Ms. JD Weekly Round-up: Week Ending January 11, 2013

In case you missed it, we've got viewing parties ALL OVER THE COUNTRY for Ms. JD's Event with ABA President Laurel Bellows.  To learn more about Building Her Power Base: A Conversation On Leadership And Entrepreneurship With ABA President Laurel Bellows or to register to attend any of our viewing parties or the live event, click here.

Looks like Obama could use some "Binders Full of Women"

In other Gender Gap News: Women breadwinners are still doing most of the housework

Some Good Advice from Cheryl Bachelder, CEO: Don't wast time trying to fit in, you can't and you don't need to

Headed to law school or know someone who is? Did you see our new joint project with the Levo League (@levoleague)? We're breaking down everything you need to know from deciding if law school is right for you to preparing your application and choosing your school! Catch the first piece in the series here.

Although we've apparently avoided the fiscal cliff, Chief Justice Roberts wants you to know the Federal Judiciary is doing everything they can to cut their costs.

Congrats to the MANY Ms. JD sponsor firms who have groups named to the Top Practice Groups of 2012 by Law360.

Facing the winter blues as you return to work or school?  Check out Forbes's 12 Tips for Staying Productive during the winter months.  Let us know if you implement them or if you have other favorites.

Our friend at Curvy CEO has a special week-long session on dressing for your body shape.  While we don't believe that clothes define the woman we do know how looking great can give you an extra boost of confidence.  So scroll over for some new tips!

And in the vein of latest depressing study to reveal discrimination: ATL is covering a new Yale study that shows women are discriminated against based on their weight.

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