Bloomberg Law
July 31, 2017, 8:51 PM UTC

Partner Suing Proskauer For Gender Bias Argues She’s An Employee

Stephanie Russell-Kraft

A female partner suing Proskauer Rose for gender discrimination is urging a Washington, D.C. federal judge not to toss her complaint, arguing she should be classified as an employee of the firm.

The plaintiff, a D.C. partner who sued Proskauer anonymously under the name ‘Jane Doe’ in May, alleges she was objectified by male partners at the firm, paid less than male partners who were less productive than her, and excluded from projects once she began complaining.

In a June motion to dismiss the case, Proskauer argued her claims should be tossed because she is a co-owner of the firm. In ...

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