Schonbuch Hallissy has built a strong and meaningful presence of women in leadership across the firm. The Firm is proud of its strong core of women attorneys anchored by partners Erin Hallissy, Bernadette Brouses, and Mary Fersch, and General Counsel/Managing Director Laurie Julien. At Schonbuch Hallissy, women play a central role in guiding both our practice and our culture.
We are committed to mentoring and promoting women in the law by fostering an environment where all attorneys are given equal opportunities and are supported in building successful careers. Our women partners are actively involved in training and developing associates, providing guidance grounded in real experience and a shared commitment to excellence.
Beyond the firm, our attorneys are engaged in advancing women in the legal profession throughout Southern California. We are a signatory to the LACBA-WLALA Joint Task Force Call to Action, supporting initiatives that address the advancement and retention of women lawyers, including diverse women lawyers. Our attorneys also hold leadership roles in organizations dedicated to supporting women in the profession, including service on the Board of Directors for the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel, Vice-Chair of the Women in the Law Committee, and participation in LACBA’s President’s Advisory Committee for Women in the Legal Profession.
This commitment—within the firm and in the broader legal community—reflects our belief that a strong, inclusive culture leads to stronger advocacy and better results for our clients.
