Just two years ago, the Washington Post called the legal profession the “least diverse profession in the nation.” While it appears that this is changing, we still have a long way to go. To encourage more women to not only join the profession, but rise to the same ranks as men in the profession, several organizations (both long-standing and new) provide opportunities for mentorship, networking, and support to women who want to excel in the profession. Here are just a few to consider:

As a result-oriented, focused-to-a-fault legal professional, it can be easy to get lost in your routine and ignore the external factors that affect your productivity. As it turns out, there are hidden consequences to this tunnel vision; in fact, the layout and decorations in your office can directly impact your creativity, morale, and efficiency - not to mention, your clients' opinions of you.

Earlier this year, Bob Ambrogi talked about security and how lawyers should be scared - and take the subject more seriously. He made mentions of a few noteable instances in which lawyers were hacked and had to pay penalties to recover data, or in which they were sued in a class action.