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Female Advancement & Retention Strategies that Increase Your Firm’s Bottom Line

Course Description:

Did you know companies like Shell, Sara Lee, Coca-Cola, American Airlines, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Baxter Healthcare, and Merck all evaluate diversity data when considering who to retain as outside counsel?

In fact, they’re using diversity to help them differentiate between the many highly capable firms lining up to work with them.   And they believe diversity in their workplaces and supplier base strengthens the company and their performance in the global marketplace.

Yet, a recent study by the MIT Workplace Center, “Women Lawyers and Obstacles to Leadership," revealed these startling statistics:

• Only 17 percent of law firm partners are women
• Women leave the partnership track in far greater numbers than men
• 31 percent of female associates leave private practice entirely
• Almost 40 percent of women lawyers with children have worked part time, compared with almost no men
• Many firms have flextime policies but are "clever in discouraging their uses"

Do you recognize your firm in any of these statistics?  With most blue chip corporations now demanding diversity within the ranks of those advising them at all levels in the firm, it’s not just a good idea to develop and advance women in your firm — it’s good for your bottom line.

Join CCM in this indispensible audio program to learn how to identify issues and develop strategies to increase female retention and advancement in your firm.  In just 75 minutes, you’ll learn how to:

• Implement strategies to increase female retention at your law firm
• Develop career pathways for advancement for women
• Uncover biases in your organization that prevent women from reaching partner
• Understand how the firm’s culture must support these initiatives
• Get buy-in from the top: Supportive and committed firm leadership is key
• Identify what your plan needs to include to be successful

Women are increasingly dominating the top tiers of law school graduates, making them top picks in recruitment. Find out how to ensure your investment in these new associates pays off long-term.

FEATURED FACULTY:

Laurie A. Margolies, Verna Myers Consulting Group, LLC

Laurie Margolies is a management consultant, coach and trainer, who brings over twenty years of experience to her consulting practice.  Laurie focuses on, diversity and inclusion and women’s advancement, team and organizational effectiveness, and executive coaching. She does this by using the organization’s business goals as the basis for problem identification and resolution, while addressing individual needs.

Laurie’s expertise in strategic analysis, facilitation and athletics gives her a unique perspective and allows her to identify, explore, and find consensus resolutions for problems. Known for her ability to communicate about serious and delicate issues clearly and objectively, Laurie is able to combine logic with creativity to guide her clients to find a long-lasting solution among themselves.

MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE:

We're so confident you'll get what you want out of this conference that we'll refund every penny if you're not completely satisfied. No questions asked! It's 100% risk-free!

Pricing

Your CD recording includes the complete audio conference presentation, audience Q&A and presentation materials.