Gender Diversity

The American Lawyer |News

Greenberg Traurig Associate Launches Podcast for 'Women in Law'

Meghan Tribe | October 19, 2018

By spotlighting stories of women in law firms, in-house legal departments and the judiciary, Allison Stewart hopes to inspire others to find similar success.
The Legal Intelligencer |Conversation

The 2018 Women in Law Roundtable Discussion

The Legal Intelligencer | October 19, 2018

The editorial staff of The Legal has always been aware that the hiring and retention of female attorneys is an ongoing issue in the legal community. In an effort to discuss some of the specific problems facing female attorneys and present potential solutions to those problems, we invited 10 practitioners to talk about how to bolster the role of women in the law.
Corporate Counsel |Expert Opinion

Internal Investigations in the #MeToo Era

Cristina E. Rodriguez and Jillian C. Beck | October 18, 2018

The energy industry has historically been perceived as an “old boys” club. Of course, the industry has made significant progress in hiring and promoting women. But in the era of #MeToo,
National Law Journal |News

Flurry of IP Legislation Crosses President's Desk

Scott Graham | October 16, 2018

In one week, the president signed into law the Music Modernization Act and is now weighing a bill to extend the PTO's fee-setting authority and address the under-representation of women and minorities on patents.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Improving the Discourse Between Women Associates and Their Firms

Chelsea Biemiller and Elizabeth Kuschel | October 12, 2018

Although the women associate ranks in many midsize and large firms throughout the country continue to increase, only 21 percent of women attorneys working in those firms eventually make it to equity partner.
The American Lawyer |News

Leading Litigation Funder Sets Aside $50 Million for Women-Led Matters

Meghan Tribe | October 10, 2018

With Burford Capital "sitting atop a pile of money," the company thinks it's found a new way to help close the legal industry's gender gap.
New York Law Journal |Letter to the Editor

Blasey Ford's Courage Will Change History

Students and Faculty of Albany Law School | October 10, 2018

Civil rights of any kind are always won the hard way, with painful losses that always seem more visible and more numerous than the wins. But progress is not won from the top down.
The American Lawyer |Commentary

Will You Report Sexual Harassment or Bullying? Be Honest.

Vivia Chen | October 10, 2018

A notable percentage of female lawyers experience harassment and bullying, yet the vast majority of them never report it, a recent study finds.
New York Law Journal |News

NY Employers Grapple With New Sexual Harassment Law Now in Effect

Kristen Rasmussen | October 10, 2018

While New York state's sweeping Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy becomes effective today, employers have until Oct. 9, 2019, to implement the arguably most onerous requirement of the new law.
New York Law Journal |News

Women-Owned Law Firms Surge Amid Gender Disparity in the Profession

Angela Morris | October 09, 2018

By founding their own firms, women are crafting new game rules that provide for fair compensation, equal promotions, full inclusion and better career development opportunities.
The American Lawyer |Commentary

Trying to Get Pregnant? Management Would Like to Know.

Vivia Chen | October 08, 2018

The co-leader of Jones Day's health care practice at a recent meeting apparently "encouraged" women to tell management if they were pregnant or planning on be. Is that so wrong?
The American Lawyer |News

Can New Leave Policies Help Big Law Escape the Parent Trap?

Meghan Tribe | October 05, 2018

Facing frustration—and sometimes litigation—over their approach to motherhood and parental leave, law firms are wrestling with how far to go to support new parents.
The American Lawyer |Q&A

Partner Suing Ogletree for Gender Bias Tells Her Story

Scott Flaherty | October 04, 2018

Dawn Knepper, a former nonequity shareholder at Ogletree Deakins, opened up about her gender bias lawsuit against her prior firm.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Judge William Marutani: An Abiding Faith in Democracy

John S. Yi and Stella M. Tsai | October 04, 2018

No matter how tough things got for Judge Marutani, he never lost faith in our democracy or the United States. Neither should we.
The Recorder |Analysis

Is California Gender-Balance on Boards Law Set to Collide With Delaware Legal Doctrine?

Tom McParland | October 03, 2018

A battle could be brewing since companies that maintain corporate officers in the Golden State are headquartered in Delaware.
The American Lawyer |News

Ogletree, Ex-Partner in Gender Bias Case Spar Over Arbitration Pact

Scott Flaherty | October 03, 2018

Dawn Knepper, a former nonequity shareholder at Ogletree, argues that the firm shouldn't be able to invoke an arbitration agreement in light of several flaws. Ogletree, meanwhile, argues Knepper knew plenty about the agreement when it took effect.
Corporate Counsel |News

California's New Board Quota Law Could Move the Needle on Diversity

Caroline Spiezio | October 02, 2018

A bill signed into law this week by Gov. Jerry Brown has made gender diversity on company boards not just a moral issue, but a legal one for companies in California.
The Recorder |Analysis

State's New Quota for Women on Corporate Boards Could Move the Needle on Diversity

Caroline Spiezio | October 02, 2018

"When it's illegal not to find women they tend to be found," said Olga Mack, the founder of Women Serve On Boards.
New Jersey Law Journal |News

Law Journal Names Top Women in the Law 2018

Juliette Gillespie | October 01, 2018

The winners will be profiled in an upcoming special magazine published along with the Law Journal's regular print edition.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

College, the Culture of Assault and Changes to Title IX

Fara A. Cohen | September 27, 2018

Due to the popularity and appeal of college sports, sports-related scandals are usually the ones making the headlines. For example, in May 2016, Art Briles was dismissed as head football coach of Baylor University for mishandling sexual assault allegations against his student-athletes.
The American Lawyer |News

Winging It No Longer, Law Firms Bring in the Diversity Professionals

Meghan Tribe | September 26, 2018

With prominent partners leaving to start their own inclusion-focused ventures, and more law firms adding chief diversity officers to their management ranks, advancing diversity is becoming serious business.
Daily Business Review |News

50 Florida Lawyers Among 2,000 Women in Law Supporting Christine Blasey Ford

Mike Scarcella | September 24, 2018

Mothers in the legal profession from Big Law and smaller firms, government agencies and higher ed join en masse to support one of the Kavanaugh accusers.
The Mid Market Report |Expert Opinion

10 Tips for Conducting Effective Lawyer-Editorial Board Meetings

Gina Rubel | September 24, 2018

Meeting with a publication's editorial board is an excellent way to establish relationships with its editorial leaders. Building this type of relationship enables lawyers to advocate for your law firm or client's cause, to share newsworthy story ideas, to provide insight and information, and to gain the interest of a group of influential journalists.
Law.Com |Infographic

Data Snapshot: Is Big Law Making Progress On Gender Diversity?

Nicholas Bruch, Director, ALM Intelligence | Ben Hancock | September 24, 2018

There may have been some change in the representation of women at major law firms over the past five years, but it has been slow going.
New York Law Journal |Commentary

Women Castigate Columnist Who Defended Brett Kavanaugh's Conduct as a Teenager

Vivia Chen | September 21, 2018

In my last column, I took a look at Brett Kavanaugh's alleged behavior in the teenage context, and I received an avalanche of responses—largely divided along gender lines.
Law.Com |Podcast

Post Quinn Emanuel Split, Faith Gay Dishes on Boutique Ambitions

Leigh Jones | Vanessa Blum | September 21, 2018

The Careerist Vivia Chen talks with the Selendy & Gay partner as part of a podcast series focused on the successes and struggles of prominent women lawyers.
The Recorder |News

9th Circuit Takes Up Class Certification Appeal in Microsoft Gender Discrimination Case

Ross Todd | September 21, 2018

The court will review a decision from June by a federal judge in Seattle who found there were no uniform policies or job descriptions that tied together the thousands of women working in technical positions at Microsoft across multiple states who were part of the proposed class.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Why Your Firm Needs an Employee Wellness Program

Jessica L. Mazzeo | September 20, 2018

Employee satisfaction and engagement are topics that have been, and will continue to be, reoccurring in today's workforce and well into the future. While there may be some out there who feel that continuing to talk about this topic may be redundant and unimportant, please note: you're wrong.
New York Law Journal |News

Judge Greenlights Ashley Judd's Suit Against Weinstein But Dismisses Sexual Harassment Claim

Ian Lopez | September 20, 2018

A federal judge in Los Angeles denied Harvey Weinstein's motion to toss a defamation lawsuit filed by actress Ashley Judd. Weinstein had argued that the claims were barred by applicable statutes of limitations.
New York Law Journal |News

Ex-Acting GC Hits NY-Based Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings With Federal Gender Discrimination Suit

Kristen Rasmussen | September 20, 2018

In a federal lawsuit filed in New York, Jennifer Fischman accuses Mitsubishi, as well as several of its affiliates and company executives, of passing over her for the permanent role of GC and COO in favor of a less-qualified, younger and less-experienced male attorney.
The Legal Intelligencer |News

Former Staffer Sues Stevens & Lee, Alleging Pregnancy Discrimination

Lizzy McLellan | September 19, 2018

Plaintiff Alicia Drees was fired shortly after returning from maternity leave, her complaint said.
The American Lawyer |News

Best Law Firm of the Year and Attorney of the Year Award Finalists

Gina Passarella Cipriani | September 17, 2018

We are honored to announce our finalists for the Best Law Firm of the Year and Attorney of the Year awards. These special firms and individuals will be…
The American Lawyer |News

Shearman & Sterling Aims to Boost Diversity With New C-Suite Role

Meghan Tribe | September 14, 2018

Sandra Bang will be the Shearman's first chief diversity and talent strategy officer—and the latest in a string of new diversity-focused executives at big firms.
Corporate Counsel |News

Improving Diversity In-House: 4 Tips From the MCCA's New Report

Caroline Spiezio | September 10, 2018

If you're an in-house lawyer who wants to be part of the solution when it comes to fighting the industry's diversity problem, here are some steps to take.
The Recorder |Analysis

UC Hastings Report: New Tools Needed to Address Race, Gender Bias in Legal Profession

Meghan Tribe | September 07, 2018

A new study from the Center for WorkLife Law at the University of California, Hastings College says law firms and in-house legal departments are barely moving the needle when it comes to combating gender and racial discrimination.
The American Lawyer |News

Old Problem of Legal Industry Bias Requires New Tools, Study Says

Meghan Tribe | September 07, 2018

Law firms and in-house legal departments are barely moving the needle when it comes to combating gender and racial discrimination, a new report said. But researchers said even implicit bias can be countered.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

How Firm Culture Affects the Success of Attorneys With Diverse Backgrounds

Aya M. Salem | September 07, 2018

It's not easy being a young attorney of a diverse background. Much like Rocky was an underdog fighter with hopes of making it in the boxing world without much support, so too do many minority attorneys struggle to find their place in the legal market today.
New Jersey Law Journal |Analysis

#MeToo, Pay Inequity Renew Calls for Ratification of the ERA

Thomas H. Prol | September 07, 2018

The current political climate has served to reignite the issue of equal rights for women, providing fertile ground to finally achieve Alice Paul's dream of “ordinary equality” in the U.S. Constitution.
New Jersey Law Journal |

Seeking Nominations: Top Women in The Law 2018

Juliette Gillespie | September 05, 2018

We are seeking nominations for female attorneys who have influenced the law and legal profession in exceptional ways over the last two years.
The Recorder |Expert Opinion

What 3-Plus Decades of Being a Female Trial Attorney Has Taught Me

Mary E. Alexander | September 04, 2018

Today, with women of all ages experiencing victory after victory in the fight for freedom and recognition, there are still different standards for men and women.
Connecticut Law Tribune |News

Day Pitney Hires Mercedes In-House Lawyer as Diversity Chief

Michael Marciano | August 29, 2018

On the heels of recently achieving "Mansfield 'Plus' Certification" from Diversity Lab, the firm announced Tuesday it had hired its new director of diversity and inclusion, Tommy M. Shi, former in-house counsel and 10-year diversity and inclusion officer for Mercedes-Benz USA.
The American Lawyer |Analysis

Awkward or Worse: When Partners Sue Their Firms and Stay on Board

Scott Flaherty | August 28, 2018

Attorneys bringing suit face personal and professional repercussions—not to mention an uncomfortable workplace—but nonetheless feel litigation has a purpose.
The American Lawyer |Analysis

The 2018 Midlevel Associates Survey

Ben Seal | August 26, 2018

This year's Midlevel Associates Survey offers a peek behind the curtain of what associates really think about their firms and the associate experience.
Corporate Counsel |Q&A

Prudential's Deputy GC on Promoting In-House, Outside Counsel Diversity

Caroline Spiezio | August 23, 2018

When choosing outside counsel, Prudential's Ann Kappler says legal departments should always ask: "Can this work be conducted by a minority- and women-owned law firm?"
The American Lawyer |Profile

Lifetime Achiever: Mary Ann Hynes, Dentons

Dan Packel | August 22, 2018

Mary Ann Hynes was a trailblazer for women in the GC suite. She's passed on what she knows to as many women as she can.
The American Lawyer |News

Diversity Initiative Names 'Certified' Firms for Women, Minority Leadership

Meghan Tribe | August 20, 2018

Over 40 law firms can now call themselves "Mansfield Certified."
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary

Women in Law Study Yields Troublesome Results

Law Journal Editorial Board | August 20, 2018

The situation warrants further serious attention. We look for a healthy debate, both public and in the halls of corporate, government and private law offices, of steps to be taken.
Corporate Counsel |News

When Harry Fires Sally: The Gender Gap in Disciplining Financial Industry Employees

Sue Reisinger | August 16, 2018

The gender pay gap has already been widely studied, but a new gap has been spotted that has "costly" and "long-lasting" effects on women.
The Recorder |Event

The Pitch Is for Practice, but the Clients Are Real

Vanessa Blum | Ross Todd | August 15, 2018

ALM's Perfecting Your Pitch program set for Nov. 14 in San Francisco will be a forum for female lawyers to practice pitch delivery and receive valuable feedback from in-house lawyers.
The American Lawyer |Commentary

Law Firms Need Informal Reporting Programs to Quash Sexual Harassment

Gwen Mellor | August 15, 2018

By establishing a neutral reporting resource for inappropriate behavior, firms can help keep women safe and satisfied, benefiting everyone.
The American Lawyer |News

Proskauer Partner, Firm Resolve $50M Gender Bias Suit

Scott Flaherty | August 11, 2018

Connie Bertram remains a Washington, D.C., partner at Proskauer, which she claimed "consistently underpays its top female talent."
The American Lawyer |Commentary

From the YL Board: The Real Issues That Prevent Gender Equity in the Law

The Young Lawyer Editorial Board | August 08, 2018

Three myths that continue to hold women back in the legal profession.
New Jersey Law Journal |News

Office of Attorney Ethics Chief Faces Gender Discrimination Suit From Former Staff Lawyer

Charles Toutant | August 08, 2018

The longtime director of New Jersey's Office of Attorney Ethics is defending a suit claiming he runs the agency like a "boys club" and shows open hostility to women employees, the Law Journal has learned.
The American Lawyer |Commentary

Sued for Gender Bias, but Named to the 'Best Law Firms for Women' List

Vivia Chen | August 07, 2018

How did embattled Ogletree Deakins land on a list that touts firms' fair and inclusive cultures for female attorneys?
The American Lawyer |Commentary

Women Think Sexual Harassment Is a Problem. Men: Not So Much

Vivia Chen | August 05, 2018

A survey by Working Mother magazine and the American Bar Association finds that while men agree harassment exists in the workplace, they don't fully appreciate the magnitude of the problem.
The Recorder |Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Cris Arguedas on 'What It Takes to Be a Trial Lawyer if You're Not a Man'

Cris Arguedas | August 03, 2018

Arguedas: "My career has demonstrated that you can be aggressive to the point of causing discomfort for a juror if you are also effective."
Litigation Daily |Letter to the Editor

Litigator Cris Arguedas on 'What It Takes to Be a Trial Lawyer if You're Not a Man'

Cristina Arguedas | August 03, 2018

Arguedas: "My career has demonstrated that you can be aggressive to the point of causing discomfort for a juror if you are also effective."
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

How to Step Out of Your Cultural Comfort Zone to Grow Professionally

Sohana S. Barot | August 03, 2018

I am a second-generation Indian-American woman; a daughter of immigrants who have mostly assimilated to the American way of life but still retained much of their cultural upbringing. I grew up quiet, nonconfrontational and soft-spoken.
New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary

Give Victims Their Voices Back

Nancy Erika Smith | August 03, 2018

OP-ED: The Law Journal Editorial Board's commentary opposing the legislation making nondisclosure agreements unenforceable against the victims of harassment and discrimination misses the point.
The Recorder |News

In Wake of Gender Bias Allegations, Women Partners Head for the Doors at Ogletree Deakins

Miriam Rozen | July 31, 2018

The national labor and employment firm facing a $300 million gender bias suit filed in the Northern District of California has seen a string of female partners leave—including several in California.
Law.Com |Podcast

The Double-Barreled Bias Against Black Women Lawyers

Leigh Jones | Vanessa Blum | July 30, 2018

The Careerist Vivia Chen talks to Michele Coleman Mayes, a leader in the legal profession, where less than 1 percent of partners in major law firms are black women.
The American Lawyer |News

After Shook Suspends Partner, a Backlash to the Backlash?

Dan Packel | July 27, 2018

Some lawyers asked whether Shook, Hardy & Bacon had thrown Miami litigator Paul Reid "under the bus."
The American Lawyer |Chart

Law Firms Ranked By Percentage of Female Equity Partners

Ben Seal | July 26, 2018

The newest metric included in The American Lawyer's A-List ranking is a score based on the percentage of female lawyers in a firm's equity partnership ranks.

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