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Partnership And Motherhood? An Old Debate Resurfaces

After a Clifford Chance partner shared her experiences of being a partner and a parent, she ignited a LinkedIn debate on the topic.
8 minute read

International Edition

Law Society Survey: Women Lawyers Outnumber Men in Australian State of New South Wales but Are Paid Less

The Law Society also said the profession is becoming more diverse.
2 minute read

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The US Reverses 'Roe' and the World Reacts

The U.S. decision, which runs counter to global trends toward more liberal abortion rights, led almost immediately to a global call to strengthen legal protections for reproductive rights, as well as heightened fears for the knock-on effects on civil rights, privacy rights, women's health, and even local law.
9 minute read

International Edition

More Than 2,000 Women Partners Issue Call to Action Post-'Dobbs'

"Our presence and leadership within the bar is without question a byproduct of the freedom each of us has had to make reproductive decisions for ourselves," the signatories from several Am Law 100 firms wrote.
71 minute read

International Edition

All-Women Litigation Team Lands First Reproductive Rights Win After US Supreme Court Overturns 'Roe v Wade'

"We had to be nimble and alert to the developing facts. A huge amount happened in the first 12 hours after 'Dobbs' was issued," said Joanna Wright, of Boies Schiller Flexner.
5 minute read

International Edition

Sky Group Refreshes General Counsel After Longstanding Incumbent's Departure

The GC has been at the media and telecoms giant for 22 years.
2 minute read

International Edition

'Deeply Unfair': Women Leaders in Big Law Reflect, Speak Out as SCOTUS Overturns 'Roe'

"Whatever your political views, people are going to have strong emotions today, and they should be given the time to reflect," said Steptoe chair Gwen Renigar.
8 minute read

International Edition

CMA General Counsel Appointed Interim CEO

The U.K. competition and markets authority has appointed its first woman, a former Slaughter and May partner, to the role.
2 minute read

International Edition

Ex-Allens Lawyer Who Was Sexually Harassed Is 'Devastated' as Case Dropped

Fiona Thatcher says sexual harassers can sleep easier after Australia's legal regulator decided not to pursue disciplinary action against her former colleague.
4 minute read

International Edition

It is Time Firms Embraced Menopause Training

Linklaters recently introduced a global policy requiring its senior lawyers to attend training courses, which aims to raise awareness on menopause. But will other firms follow?
4 minute read

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