Quebec women lawyers make strides but still face significant obstacles, says report, legal experts

By Luis Millán (March 29, 2023, 12:32 PM EDT) -- Women have made significant strides in the legal profession since they have become the majority of lawyers in Quebec nearly a decade ago. However, they still face considerable obstacles over pay equity, access to partnerships or leadership positions, work-life balance and suffer silently due to sexual harassment and discrimination, prompting many to shun private practice and leave the profession far earlier than men, according to a report and leading Quebec legal actors....