Women are increasingly taking on more leadership roles both in law firms and corporations across the United States and abroad. Many law firms today recognize the importance of recruiting and retaining top talent, regardless of gender, particularly in an increasingly competitive job market. The issues surrounding the retention of top female associates are admittedly complex but it seems apparent that these factors help shape how women associates interact in the law firm environment. These issues are at the heart of why some firms, including White & Case, have embraced women's networks as well as other retention and development tools geared…
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