203 posts categorized "Home/Work"

Crystal Ball, Oh, Crystal Ball: What I See for 2021

What to expect in the new year: More Kornacki, less Gucci—and other vital trends. Continue Reading

Posted by Vivia Chen at 12:35 PM on December 30, 2020 in Diversity, Fashion/Style/Etiquette, Home/Work, Management/Mismanagement, Money/Power, Women | Comments (0)

The Careerist Looks Back at a Weird Year

It started off innocently enough. Continue Reading

Posted by Vivia Chen at 12:41 PM on December 28, 2020 in Diversity, Home/Work, Management/Mismanagement, Money/Power, Women | Comments (1)

Women Initiatives That Are a Waste of Time

Acritas finds surpr Continue Reading

Posted by The Careerist at 1:53 PM on December 8, 2020 in Home/Work, Women | Comments (1)

5 Red Hot Career Tips I Got from Amy Coney Barrett

Just because you disagree with her on most issues doesn’t mean she can’t be your favorite role model. Continue Reading

Posted by Vivia Chen at 2:57 PM on October 19, 2020 in Advice, Fashion/Style/Etiquette, Home/Work | Comments (0)

Amy Coney Barrett Is a Mom—Just What the Supreme Court Needs?

Being mom to seven kids is quite amazing, but is that a superskill for the high court? Continue Reading

Posted by Vivia Chen at 11:35 AM on October 14, 2020 in Diversity, Home/Work, Women | Comments (0)

Big Law Partners Are Richer Than Ever. But Happier?

Yeah, money can buy you some happiness. Continue Reading

Posted by Vivia Chen at 5:19 PM on October 5, 2020 in Home/Work, Money/Power | Comments (0)

Is Amy Coney Barrett a Feminist or Handmaid?

It's been a rough time for old fashioned feminists. And now conservative women are taking the feminist stage. Continue Reading

Posted by Vivia Chen at 1:05 PM on October 2, 2020 in Diversity, Home/Work, Money/Power, Women | Comments (0)

RBG: A Feminist Even My Mother-in-Law Likes

I met RBG long before she became an icon, and, if truth be told, she barely registered on my radar. Continue Reading

Posted by Vivia Chen at 10:45 PM on September 22, 2020 in Home/Work, Money/Power, Women | Comments (1)

Stop Picking on Mr. Kamala Harris!

Stop with the guilt by association! Continue Reading

Posted by Vivia Chen at 12:33 PM on September 2, 2020 in Diversity, Home/Work, Management/Mismanagement, Money/Power | Comments (2)

Kellyanne Conway Plays the Mommy Card, But Can You Relate?

We all thought Kellyanne could have it all and do it all. Continue Reading

Posted by Vivia Chen at 10:27 PM on September 1, 2020 in Home/Work | Comments (2)

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

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: [email protected]

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