The Future of Law is Female—And That’s a Good Thing
It’s time to recognize the trailblazers who have fought for equality and the generations of women who continue to break barriers. In the United States legal field, the first woman was admitted to the bar in 1869. Since then, women attorneys have not only fought for our clients, we are also fighting to redefine a profession that has not always included us.
At our firm, we’re proud to advocate for gender equity—not just for our clients, but within our own ranks. We believe that having a woman lawyer isn’t just about representation—it’s about results. Here’s why.
Women Lawyers Deliver Results
Women began outnumbering men in law schools in 2016, and by 2023, they became the majority of law firm associates. Yet, despite these gains, only 28% of law firm partners are women. This means that while more women are entering the profession, we are still prevented from reaching our full potential. The disparity is stark, but the data is clear: when women lead cases, they win.
One recent study found that female partners outperform male partners in court by nearly 13%. Many women have had to work twice as hard to prove themselves in a male-dominated industry, and that dedication translates directly into advocacy for their clients.
The Obstacles Women Lawyers Overcome—For Themselves and Their Clients
The legal field has only recently become accessible to women, and while change is happening, systemic barriers remain. A recent survey of women attorneys in Ohio was distributed through the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and Ohio Women’s Bar Association, in partnership with Sobel, Wade, and Mapley. This survey found that women attorneys still face:
Microaggressions in the Workplace:
🔴 98% of women attorneys report being interrupted or spoken over in professional settings.
🔴 92% had been mistaken for non-attorney staff, with judges, opposing counsel, and others assuming women lawyers are support staff like administrators.
🔴 90% had the experience of receiving unwanted comments about their appearance.
Work-Life Balance Challenges:
🔴 While caregiving is not exclusive to women, women attorneys are disproportionately expected to juggle family responsibilities, often with little workplace flexibility.
These challenges don’t just affect women lawyers—they affect the legal profession as a whole. Firms that fail to support and promote women attorneys lose talent, innovation, and key client relationships.
But here’s the good news: Women attorneys are not waiting for outdated systems to change. They’re creating their own.
Women Lawyers Are Redefining the Legal Field
As women continue to rise in the profession, they are shaping a new kind of legal practice—one that is client-centered, collaborative, and results-driven.
When women attorneys face discrimination, they don’t just accept it—they innovate. They launch their own firms, they advocate for pay equity, they mentor the next generation, and they fight for policies that allow all lawyers to thrive.
As one woman attorney in our field put it:
“I had to leave my large firm and start my own practice. Now, I get to build the workplace I always wished existed.”
This is not just a shift—it’s a revolution.
Why Our Firm Champions Women Attorneys
At our firm, we believe that gender equity isn’t just a moral issue—it’s a strategic advantage. We are committed to:
✔️ Promoting Women Attorneys: We actively support and mentor women in our firm, ensuring they have the opportunities to lead.
✔️ Creating Inclusive Workplaces: We recognize that flexibility and balance make us better attorneys.
✔️ Fighting for Our Clients: Just as we push for gender equity within our firm, we fight for fairness and justice for our clients.
Choose a Woman Lawyer
For many women, choosing a woman attorney is about more than just legal expertise—it’s about finding an advocate who understands the unique challenges of gender discrimination. Whether you’re facing workplace discrimination, trying to understand your rights around pregnancy and breastfeeding, or navigating sexual harassment, having an attorney who truly gets it can make all the difference. We don’t just represent our clients—we relate to them.
Choosing a woman attorney isn’t just about diversity—it’s about choosing an advocate who understands resilience, who has fought for her place at the table, and who will fight just as hard for you.
Women in law are not just the future; they are the present. And at our firm, we’re proud to be part of that change.