Goulston & Storrs’ Post

Hello Everyone, Attached is a copy of my column discussing the great work of 3 top women attorneys working at the "nexus of legal acumen, technical prowess, financial expertise, and intrepid entrepreneurship" to improve the DEI landscape that is included in the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal's Top Women Lawyers 2024 Supplement published June 19, 2024.

Abby Spears, Nason Yeager attorney, authored an article in the Florida Association for Women Lawyers (FAWL) Journal regarding the exodus of women from law firms. Despite more women enrolling in law school and now outnumbering men, female attorneys still face significant underrepresentation in law firm leadership roles. Contributing factors to this disparity include caretaking commitments, stress, and work-life balance issues, with solutions requiring mentorship, advocacy for parental leave policies, and intentional networking. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/ez78wyqP.

As we mark 150 years of women practicing law in Wisconsin, check out this creative historical project from the Wisconsin State Law Library.👇 #wisconsinlawyer #wisconsinlaw #scowis #womenshistory #legalhistory #womanlawyer

“Long term organization-wide support of DEI is an act of enlightened self-interest.” Al Vivian of @basicdiversity what a great way to kick off National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) !!!

We’re thrilled to announce that MBJ has been recognized by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as a 2024 “Best Women Led Law Firm”! 🎉 Through the leadership of MBJ managing partner Jaclyn L. Kugell, the firm was honored for demonstrating legal success and efforts to empower women attorneys and those in the legal profession. Read the full press release for more information: https://lnkd.in/esEi_Zfd #employmentlaw #legalexcellence #womeninlaw

Check out the latest article written by current MLIS student, Abigail Starcher!

Second-year Hofstra Law student Darielle Matthews was recently honored with the Annual Hon. Dorothy T. Eisenberg Women in Law “Trailblazer” Award for her unwavering determination, civility, and commitment to continuing to pave the way for future generations of women professionals. Read the full story on the Hofstra LawNews website: https://lnkd.in/ecYSvkeU #lawschool #womeninlaw

I just spoke on boundary setting to beat burnout; next it’s six energy management strategies to beat burnout—one of my favorite programs! If your org is looking for an innovative speaker on burnout, career well-being, or energy leadership, DM me, and we’ll get you exactly what your org needs.

This Women's History Month, we honor the dedication and impact of women within the legal industry. Women like Arabella Mansfield and Charlotte E. Ray, the first female attorney and first African American female attorney, along with many others, helped lay a strong foundation for women in law. According to the American Bar Association article “See Her, Hear Her: Historical Evolution, Advocacy, and the Path Ahead,” by Jaline S. Fenwick, there has been considerable growth in the number of females across many areas of law, including: - A 7% increase in the total number of women represented in law over the last 12 years (from 31% to 38%) - Women making up almost 56% of total law school enrollment in 2021 (+7% since 2010) - 33% rise in the number of female law school deans in the US since 2000 As we celebrate Women's History Month, it is important to highlight the growth and advancement of women in legal while remembering that there is still progress to be made. Read the ABA article: https://lnkd.in/gbSv3i3s

As we celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth, learn more about the lives and impact of 10 female lawyers who shaped the law industry: https://ow.ly/MG9U50QRv6L