American Bar Association’s Pratibha Jain stresses on ‘status of women’ in leadership at ABA conclave

Pratibha Jain, chairperson of American Bar Association South Asia, Oceania, and the Indian community, addressing the inaugural session of the India -US Cooperation on Corporate & Legal Issues on Monday drew attention to gender diversity and emphasized the need for increased representation of women in leadership positions.

“I would like to mention that one aspect of diversity that requires greater attention and even greater work in the years to come. This is about the status of women and overall role of women in position of leadership and decision-making in the private sector. While we have come a long way in breaking many barriers that historically” she stated.

Jain’s remarks echoed the broader discourse on women’s empowerment, referencing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s focus on “Nari Shakti” (women empowerment) and advocating for equal representation of women in all sectors, particularly the private sector.