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The competency gap between women and men within the law field has always existed. When women began to enter the workforce within the law field men were intimidated. The role of lawyer had always been held by a male figure due to their strength, tough exterior and intimidation. Women were not openly welcomed into the field because men felt that a woman could not possibly embrace these qualities. Now women have made giant leaps and bounds in being seen as equals to their male coworkers and yet we have the have the law suit that was file on behalf of Ms. Shaffer. Ms Shaffer’s lawsuit against GE claims that after thirteen years of loyal service and working her way to the highest ranking legal employee in transportation, she was suddenly demoted. The reason given for her demotion was that John Denim wanted to replace her with a big time GC, yet when asked what that meant Shaffer’s response was “I think that’s a fabulous question”. GE a very successful well known and studied corporation says that it worked hard to promote and encourage diversity and yet none of the major GE subsidiaries is headed by a woman.