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A conversation with Lisa Taylor Ash
I had a great conversation with Lisa Taylor Ash about what it takes to succeed as in-house counsel. Her new website, effectiveinhouse.com is a MUST read for anyone starting their first in-house role or thinking about moving in-house. If you like being a business person who relies on their legal expertise, then in-house may be the way to more…
Women Leaders in Life Sciences Law
By Marla Persky I am very pleased to join Elona Kogan, Secretary/General Counsel, Seer Inc. and Lora Spencer, Principal Litigation & Investigations Counsel, Medtronic at the upcoming Women Leaders in Life Sciences Law on July 26th where we will share “Secrets from the Boardroom: Women on Biotech Corporate Boards Share Insights on How to Earn, more…
Giving and Receiving Difficult Feedback Webinar sponsored by BarkerGilmore
We have all heard that feedback is a gift. But, is it a gift that keeps on giving or one that is unwelcome and unhelpful? Please join me and Laura Stevens, Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Cengage, on Oct. 19, 2022 for a discussion about how to give effective and meaningful feedback that more…
So Honored to be Receiving the Inspiration Award from the Coalition of Women’s Initiatives in Law
A dear friend and former participant in the WOMN Chicago Chapter 12 Month Mentoring Program, Stephanie Jones, Co-Managing Partner of the Chicago office of Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, nominated us to receive the Inspiration Award from the Coalition of Women’s Initiatives in Law. The recognition is wonderful and wouldn’t be possible, or deserved, without the more…
WOMN Participants Honored on 40 & Under Hot List
By Sheila Murphy We at WOMN are fortunate to work with the best and the brightest talent. It is gratifying to have that fact recognized by others. We are pleased to announce that Benchmark Litigation named a number of our participants, past and present, to its 40 & Under Hot List which recognizes “the top more…
CEOs Want More Strategic Advice From Their General Counsel
An article I co-wrote has been published by Bloomberg. The article discusses an eye opening survey conducted by BarkerGilmore and the Chief Executive Group that highlights the disconnect between what CEO’s want from their General Counsel and what they receive. Four out of five CEOs want their general counsel to be a strategic business partner more…
Interview with Sheila Murphy
Sheila was recognized earlier this year for her commitment to advancing the empowerment of women in law. See her interview here. https://www.law.com/corpcounsel/2019/12/02/women-influence-power-in-law-2019-sheila-murphy/
A Woman’s Place is in the House …
Although we have made progress..we have a long way to go. A picture says a thousand words.
Sheila Murphy Receives WIPL Lifetime Achievement Award
On October 17th, Sheila Murphy was recognized by Women, Influence, Power in Law for her dedication to and success in helping women and people of color in the legal profession achieve their career goals. As a tireless advocate for others, Sheila received the Lifetime Achievement Award. This is, however, a bit of a misnomer because more…
