New York City Bar Association ~ COVID-19’s Impact on Women Lawyers: Ensuring Success and Overcoming Unprecedented Challenges
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Networking 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Panel Discussion 6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. | Networking 7:45 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Program Fee:
Free for Members |$15 Non-Members
Description:
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a profound shift in all aspects of society. In the legal profession, COVID presented unique challenges to female lawyers who faced increased stress particularly in balancing both their personal and work responsibilities. While a significant number of female lawyers exited the profession during the last two years, current statistics indicate that many are now returning. The panel will discuss the challenges female lawyers have faced, strategies for women lawyers to leverage hybrid work and ways employers can support their continued success.
Moderator:
Debbie Epstein Henry, DEH Consulting, Speaking, Writing
Panelists:
Jaliya Faulkner, Associate General Counsel, Vanguard
Corin Swift, Sidley Austin LLP
Claudia Trupp, Director and Senior Supervising Attorney, Center for Appellate Litigation
Sponsoring Committee:
Council on the Profession, Matthew Diller and Melissa Colón-Bosolet, Co-Chairs
Co-Sponsoring Committee:
Women in the Legal Profession, Judith Archer, Chair
Co-Sponsoring Organization:
New York City Bar Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a profound shift in all aspects of society. In the legal profession, COVID presented unique challenges to female lawyers who faced increased stress particularly in balancing both their personal and work responsibilities. While a significant number of female lawyers exited the profession during the last two years, current statistics indicate that many are now returning. The panel will discuss the challenges female lawyers have faced, strategies for women lawyers to leverage hybrid work and ways employers can support their continued success.
Debbie Epstein Henry, DEH Consulting, Speaking, Writing
Jaliya Faulkner, Associate General Counsel, Vanguard
Corin Swift, Sidley Austin LLP
Claudia Trupp, Director and Senior Supervising Attorney, Center for Appellate Litigation
Council on the Profession, Matthew Diller and Melissa Colón-Bosolet, Co-Chairs
Women in the Legal Profession, Judith Archer, Chair
New York City Bar Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
