It is not hidden that there is a relation of the readings by English and the report “Charting Our Progress” by the American Bar Association. Both readings emphasized that there is an increase of women in the legal field but there are also draw backs. English's report in terms of the struggle to balance things such as a career and child care or elderly care.
The article by ABA state that “Legal employers should recognize the costs attributable to “brain drain”
When young women leave the profession because of the imbalance between
Work and family” it is clear that employers need to become more supportive and flexible so that women do not suffer from schedule creep. Many law firms and legal organizations understand that this balance is difficult and often provide part-time schedules to accommodate their employees with children at home. Another issue that is address in the text is the diversity in the firm as if not only they are question for their ability of being women but also for their ethnicity and background. The ABA also suggest that “women of color, continue to lag behind men in compensation and advancement to leadership positions”. I find it a bit comforting to know that there is great deal of progress but also hope that the progress comes soon as an aspiring grad student or lawyer I would like to know that as a mother I might have the opportunity to have the ability to take care of my son and also continue on with my profession.
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