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This episode focuses on some of the ways that law impacts the trajectories of women who want to make a difference in the world and offers practical insight and advice for women lawyers, including women lawyers with young families.
Many of you have likely seen the RBG movie "On the Basis of Sex" and understand that Title VII prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex. In this segment, Haley Kurisky delves into that statute and discusses modern issues relating to sex discrimination claims.
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Guest: Laura Gibson (Dentons)
HBA Past President Laura Gibson is a member of Dentons' Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice and the Managing Partner of the Houston office. She also serves as head of the Employment and Labor practice team in Houston. Learn more here.
Pregnancy and lactation can create unique challenges in the workplace. This segment explores new federal legislation and how it is shaping protections for working women.
Emery, Of Counsel, works with employers and executives to solve complex legal issues. She is Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Click here to read more
This frank discussion with Carter Dugan, Partner in Charge of the Houston office at Norton Rose Fulbright, offers practical advice for women lawyers on topics such as salary negotiations, client development, and the importance of finding strong mentors and sponsors.
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Carter Dugan serves as Partner-in-Charge of the Houston office and serves on the HBA Board of Directors. Carter is a partner in the Energy Litigation Practice Group. Carter practices in the Houston office where her practice encompasses handling a wide range of complex commercial and energy litigation matters pending in state and federal courts across the country. Click here to learn more.
What are the practical realities of having a baby while maintaining a demanding legal career? In this candid discussion, several accomplished attorneys share their experiences and perspectives on balancing motherhood and the practice of law. This segment offers valuable insight for lawyers at any stage of starting or growing a family.
Guests: Anya Bolshakov (Weycer Kaplan), Marjan Batchelor (Mayer Brown), Brigette Dechant (BakerHostetler), Kaitlyn Dawson (Shipley Snell)
Anya Bolshakov, Shareholder, is a dynamic and enthusiastic attorney who brings her passion for client service and legal acumen to WKPZ’s Litigation and Construction Practice Groups. Learn more here.
Marjan Batchelor is a trial lawyer who represents clients in a wide range of complex litigation matters. Click here to learn more
Brigette Dechant is an associate whose practice is divided between oil and gas litigation, environmental litigation and regulatory matters. Click here to learn more.
Kaitlyn Dawson, Principal, specializes in being a generalist, and her cases are just as diverse as her clients. Learn more here.
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