The DRI Women in the Law Committee featured Douglas Burrell as the June 2018 “WITL Champion.” Douglas Burrell explains why being a champion for women attorneys, and our own DEF Association of Women Lawyers, is important to him.
“I think it comes down to a simple question. Does this person have the ability to be a successful partner in your firm? If the answer is yes, then you have an obligation to help them become successful. Not only will you be helping a women lawyer, but you will be helping the bottom line of your firm and/or organization.”
Burrell comes from a family full of strong and intelligent women and men who are progressive when it comes to women’s issues. The most exciting part of his efforts to be a champion for women attorneys is when he sees women lawyers achieving their goals.