Tag Archives: #MeToo

Editors note: #MeToo and the art of becoming a lawyer

#MeToo is perhaps the most complex topic we’ve covered in Student Lawyer, but it’s also arguably one of the most important. It’s the stuff of history books; something our children and grandchildren will ask us about. This paradigm shift in … Continue reading

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How the #MeToo movement intersects with sex trafficking

During her ABA presidency in 2012-13, Laurel Bellows made combating human trafficking her top priority. “Our legal system unwittingly turns a blind eye to a phenomenon that feeds on violence, deception, and secrecy,” she said at the time. Bellows also … Continue reading

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Student Lawyer: The #MeToo Issue

#MeToo is perhaps the most complex topic we’ve covered in Student Lawyer, but it’s also arguably one of the most important. This issue of Student Lawyer lays down the law on office behavior, combating bias, finding those willing to help, … Continue reading

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Ebright on #MeToo in the Legal Profession

Katherine Yon Ebright (Public International Law & Policy Group) has posted Taking #MeToo Seriously in the Legal Profession (Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics, Vol. 32, No. 1, 2019) on SSRN.  Here is the abstract: With the advent of the #MeToo movement, … Continue reading

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What Happens When the CEO or the Face of the Business Is a Risk? #MeToo and Corporate Governance

Hundreds of men have resigned or been terminated after allegations of sexual misconduct or assault. Just last week, celebrity chef/former TV star Mario Batali and the founder of British retailer Ted Baker were forced to sell their interests or step… … Continue reading

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