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The Recorder

The Time Is Overdue to Fix the Judicial Confirmation Process

From Thomas to Kavanaugh to Cosby, politics must be removed from decisions related to sexual violence allegations, according to Golden Gate University School of Law's Sonia Bakshi and Rachel Van Cleave.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Software Firm Allvue Taps Ex-Nielsen Lawyer as Chief Legal Officer

"My immediate goals include working with the team to streamline existing practices and processes to ensure that the legal function effectively and efficiently supports the business," Deborah Mason said.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

There Are More Women Lawyers Than Ever, and They're Not Pleased With Legal Industry Norms

A new survey by the American Bar Association shows a massive disconnect between how men and women feel about their legal careers.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Blue Shield of California Adds Diversity-Focused GC to Executive Ranks

Of the 19 senior leadership positions within the company, 13 are now occupied by women and people of color.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

'A Message Men Are Not Given': Why a Call on Lawyer Moms to 'Be Team Players' Missed the Mark

"Legal employers have plenty of systemic issues that need to be faced head-on when it comes to the promotion and retention of women attorneys. Blaming women attorneys is appalling," wrote ABA president Patricia Refo.
8 minute read

Daily Business Review

Meet South Florida's Newest Women-Owned Law Firm

Former White & Case attorneys Colleen Grady and Lauren Hunt launched the firm this spring with a focus on business transactions and real estate.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

GCs Face Obstacles in Stopping Remote Workplace Sexual Harassment

"The amount of people working remotely is going to increase," Shea Holman, director of law and policy at The Purple Campaign, said. "[Even] when employees are not in the workplace, that doesn't mean sexual harassment will go away."
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Univision Poaches Mastercard General Counsel Ahead of $4.8B Merger

"Anyone who knows me well knows that this was virtually the only channel that was ever on in my childhood home in New Orleans," Pilar Ramos said.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Ex-Jones Day Associates Can't Keep Firm's Leaders in the Dark in Dad Bias Suit, Judge Rules

Mark Savignac and Julia Sheketoff had sought a "for attorneys eyes" ruling over discovery in the case, raising concerns that Jones Day top brass would target others who spoke out.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Leadership Succession Planning Increasingly Pushes Women to the Top

One woman leader said there's "really no good excuse" anymore for a firm to fail to have women in top leadership roles.
5 minute read

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