February 24, 2022
A Black Woman on the Supreme Court: It’s a Good Start
By Heather FullerIn 2015, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said that there would be enough women on the U.S. Supreme Court when there are nine. It’s time we go a step further and ensure that these nine women come from diverse […]
Read MoreSeptember 8, 2021
According To Coco Chanel: Professional Dress Code in the Virtual World
By Heather FullerSuit up or Unsuit? The professional dress code has undergone significant changes since the onset of the global pandemic. Even before many professionals began working remotely, work attire had relaxed, at times inappropriately so. Now Zoom and other platforms have […]
Read MoreFebruary 22, 2021
Empathy and the Law – An Often Overlooked Superpower
By Heather FullerHarness A New Superpower Empathy goes beyond sympathy and compassion. It allows for a deeper understanding of others and their circumstances. Being empathetic does not imply weakness or being a pushover. Quite the contrary – empathy is a superpower that […]
Read MoreSeptember 17, 2020
Diversity on the Bench – When There Are Nine
By Heather FullerWhen There Are Nine Diversity improves most groups or endeavors. Diversity in a workplace encourages creativity and innovation and brings together a variety of views that result in better ideas. Diversity in positions of power is essential, particularly the judicial […]
Read MoreApril 24, 2020
The Bar Exam for a Lawyer who Paused
By Heather FullerAnother Glass Ceiling After I paused my legal career to raise three children, I faced hurdles when I tried to re-enter the workforce. I lacked a network and opportunities and faced the implicit bias that I was too old and […]
Read MoreSeptember 18, 2019
North Carolina Win For Parental Leave
By Heather FullerIn a country that doesn’t even mandate that all employers must guarantee that you can return to your job following the birth or adoption of a child, North Carolina has made a significant step forward in a system that is […]
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