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Violence Against Women During COVID-19 Times: What to do?
By Anonymous • April 05, 2021 •Issues, Mentoring and Networking, Sexism, Sexual Harassment, and Other Forms of Discrimination
Your partner apologizes and claims that the hurtful behavior will not happen again; however, you fear it'll. Sometimes you wonder whether you imagine the abuse, yet the emotional or physical pain you feel is real. If it sounds familiar, you might be experiencing domestic violence. The UN has described the worldwide upsurge in domestic abuse as a"shadow pandemic" along with the Covid-19 pandemic. It has thought cases have increased by 20% during the lockdown, as many individuals are trapped at home with their abuser. Violence against women often results in injuries and acute physical, mental, reproductive, and sexual health conditions,…
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Be Aware of Warning Signs of Instability in Young Lawyers
By Susan Smith Blakely • November 15, 2018 •Careers, Firms and the Private Sector
The facts shared this week in an open letter from the widow of a Sidley lawyer were shocking and heartbreaking. The suicide of a 42-year-old partner in the LA office raised many issues of our responsibilities as lawyers to our colleagues. It was discovered too late that this suicide victim suffered from a form of perfectionism that created so much pressure, anxiety and insecurity that the only way out seemed to be to take his own life. If those facts came as a complete shock to everyone around him, that would give those of us in the profession some relief. It…
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Unconventional Specialties That Can Lead To A Career In Law
By Brooke Faulkner • April 03, 2017 •Careers, Other Career Issues
Some of us knew from the very beginning that we were headed for law school, while others didn’t realize it until they were well into their undergraduate education. Others still had different career paths in mind, and followed them only to somehow still end up with a JD. It doesn’t matter how we got here: we all have our areas of expertise, and we all have something great to bring to the table. Many consider a career shift later in life, and just about every profession can have something great to offer the legal field. Here are just a few.…
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Building Trust: Why You Need Face-To-Face Communication
By Anna Johansson • March 08, 2017 •Careers
In the high powered world of legal careers, female lawyers tend to congregate in a few key areas. You may work in family law (including covering domestic violence cases) or be drawn to international rights law (including issues surrounding women’s rights abroad). Both fields hold clients who may be especially traumatized and vulnerable. It can be especially difficult for these clients to trust an outside figure, even one who is there to help. Regardless of what specialty you choose, however, women lawyers often face a general attitude of skepticism and distrust simply because we’re women in a male dominated field.…
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Swimming Lessons for Baby Sharks: Practical Advice for New Lawyers
By Grover E. Cleveland • March 03, 2017 •Careers, Firms and the Private Sector
Q: Are there lessons for new lawyers from the recent Academy Awards “Envelopegate” snafu involving PwC? A: Oh yes. The more obvious lessons are that even with straightforward assignments, the consequences of mistakes can be huge and “do-overs” may not be possible. I discuss these and other lessons below. “Envelopegate” is the moniker many media outlets have given to the Best Picture snafu at the 2017 Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday, February 26, 2017. To set the stage (for the approximately zero percent of readers who have not had any Internet or other news access in the past week), a…
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Implicit Bias: Lessons from a Mock Trial
By Shanti Brien • February 28, 2017 •Careers, Other Career Issues, Law School, Other Law School Issues, Issues, Sexism, Sexual Harassment, and Other Forms of Discrimination
Two white men and two black men walk into a courtroom….This is not the beginning of a bad joke but rather the start of a true story about implicit bias. I was honored to be judging in the final tournament of a national mock-trial competition. In the mock-trial the plaintiff and the defendant each had two attorneys: one white attorney and one black attorney. As each spoke, I judged them on pre-set criteria like use of case law, presentation, questions to the witnesses, and handling the judges questions. At the end, I ranked the attorneys. Relying on my general impressions…
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Why Law Students Should Keep up With Global News
By Holly Whitman • July 13, 2016 •Law School, Other Law School Issues
In a world driven by computers and smartphones, it’s easier than ever to catch up on current events. However, this doesn’t mean people are taking advantage of the benefit of having internet access anywhere. For citizens and students, particularly law students, keeping up with current events is crucial — and it’s not just the US news or the local news that matters. Global news is extremely important because goings-on in the rest of the world can be very influential on day-to-day life in America. This is especially true for law students, who deal with law and policy every day. It…
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4 Reasons Why You May Need A Business Lawyer
By Sally Wilkinson • May 23, 2016 •Issues, Balancing Private and Professional Life
When you start your own business, you're handling most of the everyday operations yourself. It's up to you to drum up business, handle customer complaints, and handle money flow and plan your way up. As your business grows, others will come aboard to help. But, your time will still be restricted. You'll be really busy handling others and doing other things. When legalities happen, you'll likely need the skills and experience of your Business Lawyer. Here are 4 possible reasons why the help of a well-trained business attorney can pay for itself. Reason #1: Corporate Structure Your Business Lawyer should…
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Not fLAWless but Fearless: Character Challenge
By Jessica Chinnadurai • March 05, 2016 •Writers in Residence
When I first met my boyfriend, we talked a lot about why we are drawn to certain people and what makes someone an individual worth knowing and having in your life. I remember him so perfectly expressing that it often comes down to their strength of character. At law school, I’ve been honored to encounter a few people with incredible strength of character. One of my professors recently had to go on a short leave of absence to take care of her husband, who was diagnosed with a serious health issue and needed treatment in Boston. None of us really knew the gravity of…
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8 Helpful Tips on Protecting Yourself from Domestic Violence
By Keshia Hilton • December 22, 2015 •Features, Guest Bloggers and Profiles of Women in the Law
Domestic violence refers to physical violence that emanates from domestic abuse. Domestic abuse occurs when one person in an intimate relationship or marriage tries to dictate over and control the other person. This is also known as spousal abuse. Domestic violence and abuse are typically used by someone when they want to gain and sustain control over all aspects of their partner's life. Achieving this could mean using fear, shame, guilt, and intimidation tactics to establish their dominance over their partner. The abuser may also go the extent of making threats and harming people. The common notion surrounding domestic violence…Connect with us
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