The Bowditch Institute for Women’s Success offers law firms a variety of options which can be implemented separately or combined into a custom-designed program: 

1.  Training on Unexamined Bias and the Development of a Gender-Equal Evaluation Process

Unexamined bias affects everyone in the workplace.  By understanding the ways in which implicit assumptions affect the way we view and evaluate others, we can alter behavior to provide a work environment which truly provides equal opportunities.

Firm leaders and all others involved in the review and evaluation of professionals will benefit from the Bowditch Institute’s training programs that will lead to the development of a gender-equal evaluation and promotion process.

2.  A Confidential Internal Assessment of Existing Barriers to Success

Each law firm has its own unique culture and internal management framework which has a substantial impact on the career success of its professionals. The Bowditch Institute for Women’s Success can undertake a confidential internal assessment to help firms identify the unique conditions and perceived obstacles to retaining and advancing women. 

Through a series of confidential interviews and an analysis of firm policies and procedures, the Bowditch Institute works with law firm leaders to address identified obstacles and to implement changes that maximize opportunities for success.

3. Implementation of a Women’s Initiative

Throughout the country, law firms are recognizing that the development and implementation of a Women’s Initiative offers opportunities for internal collaboration, external networking and business development, and key skill-building. A successful Women’s Initiative develops key metrics for the long-term retention and advancement of women and implements a range of programming to help achieve those metrics. 

With an in-depth understanding of the mutual gains derived when women work together, Attorney Rikleen’s unique approach combines the development and enhancement of a Women’s Initiative that fosters teamwork and a culture of mutual support with individual opportunities for building self-confidence and workplace navigation skills. 

The Bowditch Institute enhances the services of law firms by helping to craft a carefully designed Women’s Initiative to support the underlying goals of professional development, retention, and advancement.

4. The NavigatorÒ Career Workshop

The NavigatorÒ Career Workshop is a custom-tailored workshop which teaches critical career navigation skills to early and mid-career associates, providing important building blocks for future success. 

Click here to learn more about The NavigatorÒ Career Workshop

5.  Speaking Engagements and Workshops

Lauren Stiller Rikleen maintains an active speaking schedule and is available to present or conduct workshop and training programs on topics such as: 

§            Retention and advancement of women

§            Generational changes in the workplace

§            Unexamined bias and the creation of a gender-equal evaluation process

§            The design and implementation of Women’s Initiatives