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.

With the end of July fast approaching, many high school seniors will soon be preparing for their final year of education before heading to college, the armed services and/or the work force. Whatever your personal choices are post High School, here are 10 tips to assist in making the best of the next stage of […]

Hinterhaus Productions/Getty Images I worked for a law firm in Manhattan and initially, the set up, was a sweet deal. I was the only attorney in the New York office, the firm was located in another state, so it was like working alone (which I prefer). Whenever I had any questions about a file or […]

As we continue to enjoy what’s left of the summer months of 2013, many of us will take time out of our work schedules to vacation. Whether it is with family for a reunion, or a girl’s trip to an island, our work calendars and duties on the job have to be planned strategically in […]

As we continue to digest the Not Guilty verdict of George Zimmerman on Saturday evening, one of the most pressing questions that many have been posing is “How could the jury possibly come up with a not guilty verdict considering Zimmerman followed Trayvon and made disparaging remarks about him prior to exiting his car ?” […]

Internships are a great way to open many doors to full-time employment, great connections and overall experience in your fields of interest. Some of us have participated in these internships either as a means of fulfilling curriculum requirements at school, or just to obtain experience. If you have worked in fashion and entertainment as an […]

On Friday I came across a photograph someone posted on Facebook of the deceased body of Trayvon Martin. It was the first time I saw this photo and it has haunted me for the past couple of days. There, laying on the ground, was my brother, my cousin, my nephews and my spirit wept. I […]

Name: Areva Martin, Esq. Occupation: Managing and Founding Partner, Martin & Martin, LLP CEO, The Areva Martin Company Title: President/Founder Special Needs Network, Inc. Attorney, Author, On Air Legal Expert & Host Education: Honors graduate from University of Chicago and Harvard Law School Previous Job experience: Associate Attorney Hughes Hubbard & Reed Briefly describe your […]

The use of social media in today’s working environment is almost a necessity to stay on top of up to date trends, potential jobs and effective networking. LinkedIn, a social media engine utilized particularly for networking professionals, hosts great benefits for its users and members. Though this hub of useful connections and information is readily […]

Whether you are a recent graduate from community college or just received your doctorate, there is no moment more stressful than looking for a job and wondering “What’s Next?” Unfortunately, due to the economy, the influx of entry – level positions is not as vast as it once was, but this does not mean you […]

Mother and daughter duo, Stacia Pierce and Ariana Pierce have taken on the entrepreneurial world together through their efforts in beauty, life and career coaching. Take a look into their current efforts and what led them to pursue paths to self-employment together! Name: Stacia Pierce Occupation: Success and Business Coach and LifeCoach2Women.com Education: Doctorate of […]

In a historical decision today, the Supreme Court of the United States cleared the way to resume same–sex marriage in California and struck down a provision of federal law denying federal benefits to legally married gay couples. These two rulings by the Court, both 5-4 decisions, focused on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) which […]

I was once given a piece of advice I wish I adhered to prior to graduating from law school; “Study in the city you ultimately want to work in.” The premise of this advice surfaced from the belief that it is easier to land a full-time job after graduation in the same city you attended […]