On this episode of Real Talk: Lowenstein's Women's Initiative Network Podcast, Megan Monson, Nicole Fulfree, Rachel Moseson Dikovics, and Amanda Cipriano continue their conversation on pregnancy and related issues in the workplace, including maternity leave, reengaging after leave, and why men should take paternity leave.

Speakers:

Megan Monson, Partner, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Nicole Fulfree, Counsel, Bankruptcy & Restructuring Rachel Moseson Dikovics, Associate, White Collar Criminal Defense Amanda Cipriano, Associate, Litigation

Speakers:

Megan Monson, Partner, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Nicole Fulfree, Counsel, Bankruptcy & Restructuring Rachel Moseson Dikovics, Associate, White Collar Criminal Defense Amanda Cipriano, Associate, Litigation

On this episode of "Real Talk," Megan Monson, Nicole Fulfree, and Rachel Moseson Dikovics welcome Lowenstein alumna and now Senior Employment Counsel at Thompson Reuters Lauren Hanson in a discussion of work/life "integration." They provide tips for finding a way to pursue both professional success and a fulfilling personal life, as well as approaches to managing the stress that comes from trying to achieve that ever-elusive "balance."

Speakers:

Megan Monson, Partner, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Nicole Fulfree, Counsel, Bankruptcy & Restructuring Rachel Moseson Dikovics, Associate, White Collar Criminal Defense Lauren Hanson, Senior Employment Counsel, Thompson Reuters

In this episode of "Real Talk," hosts Lynda A. Bennett, Nicole Fulfree, and Rachel Moseson Dikovics discuss the findings of a recent survey in American Lawyer, which indicated that women as a whole are much more dissatisfied with their law firms than men. Although issues surrounding pay disparity show signs of improvement, many women lawyers still perceive there to be significant gender bias in the industry. The episode offers ways firms can address this issue, such as through more opportunities for mentorship and more significant, high profile work assignments for women.

Speakers:

Lynda Bennett, Partner, Insurance Recovery Nicole Fulfree, Counsel, Bankruptcy & Restructuring Rachel Moseson Dikovics, Associate, White Collar Criminal Defense

On this episode of The Women's Initiative Network—Real Talk, Megan Monson, Nicole Fulfree, Rachel Moseson Dikovics, and Amanda Cipriano focus on Imposter Syndrome; both what it is and tips for overcoming it.

Speakers: Megan Monson, Partner, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Nicole Fulfree, Counsel, Bankruptcy & Restructuring Department Rachel Moseson Dikovics, Associate, White Collar Criminal Defense Amanda Cipriano, Associate, Litigation

In this episode of "Real Talk," hosts Rachel Moseson Dikovics and Megan Monson, and guest host Amanda Cipriano, continue their conversation on personal and professional resiliency and break down five more habits that build resiliency.

Speakers: Megan Monson, Partner, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Rachel Moseson Dikovics, Associate, White Collar Criminal Defense Amanda Cipriano, Associate, Litigation

In this episode of "Real Talk," hosts Rachel Moseson Dikovics and Megan Monson are joined by colleague Amanda Cipriano to discuss habits that build personal and professional resiliency. Speakers: Megan Monson, Partner, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Rachel Moseson Dikovics, Associate, White Collar Criminal Defense Amanda Cipriano, Associate, Litigation

Hosts and executive board members of Lowenstein's Women's Initiative Network (WIN), Megan Monson, Nicole Fulfree and Rachel Moseson Dikovics, introduce themselves and their intention for the podcast series "Real Talk."

Speakers: Megan Monson, Counsel, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Nicole Fulfree, Counsel, Bankruptcy & Restructuring Department Rachel Moseson Dikovics, Associate, White Collar Criminal Defense

On this episode of the Women's Initiative Network: Real Talk, Megan and Rachel are joined by Lowenstein Partner Chandra Shih and discuss the importance for professional women to find mentors and sponsors and how to find them. Speakers: Megan Monson, Counsel, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Rachel Moseson Dikovics, Associate, White Collar Criminal Defense Chandra Shih, Partner, The Tech Group

Hosts Megan Monson and Rachel Moseson Dikovics are joined by The Women's Initiative Network founders Lynda Bennett and Natalie Dallavalle who share how Lowenstein's Women's Initiative Network got started and provide a few key takeaways and reveal the "secret sauce" to form a successful women's initiative. Speakers: Megan Monson, Counsel, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Rachel Moseson Dikovics, Associate, White Collar Criminal Defense Lynda Bennett, Partner, Insurance Recovery Natalie Dallavalle, General Counsel, PSE&G