Women In Law

New Jersey Law Journal |News

Life Insurance Policy Ruled Off-Limits After Lawyer's Suicide

Charles Toutant | December 12, 2018

The case hinged on whether a policy restriction for suicide should not apply because of a claim the woman was induced by her medication to take her life.

New Jersey Law Journal |Analysis

The Positive Impact of Inclusion on MDL

Mark Eveland and Deb Zonies  | December 07, 2018

How diversity can benefit your multidistrict litigation

The Legal Intelligencer |Conversation

Career Sponsors: Misunderstood, Yet Essential for Advancement

Melanie Breaux | December 07, 2018

In order for a professional to ascend to the pinnacle rank of his or her chosen field—especially if that professional is a female or minority—there is another essential component that is less commonly understood and more determinative of the endpoint of one's occupational journey: a career sponsor.

Legal Week |News

White & Case joins ranks of firms including partners in gender pay reporting

Hannah Roberts | December 06, 2018

US firm becomes latest to voluntarily include partners amid push for more transparency

New York Law Journal |News

NY Deputy AG Sabel Set to Take Over Interim Leadership of Legal Aid Society in 2019

Colby Hamilton | December 05, 2018

Janet Sabel was with the public defender organization for 25 years before joining the AG's Office in 2011.

Legal Week |News

Linklaters to tackle lack of women in tech with working group launch

Andrew Messios | December 05, 2018

Linklaters aims to set an example for gender diversity in tech

Legal Week |News

Two partners depart Eversheds Sutherland as firm rebuilds corporate crime group

Rose Walker | December 04, 2018

Partners leave for Clydes and Penningtons as former FCA prosecutor joins in London

Legal Week |Event

A seven-year-old's perspective on inspiring the next generation of women in law

Alma-Constance Denis-Smith | December 03, 2018

Last week, Obelisk CEO Dana Denis-Smith's seven-year-old daughter gave a speech in front of 750 guests at the British Legal Awards - here is what she had to say

Law.com |Q&A

How I Made Partner: Fenwick's Melanie Mayer

ALM Staff | November 30, 2018

"Associates often focus on developing their legal skills, while spending little energy developing the other skill sets they will need to be a successful partner," says the Seattle-based lawyer.

Legal Week |News

Improve gender diversity or we won't use you – in-house lawyers warn firms to up their game

Rose Walker | November 30, 2018

GC reveals threat to withdraw work if law firm did not include partners in gender pay gap reporting

The American Lawyer |Commentary

Why Do Women Love to Hate Sheryl Sandberg?

Vivia Chen | November 30, 2018

Women who've risen to the top are still anomalies, and it's hard not to be threatened by those who've beaten the long odds while the rest of us struggle.

New York Law Journal |News

Fried Frank Joins Wave of Law Firms Boosting Parental Leave

Meghan Tribe | November 29, 2018

Parental leave policy updates have made their way to Wall Street.

The American Lawyer |News

Fried Frank Joins Wave of Law Firms Boosting Parental Leave

Meghan Tribe | November 28, 2018

The firm will now provide at least 12 weeks of paid parental leave for its attorneys and business staff, regardless of caregiver designation.

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New Jersey Law Journal |Slideshow

Meet the Law Journal's Top Women in Law 2018

David Gialanella | November 28, 2018

With the year drawing to a close, we offer here another chance to "meet" these remarkable practitioners, and encourage you to take another look—or perhaps a first look, if you didn't have time in October—to read the insights they were kind enough to share with us.

Daily Report Online |News

White-Collar Group Names Award for King & Spalding's Cathy O'Neil

Meredith Hobbs | November 28, 2018

The Catherine O'Neil Mentoring Award will provide opportunities for junior white-collar practitioners.

Legal Week |News

Transfer Window: hires for White & Case, Goodwin Procter and DWF

Legal Week | November 28, 2018

The latest hires across the legal sector

New Jersey Law Journal |

BAR REPORT - 2018 Professional Lawyers of the Year: What Inspires Me About the Legal Profession

New Jersey State Bar Association | November 26, 2018

Professional award winners describe what inspires them

Connecticut Law Tribune |

Why Female Litigators Leave Big Law—And What Could Get Them to Stay

Robert Storace | November 26, 2018

The Connecticut Law Tribune spoke to three successful women attorneys and asked them about the obstacles women in law face, the successes they've had, and what still needs to be done.

Law.com |Profile

As This Pioneer Steps Down from Firm Leadership, She's Bullish on the Profession

Dylan Jackson | November 21, 2018

Real change will come from clients who see the benefits of diverse legal representation, Rhea Law says.

Daily Business Review |Profile

Law Firm Leader, Pioneer for Women, Reflects on Her Future, Future of the Profession and March Toward Diversity

Dylan Jackson | November 21, 2018

Real change will come from clients who see the benefits of diverse legal representation, Law says.

Legal Week |Features

Travers Smith's 'big step' away from gentleman's club reputation of old

Hannah Roberts | November 16, 2018

First-ever female senior partner provides more evidence of efforts to shake off old perceptions

The Recorder |Q&A

Next-Generation Women Leaders in Tech Law: Allison Blanco, Latham & Watkins

Ross Todd | November 14, 2018

"As a lawyer, this evolution challenges me to continue learning and finding new ways to apply the law in uncharted territory," Blanco says.

The Recorder |Q&A

Women Leaders in Tech Law 2018: Bobbie Wilson, Perkins Coie

Ross Todd | November 14, 2018

The technology area that excites Wilson the most is artificial intelligence. "I don't know if it speaks to my inner Sci-Fi nerd but it's cool stuff and the possibilities are endless."

The Recorder |Q&A

Next-Generation Women Leaders in Tech Law 2018: Margaret Shyr, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan

Ross Todd | November 14, 2018

I realized long ago that I was meant to advocate for and protect innovation and innovators," says Shyr. "The law is a means to that end.

The Recorder |News

Healthcare VC Investor Lisa Suennen Takes New Role at Manatt

Xiumei Dong | November 14, 2018

Suennen, who left GE's venture capital subsidiary in August, will head Manatt's venture fund and lead its digital businesses.

International |Q&A

Q&A: Coca-Cola GC Says All Firms Should Report Partner Pay Data

Rowan Bennett | November 14, 2018

Coca-Cola's Clare Wardle on diversity targets, #MeToo and why law firms should include partners in pay gap reporting.

Legal Week |Q&A

All law firms should be reporting data on partner pay

Rowan Bennett | November 14, 2018

Coca-Cola's Clare Wardle on diversity targets, #MeToo and why law firms should include partners in pay gap reporting

Daily Report Online |Q&A

GC of Coca-Cola European Partners Says All Firms Should Report Partner Pay Data

Rowan Bennett | November 14, 2018

Coca-Cola European Partners' Clare Wardle on diversity targets, #MeToo and why law firms should include partners in pay gap reporting.

The Recorder |Q&A

Women Leaders in Tech Law 2018: Sivan Whiteley, Square, Inc.

Ross Todd | November 14, 2018

Sivan Whiteley, general counsel and corporate secretary at Square, Inc., says when working in tech, "constant learning and iterating is requisite."

The Recorder |Q&A

Women Leaders in Tech Law 2018: Amy Weaver, Salesforce

Ross Todd | November 13, 2018

Amy Weaver, who leads the legal, compliance, internal audit, security and government affairs teams as the president of legal and corporate affairs at Salesforce, dedicates at least a quarter of her time to companywide issues related to equality and social justice.

The Recorder |Q&A

Women Leaders in Tech Law 2018: Nicole Bartow, Uber Technologies Inc.

Ross Todd | November 13, 2018

Bartow, senior director of litigation at Uber, has this advice for lawyers thinking of entering the tech industry: "Learn the technology deeply."

The Recorder |Q&A

Next-Generation Women Leaders in Tech Law 2018: Rose Leda Ehler, Munger, Tolles & Olson

Ross Todd | November 13, 2018

Less than six years out of law school, Ehler played a primary role in winning a preliminary injunction against streaming service VidAngel on behalf of Hollywood studios.

The Recorder |Q&A

Women Leaders in Tech Law 2018: Barbara Borden, Cooley

Ross Todd | November 13, 2018

"Closing the gender gap starts at the top," says Borden, the co-chair of Cooley's global M&A practice, whose partner bench is notably half-female.

The Recorder |Q&A

Next-Generation Women Leaders in Tech Law 2018: Delphina Yuen, Lyft Inc.

Ross Todd | November 13, 2018

Yuen helped negotiate contracts with some of Lyft's largest autonomous "open network" partners, including Waymo, nuTonomy and Aptiv, while also helping to manage the company's first international launch in Toronto last December.

The Recorder |Q&A

Women Leaders in Tech Law 2018: Mia Chiu, Ebates Inc.

Ross Todd | November 13, 2018

Chiu, the general counsel of Ebates, helped the online cash-back shopping site navigate the acquisition and integration of three companies this past year.

The Recorder |Q&A

Women Leaders in Tech Law 2018: Lynne Hermle, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe

Ross Todd | November 13, 2018

Hermle persuaded judges in Seattle and San Francisco to reject efforts to certify discrimination class actions against Microsoft and Twitter, respectively.

The Recorder |Q&A

Women Leaders in Tech Law 2018: Tessa Schwartz, Morrison & Foerster

Ross Todd | November 13, 2018

Since our clients are trailblazers in their industries, they expect us to be innovative as well,' says Schwartz, a MoFo managing partner. 'This means that we have to imagine and prepare for the practice of law in five to 10 years so we remain indispensable to our clients.

The Recorder |Q&A

Women Leaders in Tech Law 2018: Sarah Piepmeier, Kirkland & Ellis

Ross Todd | November 13, 2018

Piepmeier has helped triple the number of women IP litigators in Kirkland's Bay Area offices.

The Recorder |Q&A

Next Generation Women Leaders in Tech Law 2018: Jennifer Rho, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher

Ross Todd | November 13, 2018

Says Rho: "I am fortunate to work with some of the most significant and innovative companies in the world, who have created entirely new areas of technology and ways of interacting—it's amazing, but demanding."

Legal Week |News

Travers Smith elects Kathleen Russ as first-ever female senior partner

Hannah Roberts | November 13, 2018

Former tax head will take over the role from Chris Hale in July 2019

The Recorder |Q&A

Next Generation Women Leaders in Tech Law 2018: Bomi Lee, Fenwick & West

Ross Todd | November 13, 2018

Lee, who was the lead associate on three deals for digital currency exchange Coinbase this past year, says the best part of working is tech is 'cutting-edge and innovative clients who aren't bogged down by precedent or customs.'

The Recorder |Q&A

Next Generation Women Leaders in Tech Law 2018: Carrie Kibler, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Ross Todd | November 12, 2018

Kibler, who is of counsel in Wilson Sonsini's clean energy practice, is most excited about developments in sustainability: "The world's economy demands it, and humanity desires it."

The Recorder |Q&A

Next Generation Women Leaders in Tech Law 2018: Julia Kropp, Farella Braun + Martel

Ross Todd | November 12, 2018

Kropp says the best part of working in tech law is "stretching my brain, learning about new things all the time and working with really creative clients."

The Recorder |Q&A

Next Generation Women Leaders in Tech Law 2018: Sara Pollock, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan

Ross Todd | November 12, 2018

"As a litigator, I'm in the business of resolving disputes—bloodlessly where possible," says the Quinn Emanuel associate.

The Recorder |Q&A

Next Generation Women Leaders in Tech Law: Lindsay White, Applied Materials

Ross Todd | November 12, 2018

White, who joined Applied Materials as director of global litigation and investigations from Paul Hastings, played key roles on litigation teams that secured significant Federal Circuit victories for AT&T, Twitter and Yahoo while at the firm.

The Recorder |Q&A

Women Leaders in Tech Law 2018: Phuong Phillips, Zynga Inc.

Ross Todd | November 12, 2018

Philips, who was a paralegal in Silicon Valley before becoming a lawyer, said, 'The exposure to innovative companies solidified my decision to attend law school.'

The Recorder |Q&A

Women Leaders in Tech Law 2018: Tammy Albarrán, Uber Technologies, Inc.

Ross Todd | November 12, 2018

Albarrán co-authored a report with former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder prior to joining Uber that included recommendations the company uses for investigating and addressing workplace issues.

The Recorder |Q&A

Women Leaders in Tech Law 2018: Julie Shepard, Jenner & Block

Ross Todd | November 12, 2018

Shepard won a copyright victory Fox Television Stations at the Ninth Circuit against companies that were streaming broadcast television signals over the internet without permission.

The Recorder |Q&A

Women Leaders in Tech Law 2018: Danielle Merida, TaskRabbit

Ross Todd | November 12, 2018

'Focus on understanding the business as much if not more than understanding the law,' Merida says.

The Recorder |Q&A

Next Generation Women Leaders in Tech Law 2018: Davida Brook, Susman Godfrey

Ross Todd | November 12, 2018

The best professional advice Brook has ever gotten? 'Don't wait to be asked,' she says. 'Volunteer.'

The Recorder |Q&A

Next Generation Women Leaders in Tech Law 2018: Krysta Pachman, Susman Godfrey

Ross Todd | November 12, 2018

Never turn down a great opportunity,' Pachman says. 'You'll figure it out.

The Recorder |Q&A

Next Generation Women Leaders in Tech Law 2018: Nada Alnajafi, Faraday Future

Ross Todd | November 12, 2018

'I'm a legal engineer,' says Alnajafi I navigate legal issues and solutions that help build the ultimate consumer product.

The Recorder |Q&A

Next Generation Women Leaders in Tech Law: Lai Yip, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton

Ross Todd | November 12, 2018

Yip says that women and men that strongly support them 'should be methodically encouraged and promoted into positions of influence and power in their organizations.'

The Recorder |Q&A

Next Generation Women Leaders in Tech Law 2018: Michelle Ybarra, Keker, Van Nest & Peters

Ross Todd | November 12, 2018

The best part of working in tech? 'The landscape is constantly changing. It keeps you on your toes,' Michelle Ybarra says. The most challenging part? 'Same answer.'

The Recorder |Q&A

Women Leaders in Tech Law 2018: Nair Flores, Lyft Inc.

Ross Todd | November 12, 2018

Find an area of technology that truly interests you,' Flores says. 'You do your best work when you believe in the product or mission of the company.

The Recorder |Q&A

Next Generation Women Leaders in Tech Law 2018: Ana Razmazma, Fenwick & West

Ross Todd | November 12, 2018

Leader of Fenwick's 'privacy in M&A' team, Razmazma cites constant change as both the best part and biggest challenge in working in the tech sector.

The Recorder |Q&A

Next Generation Women Leaders in Tech Law 2018: Meng Xi, Susman Godfrey

Ross Todd | November 12, 2018

Xi is the rare patent litigators who has been on both sides of a Section 101 patentability dispute without losing.

The Recorder |Q&A

Women Leaders in Tech Law 2018: Kalpana Srinivasan, Susman Godfrey

Ross Todd | November 12, 2018

The litigator says the best career advice she ever got is "show don't tell." Says Srinivasan, "Nothing says more about your abilities than the quality of your work."

The Recorder |Q&A

Next Generation Women Leaders in Tech Law 2018: Sarah Hody, Perkins Coie

Ross Todd | November 12, 2018

Hody says she's excited by blockchain because she thinks "it will enable financial inclusion at a global scale never seen before."

The Recorder |Q&A

Women Leaders in Tech Law 2018: Jennifer Seraphine, Turner Boyd

Ross Todd | November 12, 2018

Seraphine won a federal court order last year finding that her client Rearden LLC is the rightful owner of the visual effects technology MOVA Contour—the facial capture system used in the film industry to record an actor's facial performance.

The Recorder |Q&A

Women Leaders in Tech Law 2018: Nicole Ozer, ACLU of California

Ross Todd | November 12, 2018

Nicole Ozer helped spearhead the passage of landmark legislation giving the people of Oakland local control over law enforcement use of surveillance technologies including drones, social media surveillance and license plate readers.

The Recorder |Q&A

Next Generation Women Leaders in Tech Law 2018: Eva Pulliam, Arent Fox

Ross Todd | November 12, 2018

A regulatory expert, Pulliam counseled numerous clients on GDPR compliance this year.

The Recorder |Q&A

Next Generation Women Leaders in Tech Law 2018: Hayan Yoon, Fenwick & West

Ross Todd | November 12, 2018

Yoon obtained patents for a San Francisco company developing biotherapeutics to help cancer patients and for a South Korean biotech working on DNA-based therapies for heart disease, neuropathy, ALS and other illnesses.