104 - Sister Act: How Successful Female Attorneys Balance Life and Law

Women today still face considerable challenges working in the legal profession. This podcast explores: - The reality that women consistently assume more at-home responsibilities even though they have similar work demands as men - The impact of taking maternity and family-related leaves of absence - The truth about the “likability factor” - Unique guidelines for effective self-promotion and networking practices - The value of establishing personal rules and rituals - The critical role that business leaders have to play in attracting and retaining female legal talent So what are the keys to achieving well-rounded and meaningful success when managing a career in law? Cindy Ann Thomas addresses these topics and more with her guests: Erin Webber, Shareholder at Littler; Frances Barbieri, Assistant Vice President and Senior Corporate Counsel of U.S. Bank; and Mary Kaczmarek, Attorney Coach, Law Firm Consultant and Author.