Elizabeth Stefanski, Burns White
Landing an internship or first full-time legal position—and then building a successful career—can be daunting, especially for women. A recent New York Times article cited that, while slightly more than half of law school graduates are women, women comprise less than 35 percent of attorneys at firms.
As a litigator who participates in the hiring process, spends time mentoring new hires, and has built a successful career in a male-dominated industry, I’ve found that there are five key factors that help new hires, especially women, succeed at a firm. There are clearly challenges for women in the law, but with these strategies, you can begin to achieve a successful career.
