2019 "Women in the Law" by the numbers.
According to data collected by Best Lawyers over the past five years, the legal industry is showing promising growth when it comes to gender diversity among top legal talent. Below, we highlight the 10 practice areas with the greatest percentage of recognized women attorneys. Then, we chart the steady growth in both Best Lawyers female nominees and recognized attorneys from 2015 to 2019.
The Future of Litigation Is Changing for Female Solicitors in the U.K.
by Catherine Baksi
The support of entire law firms, organizations and senior counsel members will be the key to encouraging female solicitors and positive change in the industry.
New Sheriff in Town on ESG
by Patricia Brown Holmes
Various regulatory agencies within the Biden Administration are stepping up enforcement of corporate malfeasance in the ever-trendy ESG space.
Follow the Money
by Rachel F. Sifuentes
Women are the future of fintech—but in the here and now, they’re still being underserved in an industry otherwise marked by explosive growth. Here’s why that must change.
Privacy Practice
by Casey Waughn
Data protection is all the rage among tech companies and state, national (and even transnational) governments alike. Is it a passing fad or here to stay? And how should businesses and groups of all sizes handle compliance with a blizzard of new laws?
The Upcycle Conundrum
by Karen Kreider Gaunt
Laudable or litigious? What you need to know about potential copyright and trademark infringement when repurposing products.
The Compensation Situation
by Liz S. Washko
Pay discrimination has been outlawed for decades. Yet the issue has taken on new salience in recent years. Here’s what to know about compensation equity—and where the legal risk lies for companies.
Remote Controls
by Cynthia Morgan Ohlenforst
How law firms, lawyers and taxing authorities must adapt to remote work
Changes and Challenges
by Megan Norris
As the pandemic ebbs and many people return to the office, midsize law firms in particular must navigate a host of unprecedented questions about costs, culture and client expectations.
Carrying the Torch While Raising the Bar
by Sharen L. Nocella
Catherine Pyune McEldowney makes waves as one of the few Asian-American women at the pinnacle of a U.S. law firm.
Forging Bonds, Building Business
by Crystal L. Howard and Lizl Leonardo
As disorienting and occasionally frightening as the pandemic has been, it has also forced lawyers to find innovative new ways to stay connected and do business.
Announcing the 7th Annual Women in the Law Publication
by Best Lawyers
The 7th Annual Women in the Law publication is a celebration of all the female legal talent across the country, honoring every woman listed in The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.
We Are Women, We Are Fearless
by Deborah S. Chang and Justin Smulison
Athea Trial Lawyers is a female owned and operated law firm specializing in civil litigation, catastrophic energy, wrongful death and product liability.
An Army of Nancy
by Rachel Shrewsbury
The horrific stories out of Guantánamo Bay nearly caused me to lose faith in the American principles of liberty and justice. Nancy Hollander turned out to be the ray of hope I was looking for.
A Double Dose of Power
by Constance Endelicato
Women in the Legal and Medical Professions Can Work Together to Dismantle Gender Inequality
The Real Camille: An Interview with Johnny Depp’s Lawyer Camille Vasquez
by Rebecca Blackwell
Camille Vasquez, a young lawyer at Brown Rudnick, sat down with Best Lawyers CEO Phillip Greer to talk about her distinguished career, recently being named partner and what comes next for her.
Announcing The Best Lawyers in The United Kingdom™ 2023
by Best Lawyers
The results include an elite field of top lawyers and firms from the United Kingdom.
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard: The Best Lawyers Honorees Behind the Litigation
by Gregory Sirico
Best Lawyers takes a look at the recognized legal talent representing Johnny Depp and Amber Heard in their ongoing defamation trial.
Announcing The Best Lawyers in France™ 2023
by Best Lawyers
The results include an elite field of top lawyers and firms from France.
Announcing The Best Lawyers in Germany™ 2023
by Best Lawyers
The results include an elite field of top lawyers and firms from Germany.
Education by Trial: Cultivating Legal Expertise in the Courtroom
by Margo Pierce
The intricacies of complex lawsuits require extensive knowledge of the legal precedent. But they also demand a high level of skill in every discipline needed to succeed at trial, such as analyzing technical reports and deposing expert witnesses.
Announcing The Best Lawyers in Belgium™ 2023
by Best Lawyers
The results include an elite field of top lawyers and firms from Belgium.
Announcing the 2022 Best Lawyers® in the United States
by Best Lawyers
The results include an elite field of top lawyers listed in the 28th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and in the 2nd Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America for 2022.
Announcing the 2022 Best Lawyers™ in France
by Best Lawyers
The results include an elite field of top lawyers and firms, including our inaugural Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recipients.
Choosing a Title Company: What a Seller Should Expect
by Roy D. Oppenheim
When it comes to choosing a title company, how much power exactly does a seller have?
We Are Women, We Are Fearless
by Deborah S. Chang and Justin Smulison
Athea Trial Lawyers is a female owned and operated law firm specializing in civil litigation, catastrophic energy, wrongful death and product liability.
Announcing the 2022 Best Lawyers™ in Germany
by Best Lawyers
The results include an elite field of top lawyers and firms, including our inaugural Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recipients.
Destiny Fulfilled
by Sara Collin
Was Angela Reddock-Wright destined to become a lawyer? It sure seems that way. Yet her path was circuitous. This accomplished employment attorney, turned mediator, arbitrator and ADR specialist nonpareil discusses her career, the role of attorneys in society, the new world of post-pandemic work and why new Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson represents the future.
Famous Songs Unprotected by Copyright Could Mean Royalties for Some
by Michael B. Fein
A guide to navigating copyright claims on famous songs.
What the Courts Say About Recording in the Classroom
by Christina Henagen Peer and Peter Zawadski
Students and parents are increasingly asking to use audio devices to record what's being said in the classroom. But is it legal? A recent ruling offer gives the answer to a question confusing parents and administrators alike.
