Vivia Chen

May 10, 2019 | The American Lawyer

"I'm aware that because of my race and gender that some people will think I'm less competent to lead. I know I don't fit the typical image—an old white guy," says Hailyn Chen, the new co-managing partner of Munger, Tolles & Olson.

By Vivia Chen

6 minute read

May 06, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Forget the battles over Mueller, Trump and the Democrats. Who was sporting the best looks at the Central Park Conservancy's Hat Luncheon?

By Vivia Chen

1 minute read

May 01, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Research shows that beauty can be a detriment to working women because they are perceived as "seductive yet manipulative."

By Vivia Chen

4 minute read

April 30, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Moribund and dysfunctional as it might be these days, Britain is also strangely progressive—arguably way ahead of us Yanks—when it comes to tackling the gender pay gap.

By Vivia Chen

4 minute read

April 28, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Not only was the presidential candidate's "apology" to Anita Hill unconvincing, but it highlighted how male leaders are essentially clueless about what women deal with in the workplace and the world at large.

By Vivia Chen

4 minute read

April 24, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Cheer up! There's plenty of material in there for a comedy show that could give "Veep" a run for its money.

By Vivia Chen

5 minute read

April 21, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Let's hear it for the hardworking lawyers out there defending truth and the American Way with their trusty notepads!

By Vivia Chen

4 minute read

April 17, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Flexible working arrangements, along with women's networking groups and mentoring programs, actually could be cutting against women's advancement.

By Vivia Chen

4 minute read

April 15, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Recently, I wrote "9 Ways You're Ticking Me Off" about how public relations and marketing people drive me crazy. Here's a response from one Big Law communications pro on how journalists get under his skin.

By Vivia Chen

4 minute read

April 11, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Sure, it's wonderful that five women serve on the 17-member partnership committee, which advises on new partners and compensation. But how meaningful is that when the firm operates as black box with centralized power?

By Vivia Chen

5 minute read