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Strategies for women attorneys to build sustainable careers, develop business effectively, and achieve financial empowerment.

2025-05-27 13:00:00

Strategies for women attorneys to build sustainable careers, develop business effectively, and achieve financial empowerment.

2025-05-27 13:00:00

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Course Overview

Building Sustainable Success for Women Attorneys

Participants will learn strategies for leadership development, business generation, and financial planning tailored to women in law. These practical tools support long-term career sustainability and professional growth.

Key topics that will be covered

What will you learn

Attorneys will learn strategies for building sustainable legal careers, developing business effectively through rainmaking skills, and achieving financial empowerment at every career stage.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain practical guidance on executive presence, emotional fluency, personal branding, investment strategies, retirement planning, and navigating gender-specific career challenges.

Sustainable Leadership
Understand your zone of genius and develop emotional fluency as a core skill.
Business Development
Learn the four key rainmaker traits: engagement, dominance, motivation, and risk-taking.
Personal Branding
Position yourself as an expert through speaking, writing, and strategic visibility.
Financial Planning
Create annual budgets and review insurance needs with every major life event.
Retirement Strategy
Delay Social Security and invest appropriately for longer life expectancy.
Caregiving Preparation
Plan for long-term care costs, which average $10,000 to $20,000 monthly.

What will you learn

Attorneys will learn strategies for building sustainable legal careers, developing business effectively through rainmaking skills, and achieving financial empowerment at every career stage.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain practical guidance on executive presence, emotional fluency, personal branding, investment strategies, retirement planning, and navigating gender-specific career challenges.

Agenda

Session 1

Women in Legal Leadership and Sustainable Success

Session 2

Business Development and Strategic Growth for Women

Session 3

Financial Empowerment and Planning for Women Attorneys

clock 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

Women in Legal Leadership and Sustainable Success

Charlotte Smith

Level7Legal

Patricia Gillette

Occidental College Alumni Board

Niraj Chhabra

Sidebar Advisors

This session explores how women attorneys can build sustainable careers by reclaiming confidence, developing emotional fluency, and strategically managing their time and energy. Participants will learn to identify their zone of genius, recognize stress signatures, and navigate invisible barriers like the motherhood penalty and caregiving bias. The focus is on designing careers for clarity, sustainability, and impact rather than burnout.

Charlotte Smith

Level7Legal

Patricia Gillette

Occidental College Alumni Board

Niraj Chhabra

Sidebar Advisors

clock 2:10 pm - 3:10 pm EST

Business Development and Strategic Growth for Women

Charlotte Smith

Level7Legal

Patricia Gillette

Occidental College Alumni Board

Niraj Chhabra

Sidebar Advisors

Drawing from groundbreaking rainmaker research, this session reveals that successful business development skills can be learned regardless of gender. Attendees will discover the four key traits of rainmakers—engagement, dominance, motivation, and risk-taking—and learn practical strategies for building personal brands and positioning themselves as thought leaders. The session also addresses leveraging rainmaking power to advance within firm leadership while navigating gender biases.

Charlotte Smith

Level7Legal

Patricia Gillette

Occidental College Alumni Board

Niraj Chhabra

Sidebar Advisors

clock 3:20 pm - 4:20 pm EST

Financial Empowerment and Planning for Women Attorneys

Charlotte Smith

Level7Legal

Patricia Gillette

Occidental College Alumni Board

Niraj Chhabra

Sidebar Advisors

This session addresses the unique financial planning challenges women face, including income disparity, longer life expectancy, and caregiving responsibilities. Topics include education planning, long-term care considerations, life insurance strategies, retirement optimization, and tax reduction techniques. Participants will learn practical budgeting approaches and investment strategies tailored to women’s longer time horizons and higher healthcare costs.

Charlotte Smith

Level7Legal

Patricia Gillette

Occidental College Alumni Board

Niraj Chhabra

Sidebar Advisors

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Joe Ervin

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Kevin Foley

Reminger Co
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Grant H. Lawson

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Charlotte Smith

Level7Legal

Patricia Gillette

Occidental College Alumni Board

Niraj Chhabra

Sidebar Advisors

Charlotte Smith

Level7Legal

Charlotte Smith is an Executive Coach and Management Consultant who blends deep legal expertise with a passion for guiding teams, leadership, and organizations to reach their full potential. She empowers General Counsels, law firms, and in-house teams to tackle leadership dysfunction, align teams, and thrive in today’s rapidly evolving legal landscape.

Recognition & Leadership

Recognized for her forward-thinking approach, including launching a subscription-based employment law service for the travel and hospitality sector. Author of 'How to Attract, Engage, and Retain Top Legal Talent' published by Globe Law and Business.

Experience

Began her career in the UK, becoming a partner at a top-tier firm by age 30. In 2014, she moved to Silicon Valley, pivoting from lawyer to entrepreneur and coach. Her consulting engagements have included a range of law firm organizations and in-house legal teams.

Charlotte Smith

Level7Legal

Charlotte Smith is an Executive Coach and Management Consultant who blends deep legal expertise with a passion for guiding teams, leadership, and organizations to reach their full potential. She empowers General Counsels, law firms, and in-house teams to tackle leadership dysfunction, align teams, and thrive in today’s rapidly evolving legal landscape.

Recognition & Leadership

Recognized for her forward-thinking approach, including launching a subscription-based employment law service for the travel and hospitality sector. Author of 'How to Attract, Engage, and Retain Top Legal Talent' published by Globe Law and Business.

Experience

Began her career in the UK, becoming a partner at a top-tier firm by age 30. In 2014, she moved to Silicon Valley, pivoting from lawyer to entrepreneur and coach. Her consulting engagements have included a range of law firm organizations and in-house legal teams.

Patricia Gillette

Occidental College Alumni Board

Pat Gillette is one of the country’s leading experts and most sought-after speakers on gender diversity and equality. A top employment litigator and trial lawyer for 40 years, she now focuses on keynote speaking, writing, and mediating employment cases through JAMS.

Recognition & Leadership

2018 recipient of the ABA Margaret Brent Award, ABA Golden Hammer Award, California Women Lawyers Association's Fay Stender Award, Transformational Leadership Award as one of the Top Women Rainmakers, and the Barristers Association of San Francisco Award of Merit. Rated as a top employment litigator by Chambers for 40 years. Best-selling author of 'Rainmakers: Born or Bred' now in its second edition.

Professional Involvement

Co-founder of the Opt-In Project, a nationwide initiative focused on changing the structure of law firms to increase the retention and advancement of women. Co-chaired the team at the 2016 Hackathon that created the Mansfield Rule. Commissioner on the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession, member of ABA's Gender Equity Task Force, Co-Chair of the BASF No Glass Ceiling Initiative, and served on several non-profit boards dedicated to protecting and promoting diversity. Served as an elected official of her town and is active in political and community organizations.

Experience

40 years as an employment litigator and trial lawyer assisting Fortune 500 companies with their most difficult issues and challenges. Resigned from her firm at the end of 2015 to pursue keynote speaking and writing. Joined JAMS in 2016 and now spends most of her time mediating employment cases.

Niraj Chhabra

Sidebar Advisors

With nearly two decades of experience, Niraj Chhabra helps attorneys gain clarity and confidence in their financial decisions. As the founder of Sidebar Advisors, he’s built a firm dedicated to simplifying the financial side of life for lawyers using a behavioral-based approach to financial planning.

Education & Credentials

MBA in finance from Rutgers University in 2015. Bachelor's in business administration, management, and marketing from Montclair State University in 2005.

Recognition & Leadership

Hosts the Sidebar Advisors Podcast, where he shares the stories of legal professionals and creates space for insight, growth, and connection within the legal community.

Professional Involvement

Offers CLE-accredited seminars, including DEI-focused programming, along with attorney networking events and personalized consultations. Active in giving back to his community.

Experience

Nearly two decades of experience in financial planning. Founded Sidebar Advisors, providing comprehensive financial planning tailored to the legal profession, including goal-based planning, protection planning, and tax-efficient wealth management.

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Understanding the challenges and strategies for women in legal leadership is essential because sustainable success requires addressing persistent barriers in partnership advancement, business development, and financial empowerment.
56%
Of law school students are women, yet they comprise only 28% of law firm partners, demonstrating a significant leadership pipeline gap. (ABA Profile of the Legal Profession 2024)
24%
Of women attorneys are considering leaving the legal profession due to mental health problems, burnout, or stress compared to 17% of men. (Stress, Drink, Leave Study 2021)
150%
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25%
Of equity partners at U.S. law firms are women, despite women comprising over half of law school graduates. (NALP 2024 Report on Diversity)

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