DirectWomen at a Glance

Research by Catalyst and many other organizations, including McKinsey & Company and Credit Suisse, reveals that companies with women board members, particularly those with three or more women board members, financially outperform, on average, those with fewer or no women board members.

Additional research shows a positive correlation between gender-diverse teams and problem-solving as well as group performance and innovation. In fact, many institutional investors believe that gender-diverse boards are good for business performance. Research also suggests that a higher percentage of female directors is correlated with increased gender diversity throughout the corporation.

Empirical studies indicate that lawyer-directors’ professional judgment, legal expertise, and familiarity with regulation and risk management improve the value and operation of the company.

Through its various programs, DirectWomen readies women attorney leaders for board service and serves as a resource for companies seeking qualified women board candidates. The women lawyers profiled below evidence the types of leaders who comprise DirectWomen’s alumnae and the value they offer to the corporate boards on which they serve.