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Kathleen J Wu

Kathleen J Wu

May 05, 2014 | Texas Lawyer

'Bossy' Is 'Bitch' on Training Wheels

I can honestly say I have never heard a male colleague wondering if he was too forceful. And, to put it mildly, I have seen male colleagues being too forceful. When they are, we call them jerks. But I have never, ever heard them called "bossy."

By Kathleen J. Wu

6 minute read

April 29, 2014 | Texas Lawyer

'Bossy' Is 'Bitch' on Training Wheels

I can honestly say I have never heard a male colleague wondering if he was too forceful. And, to put it mildly, I have seen male colleagues being too forceful. When they are, we call them jerks. But I have never, ever heard them called "bossy."

By Kathleen J. Wu

6 minute read

February 03, 2014 | Texas Lawyer

Prevent the Future Plunge in Female Law Firm Partners

In the same breath that NALP reports women are making up an almost imperceptibly higher number of law firm partners, they report that the number of women associates actually fell for the fourth straight year.

By Kathleen J. Wu

6 minute read

December 02, 2013 | Texas Lawyer

No-Cleavage Memo Miffs Many, But Young Lawyers Do Need Advice

Kathleen J. Wu, a partner in Andrews Kurth in Dallas, discusses a notorious memo leaked from United Kingdom-based Clifford Chance. The memo, which reportedly only went to the firm's female associates, gave presentation tips for young lawyers.

By Kathleen J. Wu

5 minute read

October 22, 2012 | Texas Lawyer

Commentary: Don't Believe These Job Interview Myths

Finding the perfect legal job is not just about grades and experience; it is also about luck, determination and having the right skills.

By Kathleen J. Wu

4 minute read

October 28, 2010 | Law.com

Law Firm Cliques: High School With Nicer Clothes

Jocks, cheerleaders, nerds, bullies and drama geeks -- law firms have them all. They just wear nicer clothes now, according to attorney Kathleen J. Wu. The good news, Wu says, is that the law firm parallels to high school only go so far.Visit lawjobs.com News & Views

By Kathleen J. Wu

1 minute read

July 15, 2013 | Texas Lawyer

Gender Assumptions: Asset, Not Liability?

Sometimes, it's hard to be optimistic. Women's progress in the legal profession, corporate America and politics seems to be stagnant. Whether because of corporate cultures and policies that discourage work/life balance, outdated gender stereotypes that put women in a no-win bind or blatant sexism, it seems that women's progress has plateaued at a frustrating level.

By Kathleen J. Wu

4 minute read

December 27, 2002 | Texas Lawyer

Money, Promotions and Work-Life Balance

By Kathleen J. Wu

4 minute read

September 01, 2010 | Law.com

Commentary: Don't Back-Burner Flextime for Equal Pay

When a report in July came out highlighting the pay disparity between male and female attorneys, some commentators said advocates should be working to close the pay gap rather than on flextime policies, but attorney Kathleen J. Wu says the focus should be on both issues.

By Kathleen J. Wu

4 minute read

December 27, 2002 | Texas Lawyer

Money, Promotions and Work-Life Balance

By Kathleen J. Wu

4 minute read