Resources

We often hear the words stressful, demanding and challenging to describe the nature of legal work. What we do not hear often is the positive and rewarding aspects of building a career in law.

Discover if any gender blind spots (GBS) are affecting your skill development – positively and negatively – in negotiation, communication, self-promotion, presence and leadership.

As part of the Pathways to Power series, Women Lawyers Forum shines a light on the journey of distinguished female lawyers into positions of power and influence in international law.

Are you troubled by the glass ceiling? Do you believe that women and men can effectively excel at the same jobs? Is advancing and retaining women a key part of your business? Do you value the women you work with?

In its ongoing Pathways to Power series, the Women Lawyers Forum (WLF) shines a light on the successful journeys of female lawyers into positions of power and influence.

Why is it that men who yell are “passionate” and “powerful”, but women who raise their voices “screech”, “nag”, and “get hysterical”?

Do you want to know what it takes to build a successful career in politics? Hear inspirational stories from our dynamic panel of women in politics from across the partisan spectrum.

In spite of the larger number of women graduating law school and entering the legal profession each year, the majority of these women will never reach senior leadership positions in law.

More men than ever play an active role in child care and they face struggles with balancing home and work. What can men do to support equality in the legal boardroom and the courtroom?

Networking is critical to career advancement whether we are looking for new clients, making transitions within our current organizations, searching for a new job, or forming relationships with other lawyers to build a more rewarding career.