Law Practice
Jun. 8, 2010
Power Play
For women who want to impact their law firm's power structure, they must change the focus of their initiatives, writes Patricia Gillette of Orrick.
By Patricia K. Gillette
"The thing women have yet to learn is nobody gives you power. You just take it." I have to confess that never in a million years did I think I would be quoting Roseanne Barr for anything. But, it has become clear to me that this statement should be the mantra for every Women's Initiative in every law firm.
Women's Initiatives are standard at most firms, which is certainly progress from even 10 years...
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