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Jul. 1, 2016

Women-run law firm changes with the times in handling difficult family law cases

When Lisa H. Meyer began practicing law in the 1980s she observed the male-dominated field around her and knew she would eventually start her own all-woman firm.

By Renee Flannery
Daily Journal Staff Writer

LOS ANGELES - When Lisa H. Meyer began practicing law she observed the male-dominated field around her and knew she would eventually start her own all-woman firm.

It was the 1980s, but Meyer's description of the legal profession during the time is reminiscent of a "Mad Men" episode. "They were always the good old boys' club and were kind of condescending to... (continued)

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