Join Courtney Brown for a lively conversation led by female founders of law firms in the SF Bay Area as they discuss what it means to be a female law firm owner and leader, and how gender and race impact the way they lead, market, and manage their teams. Register here: https://bit.ly/3uFmFtG Women make up a majority of law school students in the United States: 55.3% in 2021. That’s up from 48.4% in 2000. However, women also held only a small percentage of law firm leadership jobs in 2020. They were 12% of managing partners, 28% of governance committee members, and 27% of practice group leaders, according to the NAWL.
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Exciting News! We're thrilled to announce that our very own Senior Trial Attorney, Ariella Perry, Esq., will be a moderator at the CAALA Women in Law Summit 2024! Join us on Friday, September 20th, from 3:45 PM to 4:30 PM as Ariella shares moderates the exciting topic: "Building Extraordinary Success." Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insight from a true leader in the legal field. #WilshireLawFirm #WomeninLaw #CAALAWomen #WilshireLawFirm #KeynoteSpeaker #LegalLeadership #BuildingSuccess
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We are thrilled to share that Jackson Lewis has achieved the #14 spot on The American Lawyer’s Diversity Scorecard, marking an impressive rise of 12 places from last year's ranking. This Scorecard evaluates law firms based on their diversity metrics, including the representation of minority attorneys across the firm, including partner and leadership roles. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gUw3Nyr9 #EmploymentLaw #JLinclusion #DEI
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Walsworth once again received a Top 25 ranking in the Orange County Business Journal’s list of Women-Owned Businesses. The firm is ranked 23rd, up two spots from last year. We are also the only law firm ranked in the Top 30. Companies on the list are majority-owned by women and ranked on 2023 revenue. Women lawyers, including Managing Partner Dee C., compose 84 percent of the firm’s equity partners and own 80 percent of the firm. Our ranking further validates the recognition Walsworth has received nationally in recent years, including Top 5 rankings in Law360’s 2023 Women in Law Report, which ranks U.S. law firms based on female representation at all attorney levels and Law360’s “Ceiling Smashers” report, which ranks U.S. law firms based on female representation at the equity partner level. Learn more about what makes us different: https://lnkd.in/g5EeNGDd
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Celebrate Women's History Month with us as we recognize and share the extraordinary contributions of women! Thompson Coburn is pleased to spotlight the achievements and contributions of our trailblazing women within our firm and in our communities. In today's Q&A spotlight, we feature Katherine Murchison, a New York associate in the business litigation group. Katherine's practice supports complex commercial and fiduciary litigation across the United States. Q: What advice would you give to women looking to advance their careers? A: My advice for all women is to be confident. There is a unique power in trusting yourself and your intuition. You will be amazed by the strength you can find within if you look for it. Don’t let anyone make you feel small. Speak boldly and hold your head high. Q: What role has mentorship played in your professional growth? A: I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for the folks who saw potential and poured into me. Time is the most precious resource, and I am honored by the many people who have shared theirs with me. A close mentor once said “You’d be surprised what happens when you push a door open.” I’ve always liked this distinction from the idea that opportunities would simply open before me. Instead, I often keep a look out for small openings that may lead to greatness if acted upon. Check out Katherine's bio here: https://bit.ly/43pYDAa #womenshistorymonth #WHM #womenattorneys #womeninlaw #tclaw #businesslitigation #NYassociates
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Congratulations to WTK Managing Partner Carolina Bravo-Karimi on being named a 2024 Woman of Influence in Law by the San Diego Business Journal! This award honors influential female leaders for their outstanding contributions and commitment to the San Diego legal community. Read more and view the full list of honorees here: https://lnkd.in/gHesiBpa #womeninlaw #femaleleaders
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‼️ Our next article at the University of Reading’s Women in Law Society as part of our project “Behind the Books: Women’s Journeys Towards Justice” is out now! Co-written by myself and Charlotte Smith, this article is a thoughtful piece capturing Dr Rachel Horton’s authentic approach to her career, her incredible contributions to legal education at the School of Law University of Reading, and her commentary on women’s representation in the legal industry. Tap below to read! #UniversityOfReading #Law #WomeninLaw #Lawyer
Our next instalment of 'Behind the Books: Women's Journeys Towards Justice' features Rachel Horton. Rachel brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the LLB degree programme, teaching on various modules across first and final year. Join us as we look to her 'Legal Odyssey: Navigating Law with Logic and Passion'. Rachel's dedication to justice and equality is evident beyond the classroom, demonstrated through her previous work with the Women and Equalities Committee, where she served as a Specialist Advisor. In her interview with us, Rachel shares her unique perspective on justice, shaped by her diverse academic background and professional experiences. She discusses the challenges and triumphs of navigating the legal industry, opening up about the importance of striking a balance between work and life, a topic that likely resonates with many of us. Join us as we look into Rachel's story, celebrating her contributions to the legal field and her unwavering commitment to justice. Her journey is a testament to the power and perseverance, and the impact one can make through dedication and passion. #WomenInLaw #Justice #Empowerment #LegalEducation #BehindTheBooks #WomensJourneysTowardsJustice #WomenInAcademia #LawAndEquality #PathToJustice #LegalCareers School of Law University of Reading, University of Reading
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Law Week Colorado highlighted WTO in the article, "Law Firms Work to Close the Gender Gap in Leadership Management." The publication included comments from Michele Choe and Michael Williams, who co-chair our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, that emphasized the results of the firm's behavioral-based interview and review model as well as how we support the next generation of lawyers through the Law School...Yes We Can! program. https://bit.ly/3U1NhPt #LawFirmDiversity #ClosingTheGenderGap
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Always good to see strides in the right direction as the practice of law becomes more diverse every day.
“Real change is slow, hard, and imperceptible, but it does happen,” said National Association of Law Placement Executive Director, Nikia L. Gray. For the first time since 1991, women make up the majority of law firm associates in the United States. Even the percentage of female partners increased 1.1% over the previous year. And not only that, but 2023 reported the largest percentage increase in associates of color, a 1.8% increase over the year prior. While there’s still plenty of work to be done, we can’t help but reiterate that slow progress is still progress!
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Echoing the congratulations to the Women Owned Law Symposium committee members for an engaging event with hot topics (DEI and AI), plus ample time to re-connect with colleagues and establish new contacts. If you are a woman attorney at a law firm of any size or a women-owned business serving the legal market, THIS is the organzation for you. Gather with like-minded peers and run your practice like a business. As a new member, you will receive $25 off your first year membership fee. Use discount code “NEWMEMBER” at checkout. Click the link in the comments to learn more and become a member today! #womeninlaw #attorney #womeninbusiness
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It was a joy to preside over Women Owned Law’s 5th annual Symposium in Philadelphia this week! I was humbled to receive the Distinguished Member Service Award and sincerely moved by the kind words of Jessica Shpall Rosen. Congratulations to Ariana J. Tadler, Esq. of Tadler Law for receiving the Women Owned Law Firm of the Year award! This year’s conference was the best one yet – incredible content, lively networking, and a genuine sense of community. I came for the mission, I stay for the people. Well done organizers and presenters including Shira Katz Scanlon, Ariana J. Tadler, Esq. Alaina Fotiu-Wojtowicz, Paige Zandri, Kerrie R. Heslin, Stacy Landau, Gail J. Cummings, JD, MSS, LCSW, Ivy Slater, Elaine Fitch (she/her), Wendy Miller, Erin Andersen, MSM, Judith Bachman, Esq., Brooke Lively, Jessica Shpall Rosen, Daya Naef, and Kassi Burns. Great seeing so many friends including Cynthia Funaro Towers, Mandy Rosenblum, Michele Mirman, Sue Pellegrino, Jennifer Ward, Helene Pangalos, Wendy Samuelson, Jennifer Gillman, Laurie Jubelirer, Kristina Bergsten, Janet Falk, Andrea Ewart, Dorothy Lank, Andrea Vacca, Karen Wachs, Lisa Fried-Grodin and others! #womenownedlaw #womeninlaw #womenattorneys
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Many homegrown Atlanta Big Law firms saw their rankings fall among more than 200 firms nationally for creation of more racially and ethnically diverse workforces in 2023, according to The American Lawyer’s annual Diversity Scorecard. Rankings declined for minorities’ share of overall law firm head count and leadership at Alston & Bird; FisherBroyles; Freeman Mathis & Gary; King & Spalding; Morris, Manning & Martin; Smith, Gambrell & Russell; and Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders. A firm from outside the Southeast with a large Atlanta office, Seyfarth Shaw, also dropped in the Scorecard rankings when 2023 was compared to 2022, according to ALM data. But Atlanta-founded Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton rose in the rankings, as did Southeast-rooted firms Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough and Ogletree Deakins, as did firms from outside the Southeast including Baker & Hostetler, Jones Day and Greenberg Traurig. . . . #diversity #communication #humanresources #diversityinlaw #diversityequityinclusion #womeninlaw #leadership #progress #transparency #accountability #lawfirms #atlantalawyer #legalrecruiting #AtlantaLegalRecruiters #theRMNagency #legalrecruitingfirm #legalrecruiter #legalrecruiters #legalsearch #atlantalegalrecruiters #atlantalawfirms #biglaw #smalllawfirm #inhousecounsel #associate #partner
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