Women-at-Law: Lessons Learned Along the Pathways to Success - Softcover

Epstein, Phyllis Horn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1634252381 ISBN 13: 9781634252386

Publisher: American Bar Association, 2015

Synopsis

Much has changed in the ten years since the publication of the first edition of Women-at-Law. But, unfortunately, much has also stayed the same. Women are still confronting issues of promotions and equal pay, while also struggling to maintain a healthy work/life balance. But no woman is alone in the legal profession, and Women-at-Law, Second Edition is the guide that proves it. Author Phyllis Epstein has interviewed over 500 women lawyers of all ages, backgrounds, and lifestyles nationwide to address how women today are meeting the challenges of competing in the legal profession without sacrificing their home and family lives as well. This updated edition includes:

• Wisdom and experience from women lawyers sharing their life experiences
• Taking a time out from a legal career―and making a comeback
• The intricacies and rewards of juggling a personal and professional life
• If the option of part-time work is right, and how to make it work
• Updated research on topics like attrition of women lawyers, schedule demands, and the unique focus women can bring to the profession

Women-at-Law provides women with ideas and suggestions about how to deal with their professional and personal goals and challenges and make the compromises required to "have it all”―even when "having it all" can be different for each individual. You'll learn that, with some effort, a woman can redirect her career, home life, and interests in the long journey that is a successful life.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Includes valuable insight on:
The struggles and accomplishments of women trailblazers who have paved the way for today’s woman lawyer, and what you can learn from them

The various "glass-ceiling" issues you may encounter, and solutions to help you break through Choices you can make to help you find satisfaction in both your career and personal life What resources you can use to effectively combine your legal career with raising a family What issues arise when you decide to take a "time out" from work, and how you can successfully re-enter the workplace And much more!

From the Author:

"The pages of this book are filled with stories from so many women who have come to the law with aspirations of contributing to society in meaningful ways. Author Phyllis Horn Epstein has made it her mission to gather these stories and share them with women who are interested in learning how others have fared along their own 'pathways to success.’ [She has written] the ultimate insider’s handbook for young women lawyers and 'lawyers to be,' while offering the rare opportunity for seasoned lawyers to read about their peers, connect, and recognize that they are not alone." – From the Foreword by Martha W. Barnett, Past President, American Bar Association

About this edition

• Publisher: American Bar Association
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1634252381
• ISBN 13: 9781634252386
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 420