DivInc's Champion of Change 2023 - Spacemaker of the Year Nominee
Thank you DivInc. and Notley for this incredible honor. "The nominees for this year’s DivInc. Champions of Change are some of Austin’s...
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Mar 10, 20222 min read
What is My Job Giving Back to Me?
If you're a type A personality like myself, you may wonder occasionally am I doing enough at work to sling shot my career? Am I putting...
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Apr 8, 20215 min read
Building Diverse and Inclusive Communities
The Sisters in Law and the League of Lady Lawyers joined forces for a candid discussion about building diverse and inclusive communities....
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Mar 2, 20214 min read
Convincing Your Job to Financially Support Professional Development Opportunities
Something that brings me a lot of joy professionally, is getting involved in professional developmental opportunities like leadership...
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Dec 1, 20204 min read
Rest, Replenish, Continue: Racial Justice and Wellness
This article was originally published in Austin Lawyer Magazine-December 2020/January 2021 issue. Linked here:...
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Oct 3, 20201 min read
Effective Allyship in the Workplace
Link to Austin Bar Association's October issue of Austin Lawyer Magazine
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Jul 21, 20203 min read
What Must be Done: Raising Kids & Working During COVID-19
Read Priscilla's take on parenting while working from home during Covid-19.
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Jun 29, 20203 min read
Family, Friends, and Legal Advice
What to do when your family and friends ask for legal advice.
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Jun 16, 20202 min read
Command the Courtroom: Part 2
Read Part 1 about pre-trial work here: https://www.thesistersinlaw.com/post/command-the-courtroom-part-1 Now that you've done the...
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Jun 12, 20203 min read
Command the Courtroom: Part 1
It’s hard to emulate the white male litigator, when you are 5’3, brown, and wearing a skirt suit. My first time at trial, my tactics were...
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May 17, 20202 min read
Finding a Reverse Mentor
Why being a mentor is just as important as finding one.
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Mar 2, 20203 min read
Toxic Work Environments Part II– The Quittin’ Plan
Click here to read Part I about recognizing toxic work environments. https://www.thesistersinlaw.com/post/eat-well-travel-often-lessons-t...
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Jan 28, 20204 min read
Be Your Own Advocate
It was October 21, 2016. A shared Uber ride to Howard University’s Homecoming (my undergrad alma mater). It had been six months since I...
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Jan 8, 20202 min read
Think it. Say it. Do it.
Years ago, I received some great advice from my college track coach. She told me I needed to create a mantra. Not a sit in silence and...
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Nov 3, 20192 min read
Your Job Doesn't Define YOU
A reminder that you are always more than just your job.
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Oct 1, 20191 min read
Welcome to The Sisters in Law
Thanks for visiting! The Sisters in Law is an online platform for minority women in the legal profession. I created this site as a...
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Sep 17, 20192 min read
You Can. Now What?
The best piece of advice I’ve ever received is that there’s no shortcuts for hard work. The playing field isn’t even, but at a certain...
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Aug 31, 20192 min read
Always "Keep Your Head UP" & Always Be "On Point"
My teeth were clenched tight and my feet began to wag at an increased speed while reviewing my deposition outline and the Texas’ rules...
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Aug 25, 20192 min read
Toxic Work Environments - how to spot one and choosing when to leave
Earlier this year, I left an extremely toxic work environment. I’ll spare you all the gory details, but it was a potent mix of constantly...
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