For Women in Law By Women in Law

The format of our Blog is unique. It was created as a place to ask questions and to read real-life stories to learn and grow from. Our advisors have a wonderful mix of experience and are eager to share their insights on the issues women in the profession face and the topics many do not feel comfortable broaching. Step into our Blog and learn how to enhance your career and personal – and professional – lives.

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Dear LiL: How do you find the time to make sure you cover the bases in practice and life? Signed ~ Just Curious

Kim Jakeman – March 18, 2020.

Dear Just Curious: So many days in my practice of life and law I wonder how I can manage to make it through the day. Each day is a new day of challenges and feelings of general incompetence. We all know that feeling but more recently it seemed to overwhelm me. I would leave the house in the morning wondering how I will fail to meet my expectations of myself in my personal life and my commitment to my husband and daughter only to be met with a whole new series of challenges and ‘to dos’ at my office. This feeling went on for about six weeks before I realized it was taking its toll.

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Dear LiL: I am a young female about to begin my summer articles. I’ve often heard that there are many obstacles for women in law in terms of promotions, clients favouring male lawyers, and making partner. Do you have any advice for how a young female can overcome these obstacles and succeed in law? Signed ~ Just Beginning

Lindsay Johnston – March 16, 2020.

Dear Just Beginning: Thanks for sending in your question – I think it is a great question. I truly believe that the answer to your question is dependent on the culture at the firm you will be working for.  Having said that, if the culture is not quite there yet, that is not to say it cannot or will not change.

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Dear LiL: I am single, without kids and am often asked to take on additional work resulting in excessive time demands. Any suggestions on how I can better manage this? Signed ~ Trying to Change

Jennifer Woznesensky – March 9, 2020.

Dear Trying to Change: I am married with twins but I struggle with the same issue. I planned to start this blog response at 8 am this morning when I got to the office.  It is now 10:23 pm and I am writing this from home in my pj’s.

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An introduction to Life in Law

Kim Jakeman – February 24, 2020.

It was about a year ago that my idea for Life in Law began to take form and with the brilliant input of my partner and friend, Una Radoja, we have been able to bring it to life.

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