MS Legal Search founder is a panelist for the Houston Bar Association’s most recent Gender Fairness network luncheon entitled, “Raising Your Profile & Making the Right Impression in Challenging Times.”
MS Legal Search Founder & CEO, Elaine Makris Williams, was a panelist at the Houston Bar Association (HBA) Gender Fairness network luncheon, along with Debra Bruce, an experienced lawyer-coach, and Suzanne Chauvin, a litigation partner with Strong Pipkin Bissell & Leyard.
The luncheon and panel discussion entitled, “Raising Your Profile & Making the Right Impression in Challenging Times” was aimed at women navigating the legal profession during an economic recession. Topics discussed included: the current job market, the types of jobs opening up, the effect of lay-offs on women, what decision-makers look for on a resume, and ways to raise one’s profile.
The event was well-attended and generated good discussion. The panelists concluded that lay-off decisions seem to be gender-neutral and women were not disproportionately affected.