Women’s Issues
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Women's Issues
Women In Biglaw Should Be Pleased That Partners Aren't Showing Them Their Members
It's the little things that count, right? -
Women's Issues
Tracking Women’s Progress In The Legal Profession
The legal profession has changed dramatically since 2006, but the group that it's changed the most dramatically for has been women. - Sponsored
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Women's Issues
The Only Way For The Legal Profession To Change For Women May Be Through Litigation
A lack of progress is why columnist Jill Switzer discourages women from applying to law school.
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Women's Issues
The Weinstein Effect: The Power Of The Sun
In a way, the legal community was lucky to get an early start on how to handle sexual harassment. -
Women's Issues
The Sexual Harassment Dilemma
We cannot assume that because these men committed crimes, their lives are now worthless and any past achievements they've made -- or future ones they've yet to realize -- should be relegated to the trash bin. -
Minority Issues, Women's Issues
Should We Leave The Issue Of Diversity In The Hands Of Biglaw?
Perhaps the answer is for the ranks of the underrepresented in our profession to simply change the model and the profession as a whole. -
Biglaw, Women's Issues
Why Are Women Leaving The Legal Profession In Droves?
In addition to leaving law firms during their child-rearing years, women are now leaving in their 40s and 50s. -
Sexual Harassment, Women's Issues
What 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. - Sponsored
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Women's Issues
Women Are Not Convinced By Law Firms’ Statements Of Commitment To Diversity
If you're interested in improving gender equality at your law firm, check out both of these studies. -
Women's Issues
Trump Brief Basically Argues Slut Shaming Is Protected Speech
I know he's not as powerful as Harvey Weinstein, but can we get back to the part where there's an alleged sexual predator in the White House? -
Women's Issues
The Uneven Legal Playing Field
We have a few laughs before we tackle a serious subject in the law. -
Women's Issues
Does Your Legal Headhunting Firm Want To 'Suck Your Boobies'? Don't Answer Too Quickly...
I've been in more tasteful frat houses than what allegedly went down here. -
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.
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The Ethical use of Generative AI
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Women's Issues
Harvey Weinstein And The Cost Of Silence
Our civil tort system, for all of its strengths, has its weaknesses and failings. -
Women's Issues
#MeToo: No, A Law Degree Doesn't Insulate You From Sexual Harassment
Just because lawyers are supposed to know the law, it doesn't magically make them follow it -- that's not how rape culture works. -
Women's Issues
Grabbing Someone By the Privates and Getting Away With It (But Only If You're Rich And Powerful)
It’s time for men in positions of power to start getting worried about the cavalier attitude they have toward sexual assault. -
Law Schools, Women's Issues
For The First Time In History, The Majority Of The Harvard Law Review's New Editors Are Women
Will more top law schools welcome majority-women editorial classes? -
Women's Issues
Fulbright Scholar And HLS Alum Lauren Weinstein On Bright Women Lawyers
It is particularly hard to be a young, woman lawyer. How can they make their voices heard? -
Women's Issues
As The Federal Government Backs Away From Sex Discrimination Enforcement, These Lawyers Step Up
"How can I help right now?" -
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.