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Career and leadership news for women professionals and executives in Washington daily.

May 19, 2026

How to Structure a Women’s ERG for Maximum Impact

A women’s employee resource group is not a social club; it is a strategic business unit designed to shatter the glass ceiling. With women holding just 30% of leadership roles globally, the stakes have never been higher for your organization to get this right. If you’re wondering how to structure a women’s ERG to move beyond coffee chats and into the boardroom, you must treat it as a professional powerhouse. You likely feel the weight of low engagement from busy women and the constant battle to prove value to skeptical executives. It’s time to stop asking for permission and start delivering undeniable results.

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May 19, 2026

Mastering the Game: Navigating Law Firm Politics as a Woman

Why do women represent over 52% of law firm associates but drop to less than 30% at the partner level? It’s not a lack of talent or effort. You’re likely billing record hours only to be sidelined by “office housework” or excluded from the informal networking where the real deals happen. Successfully navigating law firm politics as a woman requires more than just legal expertise; it requires a deep understanding of the unspoken rules that govern the “old boys’ club.” It’s time to stop feeling invisible and start commanding the room.

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May 18, 2026

How to Give Feedback to Your Peers on the Leadership Team: A Strategic Guide for Women

Did you know that in a massive study of over 12,000 leadership evaluations, peers actually rated women leaders as slightly more effective than their male counterparts? This data proves that your colleagues often value your insight more than you might realize. Even so, the persistent fear of being labeled “difficult” or “bossy” makes mastering how to give feedback to your peers on the leadership team feel like walking a high-stakes political tightrope. You know that silence isn’t an option when organizational success is on the line, but the risk of blowback feels incredibly real.

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