Bloomberg Law
June 17, 2019, 11:17 PM UTCUpdated: June 17, 2019, 11:26 PM UTC

Jones Day Ex-Partner Settles Suit Over ‘Fraternity’ Culture (1)

Mike Leonard
Mike Leonard
Legal Intelligence Reporter

A former partner at Jones Day’s Silicon Valley office who accused the law firm of forcing her out after she raised concerns about its “boys’ club” culture has dropped her lawsuit in exchange for a return of capital she put into the firm, Jones Day said June 17.

Wendy Moore’s suit claimed the firm’s leadership retaliated against her after she voiced misgivings about its culture, pay transparency, and treatment of female attorneys. The complaint described Jones Day as a “fraternity” where women are marginalized and objectified while male lawyers attend business meetings at strip clubs and sporting events.

Moore filed ...

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