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Career Ambitions of Younger Women Are On the Rise

According to a survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, about two-thirds of women between the ages of 18 and 34 cite a high-paying career among their top life priorities.

Useful Networks are Needed to Make Them Work for Women

The majority of women surveyed at the Simmons Leadership Conference were less than enthusiastic about the effectiveness of their at-work networks in promoting their careers.

Female Academic Achievement and Earnings

Nearly 30 years has elapsed since women began their educational climb and patience is no longer an acceptable solution for the income disparities between women and men.

Articles »

How to Launch and Grow a Successful Litigation Firm

By Francine Friedman Griesing, Esq.

In many ways, the challenges of starting and building a law firm can be particularly daunting—clients are often reluctant to select a sole practitioner or small group to handle significant matters.

Partnering with Your Clients Before Your Invoices

By Rebecca Woods

You can transform your invoices from an odious and risky proposition to a source of strength. Here are some pointers.

Transitioning Client Relationships Within a Firm

By Teresa G. Minor

How do you make sure client relationships are successfully transitioned from one lawyer to the next generation so the firm maintains the client?

Words of Wisdom »

What is the Best Career Advice You Ever Received?

Learn from a variety of personalities, but along the way figure out how to make those lessons work for you in your own way.

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Increase Your Value: Bring in Business

One key to success in a law firm environment is an individual attorney's ability to bring in business, and women typically lag behind men in this regard.

Announcements

Save the Date—July 25, 2012—Laurel Bellows

We are thrilled to announce that just before she ascends to the presidency of the ABA, Laurel Bellows has agreed to speak at our regional meetings on July 25. We will be meeting all across the country simultaneously, and Laurel will address us via electronic connection about gender bias and ways in which to deal with it. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend this exciting program where there will also be plenty of time to network with your colleagues locally. Locations and details to follow.

Corporate Counsel CLE Seminar, February 2012, Carlsbad, CA

Once again, the Corporate Counsel CLE Seminar was a success. The WAC CLE session “Forging Ahead: Charting the Course of Your In-House Legal Career” was well received. In addition, members enjoyed a Business Meeting and Spa Networking Event, Networking Luncheon and hike. View the CLE program materials.

Mentoring Subcommittee Announces New Mentoring Circles Program

The Woman Advocate Committee's Mentoring Subcommittee is revamping its mentoring program with creation of mentoring circles connecting 8–10 women attorneys at varying professional levels per circle. The circles will offer opportunity to network and grow in professional development. Current mentors and mentees need not reapply and may continue with their current mentoring match and also be in a circle. A "facilitator" will contact circle members to initiate conference calls and discussions. Questions? Interested in being a facilitator? Contact Cochairs Daria Diaz or Lu Ann White. To sign up, complete the form.

Get Involved in the Work-Life Balance Subcommittee

The Woman Advocate Committee's Work-Life Balance Subcommittee is currently planning its projects for the upcoming year. Our goal is to develop programming to share experiences and practical tips on how our members balance work-life demands. If you are interested in participating in the subcommittee or have ideas for the upcoming year, please contact subcommittee cochairs Teresa Bult and Teresa Beck.

Join the Woman Advocate Committee on Facebook and LinkedIn

Staying in touch with the Woman Advocate Committee through Facebook and LinkedIn makes networking with Woman Advocate members that much easier!

Learn More About the Committee

Cochairs Lucia Coyoca and Anne Marie Seibel welcome you to the Woman Advocate Committee. Read the new Message from the Chairs to learn more about the noteworthy, and fun, activities that we have planned for the year.

WAC Monthly Conference Calls

The first Thursday of every month, the Woman Advocate Committee holds an hour-long conference call to discuss committee issues and planning. If you would like to join our calls, contact us.