Women Surpass Men as Associates in U.S. Law Firms in 2023
In a groundbreaking shift within the legal landscape, new figures released by the National Association for Law Placement (NALP) indicate…
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Rachel Proffitt Named CEO of Cooley, Leading the Charge for Women in Biglaw
In a groundbreaking development, Cooley, one of the nation's premier law firms, has appointed Rachel Proffitt as its next Chief…
Women Take Charge in Bar Associations, Forming Strong ‘Sisterhood’
In a significant shift for the legal profession in the United States, nearly all of the significant American bar associations…
Herrick Feinstein Makes History with First Female Chair Appointment: Meet the Trailblazing Leader
Belinda Schwartz has been appointed as the first female chair of Herrick, Feinstein, taking over from Irwin Kishner, who served…
Empowering Women in Law: Proving the Future is Female in America
The past years have seen a surge in college graduates deciding to pursue law school, particularly women. This is especially…
Law Firms with the Most Female Partner Promotions in 2016
Summary: Which law firms promoted the most female partners in 2016? It is common knowledge that there is a lack…
Morgan Lewis Appoints Jami McKeon as Their First Female Chair
Summary: Litigator Jami Wintz McKeon becomes the first female chair at Morgan, Lewis, & Bockius LLP. Litigator Jami Wintz McKeon…
Women and Minority Partners Continue to Make Small Strides
The National Association for Law Placement, tells us the good news; "The percentage of women and minority partners at law…
Yale Law Women Choose 2009 Top Ten ‘Family-Friendly’ Firms
Yale Law Women has announced its 2009 Top Ten Family Friendly Firms List: Arnold & Porter Cleary Gottlieb Covington &…
In-House and Law Firm Lawyers Form Diversity Council
Senior legal executives from The Coca-Cola Company, Microsoft, Wal-Mart and 11 more Fortune 500 companies, with the managing partners of…