Sexism
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Sexism, Sexual Harassment
The Pink Ghetto: Sexism & Sexual Harassment In The Law
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Pregnancy / Paternity, Small Law Firms
The Pink Ghetto: Small Law Firms Discriminating Against Pregnant Lawyers
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Sexism, Women's Issues
Even 'Superwomen' In Biglaw Can Be Discriminated Against
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Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 05.15.17
* “When the founders wrote the Declaration of Independence, they invoked our creator four times, because in America we don’t worship government we worship God.” Guess who was awarded an honorary law degree this weekend? It was none other that President Donald Trump, who delivered the commencement address at Liberty University on Saturday morning. [The Hill; TIME]
* The Pink Ghetto (Partner Edition)? A Proskauer Rose partner has filed a $50M gender bias suit against the firm, claiming she was not only paid less than male colleagues, but that she was “overtly objectified based on her sex” when a fellow partner allegedly “made inappropriate comments regarding her appearance, body, clothing, or ‘sexiness'” on numerous occasions. [Am Law Daily]
* Tarra Simmons has quite the résumé: she’s a convicted felon and former drug addict who also happens to be the recipient of a prized Skadden fellowship. Unfortunately, she may not be able to practice law thanks to a recommendation from the Washington State Bar Association’s Character and Fitness Board that she be denied bar admission. She plans to appeal. [Northwest Public Radio]
* Walter “Chet” Little, a former Foley & Lardner partner, has been arrested on insider trading charges that stem from his time at the firm. Soon after finding out about the nature of the charges, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, his current firm, politely showed him the door. If convicted, Little will likely face quite the lengthy prison term and a fine of up to $5 million. Ouch. [WSJ Law Blog]
* “There was never a question of whether I was going to go to law school or not. It was just when I was going to go….” Chris Carr, a former cornerback for the Baltimore Ravens, is set to graduate from GW Law School this weekend. He’ll be taking the California bar exam this summer, but he recently accepted a job offer at an immigration law firm in Virginia. Congratulations! [Washington Post]
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Sexism, Sexual Harassment, Women's Issues
The Pink Ghetto: Disgusting Displays Of Sexual Harassment At Law Firms
No, a partner shouldn't be critiquing your work in front of you with a raging boner. -
Sexism, Sexual Harassment, Women's Issues
The Pink Ghetto: Sickening Examples Of Sexual Harassment In Law Firms
We owe it to ourselves and future generations to stop this from continuing to happen. -
Labor / Employment, On The Job
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Sexism, Sexual Harassment, Women's Issues
The Pink Ghetto: Putting Law Firm Sexism And Sexual Harassment To An End
When you see inappropriate things happening to women in your workplace, say something. -
Sexism, Sexual Harassment, Women's Issues
The Pink Ghetto: Sexual Harassment Is Part And Parcel Of A Woman's Career In Law
Have you experienced sexism or sexual harassment during your legal career? -
Law Schools
Conservative Law Profs Want 'Viewpoint Diversity,' Which Is Kinda Racist
These professors need to knock off the "diversity" reappropriation. -
Sexual Harassment
Travis Kalanick Hires Eric Holder To Care About Possibly Rampant Sexism And Harassment At Uber
Uber brings on Obama’s former AG to investigate its own misogyny…no, not her, the dude. -
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Law Schools, Racism, Sexism, Women's Issues
A Playbook For Combating Implicit Bias
Recognizing implicit bias, while only one step, leads to the later steps of deconstructing stereotypes and rebuilding their subjects. -
Racism, Sexism, Women's Issues
Moving From A Values To Value Proposition
Unlocking our potential requires us not to fictitiously choose a portion of who we are. Each part of our identity is integral, indivisible, and inextricable. -
Sexism, Women's Issues
Law Isn't Retail: Gender Expectations In The Legal Workplace
The more we educate our male colleagues and give them tools to avoid sexist behavior, the closer we will get to changing gender expectations for women in the practice of law. -
Law Schools, Sexism, Women's Issues
A Woman Lawyer's Hard Lesson: You Can't Have It All
Women become sandwiched between the rock of the family and the hard place of the career, and career is easier to relinquish than family. -
Sexism, Women's Issues
True Progress: Female Lawyers As Multi-Dimensional Characters In The Media
Female business professionals, including lawyers, are not immune from the media’s refusal to divorce women from their traditional role within a family structure. -
Sexism, Women's Issues
Sexism In The Legal Profession: Will It Ever End?
The simple ability to recognize the sexism that women face in this profession is the first step in being able to overcome it. -
Biglaw, Donald Trump, Sexual Harassment
The Pink Ghetto: Reports Of Biglaw Sexual Assault In The Days Following Donald Trump's Election
This is absolutely horrifying.