Gender Diversity

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."
New Jersey Law Journal |

Seeking Nominations: Top Women in The Law 2018

Juliette Gillespie | August 09, 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 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.
Daily Business Review |News

'Unacceptable': Women Speak Out on Social Media Over Pregnant Lawyer's Continuance Fight

Thomas Phillips | July 26, 2018

Responses came swiftly to this week's story about a pregnant Florida lawyer forced to defend her request to push back a scheduled trial date so she could…
The American Lawyer |Ranking

Who's on Deck?: The A-List Runners-Up

Adele Carter | July 24, 2018

These firms could be on next year's A-List with some small improvements.
The American Lawyer |News

Dentons, Ex-Managing Director Defend Against #MeToo Harassment Claim

Roy Strom | July 24, 2018

A high-profile suit filed in June with explosive claims of sexual harassment has been met with forceful denials from Dentons and another defendant.
The American Lawyer |Ranking

The American Lawyer's 2018 A-List

Adele Carter | July 24, 2018

Our ranking of the country's most well-rounded, elite firms.
New York Law Journal |News

New City Program to Connect Women Business Owners to Pro Bono Legal Advice

Colby Hamilton | July 23, 2018

WE Legal, launched by the city's Department of Small Business Services, hopes to support female entrepreneurs in need of critical legal know-how.
The Recorder |Expert Opinion

The #MeToo Movement Prompts Legislative Action in California

Margaret J. Grover | July 18, 2018

The California legislature has responded to recent high-profile allegations of sexual harassment with multiple bills.
Corporate Counsel |News

Uber's Legal Team Joins Gibson Dunn to Discuss Empowerment at Girls Who Code

Caroline Spiezio | July 17, 2018

Uber and Gibson Dunn staff spoke to a group of girls July 13 about what it's like to work in law as part of an event held in San Francisco by Girls Who Code.
The American Lawyer |News

Diversity Lab Kicks Off New Legal 'Hackathon' Round in Chicago

Meghan Tribe | July 12, 2018

Less than a month after law firm and in-house participants delivered a first batch of diversity-themed “hacks” for the legal industry, a new crop of ideas is already beginning to take shape.
New York Law Journal |Expert Opinion

The Global Impact of the #MeToo Movement (Part 2)

Kristie Rearick | July 12, 2018

In the first part of this article, I discussed the current political climate and widespread social media use helped #MeToo promulgate its message and impact numerous industries throughout the United States.
The Mid Market Report |Expert Opinion

8 Tips From GCs for Outside Legal Counsel to Win and Retain Business

Gina Rubel | July 11, 2018

Outside counsel, business development professionals, and legal marketers want to know the secret to increasing client retention and new business acquisition rates.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Court Addresses Sexual Harassment Claim in Context of #MeToo Movement

Sid Steinberg | July 10, 2018

he recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in Minarsky v. Susquehanna County, No. 17-2646 (3d. Cir. July 3, 2018) explicitly references #MeToo as it relates to affirmative defenses to sexual harassment claims in the Third Circuit and may help change that dynamic—particularly as it relates to women not coming forward with complaints against their male supervisors.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Diversity Then and Now: How One Midsize Firm Tracked Its Progress

Angie Gambone | July 09, 2018

When I joined Flaster Greenberg in 2015 as a lateral associate, I remember scouring the firm's website for its “diversity and inclusion” statement.
The American Lawyer |Commentary

Motherhood Isn't the Culprit for Big Law's Gender Equity Failures

Vivia Chen | July 05, 2018

Women lawyers shouldn't be viewed as moms first when it comes to the workplace.
The American Lawyer |Commentary

Forecast for Jones Day: Sun Could Shine on Its Black Box

Vivia Chen | July 02, 2018

The law firm's bid to seal the gender pay discrimination lawsuit it's defending is bodacious, but experts said the odds are against it.
The American Lawyer |Commentary

Jones Day Is So Secretive About Why It's So Secretive

Vivia Chen | June 29, 2018

Is the law firm saying that its black box compensation scheme is so sacrosanct and special that if details spilled out, it would lose its secret sauce forever?
Law.Com |Podcast

The NLJ 500 Deconstructed: Exploring the 2018 Law Firm Rankings

Vanessa Blum | Leigh Jones | June 29, 2018

The National Law Journal Editor-in-Chief Lisa Helem dives into the details of the annual ranking of the country's 500 largest law firms by headcount.
The American Lawyer |News

Jones Day Says Bias Suit Breached Partnership Pact; Ogletree Plaintiffs Reload Again

Scott Flaherty | June 27, 2018

Jones Day is looking to put a lid on a gender discrimination suit brought by former partner Wendy Moore, while women suing Ogletree Deakins are seeking to add new allegations.
The Recorder |News

In Gender Bias Suits, Jones Day Says Former Partner's Suit Breached Partnership Pact; Ogletree Plaintiffs Seek to Add New Claims

Scott Flaherty | June 27, 2018

Jones Day is looking to put a lid on a gender discrimination suit brought by former partner Wendy Moore, while women suing Ogletree Deakins are seeking to add new allegations.
The American Lawyer |Commentary

Ladies, Why Do You Put Up With the Black Box?

Vivia Chen | June 27, 2018

I know, some of you want me to buzz off. You say that you're fine and, indeed, happier at a law firm where no one talks about money.
Law.Com |News

Ruth Bader Ginsbird? Osprey Chicks at Oregon Law Get SCOTUS-Inspired Names

Karen Sloan | June 25, 2018

The school let the public choose the names of two osprey chicks hatched on campus, and voters kept with a legal theme.
The Recorder |Commentary

Look Who's the $810K Fat Cat Associate in the Jones Day Gender Bias Suit

Vivia Chen | June 22, 2018

While James Burnham's academic pedigree is solid, it does not evince legal superstardom. But in 2010, he wedded a law school classmate whose father, Robert Mittelstaedt, was the head of Jones Day's San Francisco office.
The American Lawyer |News

Mansfield Rule 2.0 Aims to Boost Law Firms' Diversity Efforts

Meghan Tribe | June 22, 2018

Launching next month with close to 50 law firms already on board, the updated Mansfield Rule will extend to LGTBQ+ attorneys and commit firms to do more to enhance diversity in leadership.
The American Lawyer |News

Blame the Black Box? Jones Day Bias Suit Puts Spotlight on Compensation

Meghan Tribe | June 21, 2018

A gender bias lawsuit against Jones Day puts its compensation model under scrutiny, but the black box approach has its defenders.
The Recorder |News

Ex-Partner Accuses Jones Day of 'Fraternity' Environment, Gender Bias

Scott Flaherty | June 19, 2018

Jones Day is the latest large law firm to face claims of gender discrimination. Wendy Moore, now a partner at Perkins Coie, alleges in a new suit that her former firm operates as a boys' club and marginalizes women.
Law.Com |Podcast

Landing Big Clients: Top Women Partners Reveal How It's Done

Leigh Jones | Vanessa Blum | June 15, 2018

The Careerist's interview with Sharon Nelles and Robbie Kaplan is the first in an occasional series focused on the struggles and successes of women and minority lawyers.
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Law.Com |

The Game Changing Potential of Combining Tech, Talent and Diversity: An Interview with Caren Ulrich Stacy of Diversity Lab

Erin Hichman | June 13, 2018

The gender gap, diversity and legal technology: Caren Ulrich Stacy, Founder & CEO of Diversity Lab, explains to me the great strides made in solving the first two and leveraging the third.
The Recorder |Analysis

Seasoned Women Lawyers Gaining Leverage in Salary Talks

Miriam Rozen | June 12, 2018

“I felt very comfortable in negotiations that I wasn't being treated unfairly and I wasn't leaving money on the table,” said patent litigator Esha Bandyopadhyay, who recently joined Fish & Richardson in Silicon Valley. She also said that women should think about asking for leadership positions as they join new firms.
National Law Journal |News

Mississippi Judge Calls Out Judiciary's 'Well Documented' Lack of Diversity

Ellis Kim | June 11, 2018

U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves' order said the federal judiciary's failure to reflect the public it serves is well documented.
The American Lawyer |Commentary

This Firm Has Gender, Diversity Problems. But It Isn't Hiding Them.

Vivia Chen | June 08, 2018

Dickinson Wright says it's determined to make progress following a report by the University of Michigan that shed light on its numbers.
Corporate Counsel |News

After Starbucks and Nordstrom Incidents, What Should Racial Bias Training Look Like?

Kristen Rasmussen | June 07, 2018

Two of the hallmarks of effective racial sensitivity training are an emphasis on specific behaviors and long-term consistency, experts said.
The American Lawyer |Commentary

This is an Awesome Time to be a Big Law Associate—Not!

Vivia Chen | June 05, 2018

Too much upbeat news makes The Careerist skittish. And there's plenty out there right now for young lawyers.
New York Law Journal |Analysis

Impact of Salary History Bans on Asset Deals

Jeffrey S. Klein and Nicholas J. Pappas | June 05, 2018

In their Employment Law column, Jeffrey S. Klein and Nicholas J. Pappas propose strategies buyers may wish to consider in seeking to comply with California law.
The Legal Intelligencer |News

Judge: Phila. School District Must Pay $500K for Failure to Stop Bullying

Max Mitchell | June 04, 2018

The plaintiffs' attorney said the case may be the first use of Pennsylvania's civil rights law to hold a school district accountable in a case of student bullying.
The Recorder |News

Gender Bias Lawsuit Against Steptoe Dropped in Wake of SCOTUS Decision on Employee Arbitration

Amanda Bronstad | June 04, 2018

An ex-associate who accused Steptoe & Johnson of inequitable pay based on gender has dropped her case in light of last month's U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding arbitration agreements that bar class actions over employment matters.
The Legal Intelligencer |Expert Opinion

Ethics Forum: Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility

Samuel C. Stretton | May 31, 2018

I saw the proposed amendments to the Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct, particularly Rule 8.4(g). This involves professional discipline for harassment or discrimination. Has this been adopted yet?
The American Lawyer |Commentary

If We Want Gender Equity, It's Time for Quotas

Vivia Chen | May 31, 2018

Clients don't seem eager to help break the chain. More forceful measures are needed.
National Law Journal |Investigation Research

'Boys' Network Slowly Making Room for Gender Diversity in MDL Leadership

Amanda Bronstad | May 29, 2018

Some female and minority attorneys have struck out on their own to get appointments, while many firms are diversifying their hiring or pitching new faces to MDL judges, who themselves are evolving into a more diverse corps.
The American Lawyer |Q&A

Is Sandra Goldstein the Highest Paid Female Partner in Big Law?

Vivia Chen | May 29, 2018

Any way you look at it, the Kirkland & Ellis litigation partner is making fat stacks of cash—particularly at a time when women still lag behind men at most firms.
New York Law Journal |Analysis

When #MeToo Leads to Litigation Against a Church

Barry Black and John B. Madden | May 29, 2018

New York courts have not yet decided whether they may hear sexual harassment lawsuits against religious institutions. Learn more in this Religion Law column by Barry Black and John B. Madden.
New York Law Journal |Q&A

NY Trial Lawyers Decry SCOTUS Decision Allowing Contracts Banning Class Actions

Susan DeSantis | May 29, 2018

The New York Law Journal asked Matt Funk, president of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association and is a senior partner at Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano, to share his opinions on the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision on employment contracts and new laws on sexual harassment and scaffold protection.
Connecticut Law Tribune |News

And the Winner Is … Tribune Announces Attorney of the Year, Presents 2018 Awards

Michael Marciano | May 25, 2018

The 2018 Connecticut Legal Awards brightened the Bond Room at the Hilton Hartford Downtown Thursday night, with nearly 200 attendees on hand to celebrate professional excellence, including the 2018 Connecticut Law Tribune award for Attorney of the Year, which went to the University of Connecticut School of Law's Karen DeMeola.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Failure to Launch: Why Is Your Firm Failing to Be a 21st Century Employer?

Jessica L. Mazzeo | May 24, 2018

Back in November 2017, I wrote the article, “Why Law Firms Should Already Be Embracing the Mobile Workforce”. That piece mainly focused on firms having work-from-home policies for attorneys and only slightly touched on similar policies for staff. Six months later, it doesn't seem like much has changed.
New Jersey Law Journal |Analysis

But Wait, There's More! Equal Pay Act Contains Other Important Provisions

Andrew M. Moskowitz | May 24, 2018

The act also includes broad anti-retaliation protections, a six-year statute of limitations, and exposure to treble damages.
The American Lawyer |News

Proskauer Says Partner in $50M Gender Bias Suit 'Cherry-Picked' Pay Data

Scott Flaherty | May 24, 2018

Responding to an amended gender discrimination complaint from partner Connie Bertram, Proskauer Rose disputes the size of her business and her claims of unfair compensation.
New York Law Journal |News

Special Prosecutor Interviewing Women Who Accused Eric Schneiderman of Abuse

The Associated Press | May 23, 2018

The special prosecutor investigating former New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has started conducting interviews with the women whose…
The American Lawyer |Commentary

The Tiger Cubs Today; White Man Repents + More!

Vivia Chen | May 23, 2018

Remember poor Sophia Chua-Rubenfeld, daughter of Yale Law School professors Amy Chua (aka Tiger Mom, as if you needed reminding) and Jed Rubenfeld (a person in his own right)? Here's the official postscript: She just graduated from Yale Law School!
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Implicit Bias Training: Helpful Training Tool or Corporate Fad?

Christopher Bouriat | May 22, 2018

Employers—particularly human resources professionals and in-house employment lawyers—have long battled bias in hiring and other employment decisions. Employers have many tools at their disposal, such as anti-discrimination policies, employee handbooks and various trainings.

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