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‘The big problem is unconscious bias both at client level – men perceived to be better/more aggressive/better advocates – and internally. This means that men get “better”, more high-profile work which in turn leads to more work (being seen to be doing that case).
- This is spot on

I worked as a Solicitor in a Claimant PI practice. As a man I was favoured internally and got better work despite the fact there were more capable women in the team.

I also encountered a situation where a client wanted to deal with me over the female department head. Similar situations were not uncommon but that is the most striking example.

Things need to shift significantly.