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Notes from the Secretarial Pool
N. Rolling-Ford and Y. Caldwell
7 episodes
8 months ago
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Episode 7 - Notes from the Secretarial Pool - Change?
Notes from the Secretarial Pool
35 minutes 58 seconds
1 year ago
Episode 7 - Notes from the Secretarial Pool - Change?
In this episode, Nigeria and Yesenia delve into several notable changes that have occurred in law firms over the years. They cover a wide range of topics, including:1. Smoke Rooms: The shift away from designated smoking areas within the office.2. Liquor Carts: The disappearance of in-office liquor carts that were once a common sight.3. Pagers: The absence of this job title.4. Attorney-to-Assistant Ratio: Changes in the ratio of attorneys to assistants, reflecting broader shifts in administrative support structures.5. Speed Writing: The transformation in methods and tools for drafting and taking notes quickly.6. Water Cooler Conversations: How candid conversations around the water cooler have evolved or diminished.7. Natural Hairstyles: The growing acceptance and normalization of natural hairstyles in professional settings.8. Black Attorneys in Corporate Law: The ongoing issue of the underrepresentation of Black attorneys in corporate law, highlighting the need for continued efforts towards diversity and inclusion.The discussion provides insights into how law firm culture and operations have adapted over time, balancing tradition with modernity, while also acknowledging areas where progress is still needed. Referenced Articles https://www.abalegalprofile.com/demographics.html#:~:text=Meanwhile%2C%20the%20number%20of%20Black,the%20U.S.%20population%20(13.6%25). https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1998/01/16/for-minority-attorneys-big-law-firms-prove-trying/e8cefc25-86ed-4e75-90e1-d18f1f4f846c/
Notes from the Secretarial Pool