Perspective
Oct. 26, 2012
Absence of women in firm leadership roles
Women have been shut out of power positions in law firms for years. Just look at the sad statistics that remain the same year after year. By Patricia K. Gillette of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
It comes as no surprise that after years in business and government, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney couldn't think of a single woman to put in his cabinet without the aid of "binders" provided to him by women's groups. In fact, he is no different from most men in powerful positions in our country. While there are plenty of women qualified to take on positions of leadership, the men just don't see us.
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