Big Law and Pay Equity: Is the Time Ripe for Change?

Gender pay equity developments have generated big news across a range of workplaces from the soccer field to the supply chain. And for decades, members of the legal profession have considered the challenges of achieving a more equitable workplace. Now, as lawyers make more demands for greater diversity and inclusion in top U.S. law firms, the time is ripe for change, some industry observers say. So starting today, we’re taking a fresh look at Big Law and pay equity in a new special report.

In today’s debut column, Vivia Chen looks back to 2003 when she first wrote ...