White Female Privilege
Study finds economic status determines whether women stick with jobs. Continue Reading
Posted by The Careerist at 5:34 PM on June 20, 2016 in Home/Work, Money/Power, Women | Comments (1)
159 posts categorized "Home/Work"
The New Must-Have: 20 Weeks of Paid Paternity Leave
Winston & Strawn throws down the gauntlet. Will other firms follow? Continue Reading
Posted by Vivia Chen at 7:04 AM on May 25, 2016 in Home/Work, Management/Mismanagement, Women | Comments (0)
Can We Stop the Anxious Mommy Nonsense?
Moms with middle school kids face crisis, says study. Should we care? Continue Reading
Posted by Vivia Chen at 7:28 AM on May 23, 2016 in Home/Work, Women | Comments (1)
Big Law Women Talk about Abortion (Their Own)
A gutsy move or career suicide? Continue Reading
Posted by The Careerist at 10:59 AM on May 16, 2016 in Home/Work, Women | Comments (1)
Not Just Rich, White Ladies Anymore
Even the Careerist needs some fun and frivolity once in a while. (Photo essay) Continue Reading
Posted by Vivia Chen at 4:55 PM on May 5, 2016 in Fashion/Style/Etiquette, Home/Work, Women | Comments (1)
What a Man! He's Taking Paternity Leave!
Why it matters that the men in your office take their (full) paternity leaves. Discussion of The Economist's glass ceiling report. Continue Reading
Posted by Vivia Chen at 10:37 AM on April 20, 2016 in Home/Work, Women | Comments (0)
Bad News for Women with Republican Bosses
Study finds correlation between women lawyers' success and bosses' ideology. Continue Reading
Posted by The Careerist at 10:24 AM on April 8, 2016 in Diversity, Home/Work, Money/Power, Women | Comments (2)
Female Leaders Are (1) Awesome; (2) Scary; (3) Irrelevant
Are female leaders all that they're cracked up to be? Maybe. Maybe not. Continue Reading
Posted by Vivia Chen at 4:20 PM on April 5, 2016 in Home/Work, Management/Mismanagement, Women | Comments (0)
Millennials Will Change Big Law. Hah!
Millennials were bred to please. So Dear Big Law partners: Don't Worry! Continue Reading
Posted by The Careerist at 8:00 AM on March 20, 2016 in Home/Work, Law Students/Law Schools, Women | Comments (0)
Why Lesbians Make More Money
Career benefits behind the lesbian stereotype. Continue Reading
Posted by The Careerist at 5:55 PM on March 15, 2016 in Diversity, Home/Work, Women | Comments (0)
About The Careerist
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.
About Vivia Chen
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
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