Techlegality: The Intersection of Healthcare, Law, and Tech – Interview with Damika W. Barr
By Victoria Willingham • May 30, 2020 •Writers in Residence, Careers, Politics and Government, Issues, Mentoring and Networking
There is no question that technology is shaping the future of healthcare, especially now. I recently had the opportunity to sit down (virtually) with Damika W. Barr, Head of Public Policy and Government Relations at Verily Life Sciences. Wearing many titles, Damika is a wife, mother, attorney, thought leader, and healthcare champion. Throughout the course of our discussion, Damika shared great insight into her career path and how she navigates a role uniquely positioned at the intersection of healthcare, law, and technology. I enjoyed every moment of this interview, and I hope the same for you. VW: Let’s get right…
How to Design an Engaging Virtual Summer Associate Program (6/24 at 12 PM)
By Ms. JD Editor • June 12, 2020
How to Design an Engaging Virtual Summer Associate Program featuring Ms. JD CEO Danielle Allison & Digital Project Masters Founder and CEO Erica Peterson ~Wednesday, June 24 at 12 PM ET~ rescheduled from 6/17 RSVP https://www.linkedin.com/events/howtodesignanengagingvirtualsum6677019129209249793/
Support Black Owned Small Businesses: My Favorite Stores
By Diana LaMorie • June 04, 2020 •Issues, Other Issues
Dear readers, I am finally emerging from a long writing break. We’ve been working hard behind-the-scenes on Ms. JD’s Board of Directors to help keep our organization running during this defining moment. Your membership and support is critical and we are grateful for everyone’s engagement with our unique community. I am newly inspired to share some fresh content with you for hopefully a long time to come. Let’s get started! Firstly, if you haven’t checked out Ms. JD’s Covid-19 resource page and Opportunities Board, run don’t walk on over to our site. Hopefully you’ve been taking part in our Virtual…
Ms. JD Virtual Toolkit: Refining your Business Development Plan for Evolving Times (6/18)
By Ms. JD Editor • June 12, 2020 •Ms. JD
Ms. JD Virtual Toolkit Webinar Series "Refining your Business Development Plan for Evolving Times" featuring Diane Darling, Host of the Virtual Cafe, McGraw-Hill Author, Virtual Speaker, LinkedIn Aficionado, Consultant, and Coach Register today at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/4115917102409/WN_3MeZC8QLQfCneuZS54iUKg-100x100.jpg)
Practice Pointers – Investing in Your Mental Health
By Natasha Alladina • May 31, 2020 •Writers in Residence, Law School, Other Law School Issues, Issues, Other Issues
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and I couldn’t let these 31 days go by without addressing mental health and the practice of law. So here I am anxiously asking myself what I want to say at 8:41 pm on Sunday, May 31. (Full credit goes to my generalized anxiety disorder for this latest installment of “Natasha psyched herself out and procrastinated yet again even though she knows she shouldn’t.”) It would be the understatement of the year to say that lawyers suffer from a mental health and substance abuse epidemic. ALM’s most recent Mental Health and Substance Abuse Survey…
Motion to Dismiss Due to Perjured Grand Jury Testimony
By Diane Wells • May 24, 2020
We barely found out that our Motion to Dismiss due to the destruction of documents was denied when we learned that Scott, my former Fund III colleague and one of the Government's cooperating witnesses, lied under oath. Scott testified to the Grand Jury to get me charged and now, he had been charged with perjury. He immediately pled guilty. This development seemed so ironic since Scott was the only one of the Fund III management committee that was offered an immunity deal and all he had to do was tell the truth and cooperate. I was always puzzled by the…
Ms. JD Virtual Toolkit: Finding Balance in the Chaos of Busyness (6/16)
By Ms. JD Editor • June 12, 2020
Ms. JD Virtual Toolkit: Finding Balance in the Chaos of Busyness featuring Tricia Timm, General Counsel of Looker, a division of Google Cloud as of February 2020 Register today at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/2415917100167/WN_D46UDK6dQ7OcODLReQqiGQ
Desi Advocacy: Spotlight on South Asian Women in the Law - A 1L’s Reflections During the Pandemic
By Prianka Misra • May 15, 2020 •Ms. JD, Writers in Residence, Law School
This month, I chose to write about my own experiences dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and its related consequences as a first-year law student. “We’re just worried about you dhana (sweetheart),” my mom said, her mouth contorting in a deep frown. “You’re all alone out there. What if you get sick? Who will take care of you? Who will take you to the hospital if something happens?” I reassured my parents, who were Facetiming me from Northern California, that I was self-isolating. I most likely would not get sick, and I should just wait it out, I told them. Still,…
Support Black Owned Small Businesses: Awesome Father’s Day Gifts
By Diana LaMorie • June 06, 2020 •Issues, Other Issues
Father’s Day is around the corner and what better way to celebrate the dads in your life than by celebrating black owned businesses in the process. I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again: acknowledging your purchasing power and being mindful about where and to whom you send your hard-earned dollars can make a world of difference to under-represented and marginalized people, particularly black small business owners. Below are some awesome gift finds for the dads in your life while supporting black businesses. You might just want to pick something up for yourself in the process too. Win, win! …