Mentoring Women Lawyers

A discussion with successful women attorneys and judges on the unwritten rules in the legal profession presented by The Bar Association of San Francisco.

Topics:

• Successful mentoring strategies for women lawyers
• Sponsors vs. mentors vs. friends
• Individual paths to success
• Learning the rules of the “game”
• Overcoming obstacles
• Recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities
• Proactively creating and developing mentoring relationships
• Advocating for yourself – control your own destiny
• Playing to your strengths
• The importance of excellence