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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 5 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2020
- 4 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
Effective Allyship in the Workplace
Link to Austin Bar Association's October issue of Austin Lawyer Magazine
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- Jul 21, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
Family, Friends, and Legal Advice
What to do when your family and friends ask for legal advice.
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- Jun 16, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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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- Mar 2, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 4 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2019
- 2 min
Your Job Doesn't Define YOU
A reminder that you are always more than just your job.
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- Oct 1, 2019
- 1 min
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, 2019
- 2 min
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, 2019
- 2 min
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, 2019
- 2 min
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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