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The Jersey Law Society has just elected its new committee - and it's comprised entirely of men. Yep, not a single woman. The immediate reposte will be, 'well, how many women put themselves forward?' but, as with everything in D&I, it's not that straight-forward. Perhaps a better question should be, 'WHY aren't women putting themselves forward?'. 🤔 #diversity #diversityandinclusion #representationmatters #lawyerlife https://lnkd.in/eCGasp4a

"In 2023, women comprised 50.31% of law associates in the U.S. They also reported greater strides at the partnership level, but still make up only 27.76% of all partners - a 1.1% increase from the previous year." (CBS News) https://lnkd.in/g6SU2S-v #legalindustry #womenlawyers #diversityinlaw #legalprofession #lawassociates

"In its report, the Commission on Women in the Profession offers best practices and policies that firms, corporate law departments, state and local bar associations and other organizations can implement to better support female lawyers with children." (ABA Journal) https://lnkd.in/e-Jgau5S #womenlawyers #diversityinlaw #equityinlaw #legalindustry

Share with your members: According to the NALP - National Association for Law Placement, women now make up more than 50% of law firm associates. Women currently make up nearly 40% of all attorneys at law firms, which is the highest percentage on record since NALP started tracking this type of data over 30 years ago. Bloomberg Law provides more information and insights on the report here: https://lnkd.in/gwpSFVe3 #ShareWithYourMembers #LawFirmDEI

Check out these statistics to learn more about the number of female lawyers and their increasing role in the legal landscape. #WomenLawyers #WomenLeadership #NexusSearchGroup

The U.S. legal system stands as a cornerstone of our democracy, with women making significant contributions throughout its history. For over a century, women have argued cases, defended clients, and shaped the laws that govern our daily lives. From the pioneering efforts of Belva Lockwood, the first woman admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court in 1879, to Sandra Day O'Connor's groundbreaking appointment as the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court in 1981, their impact is undeniable. Despite comprising 39.51% of the over 1.3 million lawyers in the United States, women, especially women of color, still face challenges in attaining leadership roles within the legal profession. In 2023, while women of color represented 17.54% of law firm associates, they accounted for just 4.89% of partners. However, the legal landscape continues to evolve, with demand for lawyers projected to increase by 8% from 2022 to 2032, outpacing the average growth rate for all occupations. This growth presents opportunities for women to further shape the future of the legal profession. Explore these statistics and delve deeper into the evolving landscape of women in law, courtesy of Forbes Advisor: https://hubs.la/Q02qQHbl0 #WomenInLaw #LegalProfession #DiversityInLaw #ForbesAdvisor

The second inspiring woman in law we'd like to introduce you to today, as part of our Celebrating Women in Law Campaign, is Hannah Francis - Family Solicitor at Goughs Solicitors 👏 Hannah's inspiring piece of advice for fellow women in law: "My main piece of advice is that it is okay not to know an answer and to ask somebody else’s opinion. Asking for help isn’t a sign of a weakness and you can learn so much from others. It is also so important to be kind to yourself. This industry can carry a lot of pressure and therefore you need to take care of yourself first: you can’t pour from an empty cup." Read more about Hannah's legal journey so far and what she hopes for the future! #womeninlaw #familysolicitor #newlyqualified #empowerwomen #legalcareer

Partners Amanda Amert, Debra Bogo-Ernst and Barbara Grayson have been named among the “2024 Notable Women in Law” by Crain’s Chicago Business. The annual editorial feature recognizes the top female lawyers in the Chicago metropolitan area for their expertise and achievements in the law, as well as their impact as mentors within their firms and communities outside the office. Learn more below. #womeninlaw

The Missouri legal profession saw a 19 percent drop in new partners in the past year compared to 2022, almost entirely impacting the number of women rising in the ranks, the New Partners Survey conducted by Missouri Lawyers Media found. #NewPartners #LegalLeadership #LegalNews

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani has been ranked No. 22 on The National Law Journal's Women in Law Scorecard. This represents a very sizable 14-spot jump from our ranking of No. 36 in 2023. "Our singular goal is to support our women attorneys as they strive to reach their highest potential within our firm," said Debra Meppen, Partner and Chair of the firm's Women's Initiative. Read the full release below. #lawfirm #grsm #womenattorneys #womenlawyers #lawyers #legal #law #gordonrees #your50statelawfirm