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Overview

Women lawyers face unique challenges in the law profession, and it takes a realistic approach by both the women lawyers and law firm leadership to reach lasting solutions to the low retention and advancement rates for women lawyers.  Susan Smith Blakely, an attorney with 25 years of practice experience in private practice and public service and the author of the Best Friends at the Bar book series for women lawyers and law firm leaders, will address the critical issues, including: 

  • The alarmingly low retention and advancement statistics for women lawyers;
  • A realistic look at both the opportunities and the challenges encountered by women lawyers in a still male-dominated profession;
  • The unique values and expectations of women in the workplace and why women leave law practice;
  • Why law firms should care about the high attrition rates for women lawyers;
  • Why past retention efforts have failed and what needs to be included in a successful law firm women’s initiative;
  • Personal definitions of success as a critical element of career success;
  • Why mentors and effective leaders are critical to the success of women lawyers;
  • Effective behavior traits for successfully leading women lawyers;
  • To Do lists for success for women lawyers; and
  • Career transitions and the importance of staying On Ramp.
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