Episode 41: the past, present and future of women in law – with Dana Denis-Smith
The LawCareers.Net PodcastShow Notes
In this episode we speak to Dana Denis-Smith, CEO of Obelisk Support and founder of the First 100 Years, about her journey from journalist to lawyer. We chat about why Dana launched the First 100 Years, the mission behind Obelisk Support, the future of the legal profession for women and the new scholarship campaign – Paving the Way.
Find out more about the Paving the Way scholarship campaign: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/News/Next-100-Years-launches-new-scholarship-campaign-20032024
Read Dana's thoughts on the values of the next generation of lawyers and whether law firms will rise to the challenge to meet these needs: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays/Next-generation-want-employers-that-match-their-values-will-law-firms-rise-to
Plus, we take a look at three women who've changed the legal industry in this Feature, including Dana: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays/The-women-who-changed-the-legal-industry
Find out more about studying at The University of Law: https://link.lawcareers.net/ULawPodcast
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