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Women now represent nearly 40% of all lawyers in the U.S., up from 25% in 2000. However, they still account for only 23% of equity partners, underscoring the ongoing challenges in achieving gender parity at senior levels. The Mosely Firm is proud to be women-owned and committed to creating opportunities for all. 💙 #personalinjury #employmentlaw #attorney

Have you sent in your nomination yet? You have only 3 more days to honor outstanding women in the legal professions who have made significant contributions to the legal world in general and especially to an increase in gender equity and diversity in the legal professions. Do it now - justitia-award.at #justitiaaward #womeninlaw #callfornominations

Like many human problems, gender equity in your law firm is multi-layered and complex. And what works in your firm won't work the same, if at all, in the firm on the floor below. A human-centered approach recognizes this complexity by starting with understanding the needs, wants, feelings, and goals of women and those who support them across roles in the firm. #designthinking #humancenteredlawfirm #legaldesignthinking #designingforequity #genderequality #womenattorneys #equitablelawfirm #equitableworkplace #genderequityinlaw #lawfirmgenderequality 📌 Join me at my next masterclass where I will go into detail about my 5-stage framework for achieving gender equity in your firm. Register here: https://buff.ly/3TTmCUz

How do women navigate their journeys to leadership in the legal profession? What steps can workplaces take to drive real gender equity? In this latest episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, partners Megan Cant and Sarah Butler discuss uplifting women in law, touching on their own unique paths to partnership, their perceptions on addressing gender inequality and how best to support emerging practitioners. To listen, click here: https://lnkd.in/gbXwnC6D #LawyersWeeklyShow #womeninleadership #womaninlaw #podcast #HRpeople #law

100% agree with Daralyn that a lot of this is on the clients. Recently at a conference, “someone” (Chatham House rules) offered a provocative question as to why any in-house counsel would ever hire a female IP litigator given these lists. My thought was, well, in the last 12 months, I had a 100% female team achieve a full defense trial victory for me, and a 100% male team get dinged by a 9-digit damages verdict. So there’s that. And let me offer a slight suggestion that more can and must be done across the pipeline. Yes, clients must hire better. And firms must promote, support, and encourage better. And courts can play a part in a more intentional way. And we should all please stop supporting the proliferation of all these stupid vanity lists (clients don’t care. See above). And while we’re at it, we should kill the billable hour and all the evil metrics tied to it (woe to you, realization rate!).

Respect and Equality As mentioned in my previous post the contributions by our Forum presenters were thought provoking and inspiring. Congratulations to the Forum co-hosts, Women's Legal Service and Capire Consulting Group. Joanna Abraham, President Women Lawyers Victoria addressed the important issue of how to make legal workplaces safer. Acknowledging that “we have a gender problem” and recalling a recent law function in which informal conversations revealed that senior men in law do not acknowledge that there is an ongoing problem - now that women are the majority of the profession. She suggested that we must “raise women up” and that we need policies and procedures that work. #Respect and Equality #Gendered Violence in the legal industry #leadership lens #Intersectionality issues

Delighted to share that I have yet completed another course 'Understanding the Rights of Girls and Women' course with the YALI Network! The course has equipped me with skills in analyzing gender policies and advocating effectively for women's rights. I look forward to applying these insights to drive positive change for women and girls. This particular course is a win for me.❤️❤️ #YALINetwork #WomenEmpowerment #GenderEquality"

Gender diversity in the judiciary is not just a matter of representation; it's about ensuring fair and empathetic justice. A justice system without women can't fully address the unique challenges women face. #GenderEquality #JusticeForWomen @IndianExpress @CHRI @IndiaJusticeReport

Join us in honoring the hard work and dedication of women judges around the world on International Day of Women Judges! Why is the International Day of Women Judges celebrated?: ⭐ To recognise women's achievements in the legal field, ⭐ To raise awareness about gender inequality in the judiciary. ⭐ To inspire future generations of female judges. Follow for more such interesting updates. Keep visiting www.iastem.org #judiciary #justicesystem #judgegroup #justicematters #justiceforall #womenjudges #legalindustry #legalcommunity

#Interview | #CDHWomenEmpowerment | Brigitta Mangale, Director in the Pro Bono & Human Rights practice, and Claudia Anne Grobler, Associate in the Dispute Resolution practice, were recently featured in the Sunday Times Celebrating Women issue, where they discussed 'Realising Women's Rights for an Equal Future.'   Achieving gender equality is a complex process that requires the interplay of law, economic realities, and social dynamics. These elements must work together to advance the cause of equality, with the law playing a crucial role in securing women’s rights under our Constitutional framework. Our legal system continues to evolve in pursuit of these ideals.   Brigitta highlights that in the quest for equality, lawyers and lawmakers are responsible for scrutinising and addressing missteps in our judicial processes. “Fortunately, review and appeal processes allow for a critical examination of the law and facts considered by lower courts,” she says. The Pro Bono & Human Rights practice is committed to contributing to generational equality through these efforts and is currently challenging the constitutionality of section 12(4) of the Prescription Act of 1969. “A successful outcome in this case would be a positive step forward for laws around sexual abuse, which disproportionately affects women.”   Claudia notes that achieving equality is a journey influenced by societal views on women and girls, rape culture, and social dynamics—a journey we must all undertake together.   Click here to read more - https://bit.ly/40QXp1y #WomenRights #WomenProfile #EqualFuture #CDHWomen #CelebratingWomen