Legal Workforce

Embedding a Well-Being Culture in Law Firms: Reframe Asking for Help as a Strength Rather Than Weakness

NEW YORK — How can law firms best embed attorney well-being into the culture of their firms? At a recent fireside chat sponsored by Thomson…

Dawn Zapata December 11, 2019

Videos: Beyond Mental Health — Discussions with Morgan Lewis & Bockius

In a new series of four videos, Krista Larson, Director of Employee Well-Being at the law firm Morgan Lewis & Bockius, speaks with Nita Cumello,…

Legal Executive Institute December 11, 2019

Torys’ Cornell Wright Shares the Secret to His Success: Fully Engage in the Community & Don’t Limit Yourself

Cornell Wright, Partner and Co-Head of the M&A corporate practice at the Canadian law firm Torys, wanted to be a lawyer as far back as…

Next Gen Leadership: Advancing Lawyers of Color December 03, 2019

Forum Magazine: Case Study — Fish & Richardson’s D&I Structural Tactics to Advance Women in Leadership

In 2016, Kristine McKinney joined Fish & Richardson, a 400-attorney global law firm that specializes in intellectual property litigation and patent prosecution, to head up…

Natalie Runyon November 27, 2019

Next Gen Leadership: Advancing Lawyers of Color Podcast — Career Transitions from Legal Career to Business

Niki Khoshzamir, CEO of Practice Pro, and David Morrow, start-up adviser for emerging industries, both transitioned from practicing lawyers into business roles within the last…

Next Gen Leadership: Advancing Lawyers of Color November 26, 2019

New Podcast: Defining Moments: Insights into the Lawyers Soul

This past Spring, Melanie Bragg, author and solo practicing lawyer at Bragg Law PC, published her third book, Defining Moments: Insights into the Lawyers Soul.…

Natalie Runyon November 19, 2019

For Legal Employers: How to Minimize the Impact of Double-Barreled Bias Affecting Women of Color Attorneys

Kristen D. Hardy, legal counsel at a Fortune 1000 manufacturing corporation based in the U.S., recently wrote Don’t Forget about Women Lawyers of Color in…

Next Gen Leadership: Advancing Lawyers of Color November 11, 2019

Key Components for Successful Career Transitions from Executive Search Strategist Sonya Olds Som

Sonya Olds Som, a partner at the global executive search and consulting firm Heidrick & Struggles, has maintained a robust career within the legal industry…

Transforming Womens Leadership November 07, 2019

Moving Lawyer Well-Being to the Bottom Line

According to an article from earlier this year, between 21% and 36% of practice lawyers are problem drinkers. Further, 28% suffer from depression; 19% struggle…

Natalie Runyon November 06, 2019

Forum Magazine: Combating Lawyer Stress — What Can Law Firms Do?

It’s hardly surprising that the legal profession – by the very nature of its business – is rife with stress and that much of that…

Gregg Wirth October 31, 2019

Instilling a Growth Mindset: The Art of “First Times”

Being recognized at work is not only about working hard and smart but also about having the right mindset and right attitude. It’s how we…

Maha Abboud October 30, 2019

AIG GC Lucy Fato Passes on Insightful Wisdom to Women Partner Rising Stars

NEW YORK — Lucy Fato, Executive Vice President and General Counsel at AIG, shared her best career and personal advice to Women Partner Rising Stars…

Transforming Womens Leadership October 24, 2019