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Jun. 10, 2026

To become a top choice for corporate litigation work, join a boutique

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As DEI initiatives fade and corporate clients continue to reward the legal establishment, boutique firms are emerging as the best place for women litigators to gain trial experience, win high-value work, and take control of their careers.

Kathleen M. Erskine

Partner
Cohen Williams LLP

Phone: (213) 232-5160

Email: kerskine@cohen-williams.com

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Talia Nissimyan

Counsel
Cohen Williams LLP

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To become a top choice for corporate litigation work, join a boutique

For years, conversations about women's advancement in the legal profession have focused on internal policies, from mentorship programs to flexible work arrangements. But one of the most powerful forces shaping women lawyers' careers lies outside the firm, in the procurement process.

In-house legal departments can have a real impact on a lawyer's career. Cases add up, and lawyers can turn a few repeat engagements into a long-term book of business that opens u...

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