Farella’s Women’s Leadership Committee’s focus is to retain, develop and promote women attorneys at Farella, both within the firm and in the legal profession. To fulfill this mission, the Committee provides programming for women attorneys, promotes equal access to professional opportunities, and works on mentorship and inclusion for women attorneys at all levels.
It also hosts events with clients to collaborate regarding advancement and equality for women in the legal profession. The committee has 22 members, and jointly chaired by a partner and senior associate.
Recent News
September 28, 2023
Media Coverage
How I Made Partner: 'Remember That You Have Agency and a Voice!' Says Ashley E. Breakfield of Farella Braun + Martel
Law.com
Ashley Breakfield was featured in Law.com's "How I Made Partner" Q&A series. Read her Q&A, "How I Made Partner: 'Remember That You Have Agency and a Voice!' Says Ashley E. Breakfield of Farella Braun + Martel," here (subscription may be...
May 30, 2023
Announcement
Farella Braun + Martel Earns Mansfield Certification Plus Status
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that it has achieved Midsize Mansfield Certification Plus. The firm completed a rigorous 18-month collaboration with Diversity Lab—from September 15, 2021 to March 14, 2023—to track, measure, and achieve diversity in...
April 10, 2023
Announcement
Farella Names Carolina de Armas and Hilary Krase As Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Pathfinders
Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that senior associates Carolina de Armas and Hilary Krase have been named Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Pathfinders for 2023. Pathfinders have been identified as diverse, early-career emerging leaders...
March 27, 2023
Announcement
Aviva Gilbert Named a Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellow
Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is proud to announce that Aviva Gilbert has been named a Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellow for 2023. Aviva joins a select group of experienced lawyers from diverse backgrounds...
March 7, 2023
Profile in Women Leadership - Mary McCutcheon
Farella is proud to honor Women’s History Month. Our women lawyers and staff have imparted and continue to provide significant value in making Farella the firm it is today. To demonstrate this outsized impact, we have launched our inaugural...
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