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The American Lawyer

Quiet Retirement Meets Resounding Win: Quinn Emanuel Name Partner Kathleen Sullivan's Vimeo Victory

When you’re the only woman-name partner in the Am Law 100, it’s hard to walk away without anyone noticing—especially when Sullivan and her partners notched a win in a long-running case they've been handling for video-sharing client Vimeo.
10 minute read

New York Law Journal

Propelling Women Forward Together 

The author writes "The issues discussed in this effort were not new to WILS, which seeks to advance women in the legal profession and all women under the law. The core theme of its events, articles, discussions and legislative and policy efforts is promoting rights against discrimination and the right to equal treatment under the law for women and all people."
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

The 'Motherhood Advantage' in Law: Time to Flip the Script

"A working mother’s early-to-mid career teaches efficiency, delegation, and executive functioning far more effectively than a management training course," write Jessica Lewis and Sonia Sujanani of WilmerHale. "It’s time to bid goodbye to the 'motherhood penalty' and embrace the 'motherhood advantage.'"
8 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Women Attorneys of the Year 2024 in Their Own Words

Read all the honoree Q&As here.
2 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

I Aim to Make a Positive Change in Everyday Interactions, Tracey Wishert Says

"For me, making a difference is about meaningful relationships and helping others be their best, because that’s how lasting change is made."
2 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

For Lawyers, the 'Work' of Making an Impact Does Not Have to Happen in a Courtroom. Laura E. Sedlak Says

"One of my proudest achievements of the past two years is successfully challenging a state law on constitutional grounds and obtaining a permanent injunction that ultimately allowed our clients to avoid shutting down their businesses."
2 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Be Brave. We Make Our Impact by Never Being Afraid to Advocate for People, Says Jennifer Sellitti

"Public defenders meet people in their most vulnerable moments—when they are in crisis. We build trust, understand their needs, and guide them through complex systems. "
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Doing the Right Thing in the Pursuit of Justice Requires Guts, Says Lyndsay Ruotolo

"Being a lawyer is a challenging job—no matter what type of practice you have, no one is coming to see you because they are having a good day, and doing the right thing often means telling someone something that is hard to hear. "
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Results Are Not Always the Measure of Your Value, Patricia M. Giordano Says

"Trust yourself. Believe in yourself. Understand that results are not always the measure of your value."
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Find Balance Between Work and Personal Life, Casey Gocel Says

"There will be late nights and long hours, but you also need to look back and feel like your career was a fulfilling piece of an even bigger life. You must find balance."
2 minute read

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