Women In Law Legal News Coverage

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Morrison & Foerster Adds Private Equity Partner in China From Kirkland & Ellis

By Brian Yap | April 04, 2023

Zhao is the third private equity partner to join Morrison & Foerster in Asia this quarter, following the additions of Steven Tran and Tabitha Saw in Singapore.

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Freshfields Reveals First Socio-Economic Pay Gap Data As Gender, Ethnicity Gaps Grow

By Charlotte Johnstone | March 31, 2023

The firm has reported a mixed set of results for its people and revealed how its peoples' socio-economic backgrounds have impacted their remuneration.

3 minute read

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Australia Appoints First Woman to Lead the Federal Court

By Christopher Niesche | March 31, 2023

The fifth role-holder is the first woman to take the post since the court was established in 1976.

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Rogue Clients, Aggressive Opponents and A Rise in AI Claims? All in a Day's Work for this Litigator

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar | March 30, 2023

Hannah Mahon plumped for law over hockey, has had her fair share of dramatic cases over the years and thinks litigation can sometimes be "a bit of a love/hate relationship".

6 minute read

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Law Firms—Are Your Lawyers (Tik)Toking About You?

By Laura Beveridge | March 21, 2023

No major law firm has a TikTok account, but their young lawyers are using the app to appeal to its Gen Z audience and acting as a recruitment tool in the UK.

11 minute read

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Tired of Big Law Life, Top IP Lawyer Jumps to Small 6-Person Shop

By Gail J. Cohen | March 16, 2023

May Cheng spent almost 30 years at some of Canada's biggest firms but now wants to do things her way.

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Former DLA Piper Associate Alleges Firm Fired Her for Requesting Maternity Leave

By Dan Roe | March 14, 2023

Senior associate Anisha Mehta received three raises during her year at DLA Piper, but was fired within six days of requesting maternity leave in October 2022, according to an EEOC complaint.

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In Pictures: WIPL UK Awards 2023

By Rose Walker | March 10, 2023

Wednesday night saw the best and brightest of women in the U.K.'s legal industry celebrate their achievements together at the Women, Influence and Power in Law awards 2023.

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