Jennifer Bennett: Getting Ahead as a Woman in Law

Self-sufficiency is more important than it's ever been. Most firms are hoping and expecting those looking to be partners to bring business with them on a move and that hasn't changed.

Clients are demanding diversification on their case teams and their trial teams, and that has really pushed things forward in a really meaningful way for women.

Women should have the confidence and recognize their value to firms

Developing your book of business starts with your peers and grows from there, it doesn’t start in your fifth year of practice.