Calling all law students – applications for the Leadership Academy Intensive close TOMORROW! Join us on November 15-16, 2024 at Harvard Law School in Boston MA for this two-day conference on law and leadership. Hear from inspiring speakers, build skills through interactive workshops, and network with fellow rising leaders. Submit your application today: https://buff.ly/3XYMuiK #1L #blacklawstudents #legaleagle #lawschoolgraduation #lawtina #ladieswholaw #legaljourney #becomingjd #2L
Ms. JD
Law Practice
San Francisco, CA 7,786 followers
Women of the legal profession standing together, rising together.
About us
Ms. JD is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to the success of women in law school and the legal profession. Ms. JD is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of law students and recent graduates and an Executive Director. Founded at Stanford Law School in 2006 by a group of female law students from Boalt Hall (UC Berkeley), Cornell, Georgetown, Harvard, NYU, Stanford, UCLA, UT Austin, the University of Chicago, the University of Michigan, the University of Virginia, and Yale, Ms. JD is a 501(c)(3) incorporated in California. Serving as a unique nexus between the profession and the pipeline of diverse attorneys, Ms. JD’s online community provides a forum for dialogue and networking among women lawyers and law students. With campus chapters throughout the nation, Ms. JD is also home to the National Women Law Students’ Organization. Ms. JD celebrates women’s achievements, addresses remaining challenges, and facilitates continued progress by bringing legal practitioners and law students together to share in an ongoing conversation about gender issues in law school and the profession.
- Website
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http://ms-jd.org
External link for Ms. JD
- Industry
- Law Practice
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2006
- Specialties
- prelaw, lawyers, attorneys, legal community, law firm, general counsel, law school, women in law, women lawyers, diversity and inclusion, gender equity, legal profession, and legal education
Locations
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Primary
San Francisco, CA 94107, US
Employees at Ms. JD
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Katie Larkin-Wong
Director, Competition and Litigation @ DoorDash
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Karen Deschaine
Corporate/Securities Lawyer
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Ruby Garrett
Trial Attorney and Board Member
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Krista Selnau Camarda, JD
Immediate Past Board Chair | Nonprofit leader with expertise in development, pro bono, program management, and DEI initiatives.
Updates
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As #LaddHerUp draws to a close, we're so grateful for the opportunities we've had to learn from women leaders and grow our own skills. Today we heard from phenomenal women in leadership about making it to the top of law firm leadership and cultivating mentors and sponsors. Associates also got the chance to learn from speed coaching with General Counsel. We can't wait for next year!
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What a day at #LaddHerUp! We have loved meeting all of this year's associates and learning from our amazing speakers. Our associates had the chance to meet in small groups with General Counsel for career discussions, build relationships through fun recreational outings, and hear from our inspiring keynote speaker: Deborah Telman, Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs and General Counsel at Gilead Sciences. Thank you to Kirkland & Ellis for sponsoring our keynote dinner!
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We're only halfway through Day 1 of #LaddHerUp, and it's already been an incredible experience! We've heard from inspiring speakers about personal branding, strategic networking, and how to build your career journey. And there's so much more to come!
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We are so excited to be launching LaddHer Up today! Over 100 law firm associates will be joining us for this incredible retreat over the next few days. They'll get the chance to hear from incredible leaders in the legal community and network with women General Counsel, helping to jump-start their leadership trajectory. Thank you to our retreat sponsors for making this event possible: Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, Baker McKenzie, Husch Blackwell, and Williams & Connolly LLP. Are you joining us for LaddHer Up? Make sure to use the hashtag #LaddHerUp and tag Ms. JD to share your photos and posts!
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Curious about getting your JD online? Read our latest blog post by Cori Bratby-Rudd, where she walks through the main differences between online and in-person JD programs. You'll get insights into her experience, and learn whether an online degree might be right for you! https://buff.ly/4gZm8WU
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There's still time to nominate someone for a Limitless Award! Join us in recognizing women law students and lawyers who are making waves in the legal field. Nominations close October 27 – and yes, you can nominate yourself! Learn more and submit a nomination: https://buff.ly/46eRguZ
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The Pre-Law Application Accelerator is TOMORROW! Join us for this free, 2-day virtual conference covering every aspect of the law school application. Admissions professionals and industry experts will share advice on everything from setting up your LSAC account to when to include addenda. Register now to save your spot: https://buff.ly/45UtPZv #lawschoolbound #collegestudents #nontraditionalstudent #phialphadelta #lawfraternity #springsemester #legalstudies #honorsociety #justgraduated #bachelorsdegree #hercampus #youngandeducated
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Ever wondered how to conduct an informational interview? We've got you covered! Read our new blog post by Kristina Bilowus all about informational interviews, from how to make the ask to what NOT to do during an interview. Read tips and tricks for how to develop this critical skill for your career success. https://buff.ly/3Y6gZ7Y
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We're just one week away from our LaddHer Up retreat, and are excited to bring over 100 law firm associates and General Counsel together for this incredible event! Thank you to our sponsors for helping to make this unique retreat possible: Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, Baker McKenzie, Husch Blackwell, and Williams & Connolly LLP.