Women's Leadership Forum

In many cohorts we have been talking about visioning & planning You can no longer be passive about your career plan in Big Law. Start thinking about what you want no later than mid-level associate. #wlf #women #womenleaders #womenlawywer #career #biglaw #leadership #vision #plan

Understand that coming back to the office can be overwhelming – the commute, the traffic, all the people, even the sounds after having been at home for two years can feel like a lot. How are you adjusting to life back in the office? #wlf #backtowork

Our participants are asking how can we change the system because it is not working for us. This @nytimes article speaks for so many of us: nytimes.com/2022/02/22/opini… How can you relate? Share in the comments. #pressure #overwhelm #exhaustion #nytimes #wlf

We love this quote by Pema Chödrön, "Feel the feelings and drop the story." Give us a thumbs up if this resonates with you too! #wlf #women #womenleaders #womenlawywer #lawyer #lawyerlife #career #bosslady #biglaw #leadership #pemachodron #pemachodronquotes #inspire #inspiration

Isn’t it interesting that in Big Law there is such a high standard of performance and yet the environment actually hinders our ability to perform at our best? Read more about the negative effects of stress here: verywellmind.com/surprising-… How do you reduce #stress in your life?

“Imagine a world in which a compassion abundance mindset were the norm. How much better we’d all sleep at night, were this so.” We couldn’t agree more! We advise you to take a look at @mindfulreturn’s recent blog post for a little encouragement & empathy. mindfulreturn.com/compassion

In order to stick to your goals this year, ask yourself who do you want to become? What would you be doing if you were that person? What habits do you need to start, stop or continue? This article by @JamesClear will help jamesclear.com/identity-base… #leadership #jamesclear #goals

CEOs are being forced to develop new senses to supplement what they used to see and hear in the physical workplace. Read more from @FastCompany here: fastcompany.com/90703919/5-s…. How has the leadership at your workplace shifted senses due to the pandemic? #fastcompany #virtual #wlf

Holding tightly onto our latest failures is a natural tendency that sends our brain the wrong messages, & makes us forget how skilled, credentialed or qualified we really are. Dwell less on moments of failure & more on past and future success. Step back to see the bigger picture.

Our brains are hard-wired to amplify our negative traits and minimize our positive traits. We can rewire our brains to build confidence by learning more about our #strengths. What strengths do you have that you take for granted? Post a few of your strengths in the comments. #wlf

Successfully working in a hybrid environment is a skill that can set you apart. WLF is offering programs on how to leverage the new hybrid environment. #wlf #women #womenleaders #womenlawywer #lawyer #lawyerlife #career #bosslady #biglaw #leadership #hybrid

We’ve been researching what mid-level associates need and want. #wlf #women #womenleaders #womenlawywer #lawyer #lawyerlife #career #bosslady #biglaw #leadership

If we want to navigate difficult conversations effectively, we have to be willing to be authentically curious about the other person’s perspective, rather than spending our energy proving we are right. #wlf #women #womenleaders #womenlawywer #lawyer

We can all take a lesson from Judge Jackson when it comes to staying calm in the midst of chaos. Her calm confidence and centered presence during her appointment was inspiring. #wlf #women #womenleaders #career #bosslady #biglaw #leadership #judgejackson #ketanjijackson

In Big Law, we know that motherhood is not celebrated. Unfortunately, we don’t see this changing soon. In the meantime, find a tribe of women coworkers who will openly embrace the joys of motherhood with you! Hit the “thumbs up” if you agree. Happy Mother’s Day. #happymothersday

We can all learn from these @DICKS Sporting Goods commercials! Check them out: youtu.be/AmhhUhoTNGs & youtu.be/vGnEBgtm62Q #wlf #women #womenleaders #womenlawywer #lawyer #lawyerlife #bosslady #biglaw #leadership #dickssportinggoods #motherhood #workingmoms #support

As Mother’s Day draws near, what gift would bring you the most joy & relief as a working mom? We’re thinking along the lines of skipping the flowers & ordering up a nap, a deep clean of your house or car, or some much needed YOU time. Share what you’re asking for in the comments.

We’re excited to spend #LawyerWellBeingWeek with Tara Antonipillai & her colleagues at Cultivate. They’re offering some amazing opportunities to focus on our overall well-being. Yoga: ow.ly/qMUq50IVOAL Mindfulness: ow.ly/X3w050IVOAI Webinar: ow.ly/fl7h50IVOAK

Since many of our clients are runners, we wanted to highlight a Boston Marathon milestone: the 2022 race marks 50 years of the women’s division! Wow, how far we’ve come - and we couldn’t have made it without all of the strong women role models along the way. #BostonMarathon

As we prepare to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Women’s Division in the Boston Marathon, we celebrate our own teammate, Caroline Merena, who has run this event 15 times! You can find her on Monday volunteering on the other side of the finish line. #BostonMarathon