Getting Clients - and Getting Credit For Them
Discover practical strategies for women lawyers to build a strong book of business, attract new clients, leverage networking and social media, and gain origination credit in the legal industry.
Rising Applications, Declining First-Gen Representation
Despite rising law school enrollment, first-generation student representation continues to decline. Explore how mentorship, pipeline programs, and exposure to the legal profession can help bridge the gap and expand access to legal education.
Law in the Shift: Adapting for the 4IR - 5IR
Explore how AI, automation, and emerging technologies are reshaping the legal profession, future-proofing legal careers, and driving new opportunities in a rapidly evolving digital-first world.
Are Women Losing Representation in Law Practice?
Explore the ongoing challenges women face in the legal profession, from partnership gaps and hiring disparities to DEI rollbacks, retention struggles, and the fight for equitable advancement in law firms and corporate leadership.
The Paradox of Progress
A few weeks ago, I was speaking to a group of students about careers in law when I shared a statistic that usually surprises people: for the tenth consecutive year, women dominated U.S. law school cla
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 fulfills her dreams and enriches the profession in a way that benefits all of us. That vision came to life on
Advocacy Beyond the Courtroom
Explore the true meaning of legal advocacy beyond the courtroom. Learn key principles, types of advocacy, and real-world examples of systems change in action.
Wisdom for Lawyers from Ms JD’s Limitless Honorees
Celebrate the Ms. JD 2026 Limitless honorees—Desiree Ralls-Morrison, Phuong Phillips, and Sheraya Bernard—sharing inspiring career insights, resilience, and leadership lessons.
TIPS FROM THE MOMFORCE: On Being a Mom and a Lawyer
Balancing motherhood and a legal career is challenging, but with support, flexibility, and realistic expectations, women can succeed in both roles.
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 make the most of your relationships with peers and classmates.
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 failure close doors for you.
Manoeuvring Menopause with Lauren Tetenbaum
Menopause isn't just a challenging life transition that all women will face, or are facing, but the sentiments and experiences of women in different parts of the world appear to have common threads.