Media Mentions & Podcast Interviews
National publications and podcasts often ask Manar Morales to provide expert insights on issues related to diversity and inclusion, advancement of women and workplace flexibility. Below are some of the articles and podcasts in which Manar has shared her expertise.
Path to Well-Being in Law Podcast (May 31, 2022)
Saul Ewing declares Wednesdays ‘Zoom-free’ as law firms plot office returns
Reuters (March 14, 2022)
Saul Ewing’s unusual return-to-office plan focuses on flexibility and predictability
Philadelphia Business Journal (March 14, 2022)
2021
2021 Media Mentions
Cox Honored for Workplace Flexibility Initiative
Editor & Publisher (November 8, 2021)
Beyond Statements: How to Build and Maintain a More Diverse & Inclusive Workplace
ABF Journal (Q1 2021 DE&I Issue)
Warding Off ‘Schedule Creep’ and Burnout Calls for Boundaries
Law 360 (March 9, 2021)
Big Law Falls Short on Parental Leave for Fathers
Law 360 (February 10, 2021)
2021 Podcast Interviews
Seyfarth’s Pioneers and Pathfinders PODCAST
September 8, 2021
The Power of Workplace Flexibility
ASAE Stronger by Association PODCAST
April 9, 2021
Flexible Work: What Needs to Come Next
Breadwinners PODCAST
February 9, 2021
2020
At 46 BigLaw firms, new partner classes include at least 50% women
ABA Journal (November 9, 2020)
2020 Partner Classes at 46 Firms Were at Least 50% Women
Law360 (November 6, 2020)
How to Build a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce as a Small Business
Business Insider (October 2, 2020)
Manar Morales: Entrepreneur of the Month
Penn State – Dickinson Law School (October 2020)
Virus Crisis Could Be Big Test of Law Firms’ Diversity Efforts
Bloomberg Law (April 27, 2020)
NY Firms’ Promotions Rose Over Last Year, As Did Share of Female New Partners
Law.com (April 20, 2020)
Pandemic Could Jeopardize Law Firm Diversity Efforts
Law 360 (April 6, 2020)
Firms Urged to Better Support Revamped Leave Policies
Law 360 (February 27, 2020)
Law Firms Leading the Way on Parental Benefits in 2019
Law 360 (January 1, 2020)
2019
Flexible Work Makes Freelancing More Viable in Big Law
Law360 (January 7, 2019)
Above The Law (January 2, 2019)
2018
Law Firms Show Slow Progress As Women Land 38% of Partnerships
Bloomberg Law – Big Law Business (December 31, 2018)
Partner Promotion Photo Shows Little Diversity; Law Firm Blames Idiosyncratic Demographic Pool
ABA Journal (December 20, 2018)
Podcast with Manar Morales on Assessing Law Firm Culture
The Lion Group (February 6, 2018)
Trends in Paid Parental Leave Come to the Legal Industry: A Call to Action for Law Firms
Lexology (January 23, 2018)
2017
Women Lawyers Gain Ground Slowly
Biz Women – The Business Journals (November 13, 2017)
Percentage of New Women Partners Rising Slowly; Still Low Compared to Men
The American Lawyer (November 9, 2017)
Women’s Partnership Growth Slow But Steady, Report Says
Law 360 (November 9, 2017)
Flexible Work Alone Won’t Create Gender Equality, But These Things Might
Slate (October 27, 2017)
Guiding Principles for Deciding Whether to Pause a Career to Raise a Family
Quartz (October 11, 2017)
2016
Number of Female Partners In BigLaw Hits 5-Year High (subscription required)
Law360 (November 3, 2016)
More Women Promoted at Law Firms, But Still Lag Behind Men
Wall Street Journal (November 3, 2016)
Percentage of women attaining partnership is steadily increasing, report finds
ABA Journal (November 3, 2016)
Share of Women Among New Partners in Biglaw Hits Five-Year High: Report
Courtroom View Network (November 3, 2016)
Law firms promote more women to partnership in 2016 (subscription required)
Law Office Manager (November 2016)
Q&A with Manar Morales: Diversity & Flexibility Alliance Promotes Structures that Will Help Retention of Women
Thomson Reuters – Legal Executive Institute (October 19, 2016)
Fearing Career-Killer, BigLaw Attorneys Pass On Flex Time (subscription required)
Law360 (February 10, 2016)
Few Attys Take Advantage Of Firms’ Flexible Hours: Survey (subscription required)
Law360 (February 9, 2016)
2015
Which major firms promoted zero women to partner this year?
ABA Journal (November 12, 2015)
Guess which Chicago law firm has promoted the most female partners
Crain’s Chicago Business (November 11, 2015)
At Some Firms More Than Others, Women Lag Among New Partners (subscription required)
The American Lawyer (November 10, 2015)
Female Attys Make Modest Gains In Partner Promotions (subscription required)
Law360 (November 10, 2015)
Legal Industry Potpourri: Demand Down, More Women Advancing
Wall Street Journal (November 10, 2015)
Why law firms are increasingly flexible with their workers
The Denver Post (October 2, 2015)
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