"Breanna Philips expressed her hope that the merger between her firm and Ashurst will bring some soul-searching and tangible change in managing hostile work environments."
"Philips reported both the rumor and the closed-door meeting to HR. 'I was concerned that request might not be taken seriously, so I escalated to a more senior HR representative.'"
"A month later, the husband of the supervising partner - who was himself a former Perkins partner - sent the aforementioned 'greetings, sad people' email to Philips's work account."
Perkins Coie and Ashurst are merging, prompting reflection on workplace practices. Breanna Philips shared her experience of being subjected to sexual rumors by a supervising partner. After reporting the incident to HR, Philips faced further harassment, including an inappropriate email from the partner's husband. The situation highlights the need for change in managing hostile work environments and the importance of addressing such issues seriously within law firms. Philips hopes the merger will lead to tangible improvements in workplace culture and support for affected employees.
Read at Above the Law
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