According to an article in bizwomen, for the last two years Wells Fargo has been building an external business strategy, known as the “women’s initiative.” Wells Fargo has been marketing specifically to women by educating their teams on why they should focus on women and how to market to women based on the differences in the ways that men and women do business.
It is clear that Wells ...
We're Number One !!!
Constangy is celebrating its continued success - again! Vault.com has recognized Constangy as the #1 Best Law Firm for Women and #1 Best Law Firm for Minorities.
Vault.com is a leading provider of information for companies looking for business partners, and talent seeking the best opportunities for their next career choice. In recognizing Constangy as THE ...
It is fall of 2011. I am participating in a mock trial tournament. I am defending a (pretend) driver in a (fake) personal injury lawsuit. I deliver the opening statement and I cross-examine the plaintiff. After the trial, I sit by nervously awaiting comments from the judges. I received many well-deserved compliments and critiques. I will never forget, however, what one of the female ...
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Constangy blogger, Robin Shea, does her usual masterful job using plain language and accurate analysis regarding Gretchen Carlson's action against Roger Ailes.
It's definitely worth a read.
Image Credits: From flickr, Creative Commons license. Photo of ...
This calls for a celebration!
I am honored to announce that the National Law Journal has named Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP, as the fourth best firm in the United States for women lawyers.
Rankings are based, not only on the number of women attorneys in the firm, but also the number of women in partnership and leadership positions. This is a real testament to our ...
Deshauna Barber made history last week by becoming the first Miss USA winner who is actively serving in the United States military. First, it is undeniable that this woman is drop dead gorgeous. She is also the epitome of strength: physical strength, intellectual strength, and strength of character. After growing up in her non-"girly" military family, obtaining her master's degree ...
Nashville partner Teresa Bult is providing a guest post today.
Lately, I keep reading articles about how horrible the networking process is, especially for introverts and lawyers (oh wait, that may an oxymoron). And I must say, when I first started out networking, I felt exactly the same way. I still tell young associates that networking and marketing can seem like the “fine art of ...
On Mother's day, many of us working mom's receive flowers, cards, phone calls and maybe even breakfast in bed (often cereal or burnt toast and a very messy kitchen, but it is the thought that counts). Or maybe some of us will be spending some of our special day still responding to emails between hugs and kisses.
No matter how you are spending your Mother's Day, many of our Mother's Day wish ...
As business women, we are always wondering if we’re doing enough to reach our goals and attain our own versions of success. There are countless articles online providing tips and tools for women to succeed in their careers. Each lists the author’s personal experiences and some deep analysis about how, if you follow the listed tips, you are surely on the right road. Well, it’s often ...
As an attorney, I am always aware that the way I conduct myself professionally reflects on how my law firm, my law school, and my fellow attorneys are perceived out in the world. Who wants to be the cause of another lawyer joke? Not me! But being an attorney is not my only identity. I also happen to be a woman, a mom, and a lot of other things.
Female attorneys are doing amazing things all over the ...
Diversity, equity, and inclusion has been the bedrock of our firm since we opened over 75 years ago. As we like to say, it is in our DNA. We believe that to foster diverse leadership and urge diversity of thought, we must do what we can to advance the conversation about diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging in the workplace and the communities in which our workplaces thrive. Through our blog, we share our insights from the perspective of both an employer and employee, regarding emerging issues that affect diverse leaders and workforces. We hope you enjoy our tidbits of legal and practical information, wisdom, and humor. Thanks for joining the conversation!
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