You know we have to focus on a problem when the number of men and women starting off in law firms is 50/50 but then women are only at a 22% partnership level,” Shira Nadich Levin, partner at Cooley LLP alerted a special seminar of the Legal Marketing Association’s Metro New York chapter dedicated to […]
By Cathie Ericson It is who you know. That’s what Anita Romero figured out over the course of her career, and wishes that she had known earlier. “When you’re first starting out, you’re so focused on doing excellent work that you don’t realize the many benefits of seeking advice from peers in your network,” she […]
To succeed in any industry, you have to create a profile for yourself both internally and externally, says Shearman’s Grissel Mercado. “Young attorneys tend to focus on delivering excellent work, which is important, but also expected. You also have seek out opportunities to network,” she says. Her area of capital markets has been particular fruitful […]
“Bragging or self-promotion ” has a bad rap, but according to PwC US’s Ilka Vázquez, it shouldn’t when done right. “I think it’s ok to brag a little about your impact and what you’re bringing to the table,” she says. “We assume someone is noticing our great work and will reward us, but the reality […]
“Pursuing what you are passionate about and chasing your dreams are key to having a successful career,” says Cristina Estrada of Goldman Sachs. “Being patient is important though: there are ups and downs in everybody’s journey. Persistence and seeing beyond occasional difficulties pay off.” From Colombia to Goldman…and back Estrada was born and raised in […]
By Louise Magrath Passionate about advancing diversity in tech, and currently leading several initiatives aimed at growing Hispanic American technology talent, Accenture’s Rocio Lopez says: ‘The one piece of advice I would give to anyone is to be authentic.’ As a Mexican woman-in-tech for over two decades, Lopez learnt through Accenture’s Hispanic American Employee Resource […]
By Aimee Hansen If you scan Fortune’s 50 Most Powerful Women in 2016, you will be hard-pressed to find a Latina executive, amidst an overall drop in female CEOs to 4% in the Fortune 500 in 2016. According to a 2016 report from the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Hispanic women make up 6% […]
The business world is still dominated by men. Sure, we’ve made inroads into the executive level, but we fill few seats — especially in the science field and the corner office. Yet the statistics tell another story. Not only are we keeping pace with men in the boardroom, but we also run circles around them. […]
Being on the road can be stressful. Tricks of the trade can minimize projected headaches of travel and keep you cool and collected, like a true professional. Here are some simple life hacks that can speed up and calm down your business travel plans whether domestically or abroad. Tip 1: Download Useful Apps One of […]
Understand what drives you and find your passion early on, advises Sarah Churchman, who has lived her own advice after embarking on an unexpected career in human resources.“I like to say I got a rookie start in human resources,” says Churchman, who had always thought she wanted to be a lawyer. After studying law and […]