Those firms which move aggressively to change will have the distinction of playing a key role in charting a new and successful course for the future, one in which women can take their rightful place as equals in the legal profession.
Ending the Gauntlet, Lauren Stiller Rikleen
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. 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 obstacles identified and to implement changes that maximize opportunities for success.
2. Implementation of a Women’s Initiative
Throughout the country, law firms are recognizing that the development and implementation of Women’s Initiatives 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 creating a carefully designed Women’s Initiative to support the underlying goals of professional development, retention, and advancement.
3. The NavigatorÒ Career Workshop
The NavigatorÒ Career Workshop is a custom-designed resource, offering a wide range of services to create a culture of success for all lawyers.
Click here to learn more about the The NavigatorÒ Career Workshop
4. Speaking Engagements and Workshops
Lauren Stiller Rikleen speaks frequently across the country on topics related to the retention and advancement of women, generational changes in the workplace, gender differences, and the design and implemention of Women's Initiatives. She also conducts workshops addressing the above topics as well as workplace culture and inclusiveness. Lauren maintains an active speaking schedule and is available to speak at firm meetings and retreats, association and professional conferences, and annual meetings.
For a list of previous and upcoming events, please click here.
To initiate a discussion on Lauren's availability and topic for your event, please contact Lauren directly at lrikleen@bowditch.com, request information at info@biws.com or call 508-416-2411.
