Diversity: A Key ESG Factor That Needs Data-Driven Reviews 

There is a growing global movement toward greater consideration of environmental, social and governance factors in investing. As a result, mutual funds with responsible investment strategies, where investors actively seek out companies making positive contributions in these areas, have seen significant inflows over the past several years, with global ESG assets hitting $2.5 trillion at the end of 2022, according to Morningstar.

Financial Institution Directors: Four Key Considerations for Oversight of Management in Today’s Uncertain Environment: By Christine Edwards

Today’s financial institution director oversight challenges are caused by the aftermath of several recent bank failures, resulting in the FDIC stepping in to make depositors whole.

Principals Roberta Liebenberg and JoAnne Epps will co-teach a course at Temple Law School

Principals Roberta Liebenberg and JoAnne Epps will co-teach a course at Temple Law School during the Spring 2023 semester entitled “Promoting Gender Equality and Gender Equity in the Legal Profession:  Issues & Solutions.”  The course will prepare students to be change agents through study of the types of explicit and implicit biases that impact women, underrepresented women (e.g., LGBTQ, disabled, veterans) and other underrepresented members of the legal profession.  The course will include studies in leadership, providing students with the knowledge and skills to help them advance and succeed in their places of employment and promote a more just and equitable profession.

Kelly McNamara Corley moderated a panel discussion at a joint meeting of Women’s Corporate Directors and The Chicago Network

September 28, 2022

Kelly McNamara Corley moderated a panel discussion at a joint meeting of Women’s Corporate Directors and The Chicago Network title “Finding Certainty in Uncertain Times—Board Best Practices in Times of Disruption”.  The panel discussed best practices around Board reporting, evaluations, refreshment and skills assessments and overseeing reputation risk.

Kelly McNamara Corley, Principal and Co-Founder, participated in a panel discussion at the Ray Garrett Institute at Northwestern University School of Law

September 23, 2022

Kelly McNamara Corley, Principal and Co-Founder, participated in a panel discussion at the Ray Garrett Institute at Northwestern University School of Law regarding “ the evolution of Board governance and post pandemic trends and practices”.  The Garrett Institute hosts a leading conference for governance professionals each year.   Kelly shared boardroom best practices regarding confidentiality and privilege in a virtual boardroom, board and committee evaluation practices as well as practical suggestions for corporations relating to communications by officers and directors on topics of public interest.

Red Bee Principals Christine Edwards and Kelly McNamara Corley served as faculty and coaches

September 14, 2022

Red Bee Principals Christine Edwards and Kelly McNamara Corley served as faculty and coaches for a series of webinars hosted by Black In-House Counsel—the premier source of information and engagement for Black attorneys across the legal profession. Chris and Kelly offered practical suggestions to help participants prepare for presenting to a corporate board of directors.

Principal JoAnne Epps Will Participate in a DirectWomen Panel Discussing Issues Women of Color Face When Joining Corporate Boards

June 17, 2022

The Red Bee Group Principal JoAnne Epps is a panelist for a DirectWomen webinar titled “A View from Women of Color on Corporate Boards” that will take place on Tuesday, June 28th at 2pm ET.

Principals Kelly McNamara Corley and Christine Edwards Led Workshop on “Getting Board Ready” for Women Retail Executives

May 20, 2022

Last month, Red Bee principals Kelly McNamara Corley and Christine Edwards presented a workshop on “Getting Board Ready” at the 2022 Women in Retail Leadership Summit.

Roberta Liebenberg Quoted in Law.com Labor of Law Column About How Firms Can Prevent a “Mommy Track” for Women in Hybrid Work Settings

March 11, 2022

Hybrid work is here to stay. In a recent Law.com article, Red Bee Principal Roberta Liebenberg discusses the potential gender divide with hybrid work and what employers can do to ensure all lawyers who work remotely, particularly women and women with children, have equal opportunities.

Roberta Liebenberg and Ninth Circuit Judge Margaret McKeown Discuss Implicit Biases that Result in “Office Mom” Work

April 26, 2022

Principal Roberta Liebenberg and Ninth Circuit Judge Margaret McKeown recently did a podcast with The Lawyer’s Edge discussing the phenomenon of “office mom” work, which falls disproportionately on the shoulders of women lawyers.

Stephanie Scharf Emphasizes the Power of Data-Based Strategies for Driving Change in The Lawyer’s Edge Podcast

April 25, 2022

Instituting change requires quality metrics that help you evaluate your progress. After all, we can’t change what we don’t measure.

Principal Wendy Shiba Announced as an ABA Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award Honoree

April 7, 2022

Congratulations to Principal Wendy Shiba, who was recently announced as a Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement Award Honoree.

Principal Bobbi Liebenberg Will Serve as Panelist at the 70th Antitrust Law Spring Meeting

April 4, 2022

This Thursday, Red Bee principal Roberta Liebenberg will join ABA.Women.Connected at the 70th Antitrust Law Spring Meeting.

Principal JoAnne Epps Will Present “The Importance of Caring: Reaffirming Our Commitment to Judge Green’s Legacy” at Temple University’s 2022 Honorable Clifford Scott Green Lectureship

April 1, 2022

JoAnne A. Epps, Red Bee Principal and Professor of Law and Advisor to the Temple University President, will deliver the 2022 Honorable Clifford Scott Green Lecture titled,”The Importance of Caring: Reaffirming Our Commitment to Judge Green’s Legacy” on April 7th at 12pm ET.

Principal Christine Edwards to Moderate Maryland Carey Law Alumnae Webinar “Women Leaders in Financial Services”

March 9, 2022

On Monday, March 14 from 12:00PM-1:15PM ET, The Red Bee Group Principal Christine Edwards will moderate Part 4 of Maryland Carey Law’s Women, Leadership & Equality Program (WLE) Webinar Series: Maryland Carey Law Alumnae Leading the Way, titled “Women Leaders in Financial Services.”

International Women’s Day 2022

March 8, 2022

On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the social, political, and economic achievements of women and rally for equal treatment and representation. As a women-owned firm, we are indebted to the women who came before us and laid the foundation so that we could pursue our personal and professional goals.

Principal Christine Edwards Will Participate in Women Corporate Directors Webinar on the Growing Role of Business in Society

February 18, 2022

On Wednesday, February 23 Red Bee Principal Christine Edwards will speak at the first of a special three-part webinar series hosted by Women Corporate Directors Foundation and sponsored by Edelman.

Principal Stephanie Scharf Featured in Super Lawyers for Research on Gender and Race in Law

January 27, 2021

The Red Bee Group Co-founder and Principal Stephanie Scharf was highlighted in Super Lawyers Magazine for her research on gender and race in law.

Principal Christine Edwards Received “Distinguished Graduate Award” by The University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law

December 17, 2021

The Red Bee Group Principal Christine Edwards received The University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law’s Distinguished Graduate Award in December at their annual Alumni Awards.

Principal Roberta Liebenberg Co-authored Article with U.S. Circuit Judge Margaret McKeown

November 12, 2021

Principal Roberta Liebenberg co-authored an article with U.S. Circuit Judge Margaret McKeown.

Red Bee Principal Writes About the Need for Effective Hybrid Work Policies for Female Lawyers

November 4, 2021

Red Bee Principal Roberta Liebenberg discusses in her recently-published article, “Hybrid Work – A Path for Female Lawyers,” the pressing need for effective hybrid-work policies data-based best practices.

Principals Bobbi Liebenberg and Stephanie Scharf Publish Law.com Article on Hybrid Work Policies and Retention of Women Lawyers

October 25, 2021

The Red Bee Group principals Roberta Liebenberg and Stephanie Scharf co-wrote a Law.com article with Paulette Brown titled, “Hybrid Work Policies: Key to the Retention of Women Lawyers.”

Red Bees Quoted in Arkansas Money & Politics Article about Impact of Technology and COVID on Law Profession

October 13, 2021

Arkansas Money and Politics quoted The Red Bee Group Principals, Roberta Liebenberg and Stephanie Scharf, in its recent article, “Technology, COVID Likely to Shape Law Profession for Years to Come.”

Red Bees Participate in Webinar on Motherhood Penalty and Caregiver Bias

August 19, 2021

See Red Bee Principals Roberta Liebenberg and Stephanie Scharf in a cutting-edge discussion describing the “motherhood penalty” as well as creative and positive strategies for employers to retain a robust cadre of talented women professionals at all levels.

Principal Kelly Corley to Host Webinar “Getting Board Ready” for Women in Retail and Hospitality

August 11, 2021

Principal Kelly McNamara Corley will lead a webinar titled, “Getting Board Ready: The Secrets to Landing a Board Seat and Being a Great Director” on August 26th.

The Red Bee Group and Principals Referenced in ABA Journal Article About Burnout

August 1, 2021

The Red Bee Group Principals Roberta Liebenberg and Stephanie Scharf were quoted in an ABA Journal article describing the tremendous toll the pandemic has taken on working mothers.

Red Bees Publish Article about the Importance of Effective Hybrid Work Policies Following the Pandemic

July 19, 2021

The hybrid work model is on the rise post-pandemic… but did you know there is a significant age gap and gender gap in preferences for remote or in-office work?

ABA Podcast Features Principals Stephanie Scharf and Roberta Liebenberg for their Recent Survey

June 24, 2021

The Red Bee Group principals Stephanie Scharf and Roberta Liebenberg join Lynn Howell to discuss the results of their recent nationwide survey on practicing law in the pandemic and moving forward.

Principal Bobbi Liebenberg Featured on KYW Newsradio for her ABA “Practice Forward” Survey

June 20, 2021

Red Bee Principal Bobbi Liebenberg was featured on KYW Newsradio for her ABA research on the pandemic’s disproportionate impact on working mothers.

Principals Stephanie Scharf and Bobbi Liebenberg Write Law360 Article on Shifting US Demographics & Implications on Law Firm Talent

June 17, 2021

Red Bee principals Stephanie Scharf and Roberta Liebenberg wrote a Law360 article about the current and projected US demographic trends and how law firm talent must reflect this shift.

Principals Bobbi Liebenberg and Stephanie Scharf Highlighted in Law360 Pulse for Research on Pandemic’s Impact on Women and Lawyers of Color

June 17, 2021

Roberta Liebenberg and Stephanie were featured in a Law360 Pulse article discussing the pandemic’s tremendous impact on women and lawyers of color.

SCG Legal Hosts Webinar “Emerging from the Pandemic” with Red Bee Principals as Guest Speakers

June 9, 2021

On June 8, SCG Legal conducted a webinar hosted by Diane Case titled, “Emerging from the Pandemic.” As guest speakers, Red Bee principals Roberta Liebenberg and Stephanie Scharf discuss data-based best practices.

Principal Christine Edwards to Participate in S&P Global’s ESG Virtual Conference May 25-27

May 20, 2021

Red Bee Principal Christine Edwards is participating in an S&P Global Virtual Conference May 25-27. The conference titled “Accelerating the Transition to Sustainability: A Journey Across the Global Value Chain” is focused on Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance.

Principals Roberta Liebenberg and Stephanie Scharf Discuss Burnout, Impact of the Pandemic on Women Lawyers on AHLA Podcast

March 2021

In early March, Roberta Liebenberg and Stephanie Scharf spoke with Delphine O’Rourke, Partner, Goodwin Procter LLP, in a two-part podcast series on her American Health Law Association podcast.

The Red Bee Group Highlighted for ABA COVID Survey

February 26, 2021

The American Bar Association’s CLE includes new research spearheaded by Stephanie Scharf, Roberta Liebenberg and The Red Bee Group.

Three Red Bee Principles Highlighted by Above the Law for Their Research on Women Leaving the Profession

February 5, 2021

Above the Law highlighted three Red Bee principals in a recent article, “Five Ways for Virtual Law Firms to Become More Inclusive.”

The ABA’s First-Ever World Forum for Women in the Law Co-Chaired by Principals Stephanie Scharf and Roberta Liebenberg

January 29, 2021

Principals Stephanie Scharf and Bobbi Liebenberg co-chaired a cutting-edge virtual three-day conference on January 27-29 sponsored by the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession focusing on Women, Power and Disrupting the Status Quo.

Red Bee Group Principals Author Law360 Column on How to Avoid Female Atty Exodus During the Pandemic

October 18, 2020

At the invitation of Law360, Red Bee Principals Roberta Liebenberg and Stephanie Scharf wrote a column outlining the steps firms can take to retain women lawyers and achieve their gender diversity goals in the midst of the pandemic.

Revisiting Performance Reviews in 2020 by Kelly McNamara Corley

As we approach the end of 2020 and reflect on the opportunities and challenges presented by seven months of remote work, managers and employees should begin to prepare for a different type of year-end performance discussion.

Red Bee Principals Participate in Catholic University’s Law Alumni Weekend “Women and the Law” Panel

October 6, 2020

Red Bee Principals Roberta “Bobbi” Liebenberg and Stephanie Scharf were featured speakers at Catholic University’s Law Alumni Weekend.

Red Bee Group Principals Author Law360 Column on Pandemic and Diversity

July 27, 2020

Law360 publishes guest column written by The Red Bee Group Principals Roberta Liebenberg and Stephanie Scarf about the impact of the Pandemic on women in the workplace.

Pandemic Could Jeopardize Law Firm Diversity Efforts

April 6, 2020

Law 360 quotes The Red Bee Group Principals Stephanie Scharf and Roberta Liebenberg on the impact of the pandemic on law firm diversity initiatives.

American Lawyer Highlights The Red Bee Group’s First National Survey on Remote Working During COVID-19 Pandemic

March 31, 2020

American Lawyer has featured results from The Red Bee Group’s first national survey of the legal profession.

A National Survey on the New Normal of Working Remotely

March 27, 2020

ABA Journal publishes The Red Bee Group nationwide survey of legal professionals.

Red Bee Principals Publish Groundbreaking ABA/ALM Study of Long-Term Careers for Women Lawyers

November 27, 2019

Principals Stephanie Scharf and Roberta Liebenberg are authors of a first-of-its-kind report, jointly issued by the American Bar Association and ALM Intelligence, which describes the reasons why experienced women are far more likely than men to leave the private practice of law.

Developing Leadership Muscle Memory by Kelly McNamara Corley

As a C-suite executive who has managed people and led teams for 35 years, I thought I knew a thing or two about leadership. I’ve learned from great bosses and mentors, and I’ve read my share of leadership books.