2024 March

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Articles in this issue:
Perspectives on a woman’s road to partnership

Perspectives on a woman’s road to partnership

“Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn’t be that women are the exception.” – Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Erika Contreras
Jessie Kohler

2024 March


You are not your worst mistake

You are not your worst mistake

Vindicating the rights of those who die in police custody

Denisse O. Gastélum

2024 March


E is for Equity: What women earn and why

Plaintiffs’ trial firms are some of the worst offenders of both the equal-pay laws and the concepts of diversity, equity and inclusion

Micha Star Liberty

2024 March


Cultivating civility in the legal community

The core principles for promoting civility and 10 practical strategies for dealing with uncivil behavior

Candice Klein

2024 March


Finding your style for witness examination

Finding inspiration for your trial style, and then learning to perfect it

Teresa Johnson

2024 March



Do women judges judge differently?

Do women judges judge differently?

What the studies tell us may surprise you

Dalila Corral Lyons

2024 March


The benefits of having a great mentor

A look at some of the specific skills a mentor can impart as your young career progresses

Ariella Perry

2024 March


Victims of sexual violence can use the law to take back their power

Victims of sexual violence can use the law to take back their power

How plaintiffs can best use the law to bring suit while at the same time protecting their privacy during litigation

Sonya Ostovar
Afnan Shukry

2024 March


Fight like a girl

Fight like a girl

The advantages in trial of being a woman

Shannon H.P. Ward

2024 March



Getting from “here” to “there”

A look at events you’ll want to participate this Spring and Summer

Bradley S. Wallace
Michelle M. West

2024 March


Having your day in court

From lobbying Congress to opposing state bills that would limit plaintiffs’ litigation financing

Linda A. Lipsen

2024 March


Staying ahead of emerging industries and technologies

From Uber/Lyft to the more recent peer-to-peer car-sharing and Autonomous vehicles, laws must be adapted to protect consumers

Nancy Peverini
Saveena K. Takhar

2024 March


Big plans in Big Bear

Strategic planning retreat sets out the year’s agenda

2024 March


What makes you so special?

There was a time where I hid the tender, caring part of myself. Now, I embrace it

Ibiere N. Seck

2024 March

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