Being pregnant can be hard. Working while pregnant can be really hard. Practicing law while pregnant can be hard, really hard, and more.

As I sit here I am well into the third trimester of my first pregnancy. While typing this introduction, I have had to “go” three times, and I have my feet propped up on two unused computer bags under my desk because by the end of the day my feet look like ...

Our sister blog, Employment & Labor Insider has once again been named by the American Bar Association as one of the top 100 Blawgs out of 4000. Robin Shea is the Blawg Editor and primary author who entertains, informs and provides common sense employment law insight every Friday without fail. She has also been a great mentor to me - a more novice blogger - and our great team of FOCUS ...

I do not consider myself to be a confrontational person.  Maybe that sounds like a paradox coming from a lawyer, but I suspect I may not be the only one in my profession who feels this way. To me, making persuasive legal arguments is fun, but getting yelled at or antagonized by a not-so-nice opposing counsel really stresses me out.

I get that this is often the goal of these sorts of tactics ...

During college, law school and the first few years of my practice, I never gave much (ok, any) thought to taking a break from work.  I was too focused on developing a career. Planning to not work – apart from the very distant notion of retiring someday - never really dawned on me.  In the abstract, I had formed a belief that being a professional woman would somehow provide me with options if and ...

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 ...