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IT'S A universally known truth that the
COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately
impacted women. Whether it is the grocery
store clerk, essential health-care worker,
entrepreneur or CEO, women have had to
take up the bulk of the burden of looking
after children who are getting their educa-
Female trailblazers
help set the agenda
for change
tion through online schooling. For most, the
challenges women face during the pandemic
are an extension of their historical roles as
primary caregivers.
Female lawyers are no different than the
many other women in the workforce. More
than 400 members of the legal profession
SPECIAL REPORT
WOMEN IN LAW
Dealing with COVID-19 and the challenges of diversity are some of the most
pressing concerns for women in law, writes Zena Olijnyk
got together online to take part or listen
to speakers at Canadian Lawyer's online
Women in Law Summit for 2021. Topics
ranged from how the industry has responded
to whether racialized lawyers are affected
more and whether this period of crisis gives
women a chance to assert their leadership
