DLA Piper Faces Trial Over Alleged Discriminatory Firing of Pregnant Employee
DLA Piper, a major law firm, is set to face a jury trial in federal court in Manhattan over allegations of employment discrimination. The case involves Anisha Mehta, a former associate who claims she was fired for seeking maternity leave. DLA Piper attempted to secure a summary judgment, arguing that Mehta was dismissed due to poor work performance, citing minor errors in her work. However, District Judge Analisa Torres found that the firm's rationale was inconsistent with other evidence, allowing the case to proceed to trial. This trial presents a rare opportunity for a jury to hear an employment discrimination case against a prominent law firm. 
