This statistic shows the gender distribution of promotion rates in the best 50 law firms for women in the United States in 2016. Women comprised 40 percent of new non-Equity Partner promotions in 2016, up from 36 percent in the previous year.
Gender distribution of promotion rates in the best 50 law firms for women in the United States in 2016
Characteristic
Men
Women
New Equity Partner promotions (firms with one tier)
60
40
New Equity Partner promotions (firms with two tiers)
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