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women in law

Women Now Lead in Law Firm Associate Roles: A Turning Point in Legal History

For the first time in history, women now represent the majority of law firm associates, marking a significant demographic shift…

Law Firm Hiring and Expansion

Expansion of von Briesen & Roper, s.c. in Milwaukee New Additions: Steven R. Beckham and Alexandra N. Don join the…

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…

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…