What questions both men and women need to do to permit women lawyers to advance in the professionGender balance and inequality in the legal profession has long been a festering sore and the International Women's Day has pushed the issue once more to the forefront of consideration.A recent survey of top women lawyers in the UK law profession by Law.com saw some … [Read more...]
Tips From a Female Lawyer on Going Solo From Big Law to a “Backpack Law Firm” As A Female Lawyer
Going solo - particularly if you're a lawyer leaving the security (and pressures) of a big firm - are challenges that can be daunting. But there are rewards. And professional satisfaction. And risk.She started the law firm mid-year to focus on her clients and, as she told the NY Law Journal, to avoid the sort of problems that went along with being partner in a big … [Read more...]
Women in Law: Females in Law Firm Leadership Roles Increases
The rise of female lawyers to the top ranks of the law continues to be a largely illusory ambition for many. Yet, seemingly against all odds, some achieve the power, prestige and position as the top dog at major law firms.Take Penelope Warne, for intance. She is the senior partner in major UK law firm CMS Cameron McKenna and is the only woman among the leadership ranks of … [Read more...]
