A jury awarded $6.2 million to a female attorney in a discrimination case against her former law firm, following allegations of unequal compensation and broken promises of promotion. The plaintiff contended that, despite managing duties akin to those of her male counterparts, she received lower pay. The firm, represented by Napoli, allegedly failed to honor a commitment to elevate her to partner status. The jury’s verdict recognized the plaintiff’s good faith in pursuing her claim.
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