Big Law's Bamboo Ceiling—Is It Finally Broken?
Asian Americans have never been more confident. So why do they still feel left out in the world of Big Law? Continue Reading
Posted by Vivia Chen at 2:56 PM on April 24, 2013 in Diversity | Comments (1)
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Asian Americans Are on Ascent, Says Pew Survey
Maybe Tiger Mom was right after all. "All work, not much play" seems to be paying off for Asian Americans. Continue Reading
Posted by Vivia Chen at 1:47 PM on April 22, 2013 in Diversity | Comments (1)
You Can Have a Brilliant Career (Even if Paul Weiss Disses You)
Find out which Supreme Court justice didn't get an offer from Big Law; Yale Law's new (and belated) milestone; and the highest-paid law dean in the nation. Continue Reading
Posted by The Careerist at 3:03 PM on January 14, 2013 in Alternative Careers/Straying Off Track, Diversity, Law Students/Law Schools, Web Briefs | Comments (2)
Munger's New Partners Class Is 75 Percent Women of Color; Cadwalader Partner Is NY Court of Appeals Nominee + More
News briefs about Munger Tolles and Cadwalader. Plus why we are thankful that lawyers aren't trendy. Continue Reading
Posted by Vivia Chen at 2:38 PM on December 11, 2012 in Diversity, Web Briefs, Women | Comments (3)
Women on Top — Isn't It About Time?
Few or no women on your management committee? That might explain why your firm has a gender problem, says NYC Bar report. Continue Reading
Posted by Vivia Chen at 2:28 PM on November 29, 2012 in Diversity, Money/Power, Women | Comments (5)
Gay Lawyers in NYC Make Gains, Women and Minorities—Not So Much
NYC Bar's diversity report is out—and it's kind of hopeful in a depressing way. Continue Reading
Posted by The Careerist at 3:07 PM on November 28, 2012 in Diversity, Women | Comments (1)
Women Are Now 70 Percent of Staff Lawyers, But Stuck at 15 Percent for Equity Partners
Women are in the majority only in staff positions, says NAWL's annual report. Continue Reading
Posted by Vivia Chen at 12:55 PM on October 22, 2012 in Diversity, Money/Power, Women | Comments (8)
More Minority GC Than Ever, So Where Are the Minority Partners?
Want diversity? Try tying it to compensation, says MCCA president and CEO Joseph West. Continue Reading
Posted by Vivia Chen at 2:37 PM on October 2, 2012 in Diversity, Money/Power | Comments (0)
Minority GC Rates Hit All-Time High
There have never been more minority GC than now. But don't get too excited. Continue Reading
Posted by Vivia Chen at 12:26 PM on August 24, 2012 in Diversity, Money/Power | Comments (1)
20+ Percent of Fortune 500 GC Are Female
The number of female GC in the Fortune 500 is at an all-time high. Will women in law firms benefit? Continue Reading
Posted by Vivia Chen at 2:02 PM on August 13, 2012 in Diversity, Money/Power, Women | Comments (2)
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The Careerist takes an inside look at how lawyers shape their careers and manage their lives. The blog aims to dissect developments in the profession, provide useful information and advice, and give lawyers a platform to voice their views. The goal is to provide a fresh, provocative take on the state of lawyering.
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Vivia Chen, The Careerist's chief blogger, has been covering the business and culture of law firms for a decade. A former corporate lawyer, Chen is fascinated by those who thrive (as well as those who don't) in the legal profession. Her take: Success in the law (and life) doesn't always travel a linear path. If you have topics you'd like to discuss or information to share, contact her: VChen@alm.com
- Big Law's Bamboo Ceiling—Is It Finally Broken?
- Asian Americans Are on Ascent, Says Pew Survey
- You Can Have a Brilliant Career (Even if Paul Weiss Disses You)
- Munger's New Partners Class Is 75 Percent Women of Color; Cadwalader Partner Is NY Court of Appeals Nominee + More
- Women on Top — Isn't It About Time?
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