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Women in the Profession


Chauntis T. Jenkins, Chair

 

Upcoming Events

NOBA is Leaning In This Summer

Looking for the next great opportunity?

Join the New Orleans Bar Association's Women in the Profession Committee as they host a series of round table discussions that will provide insight and skills on women, work, and leadership. Each program will be led by a moderator and focus on a specific topic ranging from negotiation to team dynamics.

May 16, 2013 at 12 Noon Negotiation
  with Marta Schnabel, O'Bryon & Schnabel
   
June 12, 2013 at 12 Noon Creating a Level Playing Field
  with Lynn Luker, Lynn Luker & Associates
   
July 18, 2013 at 12 Noon Power & Influence
  with Kim Boyle, Phelps Dunbar
   
August 7, 2013 at 12 Noon Team Dynamics
  with Alicia Bendana, Lowe Stein

 

Location: New Orleans Bar Association, 650 Poydras Street, Suite 1505, New Orleans

Registration:  There are three ways to register!  There is no fee to attend this meeting.  Lunch may be pre-ordered in advance for $12.  Cancellations must be received in writing two days prior to the program in order to receive a refund.

  1. Contact NOBA at (504) 525-7453 or
  2. Email Rebekah Burg or 
  3. RSVP and pay for lunch online using NOBA's website.
    Negotiation
    Creating a Level Playing Field
    Power & Influence
    Team Dynamics

 

Resources

Great articles worth checking out and sharing:

http://www.americanbar.org/groups/women/resources/didyouknow.html#week1-2

http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2012/07/why-women-still-cant-have-it-all/309020/

http://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/marketing/women/current_glance_statistics_feb2013.authcheckdam.pdf

http://www.nalp.org/uploads/PressReleases/2012WomenandMinoritiesPressRelease.pdf

http://nawl.timberlakepublishing.com/files/NAWL%202012%20Survey%20Report%20final.pdf

 

Recent Events

Topic: Practical Tips and Considerations for Achieving Work-Life Balance

  • How do you strive for work-life balance?
  • What is the best work environment for your financial and personal needs?
  • How do you take the long term view of life's challenges?

Speakers: Carmelite M. Bertaut, Stone Pigman (moderator); Judy Perry Martinez, Northrup Grumman; Mary K. Peyton, Blue Williams; Mary Bubbett Jackson, J. Forester Jackson, LLC