A new report on gender disparity in law firms serves as an eye opener.  Though women lawyers constitute around 44 % of the law firms’ associates, only 17 % of them are partners.  

The researches have found an interesting trend in law firms.  By the third year of their association with the law firms, women attorneys start leaving large law firms.  This exodus of women lawyers is not only ominous for the careers of women lawyers, it also hits the profitability of law firms badly.

Like other business organizations, law firms also must take steps to address this issue.  It may include certain drastic changes in restructuring of the law firms. 

In view of the women attorneys’ specific needs, the firms perhaps can do away with strict adherence to hourly billing.  They can also facilitate women attorneys to opt for part-time work.  Provision of unpaid leave and on-site childcare will also allow women attorneys to continue work without hassles.

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