This book (a) synthesizes and distills the research, anecdotal evidence, and key concepts on leadership techniques and success that help working women, in any field, develop in their careers; (b) tailors these principles for women practicing law, regardless of practice area, and creates practical actions that lawyers can implement in their lives and workplaces; and (c) puts the learning into practice by hearing from women who are leading in legal fields and by transforming themselves with a total leadership makeover. Learning to Lead provides a concise road map of the latest collective wisdom on leadership and applies those principles to women lawyers. It features interviews with 11 women legal leaders who share their lessons learned and tips for success. Women lawyers will read this book, take action, and chart their courses to leadership and success.
Gindi Eckel Vincent is Counsel in ExxonMobil Corporation's Law Department in Houston, TX. Her responsibilities include providing strategic environmental counsel to all business lines, including refining, chemicals, pipeline, and upstream and development.
Mary B. Cranston is the retired senior partner and immediate past chair of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. Pillsbury is an international law firm with over 800 attorneys in fifteen offices, including San Francisco, New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, London, Tokyo, and Shanghai.