Why Are Women Leaving Big Law? The Answers May Surprise You
Lowenstein Sandler's Women's Initiative Podcast: Real Talk
Release Date: 09/01/2022
The Power of “Popular”: Why Sponsorship is Critical to Career Advancement and Client Development
Lowenstein Sandler's Women's Initiative Podcast: Real Talk
In this episode of "Real Talk," hosts and talk with about mentorship and sponsorship – inspired by the lyrics of the Wicked song “Popular” – by sharing their own experiences on both sides of each role. They emphasize the importance of building relationships with individuals who will publicly vouch for you and privately guide you and offer advice to junior professionals who want to build their mentorship and sponsorship relationships. Speakers: , Partner, Executive Compensation, Employee Benefits, Counsel, White Collar Criminal Defense, Associate, White Collar...
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“Real Talk” with Valley Hospital’s Robin Goldfischer: Learning from Both Successes and Failures
Lowenstein Sandler's Women's Initiative Podcast: Real Talk
In this episode of “Real Talk,” host, , partner in Lowenstein Sandler's , talks with Robin Goldfischer, senior vice president and general counsel at Valley Health System, about her career path, how she manages her own work-life balance, and the importance of knowing when you don’t know the answer. Robin says that her 40 years of experience in the practice of law has taught her many important lessons, including that learning is a continuous process, there is value in being kind, and professional women must advocate for each other. Speakers: , Partner, Executive Compensation, Employee...
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Straying From “the Plan”: Patricia Barbieri of Daiichi Sankyo on Journey to Success
Lowenstein Sandler's Women's Initiative Podcast: Real Talk
In this episode of Real Talk, host chats with , Special Advisor at Daiichi Sankyo, about her career path from paralegal to general counsel and all the steps in between. As she contemplates her upcoming retirement, Pat shares the lessons she has learned along the way and offers advice on ignoring negative self-talk, making (and learning from) mistakes, and being nimble when life goes differently than you initially planned. Speakers: , Partner, Executive Compensation, Employee Benefits , Special Advisor, Daiichi Sankyo
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“Parents Under Pressure”: The Surgeon General’s Warning About Parental Stress and How Law Firms Should Address It
Lowenstein Sandler's Women's Initiative Podcast: Real Talk
In this episode of “Real Talk,” Lowenstein lawyers , , and discuss the Surgeon General’s recent advisory titled “Parents Under Pressure,” which described the state of American parents’ mental health as “an urgent public health issue.” They share their own experiences in trying to balance the demanding roles of woman, attorney, and mother, and offer advice to working parents and their employers. Speakers: , Partner, Executive Compensation, Employee Benefits, Partner, Bankruptcy & Restructuring, Associate, White Collar Criminal Defense
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Practicing Law Post-COVID: How the Workplace Has Evolved for New Lawyers
Lowenstein Sandler's Women's Initiative Podcast: Real Talk
Today on “ Real Talk,” , , , and discuss what law firm life looks like to associates who joined the practice of law during or after COVID. Lawyers who graduated law school in 2020 and after describe the challenges of returning to the office, including practicing time management, forming relationships with potential mentors, and balancing both working from home and being in the office. They also talk about the benefits of hybrid schedules and the importance of technology in effectively navigating the modern workplace. Speakers: , Associate, White Collar Criminal Defense ,...
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Microaggressions: Are they a macro issue?
Lowenstein Sandler's Women's Initiative Podcast: Real Talk
In this episode of “Real Talk,” , , , and tackle the subject of microaggressions: comments or actions that subtly and often unconsciously or unintentionally expose a prejudiced attitude towards a member of a marginalized group. Women who experience microaggressions at work are 4.2 times more likely to feel burned out, 3.3 times more likely to consider leaving their company and 3.8 times more likely to feel that they don't have an equal opportunity to advance. The hosts discuss what microaggressions are, a range of different circumstances and intentions that can give rise to...
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Improving Your Visibility at Work without Cringey Self-Promotion
Lowenstein Sandler's Women's Initiative Podcast: Real Talk
This episode of “Real Talk” features a discussion with , , , and about whether the self-promotion gender gap—a concept explored by researchers at Harvard and Wharton—really exists, and to what extent professional women may be disproportionately impacted by its repercussions. The hosts discuss why some women might shy away from taking credit, explore the societal and cultural reasons women may approach self-promotion a bit differently, and provide suggestions for women on increasing visibility at work without feeling cringey. Episode Resources: – National Bureau of...
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Emotional Intelligence as a Leadership Tool
Lowenstein Sandler's Women's Initiative Podcast: Real Talk
In this episode of “Real Talk,” and speak with Dr. Traci Cipriano, clinical psychologist, formerly practicing lawyer, and a speaker, executive coach, consultant and author, about emotional intelligence and how it can be used as a professional tool. Dr. Cipriano says that emotional intelligence reflects one’s ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions and use them strategically to influence thinking and behavior; she describes it as an ability to recognize other people's emotions by interacting them, reading the room, and responding appropriately; it also reflects an ability...
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Mastering Management and Emotional Intelligence for Women Attorneys
Lowenstein Sandler's Women's Initiative Podcast: Real Talk
Today on “Real Talk,” , , and address the dos and don’ts for women attorneys seeking to develop effective management skills, emphasizing the critical role of emotional intelligence in legal practice. In addition to sharing their personal experiences and opinions on the most effective management styles, the hosts explore some of the hurdles women in law face in acquiring managerial training, discuss the importance of emotional intelligence in fostering teamwork, client relations, and personal growth, and provide practical advice on learning and teaching within the legal profession to...
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Introducing Gen Z: Understanding the New Generation of Lawyers and How Their Perspective Could Shift Workplace Norms
Lowenstein Sandler's Women's Initiative Podcast: Real Talk
On today’s episode, , , , and discuss Gen Z’s perspective of young lawyers on issues such as work-life balance, organizational values, and mentorship. They talk about how COVID impacted attorneys’ priorities, and their opinions on flexible schedules, partnership, and the moral values of prospective employers. They also address young professionals’ needs to feel valued, have mentors, and for opportunities to share their challenges. Speakers: , Associate, White Collar Criminal Defense, Associate, White Collar Criminal Defense , Associate, Emerging Companies &...
info_outlineIn Part I of a two-part discussion, hosts Megan Monson, Nicole Fulfree, and Rachel Moseson Dikovics talk with Laura Leopard, Founder and CEO of Leopard Solutions, about the surprising results of a recent survey on why women attorneys are leaving the practice of law. Overwhelmingly, respondents said it was neither COVID nor childcare concerns that were driving them away, but rather a lack of job satisfaction. The conversation then turns to ideas on how firms can better retain talent, from switching from billable hours to alternate fee structures, to encouraging paternity as well as maternity leave and offering more flextime arrangements.
Speakers:
Megan Monson, Partner, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Nicole Fulfree, Counsel, Bankruptcy & Restructuring
Rachel Moseson Dikovics, Associate, White Collar Criminal Defense
Laura Leopard, Founder and CEO of Leopard Solutions