GPSolo July/August 2020: Women’s Rights

Women's Rights

The Cycle of Women in the Criminal Justice System

by Cynthia Thomas

Until society changes its view on mental illness and works to end domestic violence, the prospects for women entering the criminal justice system remain grim. (9 minutes to read ∙ 2100 words)

Women's Rights

Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Pioneer and Champion for Women

by Lori Keeton

The “Notorious R.B.G.” has used each chapter of her legal career to seek equality for everyone. (10 minutes to read ∙ 2200 words)

Women in the Law

Gender Equality in the Legal Workplace: The Heart of the Matter

by Vinecea Edwards

Attaining gender equality and breaking the “glass ceiling” in the legal profession is not just a matter of quantity control but quality control. (10 minutes to read ∙ 2200 words)

Women in the Law

Work-Life Balance as a Working Lawyer Mom

by Rong T. Kohtz

Many working lawyer moms have found profound personal and professional satisfaction from their dual roles as mom and lawyer. (11 minutes to read ∙ 2600 words)

Women in the Law

Breastfeeding When Traveling

Esther Hyun

If you’re breastfeeding and getting ready to travel—either with your child or alone—these suggestions will help you navigate the challenges. (3 minutes to read ∙ 700 words)

Women's Rights

A Brief Respite in the Fight for Reproductive Freedom after June Medical

by Susanne Prochazka

While the Supreme Court’s decision in June Medical seems a triumph for reproductive rights, the victory is only temporary. (6 minutes to read ∙ 1300 words)

Women's Rights

Women’s Suffrage: The Fight for Inclusion in the 14th and 15th Amendments

by Rolf C. Schuetz Jr.

Why weren’t women given the right to vote during the Reconstruction era? (9 minutes to read ∙ 2100 words)

Women's Rights

The Rise of Women in American Politics

by Hadley Ajana and Lacy J. Lodes

Women bring to government their unique experiences, broadening and deepening the tradition of female political activism dating back to 1776. (9 minutes to read ∙ 2000 words)

Women in the Law

Silence Is Not Always Golden

by Kelli Y. Stonework

Finding your voice, making the “bigger ask,” and becoming unsilenced may not be easy, but they are achievable goals for women in the legal profession. (9 minutes to read ∙ 2000 words)

Practice Management

Reclaiming Your Practice Mid-Pandemic

By Ann M. Guinn

Before you rush to make any changes in your practice, determine what your firm needs right now to survive. (10 minutes to read ∙ 2300 words)

Practice Management

Law Practice During and After COVID-19

by Michael Ablan, Maria N. Berger, Ryan Blay, William G. Cisar, Jessica A. Liebau, Colin Nicholson, and Scott L. Schroeder

Six attorneys describe their practices now—and what they might look like in the future. (20 minutes to read ∙ 4600 words)

Practice Technology

Is Google the Ultimate Tech Tool or Ultimate Cost Saver?

by Patrick Palace

Google can help you find the solutions you seek—if you know how to ask the questions. (10 minutes to read ∙ 2300 words)

Women in the Law

Navigating the Double Bind: The Path to Authentic Leadership

by Kristin Haugen and Jane DiRenzo Pigott

Legal organizations benefit from diversity in their leadership ranks. So why such a dearth of women leaders? (5 minutes to read ∙ 1100 words)

Alternative Dispute Resolution

#MeToo and Restorative Justice

by Lesley Wexler and Jennifer K. Robbennolt

How might the components of restorative justice play out in the context of #MeToo? (5 minutes to read ∙ 1100 words)

Children

Guardianships for Adult Disabled Children

by Sheila O. Zakre

This brief overview addresses how to advise a client about guardianships and less restrictive alternatives. (5 minutes to read ∙ 1100 words)

Real Estate

Remote Online Notarization in the Age of COVID-19

by Amy Shaw

The signer and the notary no longer need be in the same room or even the same state. (5 minutes to read ∙ 1100 words)

Intellectual Property

Cultural IP vs. Commercial IP

by J. Janewa Osei-Tutu

The author contrasts the ways trademark law protects commercial identities as compared to cultural identities. (5 minutes to read ∙ 1200 words)

Lawyer Wellness

Can You Breathe?

by Cedric Ashley

None of us can truly breathe until the oppressed, the discriminated against, and the marginalized in our community can fully breathe and take in all that America has promised. (6 minutes to read ∙ 1300 words)

Professional Development

It Really Has Been One Year

Richard A. DeMichele Jr.

We have met the many challenges we faced, and we have momentum heading into the next bar year. (4 minutes to read ∙ 800 words)

Professional Development

Power in Our Voices

Alfreda D. Coward

In the new year, we can all become the change we want to see. (3 minutes to read ∙ 700 words)

Women's Rights

Ready Resources in Women’s Rights

Check out these ABA books and web resources regarding women’s rights and the status of women in the legal profession. (2 minutes to read ∙ 500 words)

Practice Technology

Limiting Your Exposure to Scams

by Jeffrey Allen

The Road Warrior explore some of the more common scams that make use of technology and offers suggestions to limit your exposure. (15 minutes to read ∙ 3400 words)

Practice Management

Three Keys to Staying Motivated

by Benjamin K. Sanchez

In this time of stay-at-home orders and courthouse closures, you must actively reclaim your sense of motivation. (7 minutes to read ∙ 1500 words)

Practice Technology

Social Media Activism

by Jordan L. Couch

How can we, as lawyers, use our social media platforms to advocate for positive change? (6 minutes to read ∙ 1400 words)

Practice Technology

Westlaw Edge: The Leading Edge of Legal Research

Jeffrey Allen and Ashley Hallene

Westlaw Edge empowers you to find the answers you are looking for with a few clicks and keystrokes. (9 minutes to read ∙ 2000 words)

Professional Development

Dear Young Lawyer: Find Your Purpose!

Hon. Tiffany M. Williams

Become a purposeful lawyer and write your legacy in our profession. (3 minutes to read ∙ 600 words)