Women Take the Lead as Majority of Associates at U.S. Law Firms, Breaking 30-Year Record

Denver, CO – In a groundbreaking development, women have now become the majority of associates at law firms in the United States for the first time in over 30 years. This milestone was revealed in the annual report published by the National Association-Law Placement (NALP), which analyzed data from the 2023 NALP’s Directory of Legal Employers. According to the report, 50.3 percent of all U.S. law firm associates in 2023 were women. This represents a significant shift in the legal profession and marks a momentous achievement for gender diversity in the industry. The report also … Read more