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Bridging the Gap to Practice: A Conversation with BARBRI

Ms. JD is excited to partner with BARBRI to share insights on the transition from law school to l...

Liz Arnkoff and Denalee McDonald

February 10, 2026

SPEAKING UP - HOW TO MANAGE THE GENDER GAP IN LAW SCHOOL CLASSROOM PARTICIPATION

I heard something surprising from the daughter of a close friend last week. An extremely intelli...

Melanie Houk

February 10, 2026

No Invitation Required: Owning Your Seat at the Table

We have all entered a room we never expected to be in.Sometimes it is a literal room: a conferenc...

Shea Holman Kilian

February 2, 2026

Does every lawyer need to be a tech lawyer?

Learn about the significance of the title and its applicability to the legal industry, as the cur...

Bellina Barrow

January 20, 2026

Free Speech in the Crosshairs: Political Expression in 2026

Given that current events can undoubtedly inspire both verbal and non-verbal commentary, it’s a g...

Melanie Houk

January 14, 2026

Leadership of One or a Team

Learn how can we understand our gifts and frustrations, transform the way we see ourselves, and p...

Bellina Barrow

December 9, 2025

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