December 11, 2020 at 2:45 PM
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Shauna Clark
Come January 1, an Am Law 200 firm will actually have a woman of color at its helm. While it’s true that women generally, and women of color specifically, make gains in the legal profession at a “glacial pace,” according to a report by the National Association of Women Lawyers, there is some good news. Yesterday, Norton Rose Fulbright announced that partner Shauna Clark will take the position of Global and U.S. Chair, starting in the new year.
In the firm’s statements about the appointment, there’s a recognition of the historic nature of Clark taking over the role. It’s the first time a woman of color has held either the Global or U.S. Chair role and she’ll be the only woman of color to chair an Am Law 200 firm, as Gerry Pecht, Norton Rose Fulbright’s Global Chief Executive, said: