Posted 3/4/2024, 10:28:04 AM
Women Speak Out About Harassment at Legal Tech Conference, Sparking Calls for Change
- Many women reported sexual harassment and assault at Legalweek, a major legal tech industry conference
- At a bar during the conference, a drunk man allegedly threatened a conference attendee with a knife
- The incident prompted many women to share their own stories of harassment in legal tech
- There are calls to limit alcohol, increase security, and address behavior at future conferences
- The industry overall seems to tolerate inappropriate behavior, so women are speaking up to call for change