My how time flies when you’re having fun! On March 4, 2020 we proudly launched Life in Law and one wildcard of a year later, we are still going strong. Well first off – happy birthday to us (pass the Champagne!) – but secondly, we want to take a moment to acknowledge everyone who has helped bring this amazing initiative to life. Life in Law is not just one person or law firm, but a whole community of people that cares about keeping women in law, cares about starting tough conversations, and wants to share their career journeys and life experiences to truly help their fellow lawyers by getting candid with lessons they’ve learned along the way. And that community is growing every day. So if you have ever liked one of our posts, followed us on social media, commented…

Risky Business – The Hidden Obstacles of Getting Help When Kim Jakeman invited me to guest blog for LiL I had been talking with friends about some of the challenges we face getting the help we need. I hope that by sharing my own experiences with first acknowledging my need for help, and then daring to ask for it, might help others to reach the support that is often close at hand. I am a mother, former lawyer, and psychotherapist. One of the side-effects of training as a psychotherapist is the mistaken (or wishful) thinking that somehow, we therapists should have transcended our own psychological challenges, and are now magically free to practice what we preach. I was reminded of this recently as I was preparing a webinar designed to encourage lawyers to seek help and support. An important part…

Over the last few weeks, in honour of Black History Month, we’ve shared podcasts, movies and books that challenged us to really dig deep and critically think while shining a spotlight on some amazing content by Black creators. This week we’ve got some great blogs, magazines and news outlets to share – check out the list below and be sure to send along more recommendations we can add to our list! Black Alliance Hub Her Modern Life Black Women Connect Vancouver – Blog The Black Detour CBC News – Being Black in Canada ByBlacks.com Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29 Do you have any recommendations you would like to send our way? Send us an email – we would love to hear from you!

We are beyond excited to announce our upcoming event in partnership with the Allard Law Women’s Caucus! Bring your questions and join us for an open conversation exploring the impact of the pandemic on women in law and how to cope. This free, virtual, lunch-time session on Monday, March 15, 2021, is a safe space where we can explore together how to navigate these challenging times. This is your opportunity to engage in conversation with a panel of LiL Advisors and Guest Bloggers of varying years of call and perspectives as they delve into the impact of the pandemic on their own practices and lives – seriously, ask them anything. We will be answering questions throughout the event, but we also encourage attendees to submit their questions prior to the discussion here. Please register by 12PM on March 15 by clicking…

Guest Blogger, Paula Price, discusses difficult opposing counsel and invites us all to stop managing the situation and seek out growth opportunities. Dear Dreading Your Inbox: Thank you for writing in with your question. It’s a question I receive a lot in my coaching practice and one I dealt with personally when I practiced law. When it comes to how to deal with difficult opposing counsel, there were strategies I used as a lawyer to manage. Those strategies included: identifying when I was dealing with a ‘difficult’ person; being careful and deliberate when communicating with that person; preparing a clear agenda when writing to or speaking with that person; following up any verbal conversations with written confirmation of what I understood had been agreed to; and turning to colleagues and confidantes for support. As a coach, I invite you to…