Moving into the driver's seat; roadblocks to equality falling, subtle barriers persist
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Reports for the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession are discussed and suggest that women attorneys still face difficulties but are having more influence on the profession in terms of factors such as sheer numbers. One report suggests that 30% of attorneys are women and most of the law students starting this fall promise to be women.
Publication Name: ABA Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0747-0088
Year: 2001
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Linking lawyers and clients; network supports bar-sponsored referral services
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An national online lawyer referral network to be offered by the ABA Standing Committee on Lawyer Referral and Information Service in conjunction with iLawyer Inc. is discussed.
Publication Name: ABA Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0747-0088
Year: 2001
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The right equation; despite increasing numbers of female lawyers, gender equality may not be guaranteed in the future
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The low rates of promotion and other problems remaining for female attorneys even after their increase in the legal profession are discussed. Causes include traditional gender stereotypes, sexual harassment, and inflexible workplace structures.
Publication Name: ABA Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0747-0088
Year: 2001
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