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Are Women Losing Representation in Law Practice?

Explore the ongoing challenges women face in the legal profession, from partnership gaps and hiri...

Melanie Houk

May 11, 2026

The Paradox of Progress

A few weeks ago, I was speaking to a group of students about careers in law when I shared a stati...

Shea Holman Kilian

May 5, 2026

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

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