Women are consistently underrepresented in lead counsel positions and in the role of trial lawyer. This panel discussion will explore characteristics of cases, law firms and clients that impact the extent to which men and women serve in lead counsel roles. They will also discuss ways to close the gender gap and set forth best practices and strategies that can be implemented by law schools, law firms, courts, clients and women lawyers to increase the ranks of women lead counsel.

Panelists:

• Tiffany M. Alexander, Esq., Tanenbaum Keale LLP, Malvern

• Ellen D. Bailey, Esq., Stockton University, Galloway, NJ

• Nancy Conrad, Esq., White & Williams LLP, Center Valley

• Beth C. Grossman, Esq., Wellesley, MA

• Roberta D. Liebenberg, Esq., Fine Kaplan and Black RPC, Philadelphia

Moderator:

Debbie Epstein Henry, Esq., Founder, DEH Consulting; Co-Founder and Managing Director, Bliss Lawyers

CLE credit: 1.0 ethics