Legal Workforce

Expanding the image of leadership for Asian Pacific American lawyers

When Andrew Yang became the first man of Asian American descent to run for president it “was a culturally significant moment for Asian Americans” and…

Next Gen Leadership: Advancing Lawyers of Color May 05, 2020

How Work Flexibility Is Helping Solve for the Gender Pay Gap

The gender pay gap in the U.S. has been in the spotlight in recent years, and the legal industry has been subject to its fair…

Sara Eng April 10, 2020

UPFRONT & PERSONAL: Speaking with Chris Young, GC of Ironclad

We continue our monthly feature, “Upfront & Personal”, a column created by Rose Ors that brings “the person behind the title” to the forefront in…

Rose D. Ors December 09, 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

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

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

New Podcast: Up-Skilling the Legal Profession — Addressing Today’s Legal Talent Gaps

What are the skills that the legal industry needs to develop and integrate in an era of rapid technological and business model transformation? In a…

David Curle October 23, 2019

CURIOUS MINDS: A Conversation with Rochael Adranly, Partner & General Counsel at IDEO

We continue our monthly column, “Curious Minds” which was created and written by Rose Ors to tap into the minds of legal innovators, disrupters, and…

Rose D. Ors September 24, 2019

Associate Lawyers Are Driving the Market for Demand, but also for Compensation

The recently released Peer Monitor Index for the second quarter of 2019 highlighted a few encouraging and some discouraging signs that mimic half-year results. Digging deeper into…

Isaac Brooks September 03, 2019

Midsize Law Firms: 5 Secrets to Improve Your Talent Strategy for Associates

In the State the of the Legal Market: A View from Midsize Firms, associates were shown to be the most productive out of all of…

Thomson Reuters Institute September 03, 2019

Midsize Law Firms: 5 Ways to Retain Talent on a Budget

A colleague recently had to prepare a presentation on the best ways to retain talent for midsize law firms that may not have the luxury…

Natalie Runyon August 20, 2019