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Join the Conversation: A Book Review of Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in 15 Suggestions
By Tammy Zhu • May 10, 2017 •Ms. JD, Ms. JD Book Reviews, Writers in Residence, Careers, Firms and the Private Sector
“When your children and grandchildren ask you what you did in the war against racial and gender inequality, what will you say?” – a mentor A recent study by The American Lawyer revealed that at our current rate, female equity partners will not reach 30 percent until 2081, and without extraordinary new efforts, parity remains only a distant possibility. Currently, women make up about 47% of graduating law school classes and 45% of incoming Big Law associates but only 16% of equity partners. This means that men make up only 55% of incoming Big Law associates but almost 85% of…
Ms. JD Chats Recap: BUILD YOUR DREAM NETWORK with Kelly Hoey
By Laura Bladow • February 24, 2017 •Ms. JD, Ms. JD Book Reviews, Careers, Other Career Issues, Law School, Choosing a Career and Landing a Job, Other Law School Issues, Issues, •Mentoring and Networking
On January 27th, Ms. JD's Katie Larkin-Wong sat down with investor and author Kelly Hoey to chat about the strategies that will help you form genuine relationships when networking. Watch below to learn how to harness the power of your network to accomplish any goal, from advancing in your career or landing a coveted account to successfully attracting new clients. Have more networking questions? Want to win a copy of Kelly's book BUILD YOUR DREAM NETWORK? Submit your networking questions using this link by 11:59 PM on Friday, March 10th! Ms. JD will post answers to the questions authored by Kelly, and you will be entered…
Ms. JD Chats: BUILD YOUR DREAM NETWORK with Kelly Hoey
By Laura Bladow • January 24, 2017 •Ms. JD, Ms. JD Book Reviews, Careers, Other Career Issues, Law School, Other Law School Issues, Issues, Mentoring and Networking
If you think networking is about schmoozing at cocktail parties or sending a flurry of LinkedIn invites to people you don’t know, think again. Join Ms. JD on Friday, January 27th at 12:00pm PT for a live stream with investor and author, Kelly Hoey, as she provides innovative insights into strategies that will help you form genuine relationships and harness the power of your network to accomplish any goal, from advancing in your career or landing a coveted account to successfully attracting new clients. The strength of Kelly’s connections and networks explain how this former attorney pivoted to become a much…
MS. J.D. INTERVIEWS GROVER CLEVELAND AUTHOR OF SWIMMING LESSONS FOR BABY SHARKS
By Janee Prince • January 23, 2017 •Ms. JD, Conference, Ms. JD Book Reviews, Careers, Firms and the Private Sector
Grover E. Cleveland is a Seattle lawyer, speaker and author of Swimming Lessons for Baby Sharks: The Essential Guide to Thriving as a New Lawyer (which is now in its second edition). He is a former partner at Foster Pepper PLLC, one of the Northwest’s larger firms. His clients included the Seattle Seahawks and other entities owned by Microsoft co-founder, Paul Allen. Grover is a frequent presenter on new lawyer career success at law schools and firms nationwide. Grover is an avid Ms. J.D. supporter, and he offers readers the opportunity to submit questions on his Ms. J.D. Blog here…
Making a Difference: The Story of Miss Freedom Fighter, Esquire
By Dr. Artika Tyner • January 16, 2017 •Ms. JD, Ms. JD Book Reviews
Every day, ordinary people make a difference in the world by embracing their moral responsibility to leave the world a better place than how they found it. History has shown us that ordinary people can have an extraordinary impact on the world around them. Whether it be: Marian Wright Edelman (who has taken a stand to ensure every child has a healthy start), Ida B. Wells (who recognized that the pen is mightier than the sword by writing for justice), or Shirley Chisholm known as the “candidate of the people “(who understood the importance of political engagement which compelled her to…
Ms. JD Book Review: The Associate’s Handbook by Francisco Ramos
By Azin Abedian • December 02, 2016 •Ms. JD, Ms. JD Book Reviews, Writers in Residence, Careers, Firms and the Private Sector, Legal Academia, Nonprofits and the Public Interest, Law School, •Issues, Mentoring and Networking, Features, Myths & Truths
The Associate’s Handbook, written by Francisco Ramos, is a resource for aspiring trial lawyers. In this article I will outline the handbook, and summarize the material provided in each section. I will include my personal opinion on the subject matter and whether I find it applicable to the modern day lawyer. The sections I will cover include: Starting Out, Attorney Marketing, and Trying Every Case. Starting Out Ramos suggests that all new attorneys starting out focus on self-improvement, becoming your own CEO, improving your writing, and finding a mentor. Ramos finds it imperative that you take charge of your career…
The Leader’s Journey: A Guide to Discovering the Leader Within
By Dr. Artika Tyner • August 17, 2015 •Ms. JD, Ms. JD Book Reviews
Leadership is a journey often mistaken for a destination. The Leader’s Journey: A Guide to Discovering the Leader Within provides guidance and inspiration for that journey. My new book will provide you with inspiration on how to develop your individualized leadership style and market your signature brand. This is the foundation of leadership growth. In three parts, the book explores core values of leadership and how these values inform your understanding of leadership. Part 1: Leading Change—Planting People, Growing Justice (Why Lead?) Leadership is about influence. You have the power in your hands to positively influence the world around you.…
Ms. J.D. Interviews Lawyer-Turned-Author Allison Leotta
By Janee Prince • July 24, 2015 •Ms. JD, Ms. JD Book Reviews
Again, I’ve been afforded the great opportunity to delve into the world of a “Lawyer-Turned-Novelist.” This time Ms. J.D. interviews a former federal prosecutor in Washington D.C. She graduated from Michigan State University, and Harvard Law School. For twelve years Allison Leotta specialized in sex crimes, domestic violence, and crimes against children. She published her debut novel Law of Attraction in 2010, and received numerous accolades. Her novels have been referred to as “real,” “riveting,” and in my humble opinion, relatable! Allison currently lives outside of Washington D.C. with her family, no doubt contemplating her next huge legal thriller. …