Stories from women of color on the path to GC
Women of color continue to be underrepresented in the legal profession: those who have managed to successfully climb the corporate ladder have had to overcome significant barriers. GC shares the stories of women of color and their journey to general counsel.
On 25 May 2020, the murder of 46-year-old George Floyd made international news headlines. What followed were nationwide protests against police brutality that would ultimately make the Black Lives Matter (BLM) demonstrations a global movement.
In response, corporate America was quick to condemn social injustice and racial inequity. Companies and law firms vowed to re-examine their own diversity and inclusion initiatives and make tangible commitments to hiring, developing and promoting a more diverse workforce.
