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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.