According to the National Association for Law Placement (NALP), minorities hold only
6.05 percent of law firm partner positions at the nation’s major law firms. The numbers are even more troubling for minority women, who hold only 1.88 percent of partner positions.

Think that should change?

Come learn how to thrive at a law firm from women and people of color at Munger, Tolles & Olson, LLP, ranked the #1 law firm in America in 2009 by The American Lawyer.

Monday, February 8, 2010, 12:15 PM
UCLA School of Law, Room 1430

Join Amy Mallow, Managing Directo of Shannon & Manch. For more information call (213) 892 - 8982.

Cost: $35 for non-members

Frank Kimball, a nationally
renowned legal search consultant and former hiring partner of an Am Law
100 firm will be here from Chicago to provide students with an update
on the current state of the legal economy. He will also provide tips on
how to effectively navigate your job search in the spring semester and
ultimately succeed in finding a summer or post-graduate position.

Pizza will be served. 

Informationon registration and content available here: http://www.wlala.org/cde.cfm?event=288421

Insurance
Coverage Attorney

APABA and the Asian Pacific American Women Lawyers Alliance present: Job Search Strategies in this Economy

WLALA, Resolutions - Finding a New Job in the New Year 

This event will be a great opportunity to hear skilled panelists discuss finding the perfect job in the current economy. 

Reed Smith LLP, 355 S. Grand Ave., 28th Fl. Conference Rm., Los Angeles.  5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 

To RSVP or for more information, please call the WLALA Office at (213) 892-8982.

Sexual Harassment in the Legal Profession

The panel will
explore the laws that govern harassment and receive practical insight on effectively handling these situations.

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, 11601 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 800, Los Angeles. 6:30p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

WLALA and Howrey's Women's Leadership Initiative, Striking the Bargain: Women & the Art of Negotiation. 

Join this conversation about how women approach the art of negotiation.  This panel discussion will focus on whether gender affects negotiation style and how women can hone their skills to successfully negotiate the bargain. 

WLALA Membership Committee Co-Chair Michelle Michaels has offered to buy a drink for anyone who joins WLALA at this Mentoring Circle or anyone who brings someone who joins WLALA at this event. A completed membership application is required to take advantage of the offer. 

Los Angeles County Bar Association and the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles present Law Firm Leaders' Summit: Practical Ways to Retain and Promote Women Lawyers

Program Information:

Info at: http://www.lexisnexis.com/conferences/LegalConference.aspx?cid=64260 

$595 registration fee

Learn networking and rainmaking skills

Program put on by UCLA School of Law and the Beverly Hills Bar Association Work-Life Balance Committee

Registration 3:30 p.m.; Program 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.  No Charge for Law Students with valid student ID who register in advance.  To RSVP or for more information please call Pam Weston at (310) 601-2422.