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The Myths and Realities of Law Firm Compensation for Women

By Jennifer Hoekel

A recent study notes that at the current pace, women partners will achieve pay equity with their male counterparts in 2086.

Writing and Using the Effective "I Love Me" Memo

By Nan E. Joesten

The author offers 10 steps to take to better negotiate the salary you deserve.

Elements of a Competitive Corporate Compensation Package

By Kandice K. Bridges

Attorneys moving in-house must understand the different elements that make up a competitive compensation package for corporate executives.

The Importance of Promoting Yourself as a Female Attorney

By Angela A. Turiano

As a young attorney, it is imperative that you promote your accomplishments and share your ideas.

Preparing for Partnership Buy-In: Exploring the Important Questions

By Cammie Hauser

One of the most important long-term career decisions relates to becoming an owner of a business.

Toward Living a "Guilt-Free" Life

By Katherine Y. Fergus

A common challenge for female lawyers is balancing the need to meet billable hours with the need to be present at home.

It's About Work-Life Choices, Not Work-Life Balance

By Kendra Brodin

You have the power to have more balance in your life. It comes down to your work-life choices.

Finding My Way on a Reduced-Hours Schedule

By Sara E. Dionne

The result of a reduced-hours schedule can be a more manageable practice and a more peaceful coexistence between your professional and personal lives.

Helping Disadvantaged Children Build a Brighter Future

By Patricia C. O'Prey

Educate Tomorrow is a nonprofit committed to making education an attainable goal for the disadvantaged.

Hollee Schwartz Temple on Good Enough Is the New Perfect

By Meredith L. Mercurio

The author of Good Enough Is the New Perfect talks about the choices that litigator moms have available to them in achieving work-life balance.

This I Believe: Happily Ever After

By Abbe Fletman

The author delivers a message on the importance of choice, which resonates across all lines of potential division, in NPR's "I Believe" series.

Legally Mom: Every Mom Has a Story

By Anne Murphy Brown

Legally Mom is a work of qualitative research on the experience of women practicing law and raising children.

The Road to Judging

By Hon. J. Michelle Childs

The author recounts her road to becoming a judge and how her journey has allowed her to build upon her strengths and meet new challenges.

Transitions: It's Not Our Mother's World

By Hon. Joan F. Kessler

Career transitions will be successful, in large part, based on how willing we are to reexamine the bases for our assumptions and adjust our actions to the reality we discover.

The Art of Lawyering: A Delicate Balance

By Hon. Pamela J. Brown

Judges and lawyers alike must balance their lives in and out of the courtroom.

Did I Mention the Guilt? Striving for Work-Life Balance

By Hon. Marguerite D. Downing

Judges and litigators are responsible for ensuring that cases are handled in a timely matter, and maintaining a balance between professional and personal initiatives is imperative.

Top Tips for Litigators

By Hon. Susan N. Burke

Judge Susan N. Burke offers tips for women litigators from the perspective of a female judge.

Administrative Law Judging: This Much I Know

By Hon. Joan Davenport

There's more to being a well-rounded administrative law judge than having good writing and analytical skills.

Carry the Profession Forward by Being Prepared

By Christine M. Ho

Judge Patricia Fawsett and General Magistrate Linh Ison share their experiences and offer tips for women litigators.

Advice for Younger Women Lawyers

By Abbe Fletman

Abbe Fletman offers advice to young women lawyers on how to have a satisfying career and happy life.

Woman Advocate Interviews Karen Pordum of Legally Organized

By M.C. Sungaila

Karen Pordum focues on helping women prioritize where their personal time and energy goes.

Creating a Successful Remote Office

By Sabrina C. Beavens

There are several things to consider when creating a remote office, including communication among employees and an investment in technology.

Creating a Women's Initiative at Your Firm

By Kathleen A. Flynn

A woman-focused mentoring program provides a platform for women attorneys to advance their professional development needs.

Rainmaking Tips for Women: A Primer

By Michelle Foster

A recent study found that there is a direct correlation between the time spent on business development and the amount of business generated.

Not All Law Firms Are Caves

By Danielle M. Kays

Good firms where lawyers can attain work-life balance do exist.

Book Review: Women's Leadership in Law Firms

By Emily N. Masalski

Ida Abbott's book Women on Top details the realities behind law firm politics and career decisions that impact personal growth.

Book Review: Reevaluating Right-Brain Thinking

By Dorothy M. Pritchett

The author of Whole New Mind claims that a successful life depends on both hemispheres of the brain working together.

Top 10 Tips for Work-Life Balance

By Erica L. Reilley

Finding balance in your personal and professional life is imperative to being a good mother and lawyer.

Professional Employer Organization Services for Law Firms

By Samantha Bond

The benefits of a PEO inlcude outsourcing payroll and payroll tax administration and arranging group insurance plans.

New Law Provides Protection for Nursing Mothers

By Lindsay Galloway

President Obama recently signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, an important act for new or nursing mothers.

Developing Trial Lawyers in the Age of Shrinking Trial Dockets

By Margaret Lockhart

An effective program for developing trial lawyers should include both training and mentorship.

Tips to Capture the Best Jury: A Defense Attorney Perspective

By Sharon F. Bridges

With adequate preparation, the corporate defense attorney can help uncover biases and assist in seating an impartial jury.

The Five Cs of Effective E-Discovery Management from Processing through Production

By Susan Burns

Use the five Cs to manage discovery and reduce costs so you can focus on a winning trial strategy.

Private Mediation: A Checklist

By Beatrice O'Donnell

It is imperative to prepare for mediation and structure it to produce the best outcome for your client.

Ten Tips for Making a Trial Court Record That Will Help Your Appeal

By Mary-Christine (M.C.) Sungaila

Create a record that will make the best case for the client before the appellate court.

Cathy Lamboley's Five Keys to Success

By Haley Maple & Jacqueline Taylor

The former general counsel of Shell Oil Company shares her five-part strategy for career success.

Surviving the Financial Hurricane

By Sonia Gallagher

To make your law firm thrive, you have to think outside the box, be innovative and creative, and set yourself apart from the competition.

Defining Elusive "Success" for Women in Law Firm Leadership

By Teresa Bult

Women attorneys are constantly straining to meet and understand the newest definition of success.

Becoming a Law Firm Leader: Three Key Strategies for Women

Ida Abbott

Women attorneys need a strategic plan to become a law-firm leader.

Cathy Lamboley: Taking Action on Diversity

By Haley Maple and Jacqueline Taylor

Catherine Lamboley's strong commitment to diversity is evident in her former role as general counsel of Shell Oil Company.

Opting In: Making the Move from Government to Private Practice

By Jessie K. Liu

Transitioning from the public sector to private practice can be a challenge but can also hold many advantages for women.

Effective Communication Using "I" Statements

By Deborah London Baker

We’ve all been taught to avoid the first person pronoun. It’s been said that “I” is a word that causes all sorts of difficulties.

Integrating a Law Firm Partnership with Family

By Anne C. Martin

Everyone mentions the need for "flexibility" when talking about work-life balance, but few mention "integration."

Working with a Paralegal: A Primer for Junior Associates

By Malia Wheaton

A paralegal can provide an invaluable service to junior associates during the discovery process.

Advice on Meeting Your Work/Life Needs

By Deborah Epstein Henry

There are four parameters that affect a lawyer's satisfaction with work load and life.

Swimming with the Information Current: How to Manage the Rising Knowledge Tide

By Cheryl A. LeeVan

Keeping current on developments in the law is no easy feat in today's information-centric world.

Women, Lawyers, And Mammograms: A Perspective On Misdirected Advocacy  | 

By Nancy J. Newman

Instead of promoting mammography, we should advocate that women get the facts to make an informed decision about getting a mammogram.