Berger Talk with Rima Hadid - Breaking Barriers – Female Representation in the Legal Profession in MENA

Over the last few years, women in the Middle East have made notable strides in entering the legal profession. Nonetheless, persistent gender disparities continue to affect their professional growth and representation. This Talk offers a comprehensive overview of the status and challenges confronted by women in the Middle Eastern legal sector. Rima Hadid, a highly accomplished legal advisor in the MENA region, renowned for her pivotal role in facilitating local, regional, and global M&A transactions across diverse sectors, and recognized as one of the top 50 most influential women in finance in the region, will delve into the evolving role of women in the Middle Eastern legal profession. Ms. Hadid's examination of how women are reshaping legal systems in the Middle East is a valuable contribution to Dr. Elsaman's guest speaker series in her class on "Women in Business Law and International Trade." By illuminating the experiences of women lawyers in the region, this presentation aims to broaden the perspective of the Cornell legal community on issues of gender equality and justice in regions like the Middle East, while offering insights into the achievements already attained and the ongoing work that lies ahead.