Female Representation In Biglaw Partnerships — A Long Way to Go
“Disproportionate attrition of female attorneys in Biglaw is hardly a new problem. As a 2019 ABA and ALM report on the issue noted, entering associate classes have been comprised of approximately 45% women for several decades. Indeed, at five of the top 20 Am Law firms (by gross revenue), female,” reports Lauren Smith in Above The Law.
“But when it comes to partnerships, representation of women is substantially lower. Among those top 20 Am Law firms, here are the four with the greatest proportion of female partners. Ropes & Gray is the standout performer, as the only top 20 firm with greater than 30% female representation in its partnership. Interestingly, unlike the other.”
