Can Women Get Promoted Without Asking? No!

April 26, 2011 by Susan Spencer

[HTML1] Today’s episode talks about the issues facing women in large law firms. Not only are female lawyers paid significantly less than men but they have only a 20% chance to be selected as a partner in the firm. It’s time to go back to the basics of where all of this began and examine every aspect of how we negotiate our salaries and compensation, and moving forward from there.

More about Rebecca
Rebecca concentrates her practice in the areas of tax and estate planning, closely held business succession planning, charitable giving, estate and trust administration and tax-exempt organizations. She has authored numerous articles and lectures frequently on various topics related to her practice areas.

Rebecca was awarded the 1993 Pittsburgh Tax Club Memorial Prize in recognition of her aptitude in tax law. In 2004, she was recognized as one of 30 statewide “Lawyers on the Fast Track” as published in The Legal Intelligencer.

Education:

Ney York University School of Law, LLm., Taxation, 1999

University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D., 1993

Boston University, B.A., 1989

Bar Admissions:

New Jersey

Pennsylvania

Selected Speaking Engagements:

“The ABCs of Estate and Retirement Planning with IRAs,” Continuing Education Seminar, B’nai B’rith International, Philadelphia, March 7, 2008

“Where to Put Your Money,” Information Session, The Professional Women’s Roundtable, Philadelphia, July 6, 2007

Selected Publications:
“Planning for Death and Taxes in the 21st Century.” The Philadelphia Lawyer, Vol. 73, No. 4, Winter 2011

Professional Associations/Civic Affiliations:

Philadelphia Estate Planning and Council, co-chair Women’s Initiative

Women’s Way

Philadelphia Futures Program

Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia

Philadelphia Bar Association, Probate & Trust Section

American Bar Association

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About Susan Spencer

Susan T. Spencer is one of a kind. She was an entrepreneur and business professional before many women had the confidence to play with the men in the big leagues. Her companies had combined revenues of 50 million dollars.

Before the age of 40 she was a mother, former school teacher, business owner, and lawyer and GM of the Philadelphia Eagles football team. For more than 20 years she owned and operated 3 meat processing companies and was known as "that meat lady" because she was the only woman owner in the meat processing business that sold most of the fast food restaurants in the US and overseas.

Susan earned her BA from Boston University, her MA from Hofstra University, and her law degree from Villanova University.

Susan currently mentors, coaches, lectures, blogs, and advises many large organizations. Her main area of attention is women and business; including such topics as access to capital, starting a woman's banking program, and creative financing for small business.

Susan is also the Host of Business Buzz on WomensRadio. Business Buzz keeps it real. Hot business topics, and cool guests sharing advice, plus sizzling tips about women’s skills and talents. Join in to be part of women on the move!