While there has been some growth over the past few years in the representation of women at law firms, men continue to dominate leadership of some practices. In mergers and acquisitions, for instance, women leaders are still often in the minority.

Recently, The Recorder heard from four women who have emerged as M&A leaders in California. They shared memories about what it’s like to be the only woman at the deal table, and how they have seen the landscape change in their careers.

Jane Hinton, Hunton Andrews Kurth