DLA Piper sued for sexual discrimination

A former real estate Partner at DLA Piper is suing the firm for sexual discrimination, alleging that she was sacked because she was pregnant. Sarah Sweeny had worked at the firm for over ten years before being laid off. DLA Piper has released a statement, saying: “We strongly contest the allegations that have been made by Sarah in this case and will be calling evidence to rebut all aspects of her claim. Like any other business, we regret when people leave us because of a change in market conditions but, sadly, in 2008 it was something that we had to face up to as a business, along with many other employers in the legal and professional services sector."

DLA Piper sued for sexual discrimination amlawdaily.typepad.com Fri, Mar 19, 2010