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To empower professional women to fulfill their career potential through training, tools, and coaching, while equipping and inspiring them to pay it forward.

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WHAT IS LADDER DOWN FOR WOMEN LAWYERS

Women in law and insurance are mentored in critical areas by women who have achieved success in these industries. Their stories and experience offer a 'ladder down' to help those who wish to climb to the top of their industry. Ladder Down (TM) provides the necessary training and accountability to succeed.

This is a fully virtual interactive program with the following program structure.

      1. Leadership Empowerment
      2. Business Development
      3. Mentoring
      4. Small Group Accountability

These sessions will be highly interactive and involve hands-on exercises.  You will be equipped with practical tips and tools that can be implemented immediately.

Download our Brochure and Application

HOW DOES LADDER DOWN WORK

Ladder Down is unique in structure and content has proven results with measurable success over the last 12 years.  The year-long structure, accountability sessions, and individualize coaching set Ladder Down apart from other programs for Women Lawyers.  Program participants report increased client relationships, greater community involvement, appointments to leadership roles, increased compensation, promotions to partner and shareholder within their firm, numerous speaking engagements and article publications, a feeling of empowerment over their careers, expansion of their referral network, better self-advocacy skills, and improved relationships with existing clients.


WHAT ARE THE PRINCIPLES OF LADDER DOWN?

      • Individual empowerment
      • Successful women helping women starting their careers succeed
      • Commitment to sustained change
      • Paying it forward
      • Promoting diversity
      • Quality instruction

ARE THERE ANY LOCAL LADDER DOWN PROGRAMS?

Yes - there are Ladder Down for Women Lawyers programs in:

Cleveland, Ohio  

For more information:  Follow us on Ladder Down Cleveland
Contact:  Kelley Barnett at kelley.barnett@amtrustgroup.com 

Seattle, Washington

 Learn more about their program

WHAT IS LADDER DOWN FOR WOMEN INSURANCE & RISK MANGEMENT PROFESSIONALS?

This program empowers women to further their careers in the insurance and risk management industry.

This a fully virtual interactive program with the following program structure.

      1. Leadership Development
      2. Building your Brand
      3. Effective Communication
      4. Navigating Corporate Culture
      5. Small Group Accountability Sessions

Participants graduate the program with practical times and tools that they can implement immediately.  

Detailed Brochure and Application can be accessed here.


WHAT IS THE LADDER DOWN PROCESS?

      • Monthly large group interactive sessions.
      • Homework assignments
      • Small group accountability sessions
      • Practical opportunities to try out new skills


WHAT IS THE COST?

The registration fee for the 2025 Ladder Down Program for Women Lawyers and Women Insurance & Risk Professionals is $1,750.  Registration for the 2025 Program is now OPEN!

Brochure and Application for Women Lawyers

Brochure and Application for Women Insurance & Risk Professionals

Scholarships are available - contact ladderdown@righilaw.com 

HOW CAN OUR COMPANY SPONSOR LADDER DOWN?

We are always looking for new sponsors.  There are several recognized sponsorship levels available.

For more information contact ladderdown@righilaw.com 

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