Female GCs have dropped sexist outside counsel or stopped hiring them. / Copyrighted by Shutterstock
Screaming opposing counsel, disrespectful outside counsel and more than one letter addressed to “Dear Sir” are situations women general counsel said they’ve faced in-house from firm lawyers. Outside counsel’s sexism can play a role in who GCs choose not to hire.
January 23, 2019 at 11:51 AM
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Many women general counsel face subtle and blatant sexism from firm lawyers, a frustrating, demoralizing and often isolating experience, according to interviews with several female in-house leaders.
The sexism is having repercussions. Many female GCs have dropped sexist outside counsel or stopped hiring them. Lack of diversity at a firm, especially in leadership roles, is seen as a red flag.
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