New York

Best Law Firms for Women: Findings, Trends & Best Practices (NY, NY)

jlwallace — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:48:17 -0500

Start: 25 Sep 2008 - 12:15pm

End: 25 Sep 2008 - 2:00pm

Timezone: US/Eastern

Working Mother & Flex-Time Lawyers LLC Present: "Best Law Firms for Women" (NY, NY)

jlwallace — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:43:55 -0500

Start: 15 Sep 2008 - 9:00am

End: 15 Sep 2008 - 2:00pm

Timezone: US/Eastern

In 2008, law firms across the country participated in a national survey conducted by Flex-Time Lawyers LLC and Working Mother magazine. We now release from that survey the second annual list of the 50 Best Law Firms for Women. We measured firms on a variety of factors including: workforce profile; family-friendly benefits and policies; flexibility; compensation; leadership; and, development and advancement of women.

Women in the Law: How Far We've Come and Where We Need To Go (White Plains, NY)

jlwallace — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:07:48 -0500

Start: 24 Oct 2008 - 3:00pm

End: 24 Oct 2008 - 9:00pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-8

Pace Law School and the Westchester Women's Bar Association will be presenting at the New York State Judicial Institute in White Plains, NY.

Featuring Lisa Belkin, noted New York Times columnist, as the keynote speaker, and a panel of distinguished attorneys, the program is entitled "Women in the Law: How Far We've Come and Where We Need To Go."

Schedule

Meet-the-Designers Charity Fashion Event and Sample Sale -NYC

jlwallace — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:11:47 -0500

Start: 9 Jul 2008 - 6:30pm

End: 9 Jul 2008 - 9:00pm

Timezone: US/Eastern

You are cordially invited to a Meet-the-Designers Charity Fashion Event and Sample Sale sponsored by the Women's Network on Wednesday July 9th, with a percentage of the proceeds to benefit Girls Educational & Mentoring Services (GEMS).

There will be a complimentary chocolate and wine tasting from 6:30 to 7 pm, featuring Martha Clara Vineyards and Ayza Wine & Chocolate Bar.

Try on and purchase directly from the designers including DRU New York, Lola Haze, and Yumi Kim!

To reserve your place, rsvp by July 3rd to tchang@whitecase.com.

New York

ABA Broadway Theater Event--Legally Blonde, The Musical

jlwallace — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:43:26 -0500

Start: 6 Aug 2008 - 8:00pm

End: 6 Aug 2008 - 11:00pm

Timezone: US/Eastern

The MGM film is a Broadway hit musical, and now Legally Blonde The Musical is celebrating its first anniversary on Broadway! Legally Blonde follows sorority star Elle Woods, an underestimated blonde all the way to Harvard Law. Enjoy the show that celebrates women in the profession of law.

Tickets just $86.50--save $35 off the regular price of $121.50!

After the performance Wednesday night, stay for an exclusive talk back with cast members of Legally Blonde The Musical.

Backwards in Heels Networking Event for Women Attorneys

jlwallace — Fri, 6 Jun 2008 21:48:36 -0500

Start: 19 Jun 2008 - 6:00pm

End: 19 Jun 2008 - 8:00pm

Timezone: US/Eastern

First American Title Company Hosts a Premier Legal Panel and Networking Event. A No Cost Event for Legal Women: Great Networking, Great Content and Good Cheer!

Panel Topic: "Balance the Legal Career you Love with the Life You Lead"

Special Guest: Legal Humorist Karen Bergreen, Esq.

Backwards in Heels Panelists:

Theresa Garelli, Esq.VP First American Title Company "Balancing a Legal Career and Family in a Man's World"

Ingrid Saxon, SAG, Presentational Vocal Coach "The Power of your Voice in Legal"

What It's Really Like to Practice Law in NYC as a Woman

jlwallace — Wed, 4 Jun 2008 12:28:58 -0500

Start: 23 Jul 2008 - 6:00pm

End: 23 Jul 2008 - 8:00pm

Timezone: US/Eastern

Women lawyers with experience in government, law firms, alternative practices and in-house law departments speak about issues that significantly affect lawyers just entering the profession.

Please note this program is expressly for law students, summer associates and legal interns.

Cosponsored with the New York Women's Bar Association

Please RSVP to summerprogram@nywba.org.

NCWBA Women's Bar Leadership Summit and Reception (New York)

jlwallace — Tue, 27 May 2008 21:11:05 -0500

Start: 8 Aug 2008 - 8:00am

End: 8 Aug 2008 - 6:00pm

Timezone: US/Eastern

Plan to join the National Conference of Women's Bar Associations for the annual NCWBA Summit: The Creation, Retention and Promotion Of Women Leaders.

Featuring Trailblazer Award Recipient and Speech by Geraldine Ferraro and presentation of the National Foundation for Women’s Bar Association Public Service and Outstanding Member Program Awards.

Events include:

New York

NAWL Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon

jessie — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:37:40 -0500

Start: 15 Jul 2008 - 6:00pm

End: 16 Jul 2008 - 5:00pm

Timezone: US/Eastern

The National Association of Women Lawyers will host its Annual Awards Luncheon on July 16, 2008 at 12 PM at the historic Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. The Annual Luncheon celebrates NAWL's achievements and honors the recipients of the NAWL awards.

New York

Clippings: Chief Judge Kaye Sues New York for a raise

jessie — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:02:56 -0500

For over 10 years New York State's judges have gone without a raise. Since their salaries are not adjusted for inflation, they've actually experienced a devaluation in their compensation. Today, Court of Appeals Chief Judge Judith Kaye formally announced her plan to sue the state to change that. Judge Kaye and her counsel, Bernard Nussbaum, spoke to Ms. JD and NWLSO's members at the recent Student Leadership Summit. In the context of a business culture in which women in particular fail to fight for compensation commensurate with their experience (check out Women Don't Ask and Ask for It for advice on how to ensure you are not undercompensated for failing to negotiate a raise) I say bravo to Judge Kaye and Mr. Nussbaum!!