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Upcoming Events

21 OCT

WLALA SCGA Golf Club: The Links at Terranea

23
OCT

LAIPLA: Women in IP Fall Event

25
OCT

Downtown Mentoring Circle Meeting: "Want to Work In-house? What to Expect and How to Get There”

01
NOV

Improv for Lawyers

03 NOV

WLALA Golf League Two Day Event: Emerald Isle Golf Course

03
NOV

APAWLA's Public Speaking Workshop

03
NOV

WLALA’s Fitness Fundraiser at BoxUnion

07
NOV

ABA's True Grit and Growth Mindset

28 NOV

Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia, Save the Date!

13
DEC

WLALA Holiday Reception, Save the Date!

President's Message

Well, I can’t say September wasn’t an interesting month.

As our October newsletter goes to press, the ultimate outcome of the September 27, 2018 testimony of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford on the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court remains to be seen. Many stories can be told, and are being told, regarding this moment in our history, and as women lawyers, we likely have our own unique perspectives. Those of us with experience as prosecutors or criminal defense attorneys, may be reflecting on cases we’ve handled in the past involving sexual assault survivors, including how we saw others view the survivor’s credibility and our views of any direct or cross examination that was conducted. Those of us on the civil side, like me, may be reflecting more generally on our experiences of a female’s credibility and demeanor on the witness stand, among many other topics that our non-lawyer friends and family members may be raising with us. Because there is definitely a conversation going on right now.

Of Interest

LACBA and WLALA Members Take in Sparks Game in Support of #WeAreWomen Empowerment Campaign

Help The Center for WorkLife Law research bias at work. Take the survey HERE.

The New York Times The Future of Abortion Under a New Supreme Court? Look to Arkansaspublished on September 7, 2018. To read the article, please CLICK HERE.

The New York Times Lawyers Say They Face Persistent Racial and Gender Bias at Work published on September 6, 2018. To read the article, please CLICK HERE.

Law360's 2,000 Female Attorneys Sign Letter Backing Kavanaugh Accuser published on September 24, 2018. To read the article, pleaseCLICK HERE.

The American Lawyer's Susman Godfrey to Give All Associates Unlimited Paid Parental Leave, published on October 2, 2018. To read the article, please CLICK HERE (subscription required).

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