Corporate
Jun. 10, 2026
To become a top choice for corporate litigation work, join a boutique
See more on To become a top choice for corporate litigation work, join a boutiqueAs 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
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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