The 2010 awards will be presented at the luncheon held at the Moscone Center on Sunday, August 8, 2010 during the ABA Annual Meeting in San Francisco, CA.

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Audio and video downloads from the CLE program, Removing Bias from Attorney Evaluations, presented on October 16, 2009 are now available for purchase. Click on the appropriate link for more information and to order the MP3 audio download, MP4 video download (for iPod), and/or WMV video download (for Windows Media Player).

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This is a unique, inspirational collection of letters from 44 experienced women attorneys of color to the next generation outlining various roadmaps for success in the legal profession as a minority woman attorney. The book is organized by practice settings: (a) large and midsize firms; (b) solo and small firm practices; (c) public service, including government, nonprofits, executive roles in government and nonprofits, the judiciary, and elected officials; (d) in-house practices; and (e) academia. Following the essays in each chapter are tips for success from the authors featured in that chapter; these tips serve as a quick reference for you to refer to for inspiration. The essays end with a response from a sister/daughter from the next generation.

Realize your leadership potential – learn how to develop business – take your career to the next level. Obtain concrete advice and guidance and learn best practices from prominent general counsel, judges, and practitioners. The WILL Academy features interactive and highly informative programs concerning cutting-edge issues of importance to every woman lawyer and will enable you to network with leading judges and lawyers from around the country.
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Learn more about the Women of Color Research Initiative

Find information, insights, and advice gathered from women of color partners in national law firms as well as an examination of law firm practices that contributed to their success.

In 1991, the Commission on Women created the Goal IX Report Card to measure women's progress throughout the ABA. Based on a self-reporting questionnaire completed by ABA entities, this report (now the Goal III Report Card) offers a statistical overview of women's participation in leadership positions throughout the various entities of the ABA. View/download the report. View past reports and historical data.

Ms. JD Third Annual Conference on Women in the Law: Avenues to Advancement - co-sponsored by National Association of Women Lawyers, ABA Commission on Women in the Profession, ABA Young Lawyers Division, and Chicago Bar Association - November 21-22, 2009 in Chicago, IL

Sharing Success: A Seminar for Women Lawyers - presented by DRI - March 25-26, 2010 in Scottsdale, AZ

American Bar Association Study on U.S. Department of Justice - Register by November 24, 2009 to Be a Survey Participant

The ABA Commission on Women in the Profession is launching the second phase of its groundbreaking research initiative on diversity dynamics in the legal profession. If you are currently employed or have been employed as an attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice at any point since January 1, 1994, we invite you to click on the link below to register your interest in receiving the survey.

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Reduced Hours, Full Success: Part-Time Partners in U.S. Law Firms has just been released by The Project for Attorney Retention. View the report and read the key findings, best practices recommendations for law firms, and recommendations for a successful part-time partnership.

View a collection of articles and other resources providing women lawyers with practical help in developing business and deal ing with the current economic environment.

Order the book - $69.95 regular/$59.95 ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law Members (available early August)

Listen to an audio interview with co-author Joan C. Williams, law professor and co-director of the Project for Attorney Retention at UC Hastings College of Law

View a video interview with Roberta D. Liebenberg, chair of the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession

This completely revised and updated second edition contains a current, comprehensive review of the psychological literature on stereotyping, and it outlines a step-by-step process for implementing and conducting performance evaluations that are free from bias. Additional material includes sample evaluation forms, performance evaluation training materials for supervising attorneys, and instructions for completing performance evaluations.

New for ABA members: We invite you to receive the Perspectives quarterly magazine in an electronic format. It's easy - all you have to do is log onto the ABA web site and select "Women's Rights" as one of your areas of interest. Follow these step-by-step instructions.

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