By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) “To be honest,” began Barton Hill, Managing Director, Global Head of Marketing, Securities and Fund Services, at Citi, “as a white male, there’s a lot that I didn’t know, that I’ve learned along the way.” When Hill was tapped to Chair the Bank’s North American Diversity Operating Committee, […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) One of the most important lessons for younger lawyers to understand these days is the impact of globalization. The need to develop a global consciousness and comfort in working with clients around the world is growing, and growing quickly – according to Katie Larkin-Wong, an Associate at Latham […]
This week The Glass Hammer is publishing a series of profiles on top leaders in corporate diversity. Check back all week long to learn about the women making a difference. By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) “I say this with rose colored glasses,” began Edie Hunt, Chief Diversity Officer and Advising Director at Goldman […]
This week The Glass Hammer is publishing a series of profiles on top leaders in corporate diversity. Check back all week long to learn about the women making a difference. By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) “I’ve always been a really driven person,” said Amy Williams, Principal at Edward Jones. “I was fortunate to […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) This year, the Council of Urban Professionals (CUP) is seeking to recognize change agents who have flown under the radar in the past. With the first ever CUP Catalysts: Change Agents 2012 awards, CUP will honor women and people of color who hold significant leadership positions in their […]
This week The Glass Hammer is publishing a series of profiles on top leaders in corporate diversity. Check back all week long to learn about the women making a difference. By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) “At Mercer, our primary focus is helping our clients maximize the potential of their human capital,” began Deb […]
This week The Glass Hammer is publishing a series of profiles on top leaders in corporate diversity. Check back all week long to learn about the women making a difference. By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) After working as a part-time lawyer for the majority of her career, today Lisa Jacobs is a high-profile […]
This week The Glass Hammer is publishing a series of profiles on top leaders in corporate diversity. Check back all week long to learn about the women making a difference. By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) Joanne Rodgers, now Chief Diversity Officer at New York Life, began her career at the National Association of […]
By Robin Madell (San Francisco) The failed start-up. The lost job. The botched client pitch. The college rejection letter. Most missteps along our career path make us cringe and want to put the experience out of sight and out of mind as quickly as possible. In our efforts to move on and put our best […]
By Melissa J. Anderson (New York City) In her position as a leading private equity funds lawyer and as a former hiring partner at global law firm Shearman & Sterling in New York, Laura Friedrich has learned a few things about work/life balance. “I have two children spread ten and a half years apart,” she […]