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Kirkland & Ellis Seeks Dismissal of Gender Bias Lawsuit

4/16/2025

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Zoya Kovalenko and Kirkland & Ellis are gearing up to ask the court to dismiss her gender bias lawsuit, which stems from her firing in September 2021. Kovalenko alleges she faced discrimination and retaliation, claiming male colleagues were favored. While a judge permitted some claims to proceed, a defamation claim was dismissed. Neither side has commented on the developments.

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Story summary

Zoya Kovalenko and Kirkland & Ellis are gearing up to ask the court to dismiss her gender bias lawsuit, which stems from her firing in September 2021. Kovalenko alleges she faced discrimination and retaliation, claiming male colleagues were favored. While a judge permitted some claims to proceed, a defamation claim was dismissed. Neither side has commented on the developments.