The Ellen Pao Case

The Ellen Pao case centers around Ellen Pao's lawsuit against the venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins in 2012. Pao, who was a junior partner, alleged that she faced gender discrimination and was denied a promotion due to her gender. The case highlighted issues of sexism in Silicon Valley and the tech industry. In 2015, the jury ruled against Pao, leading to public debate over workplace equality and the treatment of women in tech. Pao's case became emblematic of larger discussions about diversity, equity, and inclusion in corporate America.