The Journal
News & Perspectives
Stories and insights from the women shaping the legal profession.
October 9, 2026
Zena Ho joins Jones Day as a real estate finance partner in Los Angeles
Real estate finance lawyer Zena Ho joins Jones Day in Los Angeles, bringing experience in financing transactions, distressed loans and associate mentorship.
October 7, 2026
Hillary Holmes named Texas Influential Woman of the Year
Texas Lawyer recognizes Gibson Dunn partner Hillary Holmes, whose work spans capital markets, firm leadership and board preparation for women lawyers.
October 2, 2026
Laura Beth Nielsen begins historic tenure at the American Bar Foundation
Lawyer and sociologist Laura Beth Nielsen becomes the first woman to lead the American Bar Foundation in its 75-year history.
September 30, 2026
Renee Hatcher named to lead Chicago's Department of Law
Chicago selects clinical law professor and community-development advocate Renee Hatcher to serve as corporation counsel, subject to City Council approval.
September 28, 2026
Sheila Denton joins MiniMed as general counsel and corporate secretary
MiniMed names veteran pharmaceutical and biotechnology lawyer Sheila Denton as general counsel and corporate secretary.