The Pink Ghetto
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BiglawThe Glass Ceiling Report: 'Slow Progress' For Women In The Legal Profession
The future is female, and perhaps Biglaw would be best served with more women-led firms. -
Small Law FirmsSexism Rears Its Ugly Head At This Small Law Firm In The South
When you see things like this happening, say something. 
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BiglawBiglaw Partner Allegedly Sexually Assaulted By Another Biglaw Partner During Firm Retreat
You won't believe how this was handled by the firm.
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BiglawA Decade Of Sexual Harassment At The Hands Of A Biglaw Partner
What would you have done if you were in this awful situation? -
BiglawWhat To Do When A Serial Sexual Harasser Laterals To Your Biglaw Firm?
Speak up, before sexual harassment becomes something much worse. -
BiglawIf Only The #MeToo Movement Had Existed When This Biglaw Associate Was Sexually Assaulted At Her Firm
He closed the door, pushed her up against a wall, and tried to kiss her and put his tongue in her mouth. -
Women's IssuesThings You Can't Unsee: The Managing Partner In His Underwear
Why did he invite a young associate into his office when he was dressed down to his skivvies? -
BiglawBiglaw Firm Under Investigation For Failing To Disclose Partner's Alleged Sexual Assault To Regulators
The accused partner will be leaving the firm. 
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BiglawBiglaw Firm Admits To Sanctioning Partner After Sexual Assault Investigation
RollOnFriday reports that the partner was allowed to remain at the firm. -
Women's IssuesNo, Sexual Harassment Is Not Part Of Being A Female Criminal Defense Attorney
Why aren't we willing to do more to protect women in the legal profession? -
Women's IssuesWhat Really Goes On Behind Closed Doors When A Biglaw Partner Gropes An Associate
Here's a hint: the partner is still working at the firm. -
BiglawWhen A Summer Associate Says She's Escaped A Rape, Who Do You Believe, A Drunk Law Student Or Powerful Partner?
Here in the legal profession, it is often the case that those who opt to break their silence are disbelieved, shamed, and even shunned. -
Sexual Harassment, Women's IssuesWhat Happens When A Prominent Partner Keeps Making Unwanted Sexual Advances And Won't Take 'No' For An Answer?
No, it's not your fault. Please don't blame yourself for this kind of sexual misconduct.
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Sexual Harassment, Women's Issues
What Happens When Partners Sexually Harass Summer Associates And Interns?
Incidents like this continue to go unreported because of the power struggle that's involved. -
Sexual Harassment, Women's Issues
The Pink Ghetto: Biglaw Sexual Harassment Stories Emerge In The Days Following The Harvey Weinstein Scandal
It's disgusting when Biglaw partners behave like this and aren't punished. -
Sexism, Sexual HarassmentThe Pink Ghetto: Sexism & Sexual Harassment In The Law
Ugh. Have you ever experienced anything like this? -
Pregnancy / Paternity, Small Law FirmsThe Pink Ghetto: Small Law Firms Discriminating Against Pregnant Lawyers
These stories are awful. -
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Morning DocketMorning 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 IssuesThe 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.
