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I began following author Shawn Achor about four years ago when I joined the management committee of Harper Grey LLP. My first exposure was by way of one of the best Ted Talks I have ever watched and will do you a favour and
...read moreLiL Advisor, Rose Keith QC, wrote an article that was featured in the April 2021 edition of CBA BC’s BarTalk titled, “The Impact of the #MeToo Movement on Labour and Employment”.
...read moreGuest Blogger and Harper Grey Paralegal, Sheryl Watson, discusses effective strategies for working in a cross-disciplinary team and how – as always – communication is key.
...read moreWe welcome LiL Ally and Harper Grey lawyer, Mollie Clark to the Dear LiL Blog, to discuss breaking down those nerves into manageable pieces that will allow you to make the most out of this important experience. To read more about the LiL Articling Student initiative – click here.
...read moreTwo months ago, I had my second child. I have a five year old boy and now a baby girl. I decided not to take a maternity leave this time around, although I did reduce my annual targets slightly. I think there are more and more professional women who are choosing to return to work immediately on giving birth for various reasons, provided they can, of course. It goes without saying (yet it must be said!), that this decision is not one that all women can, want to or should make. Many professional women have no choice but to take a maternity leave, or really want to take one – I certainly did the first time I became a mother. It is also worth mentioning, that the immediate return to work is often not a choice for women but a…
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