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…
Attorneys Across America: Featuring Takeena Thompson
By Seaira Christian-Daniels • November 06, 2016 •Ms. JD, Writers in Residence, Careers, Firms and the Private Sector
From a tiny office in rural Alaska to a skyscraper in Manhattan, from The Sunshine State to The Prairie State, Ms. JD seeks to capture snapshots of successful women attorneys practicing law from sea to shining sea. Ms. JD had a few questions for Takeena Thompson, who is a Partner at Cohen & Malad, LLP, in Indianapolis, Indiana. 1. Where do you practice law? Indianapolis, Indiana 2. How would you describe the culture? The culture among the attorneys here is collegial, but competitive. 3. What are the industries that produce work for lawyers in your area? Lawyers in…
Attorneys Across America: Featuring Elizabeth Fenton
By Seaira Christian-Daniels • October 10, 2016 •Ms. JD, Careers, Firms and the Private Sector, Issues, Women and Law in the Media, Features
From a tiny office in rural Alaska to a skyscraper in Manhattan, from The Sunshine State to The Prairie State, Ms. JD seeks to capture snapshots of successful women attorneys practicing law from sea to shining sea. Ms. JD had a few questions for Elizabeth Fenton, who is a Partner at Saul Ewing, LLP in Wilmington, Delaware. 1. Where do you practice law? I practice principally in Delaware, but I am also admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. 2. Describe your legal market. What is the size of the market? How would you describe the culture? Delaware is a small…
Women Lawyers Leveraging Social Networks: Presenting Your Best Self
By Seaira Christian-Daniels • September 29, 2016 •Careers, Law School, Choosing a Career and Landing a Job, Other Law School Issues, Issues, Balancing Private and Professional Life, Mentoring and Networking, Features
Social media has become a staple of personal interactions and brand management, but what kinds of content should job-seeking law students post online? Christina Martini (@TinaMartini10), National Hiring Partner-Associate Recruiting, at DLA Piper, discusses how to use social media to your advantage and a few tips for in-person networking and personal branding. What benefits have you found in using social media with regard to your law firm practice and your recruiting experience? I have found social media to be very helpful for my practice in several ways. It is a great way to connect with others in the profession as well as business people,…
Attorneys Across America: Featuring Amy Ismail
By Seaira Christian-Daniels • June 27, 2016 •Ms. JD, Careers, Firms and the Private Sector, Law School, Internships and Clerkships, Issues, Mentoring and Networking, Sexism, Sexual Harassment, and Other Forms of Discrimination, •Features, Guest Bloggers and Profiles of Women in the Law
From a tiny office in rural Alaska to a skyscraper in Manhattan, from The Sunshine State to The Prairie State, Ms. JD seeks to capture snapshots of successful women attorneys practicing law from sea to shining sea. Ms. JD had a few questions for Amy Ismail who is a an associate at Reid Rubinstein & Bogatz in Las Vegas, Nevada. 1. Where do you practice law? I am an associate with Reid Rubinstein & Bogatz in Las Vegas, Nevada. 2. Describe your legal market. What is the size of the market? How would you describe the culture? Fortunately, Nevada has more jobs…