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So You Want to Be An International Lawyer: Fathers Can Be Lawyers too
By ilise feitshans • June 05, 2017 •Writers in Residence, Careers, Other Career Issues, Issues, Balancing Private and Professional Life, Mentoring and Networking, Features, Superwomen JDs and What You Can Learn From Them
My birthday is May 31, which this year is shavouot, a small holiday that celebrates the giving of the Torah to humanity on Mount Sinai. The holiday also is a time of great food, like cheesecake and ice cream and lots of singing and dancing... All perfect for a naturally occurring birthday party. In other years my birthday of May 31 has coincided with magnificent life events such as my law school graduation. And in other years, Memorial Day with big parades and barbecues in the USA and the opening of the outdoor swimming pool. My birthday is also a…
The Road Less Traveled: When You’re Forced Off Your Narrative Arc, and What To Do
By Alexis Lamb • June 01, 2017 •Writers in Residence, Careers, Other Career Issues, Issues, Balancing Private and Professional Life, Women and Law in the Media, Other Issues, Features, •Myths & Truths
In my day job as Associate Director of Talent at Bliss Lawyers, many of the attorneys that I speak with describe how an alt-path gives them the flexibility to optimize their lives. BigLaw hours no longer constrain them from nurturing a side hustle into profitability, pursuit of a sub-three hour marathon, writing and publishing that novel that's been swirling around in their heads, traveling abroad, or assuming a role as family caregiver. But many of the people I speak with - including myself - were forced off the traditional path. Like Westworld hosts, we come into this world with a narrative arc, except one…
Social Media Advantages for Growing JDs and Attorneys
By Diarra Clemons • May 31, 2017 •Careers, Firms and the Private Sector, Politics and Government, Other Career Issues, Law School, Choosing a Career and Landing a Job, Other Law School Issues, Issues, •Balancing Private and Professional Life, Mentoring and Networking, Women and Law in the Media, Other Issues, Features, Myths & Truths, First Women, Superwomen JDs and What You Can Learn From Them
Diarra Joi Clemons, J.D. SAG-AFTRA received her Juris Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from New York Law School, Undergraduate Degree (B.A.) from George Mason University and High School Diploma from an all-girls Catholic high school named St. Scholastica Academy in Evanston, IL. She has worked in Finance for Citibank, Morgan Stanley and Oppenheimer & Co. to name a few. She was also a Judicial Law Clerk while in law school. She is currently a Legal Journalist for Ms. JD, Novelist of the novel memoir series, "Roses are Blue" and Vantage marketing and advertising blogger. She enjoys painting, reading, writing and…
Health and Safety Law and Advice for Workplaces
By Anonymous • May 19, 2017 •Features, Guest Bloggers and Profiles of Women in the Law
Whether your business complies or not with Health and Safety laws, you should be aware that providing Health and Safety training for your employees is an absolute must. By sending your teams on accredited Health and Safety courses, you can enjoy a wide range of benefits such as lower insurance costs, better productivity and an increased profitability of your business. There are a few steps you should take in order to make sure your business is compliant with HSE regulations. First of all, full compliance implies sending your managers on an accredited course. We are happy to offer you our…
The Bulldog Ballerina: 4 Tips for Success in an Alternative JD Career
By Seaira Christian-Daniels • May 17, 2017 •Ms. JD, Careers, Firms and the Private Sector, Other Career Issues, Law School, Issues, Balancing Private and Professional Life, Features, •Guest Bloggers and Profiles of Women in the Law, Superwomen JDs and What You Can Learn From Them
Avery Blank strategizes with individuals and organizations worldwide to help them attain their business, leadership, career, and policy goals. She has worked in the public sector at all levels of government including experience at the Executive Office of the President of the United States, the private sector at Johnson & Johnson, and non-profit consulting with the University of Maryland Center for Health & Homeland Security. Blank graduated as a Rose Zetzer Fellow with a J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law and holds a B.A. in English and Spanish from Colgate University. Avery Blank presented her first case in the seventh grade. She…
Comparison of the EU and USA Laws - Protecting Jobs When Pregnant
By ilise feitshans • May 14, 2017 •Careers, Other Career Issues, Issues, Other Issues, Features, Myths & Truths, Superwomen JDs and What You Can Learn From Them
One striking difference between Europe and the USA is their election laws. Many nations in Europe are still ruled by a Royal family: Netherlands, Belgium, Monaco, Sweden, Denmark and Spain just to name a few. This alters the perspective regarding national elections: electing members of a Parliament and local officials is relatively close to the wishes and desires of the local electorate because in the big picture the larger governing structure remains overall the same. And, the pan-European election system for the members of the European Union government in Brussels and Strasbourg and the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers in…
How I Had a (Relatively) Stress-Free Summer Studying for the Bar
By T LL • May 13, 2017 •Features, Advice on Passing the Bar Exam
Now that I am a senior associate in a private law firm, the summer I spent studying for the bar exam feels like a lifetime ago. But when I recently looked back on those days of Barbri lectures, flashcards, and practice essays while chatting with a current law student, I found myself smiling at memories of that time! If that sounds bonkers to you, don’t worry, it did to me too at first. But after thinking about why I could reflect on the summer I spent studying for the bar with fondness, I realized I consistently engaged in some healthy…
Understanding a Mechanic’s Lien
By Anonymous • May 08, 2017 •Features, Guest Bloggers and Profiles of Women in the Law
What It Means The term mechanic’s lien, despite the name, has nothing to do with mechanics or car repair services. The term’s root can be traced back to the 18th century, when contractors and builders were regularly referred to as mechanics. Therefore, mechanic’s lien is a guarantee of payment made by a homeowner to construction firms, builders, laborers, material suppliers, and subcontractors. It is a security that protects the interests of the workmen and suppliers of building materials in case of liquidation, foreclosure, or repossession of a home. The lien plays an important role in that it bears a higher…
Fueling the Career Fire: Networking Events as Motivation
By Nicole Moriniere • May 06, 2017 •Careers, Firms and the Private Sector, Other Career Issues, Issues, Balancing Private and Professional Life, Mentoring and Networking, Features, First Women
Even if you have your dream job, there are some days or weeks when your motivation can falter. Maybe you're distracted with other things going on in your personal life or you have to complete certain tasks that day or week that aren't the tasks you enjoy the most in your job. During these times, I find it helpful to find motivation and inspiration outside of myself and my work. I find one really good way to get inspired again is to attend events on a work-related or work-adjacent topic that I'm interested in, and that will also attract a…