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May 2010


May 29, 2010 6:34 PM | Permalink
I have written, been published and won awards for the paper I wrote on gender bias in the selection of trial counsel. This is an area that matters to me, that matters to our clients, that matters to our success and should be at front of mind, not behind closed doors, when trial counsel is selected. Looks matter, not a shocker. But, the question is, as with all information, what do we do with this news? How do we factor it into the analysis of how we pick our trial teams and how do we prevent unconscious beauty bias from preventing the selection of the most qualified, most persuasive, most deserving trial lawyers? read more
May 27, 2010 2:17 PM | Permalink

There are many lists in the business world that you want to be on, and, let's be honest, many that you do not. I want to take a moment right now and give a shout out to the Top 10 Companies that were just recognized by DiversityInc., as being the Top 10 Companies for Executive Women

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May 26, 2010 11:40 AM | Permalink

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DRI Diversity for Success Seminar - June 10, 2010 - Chicago

Where you spend the few hours that you have when you are not with your family and billing your hours really matters.  You need to maximize your network and build your credential.  One of the first and best seminars for me in this regard has been the DRI Diversity Seminar and Corporate Expo in Chicago. 

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