03/10/2009
Former Law Firm Associate May Sue Firm for Discrimination
Hasan v. Foley & Lardner LLP, 552 F.3d 520 (7th Cir. 2008)

Brief Summary

In an unlawful discrimination claim against a law firm, the Seventh Circuit held that the “mosaic of evidence” together with unresolved questions of fact were sufficient under the “direct method of proof” for the former associate to survive summary judgment and proceed with his discrimination claims against the firm.
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