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Focus on Meaning Over Money: A Conversation with Ms. JD’s Founder

Ms. JD founder Elizabeth Pederson reflects on launching the organization, supporting women in law...

Elizabeth Pederson

July 2, 2026

Arabella Mansfield’s Legacy and the Modern Debate Over Professional Access

Explore the history of Arabella Mansfield, the Mansfield Rule, and how evolving Title VII enforce...

Shea Holman Kilian

June 30, 2026

Law in the Shift: Adapting for the 4IR - 5IR

Explore how AI, automation, and emerging technologies are reshaping the legal profession, future-...

Bellina Barrow

May 26, 2026

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

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