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New CWP Publications
To order and for more information, visit www.
ababooks.org.
Fair Measure: Toward Effective Attorney Evaluations,
Second Edition - prepared and written for the ABA by Joan C. Williams, Distinguished Professor, Hastings College of the Law, University of California, and the Project on Attorney Retention. 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 lawyers, and instructions for completing performance evaluations.
Dear Sisters, Dear Daughters: Strategies for Success from Multicultural Women Attorneys and Leaders - published by the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession and the Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession. A one-volume collection of letters offers advice, guidance, and lessons learned from experienced multicultural women lawyers writing to their younger colleagues. Contributors provide advice on strategies for success within various work environments (private firms, corporations,
etc.).
From Visible Invisibility to Visibly Successful: Success Strategies for Law Firms and Women of Color in Law Firms - This is the follow-up publication to Visible Invisibility: Women of Color in Law Firms (2006), the ground-breaking national study by the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession. The report is the result of information, insights, and advice gathered from 28 women of color partners in national law firms and examines law firm practices that contributed to their success.
American Bar Association Annual Meeting
New York City - August 7-12, 2008
Day of Equality · Luncheon · Equality Tea/Reception/Rally
Day of Equality: Join us on Thursday, August 7, 2008, at the Hilton New York, CLE Center, for an entire day of CLE programs, sponsored by a variety of ABA entities, focusing on issues relevant to women lawyers.
Lunch and Program: Gender Diversity: Not Just a Woman's Issue. An all-male panel will discuss their views on how best to retain and advance women in the profession.
Equalitea/Reception/Rally: The Equalitea is a tea/rally/reception that concludes the Day of Equality by bringing together hundreds of people for celebration and inspiration. The event will celebrate the Commission's accomplishments during the past 20 years, highlight the CLE program participants, and issue a call to action regarding the work that still needs to be done to achieve full equality in the profession.
From Visible Invisibility to Visibly Successful: Success Strategies for Law Firms and Women of Color in Law Firms
On Saturday, August 9, 2008, 2:00pm-3:30pm at the Hilton New York, CLE Center, the Commission will host a thought-provoking, action-oriented interactive discussion on what it will take to increase the success of women of color in law firms across the country. The program will draw on the Commission's new report, From Visible Invisibility to Visibly Successful: Success Strategies for Law Firms and Women of Color in Law Firms.
Women's Caucus
The annual Women's Caucus Meeting will take place Saturday, August 9, 2008, 2:00pm-3:30pm, in the Metropolitan Ballroom West at the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers. The Women's Caucus provides a perfect opportunity to meet other ABA members, network with colleagues, discuss issues of concern to women lawyers, announce ABA candidacies, learn more about Commission activities and programs, and increase your involvement in the Commission. |
