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As one of the very few women leading a firm in Big Law, I am keenly aware that while there has been progress in hiring, investing in, and elevating women lawyers – there is still much more to be done. A personal commitment of mine is to mentor and sponsor diverse legal talent within our firm, including women and people of color. I am proud to be part of a firm that has demonstrated a deep commitment to women lawyers for many years, and I am excited about the amazingly talented women leaders who represent the next generation at Jenner & Block. I look forward to the day when there are as many women as men leading Big Law firms.
— Katya Jestin, co-managing partner of Jenner & Block, issuing a powerful statement on women’s progress in Biglaw, and at her firm in particular, on International Women’s Day.
Staci Zaretsky is a senior editor at Above the Law, where she’s worked since 2011. She’d love to hear from you, so please feel free to email her with any tips, questions, comments, or critiques. You can follow her on Twitter or connect with her on LinkedIn.