Diversity & Inclusion

Workplace paradigm shift thanks to “National Awakening” around sexual harassment

Jenny Yang, former chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, says the national awakening around harassment – particularly sexual harassment – goes deeper than anomalous acts by rogue individuals.

Women in the Law

Law firms need to make structural changes to keep women from leaving, panel says

American Bar Association President Hilarie Bass’ initiative Achieving Long-Term Careers for Women in Law focused on the unique issues and career dynamics facing women lawyers in practice for more than 20 years, and explored the reasons for their disproportionately high rate of attrition. It also looked at the career paths of senior women lawyers who continue to practice.

Changing the Rules for Military Spouse Lawyers

By Ann Farmer

Having to take a state bar exam every time your military spouse is reassigned is a big drag on a legal career, but the MSJDN is out to change that, a state at a time.

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