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Feb. 21, 2018

Corporate defense attorneys consider how to handle gender bias claims in #MeToo era

In the months following the exposure of abuse at the hands of high profile men in powerful positions, the #MeToo movement has evolved from a discussion about sexual harassment to a broader contemplation about gender dynamics in the world at large. As every industry attempts to grapple with the issues, defense lawyers and their consultants are deciphering how to navigate these waters when taking cases touching on gender issues to jury trials.

In the months following the exposure of abuse at the hands of high-profile men in powerful positions, the #MeToo movement has evolved from a discussion about sexual harassment to a broader contemplation about gender dynamics in the world at large. As every industry attempts to grapple with the issues, defense lawyers and their consultants are deciphering how to navigate these waters when taking cases touching on gender issues to jury trials.

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