Why So Few Women Partners at Large Firms?
The New York Times has a provocative story on the low number of women partners at large law firms. I’d be particularly interested in reader comments to this piece, as my own experience with large law firms is mostly limited to the fantasy world of the summer associate.
One interesting aspect of the the article is its suggestion that mega-firm partnership is a reliable mark of career success. Partners at large law firms certainly are highly paid, but is making partner at a mega-size firm really a sign of success? Based on the anecdotal evidence I have seen, the majority of associates at large law firms are pretty miserable and are looking to leave. This isn’t true for everyone, obviously: some people love their firms and their practices, and want to keep at it for the long run. But my sense is that it’s true often enough that it’s worth keeping in mind when you read the article.
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