Gender Bias in ADR
By Victoria Pynchon
If we want to be viewed as commercial lawyers and hardnosed, pragmatic business neutrals first and ladies second, we need to quite publicly walk the walk and talk the talk.
Effective Advocacy and Efficiency in Commercial Arbitration
By Ruth V. Glick
To effectively achieve their clients' goals, advocates should recognize and exploit the differences between litigation and arbitration.
Words of Wisdom »
Getting the Best Results in an ADR Process
Two experienced advocates provide tips on representing clients in arbritration or mediation.
Sound Advice
Work-Life Management
By Teresa Beck
Multitasking is a concept we are all familiar with, but it is often too difficult to actually work in our lives. Listen as Teresa Beck offers tips and practices to help you develop or maintain a healthy balance for your life. (12:11 min) Download the Work-Life Management Dashboard
Jury Selection—Have Some Faith
By Lucia Coyoca
Lucia Coyoca describes her experiences with juries in complex business litigation cases. (10:23 min)
Ten Tips for Dealing with Discovery Bullies
By Jennifer Hoekels and Joan Archer
All lawyers have encountered the dreaded discovery bully. Listen as two of Armstrong Teasdale's finest lawyers give advice on dealing with this frustrating situation. (08:39 min)
Roundtables
Yes—Lawyers Can Do Tech!
In today's world, the lawyers who succeed will be the lawyers who use technology to be better, faster, smarter and more agile. (1:01:46)
Announcements
Success at This Year's Section of Litigation Annual CLE Conference
This year's SAC featured a Woman Advocate track with programming involving many of our members.
2013 Corporate Counsel CLE Seminar a Resounding Success
As cosponsor of the seminar, WAC's presence and contribution to the meeting was felt and recognized by both the Corporate Counsel Committee and the Section leadership.
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