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  1. Just posted some thoughts about PAR and its history, prompted by my "legal rebel" interview. http://is.gd/3Nhuj
  2. Do I look like a Legal Rebel? http://is.gd/3FJeQ
  3. PAR's Part-Time Partner report released--PTers are profitable, successful. www.pardc.org
  4. PAR's new Flex Success Award: for a partner at PAR member firm who is working reduced hours successfully. Nominations: http://is.gd/2fjpy
  5. Job opening: management-side employment lawyer, 5+ years exper., part-time+telecommute, hourly, must know FRD law. info@worklifelaw.org
  6. PAR, MCCA, and the ABA Commission on Women are surveying women law firm partners on compensation, etc.: http://is.gd/1Csgf
  7. Preparing remarks for tomorrow's teleconference on Flex Time at Law firms, with all star cast: http://is.gd/1xwtT
  8. Interestingly, Carroll Burdick isn't the only firm to have more than one female managing partner: http://is.gd/1tV5b
  9. Highlights of report on NJ women lawyer (co-authored by Cynthia and Joan of PAR): http://is.gd/eKbp. Report at http://is.gd/AdDd.
  10. Preparing presentations for Women's Power Summit on Law & Leadership at UT School of Law on Wed & Thurs. http://is.gd/uYyf
  11. Just testified at the EEOC on employer best practices to prevent family responsibilities discrimination. New EEOC doc: http://is.gd/tVwe
  12. working on presentation for NALP conf this Sat on how hidden bias makes women lawyers leave firms-will anyone still be at the conf on Sat?
  13. Kudos to Hogan for reducing hours & salaries instead of layoffs http://is.gd/jlEd
  14. @FlexPaths Fabulous webinar! Thanks for sharing.
  15. PAR names "exceptional" firms for diversity and flexibility to meet with general counsel http://is.gd/o4pc
  16. Updating our website to welcome two new members of the Project for Attorney Retention: DLA Piper and Gibbons. http://is.gd/nMrB
  17. Advice for women lawyers and firms about real mentors and social capital by Ellen Ostrow: http://is.gd/nIqw
  18. @glambert Many thanks - great work. Will quote your blog in panel discussion on Thurs.
  19. Anyone have data on gender/race breakdowns of laid off lawyers? I keep hearing rumors of more women lawyers being let go - need facts.
  20. Just issued press release: 2009 New Partner Classes Stagnant for Women Lawyers http://is.gd/kB8F.14 firms made no women partners at all.