Bold and Accomplished: Effective Self-Promotion Tactics for Women Attorneys

The HBA Gender Fairness Committee presents a networking luncheon featuring Monica Blacker of BAX Advisors, Thursday, November 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. PLEASE NOTE THE NEW LOCATION -- WELLS FARGO PLAZA AUDITORIUM.

This program will address how to effectively promote yourself within your law firm or organization and ask for what you want to ensure that you are obtaining quality work assignments, developing a specialty and reputation, identifying and developing valuable sponsors and mentors, and successfully navigating year-end performance evaluations.  The presentation will also address how to provide quality legal services including managing risks and avoiding grievances/malpractice as well as how to anticipate client needs through the review and feedback process. 

This event is sponsored by Thompson & Knight, Gibbs & Bruns LLP and Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP. No charge for HBA members. Accredited for 1 hour of MCLE (no ethics).

Monica Blacker spent 22 years practicing as a business workout and reorganization attorney. During her climb to partner in an international law firm, she observed many pitfalls and obstacles that can get in the way and, ultimately, cause women and minorities to derail or leave their jobs. Armed with personal experiences, stories, and anecdotes from many of her colleagues, Monica has become a passionate advocate for minorities and women and a speaker on topics designed to make the road smoother.  Monica Blacker is the Founder of BAX Advisors, LLC., a firm focused on helping women and minorities advance in their careers. In addition to supporting professional growth, BAX also helps organizations design and/or refresh their current women’s initiative.