Session Description:
Attorneys of all genders, experience levels, and practice areas will appreciate this session on the issues faced by female attorneys. Meant to be an interactive conversation between the panelists and the audience, this session will cover topics related to:
- Where women work
- Evaluation and promotion
- Leadership and mentoring
- Why law firms need women
- Tips for retention
Attendees will gain practical tips for addressing each issue and come away with a better understanding of why increased female representation in the workplace benefits law firms and results in stronger representation for clients.
Sponsored By:
Solo Small Firm & General Practice Section
Association of Women Lawyers
Presented By:
Stephanie L. Melnick (Moderator)
Melnick & Melnick, S.C., Milwaukee
Hon. Kori Ashley
Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Milwaukee
Ann S. Jacobs
Jacobs Injury Law, S.C., Milwaukee
Hon. Nancy Joseph
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Hon. JoAnne F. Kloppenburg
Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District IV, Madison
Krista Rosolino
Warshafsky, Rotter, Tarnoff & Bloch S.C., Milwaukee