About Rashida Maples, Esq.

Rashida Maples, Esq. is Founder and Managing Partner of J. Maples & Associates(www.jmaplesandassociates.com). She has practiced Entertainment & Fashion, Real Estate and Small Business Law for 9 years, handling both transactional and litigation matters. Her clients include R&B Artists Bilal and Olivia, NFL Superstar Ray Lewis, Fashion Powerhouse Harlem’s Fashion Row, KinderJam, LLC and Hirschfeld Properties, LLC.

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Rock The World: Women Entrepreneurs Savor The Success Of Starting & Maintaining Their Own Businesses

I recently had the pleasure of gathering with over 250 fellow women entrepreneurs for the “2013, Savor the Success” Conference at The Altman Building in the heart of New York City. The two day conference included a networking village, tradeshow, numerous panels and great cuisine, all provided by women entrepreneurs from around the country. It […]

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Working Woman Dating Woes: Are Men Intimidated By Your Power & Ambition?

I promise you. He is not intimidated by you because you are an independent woman. Yes, you are holding your own in the workplace, making your own money, paying your own rent or mortgage and even buying your own bags and shoes, but I PROMISE, he is not intimidated by that. It’s something else, and […]

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To Resign Or To Be Fired, That Is The Question: Your Guide To Moving On

Prior to the recession, there was always a stigma of being fired or laid off as opposed to resigning from a job. Most times, it’s reported that a person who offers up a resignation would be more marketable and hireable than someone who was terminated. However, as we are still dealing with an unstable employment […]