Jones Day Says Female Lawyers’ Lawsuit Built on Stereotypes (1)

Gender stereotypes are being perpetuated by a group of female lawyers who accuse Jones Day of systemic sex discrimination, the international law firm contended in a new court filing that also offered revealing details about how it pays associates.

Hundreds of women have succeeded at the firm, with many getting coveted positions on its partnership and leadership committees, Jones Day told the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia July 26 in its reply to the plaintiffs’ amended gender bias complaint . Jones Day said women at the firm started or have raised families while working there, without penalty. ...