By Kristy Sides and Kasey McCalla This month, we are excited to introduce two WIP members: Kristy Sides and Kasey McCalla! Kristy Meares Sides What law school did you attend, and what was your graduation year? Wake Forest University School of Law, 2004. Describe what a typical workday is like for you. I am an […]
By Diana Santos Johnson and Eleanor Panetti For our first post of 2026, we asked our Committee members for input. Below are the questions we asked and the responses we received. Enjoy reading about what they learned in 2025, their goals for 2026 and why they joined the Women in the Profession Committee!
This month, we are excited to introduce two WIP members: Ashley Oldfield and Amy Schaefer! Ashley Oldfield What law school did you attend, and what was your graduation year? Wake Forest University School of Law, 2020. Describe what a typical workday is like for you. If I don’t have a court appearance, I’m usually in […]
By Joyce Glass What law school did you attend, and what year did you graduate? Hofstra Law, 1998. Describe what a typical workday is like for you. A typical workday involves reading updates on case law or on pending companion animal cruelty cases. I will have calls scheduled for any cases I am advising on […]
By WIP members As a reminder, as part of a blog series, we’ve invited members of the NCBA Women in the Profession (WIP) Committee to share their insights on common challenges faced by women in the legal profession. As you will see in their answers, each member brings a unique perspective and personal experience, resulting […]
By Kimberly M. Johnson It’s 2025. Are you feeling good? How is your self-esteem? Self-esteem is your subjective sense of overall personal worth or value. According to Kendra Cherry, author of “What is Self Esteem?”, “Self-esteem impacts your decision-making process, relationships, emotional health, and overall well-being. It also influences motivation, as people with a healthy, […]
By the WIP Committee As a reminder, as part of a monthly blog series, we’ve invited members of the NCBA Women in the Profession (WIP) Committee to share their insights on common challenges faced by women in the legal profession. As you will see in their answers, each member brings a unique perspective and personal […]
By Diana Santos Johnson Parenting is hard. I am the last parent to pick up my children from daycare. Parenting as an attorney is hard. I miss my children’s activities to meet work obligations. Parenting with a partner who travels for work is hard. I must scramble when school is out to make sure I […]
By Nancy Mayer What law school did you attend and what was your graduation year? North Carolina Central University School of Law, 2006. Describe a typical work day for you. I work out in the morning and after lunch, I meet with clients and draft documents for clients. These documents include wills, financial powers of […]
By Allyn Elliott What law school did you attend and what was your graduation year? Tulane Law School, 2003. Describe a typical work day for you. As a patent attorney, my typical workday likely differs from that of many other attorneys. A significant part of my day is spent reading about, analyzing, and writing about […]