Women in the Law: A Candid Discussion
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- 1
- Faculty:
- Stephanie L. Melnick | Hon. Kori L. Ashley | Ann S. Jacobs | Hon. Nancy Joseph | Hon. JoAnne F. Kloppenburg | Krista G. LaFave-Rosolino
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 28 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Product Type:
- On Demand - Also available: On Demand
- License:
- Never expires.
Description
If you know, employ, work with, or are a female lawyer, don’t miss this lively panel discussion tackling issues for women in the legal profession. Research has shown that women leave the legal profession in growing numbers, and the challenges presented by the pandemic have created additional obstacles for many women lawyers. Gain a blueprint to strengthen your firm and support every member of your team with insights on:
- How women’s roles have evolved
- Present-day communication styles
- Firm cultures
- Overcoming unconscious and perceived biases
- Strategies to attract and retain top female talent
Handouts
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Faculty
Stephanie L. Melnick Related Seminars and Products
Melnick & Melnick, S.C.
Hon. Kori L. Ashley Related Seminars and Products
Milwaukee County Circuit Court
Ann S. Jacobs Related Seminars and Products
Jacobs Injury Law, S.C.
Ann S. Jacobs is the founder of Jacobs Injury Law, S.C. She received her B.A. with distinction in 1989 from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1992 (cum laude). She began her legal career as a public defender before changing her emphasis to personal-injury litigation. Her practice includes personal injuries, medical malpractice, and nursing home abuse and neglect on behalf of injured persons. She is a frequent speaker on the topics of litigation, subrogation, and ethics. She is past-president of the Wisconsin Association for Justice and a founding member of their Women’s Caucus, and a board member for the Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund. She coauthors chapters for the State Bar of Wisconsin PINNACLE books The Law of Damages and Advising Older Clients and Their Families.