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From one *first* woman in law - Lady Hale To another *first* woman in law - Lady Carr We have been recording and creating a visible legacy for future generations of lawyers for nearly 10 years: marking important milestones and celebrating the past to change the future #womenleaders #womeninlaw #first100years #next100years #legalprofession

A movement to suppress DEI at Big Law found an adversary that was not up to the fight.   A recent exposé by The #NewYorkTimes revealed efforts to reverse progressive agendas in higher education, particularly targeting diversity initiatives. The piece uncovers the involvement of conservative groups in pressuring law firms to roll back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.   Legal giants like Perkins Coie, Morrison Foerster, and Winston & Strawn faced lawsuits, forcing shifts to avoid legal battles. However, the lack of fight mustered might imply that equity and parity for underrepresented groups at law firms were always negotiable for those in control.   Though the offensive against law firm DEI programs has taken a step back, the worry persists: 𝐇𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞?   According to our analysis: 👉 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐚𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲-𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 𝐛𝐲 𝟓% 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟑%. 👉 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟎 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟒𝟓% 𝐭𝐨 𝟑𝟐% 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐, 𝐟𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝟐𝟎% 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑. Read how law firms are navigating the lawsuit fallout: https://lnkd.in/ev9pz6M4 #DEI #LawFirms #LegalTrends #DiversityEquityInclusion

In today's episode of #DrivingDiversity, Elaine Spector discusses a sensitive topic that many women attorneys have experienced in their law practice. Watch to learn more. #WomenInLaw #WomenInIP #DiversityMatters

NOTES FROM JOY Counsel (April 15- April 19) "Integrity is an inner resource that we all have, the question is, do we exercise it? By not doing so, it atrophies." (Brian Luke Seaward, Ph.D.) Lately, we have more and more opportunities to get clarity on what we stand for. As lawyers, we are offered many opportunities to wield influence and otherwise impact others. This week think about what's driving the bus in your public capacity as a legal professional and in the myriad of roles you play outside of your work life. Is it past pain? Insecurity? Our values? A desire to help others? No one answer is better than the other as it’s just a summation of where we happen to be in this moment. However, the daily grind propelled by these unconscious factors contributes to us "being asleep at the wheel" of our lawyer lives. Being awake is a choice that we benefit from both personally and professionally. #LoveYourLawyerLife #theinnerlifeoflawyering #lawyerwellness --- Hi, I’m Idara and I work with women lawyers who struggle with prioritizing their self-care by leveraging practices and approaches they never learned in law school so they can finally enjoy the personal and professional well-being they deserve.  

Always good to see strides in the right direction as the practice of law becomes more diverse every day.

Recently I was walking out of a board meeting and grabbed a sandwich on the way out the door. A block later, another female lawyer who serves on the board caught up with me. She said she just wanted to tell me that she admires my grace, calm, and how “together” I am. I said thank you and went on my way, starting to eat my sandwich as I walked home through Chicago's Loop. As I walked and ate, a piece of cheese dropped out of my sandwich. I thought, “well, a rat will be happy” and kept walking. A few minutes later, I arrived home and took off my flats. That's when I found the cheese. In my left shoe. How often have you had those moments lately? Someone tells you they appreciate something about you, and you think they must have confused you with someone else, because you're sure they aren't describing you. Because they see the front stage version, and the backstage version you see looks like a dozen cats chasing different laser pointers. As a female lawyer in a crazy market, with a presidential election looming, wondering what is going to come out of the Supreme Court next, and always expected to have it all together -- for your family, for your friends, for your clients, for those you supervise, and those who supervise you -- just showing up day after day can be challenging. And then you try to meet all the expectations others have for you -- and your own high standards. Oof.  That's why we're hosting an informal, off-the-record discussion on what it means to be a female lawyer in 2024. It will be Wednesday, January 17 on Zoom at 11:30 a.m. CT / 12:30 p.m. ET.  We'll talk about the challenges facing women lawyers, and what's worked (and not) for other female lawyers. Join us by registering at https://lnkd.in/guTc8J-m #lawfirms #womeninlaw #lawyers #lawyer

Today we want to celebrate Baroness Brenda Hale, a pioneering and trailblazing woman in law who made history in July 2017 when she became the first woman President of the Supreme Court. We are honoured and beyond privileged to have her as our Patron of Next 100 Years, and wanted to use today to emphasise our gratitude towards her and the groundbreaking work she has done. Follow this link to watch her interview with us, and check out the July issue of our Women in Law Newsletter for a more in depth feature of Baroness Hale: https://lnkd.in/emU6cVJR #brendahale #womeninlaw #supremecourt #genderequality #tacklingbarriers #pioneeringwomen #law #equalityinlaw

Mother's Day is this Sunday! Did you get your gift yet.... Many of the large and midsize law firms we work with know what meaningful practices to have in place in order to retain (or attract) talented moms. If you are a mom struggling to "do it all", I can guide your exploration in the legal market to find a better fit. If you are a law firm employer, we can discuss what means most to new or existing mothers beyond what is in this article. Let me be a resource for you! It takes a village. erica.cesaro@lhh.com #lawfirmmoms #worklifebalance

WBD Partner Tara Cho, CIPP/US, CIPP/E has shared her experiences in a personal essay detailing her professional journey to "Her Story: The Resilient Woman Lawyer's Guide to Conquering Obstacles, Book 2. This book, published by the American Bar Association, is a compilation of essays created by women in law, detailing their individual experiences and challenges. Tara's essay is titled "Getting Out of the Box (No Matter How We Got In)." https://bit.ly/4aErXFq