Professional Organisations
- ABA Women in the ProfessionThe mission of the American Bar Association Commission on Women in the Profession is to secure full and equal participation of women in the ABA, the profession and the justice system.
- National Association of Women LawyersAims to provide leadership, a collective voice, and resources to advance women in the legal profession and advocate for the equality of women under the law.
- Women Lawyers Association Jefferson CountyProvides a network for female law students and lawyers from Jefferson County.
Many legal organizations also have sections or groups focused on the role of women, such as The Association of American Law Schools' Section on Women in Legal Education.
University of Louisville Resources
Several departments on campus are involved with issues surrounding women in the academic and professional sectors.
The Department of Women's and Gender Studies, as part of the College of Arts and Sciences, considers related issues from an academic perspective.
The Commisson on the Status of Women strives to make positive impacts on female faculty and staff at the University.
The University's Women's Center is tasked with empowering women at the University and throughout the Louisville area.
Success Strategies
- The Girl's Guide to Law SchoolA blog for law students, with practical advice and words of wisdom.
- Want to stop bias in the workplace? Here are some constructive tips (ABA podcast with transcript)Podcast & transcript of an interview with Joan C. Williams considering techniques to stop workplace bias before it starts.
Best Friends at the Bar by Call Number: KF299.W6 B59 2009ISBN: 9780735593855Publication Date: 2009Also available electronically through the Wolters Kluwer Study Aid Library.
Addresses the realities of law firm practice, and provides insight into the opportunities and hazards most often encountered by women lawyers.
Diversity in Practice: race, gender, and class in legal and professional careers by Call Number: K120 .D58 2016ISBN: 9781107123656Publication Date: 2016Members of historically underrepresented groups remain seriously disadvantaged in professional training & legal work environments that white, upper-class men continue to dominate.
Exclusion: strategies for improving diversity in recruitment, retention, and promotion by Call Number: KF3464 .H63 2014ISBN: 9781614388654Publication Date: 2015This book offers strategies for changing the behaviors that create micro-inequities.
Learning to Lead by Call Number: KF299.W6 V56 2013ISBN: 9781627222143Publication Date: 2013Synthesizes information on leadership techniques and success that help working women in any field develop in their careers, and tailors these principles for women practicing law.
What It Takes by Call Number: KF299.A35 P37 2010ISBN: 9781590319925Publication Date: 2010Explores issues facing female attorneys of color, providing solid advice on finding career satisfaction and success.
