Ms. JD Weekly Round-up: Week Ending June 15, 2012

We're continuing to get you ready for the Ms. JD Annual Conference She Leads in Washington, DC with a leadership article a week.  This week, how to have a confrontational conversation from our friends at Levo League.

Congrats to Judge Rosenblum, Oregon's first female Attorney General!

Congrats also to the winners of WILEF's "top firms for women" list, though frankly the idea that 20% equity is the best women can hope for is just depressing. (H/T Careerist)

The Center for Reproductive Rights is hiring for the Fellowship.

FemLawProfs asks law reviews "Where Are the Women" (Authors)?  Stayed tuned, this fall Ms. JD and NYLS will be updating their law review surveys. Perhaps the lack of female authors correlates to a lack of female editors?

Skirts v. Pants. Sorry to say there's just no escaping this perennial debate.

The countdown to the summer Olympics is on! The games have a fascinating and often infuriating history when it comes to gender policing.

New numbers out this week on pay (in)equity in medicine.

The latest in Dewey's downfall - Partner suits - ABA Journal has the update.  

Ms. JD Weekly Round-up: Week Ending June 9, 2012

This week in our series to help you get prepared for Ms. JD: She Leads in October, we offer you six different leadership styles and when you should use them!  Also our friends at the Levo League cover advice from women CEOs. 

If you're a summer associate, The Careerist has great tips about converting your summer position into a job offer.

Have you heard about this Cardozo Law Student?  She was featured on WSJ's Law Blog for her letters on evidence to Judge Rakoff during the Gupta Trial.

In law professor news, the most cited law reviews of all time were published in Michigan Law Review.  See how your school/professors fared.  Hint: Harvard dominates the early standings but Yale and Stanford are making a play for the more recent articles.  Oh, and Mark Lemley is a recent favorite among the law reviews!

In job market news, do you have a resume gap?  ReCareered has suggestions for filling it.  The most recent?  Social Media. 

A Wisconsin DA faces ethics charges for his treatment of women.  ABA Journal has the story.

Ms. JD Weekly Round-up: Week Ending June 1, 2012

As we continue to prepare for Ms. JD She Leads, we offer this leadership article on prioritizing the things that matter most and least by creating two lists.  Oh, and in case you missed it, Marne Levine, Global Head of Public Policy at Facebook, will be our lunchtime keynote speaker!

The Careerist is "fit to be tied" over the latest gender equity reports.  It makes us wonder, how do we make change from the top?

Maybe we start by admitting the bias in these big law firms isn't so unconscious.

In case you were hiding under a rock yesterday (or studying for the bar) the First Circuit declared DOMA unconstitutional.

In the legal job market, a Boston Law Firm made headlines for getting 32 job applications for a $10,000 a year attorney position. 

In other legal market news, Dewey officially declared bankruptcy this week.  WSJ has the coverage.  And Business Week has some ideas about how complicated unwinding the firm will be.

Ms. JD Weekly Round Up: Week of May 25, 2012

As we continue preparing you for She Leads, we offer this week's leadership article why you need to find your rocket ship.  (Advice courtesy of Facebook COO, Sheryl Sandberg!)

Forbes reports on a new obstacle for women in the workplace: The Glass Escalator.

A group of students from University of Virginia Law School files suit to allow women in combat.

Unless you've been under a rock (a.k.a. studying for the bar!) you probably heard about Facebook's IPO.  Maybe you weren't aware of the securities law issues the IPO also brought up.

The Hill has the latest on the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization.

And for all of you new summer associates out there, a great advice book from the late Frank Kimball, on how to be a successful summer associate.

Don't forget to check the Ms. JD Calendar, Twitter, and Facebook Pages for news, community, and updates on our next events!

Ms. JD Weekly Round Up for the Week of May 18, 2012

As we continue to help you get prepared for our annual conference She Leads (Oct. 5 in Washington,DC), here's our leadership article of the week. The Glass Hammer explains why women still face a leadership bias.

Thinking about promoting your next event or want to get something done at your law school? Take a few lessons from Jackie Kennedy!

Law Schools are reducing class sizes. GW is the latest to join the trend.

The Seventh Circuit is evenly split (5-5) over a recent civil rights case.

Great profile of Erin Matson, Action VP of the National Organization of Women in NEXT. She's changing the definition of feminism!

Fast Company tells us three things women should stop apologizing for.

Congratulations to the Best Corporate Legal Departments in 2012!

Police released a bunch of evidence in the George Zimmerman case.  WSJ has a review of some of it.

Putting together your summer networking gameplan? Here's some great upcoming events for you to attend!

June 21 in DC - Speed Networking for Women Lawyers and Entrepreneurs

July 11 in SF - Miss Representation Screening with the Barristers Club of the Bar Association of San Francisco!

July 14- 19 in Vegas - The National Bar Association Women Lawyer's Division 40th Anniversary Celebration

July 18-19 in NYC - NAWL's Annual Meeting

August 3 in SF - Global Education Fund Cocktail Fundraiser

August 5 in Chicago - ABA Commission on Women in the Profession Brent Award Winners Luncheon

Ms. JD Weekly Round-up: Week Ending May 4, 2012

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The Case for a Gender-Nuetral Corporate Quota System

No Progess in the Ranks of Diversifying Supreme Court Clerks

Congratulations to the Military Souse JD Network on a Year of Remarkable Success

Carrerist Asks, "Should a firm accused of discrimination be eligible for a 'Family-Friendly' award?" (Ahem, No.)

Happy 10th Birthday to Girls for Gender Equality, Inc.!

The Opt-Out Myth Officially Debunked 

On the 40th Anniversary of the Passage of Title IX, OTI Magazine takes a look at Women in Sports

Ms. JD Weekly Round-up: Week Ending April 27, 2012

Yale Law Women released their annual list of "family friendly firms" and new data on the participation gender gap among Yale Law students (male students are 16% more likely to participate)

Rejecting a BigLaw partnership in favor of Solo Practice

A peak inside Ms. JD Sponsor Munger, Tolles & Olson's recruiting process

Have you been to a "gender reveal party"? Are they dangerously retrograde, or just good fun?

A whole other kind of "top ten" list: Forbes' top 10 most dangerous cities for women

Ms. JD Weekly Round-up: Week Ending April 20, 2012

Students Work to Improve the Experience of Minority at UCLA Law School

Meet Lisa Gilford, Rainmaker

Pat Summit, Long Time Coach of the Lady Vols and the Winningest Athletic Coach in History (any sport, both genders), retired this week

Catching up with Sallie Krawcheck (former B0fA exec.) and questioning the efficacy of women's initiatives (H/T Careerist)

Did you catch us in Forbes This Week?

 Ashley Judd's feminist response to the comments about her "puffy" face is a must-read. 

Above the Law reports that associate salaries at one smaller firm are rising in NYC. 

Did you miss our #EqualPay Day Event? It's not too late to #AskforMore! Check out our partnership!

Ms. JD Weekly Round-up: Week Ending April 13, 2012

Supreme Court Women: The Power of Four

Etsy sending female programmers to summer school

Women Funding Women

Interviewing Tips from Careerist

In NYC next week? Check out this stellar panel on women writers and female voices on the internet

Forbes tallied up the countries 100 highest paid executives. Only 1 woman in the group. Let's change that, shall we? You can start with some tips on negotiating for a higher salary.

Ms. JD Weekly Round-up: Week Ending April 6, 2012

Harvard Business Review: Quantifying Discrimination in Corporate Leadership Hiring

Equal Justice Works is Hiring for the Summer

Latham & Watkins Diversity Scholarship Program is Accepting Applications

Long Overdue Recognition for a Trailblazing Female Composer

Augusta National Still Doesn't Admit Women, Even the CEO of Their Long Time Named Sponsor IBM