Success Strategies for Women Lawyers Author:Lauren Stiller Rikleen Even with increased attention on diversity in the legal profession there has been little appreciable impact on metrics that measure women's advancement. For example, women comprise only approximately 18 percent of law firm partners, and the number of equity partners is even smaller. The business case for creating a workplace where women can su... more »cceed is real and compelling, and more stakeholders are using their leverage to develop specific and practical action items to drive change. Developing an inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed requires concentrated efforts from both the institution and the individual. Only with the focused commitment and attention of both will there be significant progress. Success Strategies for Women Lawyers provides effective tips, tools and techniques that can be implemented immediately to address the ongoing challenge of advancing women in the the profession. Each chapter of this crucial guide for firms and their women lawyers provides vital insight into the key strategies necessary to drive change: - Creating a Niche Practice; - Developing Your Leadership Skills; - Mentors and Champions; - Networking and Relationship-Building; - Successful Business Generation; - Self-Advocacy and Self-Promotion; - Managing and Maintaining Work-Life Balance; - Creating a Better Workplace for the Next Generation; and - Reflections on a Changing Profession. Genuine and candid accounts are featured from a range of women lawyers on how they have successfully tackled these key issues to carve out a thriving career for themselves. They include Managing Partners, Partners, Heads of Diversity and Professional Development, Practice Group Chairs and Hiring Partners from a number of top international firms, along with those working as lawyers outside of private practice.« less