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Women top lawyers now out-earn men by 16% at America’s biggest companies—even as their share of the job slips

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What happened

Female legal chiefs at the largest U.S. public companies were paid more than their male peers in 2025, with stock awards driving the gap.

But fewer women are landing the role.

Key facts

  • Female legal chiefs at the largest U.S. public companies were paid more than their male peers in 2025, with stock awards driving the gap.
  • Reported by Fortune and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:01:00 UTC.

Why it matters

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What to watch next

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