Although law school graduation rates are almost equal between men and women, there continues to be a major gap in the number of women in leadership positions across the industry. What are the challenges and structural barriers facing women and how do we address them? What changes need to be made within law societies, bar associations, law firms, corporate legal departments, government and judiciary to address the historical lack of female leadership? This session provides key strategies for promoting female leadership and supporting women in senior positions.

• Evaluating the latest strategies being deployed by top legal firms to advance female leaders
• Addressing unique challenges faced by female leaders in different legal professions: in-house, private practice, sole practitioners and government
• Improving transparency of partnership pathways
• The implications of family life; eliminating biases associated with family obligations
• Breaking through the boys’ club network; accessing networking and client development opportunities
• How can male allies help support the advancement of women in the industry?