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The number of women lawyers is growing

The percentage of female legal professionals is increasing in a field where, 20 years ago, just 20% were women. Yet, despite a nearly 50/50 gender split between trainees, it remains the case that only men successfully climb to the upper echelons of the profession. Barbara de Muro, the lawyer in charge of the ASLA Women project, explains why we should turn things around and how to do it