1980s-Style Sexism Still a Drag on Women in Big Law

I don’t know whether to be buoyed or depressed by the latest findings about female lawyers in Big Law.

Let’s start with the cheery news: Contrary to popular belief, women are remarkably bullish about their Big Law experience, according to a recently released report by legal intelligence firm Leopard Solutions.

Almost half (48%) of respondents to the survey on women in Big Law say they see themselves on the partner track or have already achieved that pinnacle. Some 60% also claim their goals have stayed intact since joining their firm. And 78% say partners at their firm “totally or somewhat ...