Justia Connect Webinars Empowering Women in Family Law: Strategies for Success

Empowering Women in Family Law: Strategies for Success

In Anna’s upcoming presentation, she will delve into a comprehensive exploration of empowerment strategies tailored specifically for women in the realm of family law. She will navigate through the distinctive challenges and opportunities encountered by women practicing family law, shedding light on effective strategies to overcome obstacles, chart a course for career advancement, and cultivate inclusivity in a field traditionally dominated by men.

Topics covered include:

Professional Development Family Law Law Firm DEI Law Firm Management Law Practice

Agenda:

Tips for Success
- Delve into the specific challenges that women may face in family law, considering the nature of the cases and societal expectations
Overcoming Barriers
- Exploring practical strategies to overcome barriers that women might encounter in their professional journeys, both within and outside the courtroom
Career Advancement Strategies
- Offering insights into how women can navigate their careers in family law, including tips for skill development, networking, and seizing leadership opportunities
Mentorship and Support Networks
- Highlighting the significance of mentorship and building support networks, both for personal growth and professional development
Legal Trends
- Discussing current legal and legislative trends relevant to family law and how women practitioners can stay informed and adapt
Work-Life Balance
- Touching upon the challenges of maintaining a work-life balance in a demanding field and offering strategies for well-being

Duration of this webinar: 60 minutes

Originally broadcast: March 27, 2024 9:00 AM PT

Webinar Highlights

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00:00 Introduction and Speaker Background

Anna Blood, the speaker, is introduced as a seasoned family law attorney with a focus on client-centered advocacy. Anna shares her personal journey, emphasizing the importance of grit and perseverance in building her law practice. She discusses the challenges of balancing her professional and personal life, crediting her husband's support. Anna's unique perspective as a mother enhances her ability to connect with clients in family law cases.

08:46 Empowering Women in Family Law

Anna shares her journey of starting her law practice out of necessity due to low market salaries for attorneys. She highlights the significance of goals and persistence in overcoming obstacles and achieving business growth. Anna's story illustrates the challenges and rewards of building a law practice from the ground up.

14:31 Challenges and Strategies for Women in Family Law

Anna highlights the challenges women face in family law, including competition and lack of support from peers. Anna stresses the value of having supportive colleagues and the loneliness that can come with success. She emphasizes professionalism and kindness in legal practice, even in adversarial situations.

22:35 Professionalism and Work-Life Balance

Anna discusses the challenges of balancing motherhood and running a law practice. She emphasizes the importance of professionalism and community engagement in her firm's operations. Anna highlights the need for authenticity and relationship-building in both personal and professional settings. She reflects on the competitive nature of the legal profession and the importance of maintaining decorum.

27:39 Career Advancement and Networking

Anna discusses career advancement strategies, emphasizing the importance of networking and seizing leadership opportunities. She highlights the importance of recognizing and nurturing leadership skills within a team. She reflects on the impact of COVID-19 on networking and the need for face-to-face interactions. Anna stresses the importance of mentorship and building supportive professional relationships.

43:22 Collaborative Law and Legal Trends

Anna discusses the shift towards collaborative law and the benefits of mediation in family law cases. She highlights the drawbacks of litigation, including its cost, time, and impact on families and children. Anna emphasizes the importance of client control in legal outcomes and the risks of court decisions. She reflects on the challenges of managing client emotions and expectations in family law. Anna shares her passion for family law and the importance of enjoying one's work for a balanced life.

57:23 Audience Q&A

Anna talks more about her experience founding her law firm. She discusses how women can negotiate equitable compensation or advancement opportunities. She discusses the significance of building relationships and maintaining professionalism in legal practice. Anna concludes by encouraging women to know their worth and seek supportive work environments.

Please note this AI-generated summary provides a general overview of the webinar but may not capture all details, nuances, or the exact words of the speaker. For complete accuracy, please refer to the original webinar recording.

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Credits

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California CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.00 General

Earn Credit Until: March 26, 2026

South Carolina CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.00 General

Difficulty: All Levels

Earn Credit Until: December 31, 2025

North Carolina CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.00 Ethics

Earn Credit Until: February 28, 2026

Texas CLE

Status: Approved

Credits: 1.00 Total: 0.75 General, 0.25 Legal Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Earn Credit Until: February 28, 2026

This presentation is approved for one hour of General CLE credit in California, one hour of General CLE credit in South Carolina (all levels), and one hour of Ethics CLE credit in North Carolina. This course has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 1.00 credit hours, of which 0.25 credit hours will apply to Legal Ethics/Professional Responsibility credit.

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Speaker

Anna Blood CEO
Blood Law, PLLC

Anna N. Blood is the founding and managing attorney at Blood Law. She has been in the legal profession for more than a decade and prides herself on fierce advocacy and compassion for her clients. Anna understands the importance of family in and outside of the courtroom. Anna founded Blood Law with the vision of creating a different kind of experience and approach to family law. One that is tailored to the clients' needs, provides concierge-level service, and is centered around fierce advocacy.

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