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The data is on our side. Ranked ballots lead to more voter turnout. More engaged voters. And voters being better represented by their elected officials. All key factors for a more functional government. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/emHQgPNF Furthermore, rock on, Deb Otis #FairVote #Rankchoicevoting

To cap-off a Minnesota Women Lawyers-heavy week, I want to publicly disseminate an idea for a new affinity group within MWL: The Rainmakers Affinity Group. During the last week, MWL materials and events have discussed "parity." When speakers are talking about parity, they are often talking about the number of men versus the number of women in law school, in private practice, in leadership, etc. While these statistics are important and should be tracked, what these statistics ignore is who in our industry holds and controls the wealth. To ultimately achieve equity, women in private practice need to become rainmakers. That's why I want to create a group where women can join once per month to create community, hold each other accountable, and build strategies for achieving their business development goals. If you are interested, or have ideas, please reach out!

Check out our latest blog post highlighting women in our own backyard!

I am on Capital Hill today advocating for Black women business owners. Looking forward to sharing more, but I am excited to learn more about what we can do to provide more opportunities, access to capital, and connections to every entrepreneur in the U.S.!! Proud to represent The BOW Collective with over 200 CEOs driving $1.4 billion in annual revenue and providing over 2,000 jobs. Together, we're not just small businesses—we're Breaking Barriers and making a significant impact on the economy. 💼💪🏽 #AdvocacyDay #BOWCollective #SmallBusinessVoice #BreakingBarriers"

✅️ So happy to see Kristen J. Wilson, Esq., LLM on International Women's Day! ✅️ Got my will and trust signed today! 💗 Grateful for Kristen J. Wilson, Esq., LLM for all her expertise with Virginia estate planning 🙏👑⚖️ 👚 I changed out of my real clothes too fast for the second pic 😅 #lawpracticequeen #virginialawyer #estatelawyer #womanownedlawfirm #womanowned #blackownedlawfirm

Black Women To The Rescue?? We've Seen This Movie Before. Part 2 Yes, AND we will need each other to deal with the hate and vitriol about to come our way. We are our best support system. This is why I focus on coaching for black women. Is this also YOUR moment to step up in your life, are you ready? Has a door unexpectedly opened and you're up to bat? https://lnkd.in/e-KRNdFT DrDarniseCoaches

In this month's CGC Journal, we dive into the War Waged Against Black Women and DEI. Plus, we ask the critical question: Why do a majority of White women vote polar opposite of the majority of Black women ... and all nonwhite women? We want to hear from you. Join our co-learning community and let's have a conversation. To make substantive progress we must understand the enemies of our progress. https://lnkd.in/gctvFRz5

Wow! I'm so proud of our office for wining this incredibly important award for the **fourth** time! Recipients of this award were able to describe in 1000 words or less how we embody the the mission of AWLA: to promote and encourage the success of women lawyers throughout the State of Arizona. It was tough to distill it down, but with the help of Jimi Feldman, we were able to share a taste of all that we do. A few highlights worth sharing here: (1) As of June 30, 2024, our US offices are comprised of 69% women, and 59% of our managing partners in US offices are women. We are particularly proud of the women's representation in our Phoenix office. This location is comprised of 72% women overall, hosting 75% women partners and 71% women associates. Additionally, the office is overseen by a woman managing partner, Sandra Reguerin who also sits on Fragomen’s Executive and Finance Committees. (2) The Phoenix office’s book club read Crying in H Mart, a memoir that explores the complex relationship between a daughter and her mother, themes of identity and the challenges of navigating loss and family expectations. (3) In November 2023, the Phoenix office organized a canned food drive for Maggie’s Place – an organization that supports women experiencing homelessness during pregnancy and their baby’s first year. (4) The Women’s Inclusion Network (WIN) is the largest employee resource group at the firm with representation from 90% of our North America offices. (5) Phoenix Partner Jill Bloom was recently recognized in Corporate Counsel’s 2024 Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards in the “Mentor & Mentee Collaboration” category for her exceptional ability to empower and guide others. (6) Fragomen is a women-owned business, and we are currently applying for certification as a Women Business Enterprise. We recognize that the achievement of diverse figures is not the destination; we remain intentional and strategic in our inclusion programming to help Fragomen become a center of belonging and make tangible positive differences in our firm culture.

Mentoring 20/40 pairs Black women together to reach goals and grow strategically in an encouraging and motivating environment. These are just a few of the words given by the 2023 Cohort. Join this Sisterhood! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g_5YDeTh