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How One Even Captured Ms. JD's Mission

At Ms. JD, we work to create a world in which every woman lawyer can have the career that fulfill...

Ms. JD

May 1, 2026

Advocacy Beyond the Courtroom

Explore the true meaning of legal advocacy beyond the courtroom. Learn key principles, types of a...

Bellina Barrow

April 27, 2026

Wisdom for Lawyers from Ms JD’s Limitless Honorees

Celebrate the Ms. JD 2026 Limitless honorees—Desiree Ralls-Morrison, Phuong Phillips, and Sheraya...

Ms. JD

April 22, 2026

TIPS FROM THE MOMFORCE: On Being a Mom and a Lawyer

Balancing motherhood and a legal career is challenging, but with support, flexibility, and realis...

Melanie Houk

April 6, 2026

Twelve Nuggets of Wisdom Every Future Lawyer Deserves to Hear

A thriving legal career requires wisdom about so much more than the law itself. Learn how do you...

Ms. JD

April 1, 2026

Failure is not an Option, it’s an Opportunity

To my students and to anyone hesitating on the edge of a new opportunity: don’t let fear of failu...

Shea Holman Kilian

March 31, 2026

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