For Women in Law By Women in Law

The format of our Blog is unique. It was created as a place to ask questions and to read real-life stories to learn and grow from. Our advisors have a wonderful mix of experience and are eager to share their insights on the issues women in the profession face and the topics many do not feel comfortable broaching. Step into our Blog and learn how to enhance your career and personal – and professional – lives.

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The LiL Guest Blogger Portal is Now Live!

Do you have a piece of advice or a strategy that has worked for your career that you’d like to share with the LiL community? Something you’re just itching to write about? A fresh and informative perspective on an existing topic perhaps?

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An Introduction to the LiL Articling Student Life Initiative

We welcome Guest Blogger and Harper Grey Research Lawyer and Student Coordinator, Emilie LeDuc to the Dear LiL blog to introduce the newest initiative from Life in Law: LiL Articling Student Life! Our latest resource is geared towards assisting women articling students as they navigate the transition between the life of a law student and that of a new associate.

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Tipping the Scales – Practical Tips for Finding Work/Life ‘Balance’ as a Mother and a Lawyer

We are delighted to welcome Janelle O’Connor to the Dear LiL blog as she unpacks practical tips for “finding her groove” and cultivating happiness within her busy practice and role as a mother.

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Men in Law, Supporting Women in Law

Moderator: Kim Jakeman, co-founder, LiL & Partner, Harper Grey Panelists: Richard Bereti, partner, Harper Grey LLP Guy Brown, QC, partner, Harper Grey LLP Timothy Hinkson, partner, Guild Yule LLP Joel Morris, partner, Harper Grey LLP   Kim:  Good afternoon! I want to tell you I am really ready for this panel. Today, I welcome our first group of men(!) to the Dear LiL blog to have, what I think is going to be a very interesting and productive discussion about supporting women in the practice of law. Gentlemen, thank you for being here!   Guy:  When I heard this would be the first LiL post by a group of men, I knew I had to be part of it – thanks for including me Kim.   Tim:  Yes, thank you Kim. I’m delighted to be here.   Richard:  Hi everyone,…

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Boundaries: what are they and why do I need them?

I have never been able to set boundaries. I answer my work phone (these days it is directly linked to my cell phone) almost any time of the day, any day of the week. I answer emails from co-workers and clients on the weekend. Sometimes I do this very clearly to the detriment of my family and I feel guilty, not every time, but often enough.

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