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A Centennial Tribute to 100 Years of NAWL Page17 notional ossocionon of women lawyers Vol. 85, No. 2 SUMMER, 1999 BEHIND THE AFGHANI TALIBAN'S of A special report on international women's rights Page 6 an· gto If you've been �� :AWL n to ask a frie d 10m a seem to find t c never . bu �� pli c ation m m rship ap me n your es of paper i the pil pletely . here's a oc m c rn. pla ec to tu ott1:ttered -.:v-,,;:,;;,;;;;;::::c:·;:·t'······•·•·•· tn+····,.J:..:;:·;�/;··>···········.· f{p;/�-:;:::::.:/:/:·::t -----g,c: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN LAWYERS MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Mail to National Association of Women Lawyers, 750 N. Lake Shore Drive, 12.4, Chicago, Ill. 60611-4497 Name (please print or type): ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.•••••••••••••••••••••...••••••••.••••••••.•.••••••... 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Professional or student bar associations wishing to affiliate with the National Association of Women Lawyers should contact NAWL for details. Nonlawyers also should request details about associate membership. Signature (I have checked this form and all information on it is correct) Date 2 WOMEN LAWYERS JOURNAL/ SUMMER 1999 SECRETS OF MY SUCCESS Having whole lite helps practice Laura Farber made partner at 30. In support given to all lawyers for the the Fall 1997 issue of The Associate, a various activities they participate in, National Jurist publication, she was one including the Bar." of four young attorneys profiled for "On the Fast Track." We asked her to share What do you observe new female her practical tips forsuccess. attorneys doing that you think may be an impediment to success? Did you specifically seek to practice in "Many I have met feel they have to a small-to-medium size firm? work harder than their male counterparts "I firststarted at a small Los to succeed. They tend to work longer Angeles branch office of a New York hours, take every project that is offered, firm (approximately 40 attorneys). I had work weekends, etc., because they the best of both worlds-a large firm believe they need to do more to prove with experience, resources, etc., with a themselves. I'm not suggesting it is bad smaller officefeel and plenty of to work hard,but it is more important to opportunity to get my feet wet. I was be a well-rounded lawyer who can see arguing my own motions, taking the big picture and who will, in the long depositions and handling my own run, be more effective in representing arbitrations during the first year of clients. This includes taking time to be practice. This experience was terrific, involved in community activities, but the hours were excessive and networking, spending time with family, partnership was unrealistic-a 9- to 10- and doing all the other things that offer year track with no guarantee that a important life experiences and add to partnership offer would be extended, your ability to persuade others, which is especially to those lawyers in Los what lawyers do." Angeles who had not worked closely with the main office in New York. Do you think having a family early "I was fortunate to have a mentor, could impede making partner? Diann Kim, from another large firm with "I believe that it is very possible to whom I connected through a mentor make partner and have a family at the program sponsored by WLALA. I same time, [but] the combination mentioned to her that I was interested in depends upon the firm where you work. becoming more involved with the Bar, Certain firms have demands that would community activities, etc., and that I render it extremely difficult. For wanted to spend more time with my example, if a firm expects associates to husband and start a family. I did not work long hours every day, including think I could pursue these interests as an weekends, unless you have an extremely associate at the large firm. supportive spouse or care giver, it would "Fortunately for me, one of Diann's be virtually impossible. Also, you will former partners was the hiring partner at not be able to spend the time you may a 23-lawyer firmin Pasadena located want with your children in that two blocks from my home and looking environment. However, I am aware of [for] a lateral with about two years of lawyers who are still working at big experience. I met with R. Scott Jenkins, firms but make it happen by having a then the hiring partner of Hahn & Hahn, computer at home they use in the and the rest is history. evenings after the children are asleep, "I realized that making partner carrying a cell phone so they can at this firm seemed more realistic than at conduct business in the car and the large firmbecause the track was elsewhere, returning to the office later in shorter and many associates had made the evening. I believe people need to be partner over the years." creative. "While I was on maternity leave, I Did you research the firm's corporate couldn't stay out of the office because of culture before you accepted a my passion for my work and concern for position? my clients. I had an arbitration during "I did, and found that Hahn & Hahn was quite unique. the third month of my maternity leave which is still ongoing. I They were interested in well-rounded lawyers who were used technology, communicating via modem on my home involved in the community. Also, every lawyer had a family computer to check my e-mail, perform on-line research, and was able to spend time with them. Of course, Hahn & prepare briefs, correspondence. My home faxmachine was Hahn lawyers work hard, especially during trial time, but they also very useful. put a value on contribution to the community and the "Having a family makes a person well-rounded.They profession. This is not just lip service, but is reflected in the have more lifeexperience to offer and excellent organization billable hour requirement as well as the encouragement and al skills if they are able to balance familyand work." 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