Vogelzang Law proudly features our Bankruptcy team in honor of International Women’s Day (IWD). Sadie Rose, Chloe Morrison, and Rocio Herrera make a daily difference in our clients’ lives. The bankruptcy team is often the last line of defense, and they bring not only decades of experience but compassion, fierce advocacy, and integrity to each case.
Women in the Workplace Today
Every year, IWD focuses on a theme that trumpets equality and moves us closer to a gender-equal world. This year, IWD’s theme is #InspireInclusion, a chance to discover that when women are inspired to be included, they can feel and perpetuate feelings of belonging, relevance, and empowerment.
But, while we continue to make strides towards a more inclusive workplace, there are gains to be made. Let’s look at the state of women in the workplace:
- Women account for 47.7% of the global workforce
- Women hold 50.04% of all jobs in the U.S.
- Women in Canada represent the highest labor force participation at 61.3%
- 75% of self-employed women love their job
- Only 27.1% of managers and leaders are women
- 42% of women claim they have been discriminated against because of their gender
- 48% of women occupy entry-level roles
- The pay gap is still 20% between men and women – for every dollar a man earns, a woman earns $.082
While these statistics seem disheartening, there is positive news in the legal field.
Statistics show a major shift in law firms in 2023. The National Association for Law Placements shows that 50.3% of U.S. associates were women, the first time women have outnumbered men. The law school gap continues to widen as women account for nearly 56% of all J.D. students.
Opportunities for women in leadership positions are slowly increasing, and firms are making positive changes to reward their organizations’ talent. We hope to see more and more women in leadership positions and recognition for their skills.
Sadie Rose Leads the Charge
Sadie is our bankruptcy team’s supervising attorney, helping the team achieve an impressive 80% success rate on paid claims. Under her leadership, the team is at the cutting edge of claim filing and processing. Sadie excelled in law school, following her father into law after seeing the good work attorneys can do.
“The legal realm inspired me by its ability to create and obtain justice,” says Sadie. “At Vogelzang Law, I am able to give a voice to individuals who were harmed by products and help them obtain some form of justice. Being able to represent and work with our clients at this critical time of their lives is immensely rewarding.”
Chloe Morrison Paves the Way
Chloe is the first attorney in her family. She realized that her analytical skills and adept reasoning suited her to the legal field. She knows that every client interaction is a way to make a difference in someone’s life and be an agent of change.
“What I enjoy most about being a lawyer is being in a position to help people when they are going through a trying time, such as being newly diagnosed with an illness or grieving the loss of a loved one,” says Chloe. “Knowing that I have had any part in helping alleviate their struggles in some small way has been an extremely gratifying and humbling experience.”
Rocio Herrera Embodies #InspireInclusion
Rocio is a key member of the firm’s bankruptcy department – she works tirelessly for her clients, filing claims and liens on their behalf. She is also integral to our Spanish-speaking team, helping an underrepresented demographic and ensuring they have a voice.
“In my current line of work, my results are easily measurable, and it would be easy to forget about the person and family behind the numbers,” says Rocio. “But I’m fortunate to be surrounded by incredible clients and a team and I love seeing the benefit my work brings to my clients.”
Vogelzang Law is proud to have this team of incredible women changing lives and leading by example. Outside the office, they are daughters, wives, mothers, and friends, giving back to the community and setting an example for generations to come.
Today and every day, let’s pay tribute to and commemorate the women who paved the way, set the bar, and made sacrifices for progress. We have the chance to lead change and promote gender equality.
#InspireInclusion
