It was October 2013, for reputedly neglecting to supply a supportive work environment for its female associates and global law firm Clifford Chance was coming under fire for the 2nd time in less than a year. A memo that was issued with the title ”Speak Effectively” to the U.S. companies and subsequently ignited controversy, as one of the female associate made claim that gender-specific advice in memo was sexist.
Both memos were leaked on the public, prompting bloggers, media outlets, and also the internet to chime with personal opinions to whether business was sexist. How should Clifford Chance have responded to these claims? Was the company discriminating amongst employees based on some reason were things to be taken and blown out of proportion.
If the firm analyzed that it needs to create an environment where consideration is given to female associates, where should it begin? Finally, how were the lessons learned in this case applicable to corporate America in 2014, where just 5.2% of Fortune 500 CEOs and 16.9% of board members in the United States were girls?
PUBLICATION DATE: March 09, 2015 PRODUCT #: 415038-PDF-ENG
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