Christina Niro
It didn t take a global health crisis to point out what has been known for generations: The legal industry is collectively failing women.
Nonetheless, the pandemic has shone a brighter light on issues impacting working women, who, according to Pew Research Center, lost jobs at a greater rate than their male counterparts during this economic shock.
As for female lawyers, the COVID-19 outbreak created fresh disruptions that are thought to be adversely affecting not just work-life balance, but the ability for women to grow in their professions.
Circumstances vary, but according to the American Bar Association, women across the industry are coping with daunting issues ranging from increased stress to loss of income and feelings of isolation. These issues are attributed in some part to gendered expectations and inadequate recognition of parenting needs.