“A 21st Century Suffragette.”

In her career in law, spanning over 40 years, Gillian Howard has fearlessly taken on some of the world’s largest companies, including financial institutions such as JP Morgan, Merrill Lynch & Morgan Stanley. In epic ‘David & Goliath’ style legal battles, she has won major settlements for her clients, including a single payout of $70 million and numerous seven-figure settlements.

Tales of An Employment Lawyer shares Gillian’s fascinating raft of shocking, inspiring and sometimes bizarre real-life stories. From horrific sexual harassment and sexual assault cases to discrimination and blackmail in the workplace, a cross-examination which involved asking a scientist and future Nobel Prize-winner if he was circumcised and a defendant cheerfully quoting Abba songs in court.

Gillian lays bare the shocking lies, deceit and cunning that some employers (and lawyers) are prepared to go to. She says, “Throughout my life, I have fought for the underdog against all odds. Many employers are good and decent, but most of those that I have sued are not. Those that have retained me after being sued by me have excellent taste.”

Gillian’s career path was inspired by her supportive upbringing in a household where her parents told her the word ‘can’t’ did not exist. Ever since she was a child, she was always passionate about standing up for anyone being bullied.

Gillian read Law at Bristol University and won a scholarship to Cambridge. In her storied career, she has been trusted by both corporate and individual clients. She works pro bono for people with disabilities, care for the elderly charities and educational establishments, and for individuals who otherwise could not afford her legal services.

With nerves of steel and a fearsome reputation, Gillian stands up to bullies, racists, sexists, and anyone with discriminatory views or professing hatred for minority groups. She has been described as ‘a rottweiler with a handbag’. Her mantra is never to be defeatist and never be bullied by anyone.

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