The Say Gap’s Post

The American Bar Association's 𝟮𝟭-𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 is grounded in the science of personal development and structure with tasks that foster resilience and adaptable thinking. I recently spoke with Mary Smith, ABA President, to learn more about the project and how it's being used in firms nationwide. She helped explain the importance of having a distinct voice.   As marketers, we're often on the hook to develop clever ideas, content and campaigns surrounding the topic of women in law. Yet, templated posts like ” breaking the bias ” and “embracing equality” blend in and do little to capture women’s experiences and successes; they are not differentiators that speak to women’s stories and strides. My latest New York Law Journal article outlines how to be authentic and stand out, especially when focusing on achievements and actionable items.   To learn more, read the article here: https://bit.ly/4ca1O2J  

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Hitting a wall with advancing women in law firms? Here's a new perspective. Most advice fails because: Reason 1: It assumes training is all that is needed to eliminate leadership bias. Reason 2: It overlooks systemic barriers. Reason 3: Decision-makers don't truly understand the gender-based challenges women attorneys face. What’s missing: Solutions driven by empathy and collaboration. For example: Partnering with women to co-create equity initiatives. Proven ways forward: Way 1:Design systems and processes that account for unconscious bias Way 2: Bring the lived experiences of your firm's women closer to the people with the power to direct change. How can you start making progress? Action 1: Audit hiring and promotion processes for bias. Action 2: : Create a gender-blind process for work allocation Action 3: Pilot programs for more equitable opportunities. Vision: Retain top talent and build a stronger, inclusive firm.

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I attended a wonderful lunch at the AllBright today, for the “Exploring Diversity, Equity and Inclusion talk with Hannah Awonuga . I stayed back afterwards, made new friends and had a great discussion with a few of the ladies in attendance. After the chat, I was thanked for being direct and authentic. I honestly do not know another way to be. Navigating life as a business owner is not easy but I am not only going to showcase the highlights. Though there are many, that just isn’t how business life looks or feels. Stay authentic, stay consistent and always be open to constructive criticism. As feedback is a great way to make sure your product or service is always provided at its very best. #businesssupport #businesspartner

As a senior lawyer, I was trapped by endless deadlines. But then, I realized I was too busy to be in charge of my life. What changed? I let go of wearing “busy” like a badge of honor. How did I apply this to my day-to-day approach? ↳ I reframed “busy” as a lack of clarity. ↳ I started saying no to what drained me. ↳ I got intentional about making my priorities non-negotiable. The big shift? Peace over pressure. Clarity over chaos. With this simple hack I: ↳ I’ve found meaning beyond the billable hour. ↳ I’ve gained energy for what matters. ↳ I don’t fail by doing too little. We fail from doing too much of what doesn’t matter. Learn to take meaningful charge of your time, starting today. ♻️ Repost to help more women lawyers reclaim their lives. P.S. How would you give up your busy badge of honor? #femaleattorney #womenlawyers #identity #mentoring #womeninmalefields

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Would you like to learn more about what McKinsey consultants actually do? Wondering what a case interview is all about? 🤔 Join us for an evening with case solving, and learn tips and tricks on how to approach and tackle a case, while getting a glimpse into the life of our consultants. 💡 We welcome students from tech, law, and business from all majors and areas of study. Learn more and apply by Monday, August 26th.

Would you like to learn more about what McKinsey consultants actually do? Wondering what a case interview is all about? 🤔 Join us for an evening with case solving, and learn tips and tricks on how to approach and tackle a case, while getting a glimpse into the life of our consultants. 💡 We welcome students from tech, law, and business from all majors and areas of study. Learn more and apply by Monday, August 26th.