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The article focuses on women lawyers and their role in several areas of law. Topics discussed include role of women lawyers in Intellectual Property Law; views of Antoinette Konski, an intellectual property (IP) lawyer, on passion for law; role of women in sports law; and other law areas which include Energy Law and Construction Law.

The article discusses the Grit Toolkit of the American Bar Association's (ABA) Commission on Women in the Profession, which incorporates research information, testing materials, and how-to guides to have a growth mindset for women lawyers. The Grit Project is based on the position that women lawyers can boost their gritty side by assuming a growth mindset.

An interview with the first Woman Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court Sandra Day O'Connor and the first woman U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright is presented. It states that the two women has written memoirs about their lives. It mentions that O'Connor discusses her view in writing opinions while Albright offers her view of being a constant role model.

The article reports on women lawyers in the U.S. who joined politics. Arlene Violet was the first woman elected a state's attorney general. Patricia Russo, president of the Women's Campaign School, says the school give women lawyers the skills and tools they need to run an effective campaign. Mary Hughes launched a national, nonpartisan campaign based at the Center for American Women and Politics of Rutgers, the state university of New Jersey.

The article reflects on the ambition of the women lawyers. Work and life balance issues continue to stymie ambitions of women lawyers'. Women lawyers lose drive when they perceive their male peers getting superior assignments. Coaching on business development will allow more women lawyers to fulfill their higher ambitions.

The article discusses issues related to attire for women lawyers. It is stated that female lawyers in the U.S. have earlier been wearing conventional courtroom attire. It is mentioned that wardrobe attire of today's female lawyers reflects more style and individualism than ever before. Women lawyers themselves try to avoid unconventional attire because they are often subjected to ridicule and insult from their own male counterparts.

The article discusses sexism and harassment issues typically experienced by women lawyers in the profession with the backdrop of the "Better Call Saul" television (TV) series from the AMC network. Topics include the reference to the Kimberly Wexler character in the TV series, demotion to document reviewer position in the Hamlin, Hamlin & McGill law firm as well as corporate law portrayal alluded to by "New York Times" reporter David Segal.

The article discusses the perspective of lawyer Victoria Pynchon on gender bias. The author talks about the experience of Pnychon of being discriminated while working with his client, Mitsubushi Motors. She also tackles Pynchon's cofounding of She Negotiates LLC, which trains women on bow to foster better relationships with bosses and coworkers.

The article focuses on the benefits of social media and online social networks for women lawyers. It is said that social media provide opportunities for connecting, mentoring, finding a job and securing new clients. However, the law firms should also try to protect themselves from improprieties, defamation lawsuits, and the disclosure of a company's proprietary information.

The article focuses on how women lawyers can succeed in the U.S. military. It is stated that it is necessary to meet certain physical fitness criteria along with a law diploma to join U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps. Colonel Julie K. Hasdorff said women are not able to socialize with the prosecutor or defense and it can be a lonely job if one cannot hangout with men.

The article discusses the discriminatory comment of lawyer Camilo Salas to lawyer Dora Monserrate-Peñagaricano during a hearing in March 15, 2017. Topics mention including examining of cases from the perspective such as types of cases, type of client and type of practice setting, women were underrepresented in the lead counsel roles and majority of men than women are most likely to serve as a lead counsel in the civil cases.