To Make History, Women Lawyers Need Community. So Do Twelve-Year-Olds With Big Dreams.
The Axinn program, Inspiring the Next Generation of Legal Leaders, embodied the commitment the firm shares with Ms. JD to create community for women at every stage of their legal career.
Switching Horses - Why and How to Change Legal Practice Areas
I definitely found each of my transitions to new practice areas satisfying and inspiring, so don’t be afraid to follow your heart and do what you love!
Fighting the Good Fight: The Unexpected Benefits of Women in Law Helping Women
Knowing how to navigate the legal system can help another woman secure safety, independence, and dignity–not months or years ahead, but now.
No Room for Flexibility: Reflecting on the LSAT’s Shift Back to In-Person Testing
We must continue to ask ourselves not only how students perform on the LSAT, but under what conditions they are expected to perform.
Law with heart and humanity
We can all strive to represent the competing interests of clients and advance our careers, while still being humane, considerate and compassionate with our legal peers.
Crafting your signature style in law school
Becoming a lawyer also means cultivating an image of credibility, solemnity, and poise, adding another layer of complexity to building your professional wardrobe.
Bridging the Gap to Practice: A Conversation with BARBRI
Ms. JD is excited to partner with BARBRI to share insights on the transition from law school to legal practice. In this conversation, BARBRI leaders reflect on the challenges new lawyers face, the ski
SPEAKING UP - HOW TO MANAGE THE GENDER GAP IN LAW SCHOOL CLASSROOM PARTICIPATION
I heard something surprising from the daughter of a close friend last week. An extremely intelligent and confident 30-year-old and a first year law student on the east coast, she said that in most of
No Invitation Required: Owning Your Seat at the Table
We have all entered a room we never expected to be in.Sometimes it is a literal room: a conference table filled with people who seem more seasoned, more credentialed, and more confident than you feel
Does every lawyer need to be a tech lawyer?
Learn about the significance of the title and its applicability to the legal industry, as the current and future Industrial Revolution(s) continue to make inescapable demands on every lawyer in relation to tech.
Free Speech in the Crosshairs: Political Expression in 2026
Given that current events can undoubtedly inspire both verbal and non-verbal commentary, it’s a great time to hit refresh on the parameters of First Amendment and other political speech protections in the educational and employment context.
Leadership of One or a Team
Learn how can we understand our gifts and frustrations, transform the way we see ourselves, and people we work with to find greater fulfillment in our work.