THE LIMIT OF THE PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE OF WOMEN LAWYERS: THE ANALYSIS OF VIOLATIONS OF PREROGATIVES IN THE EXERCISE OF THE PROFESSION

Abstract

The present work aims to analyze the limits faced by women lawyers in their professional practice, focusing on the violations of prerogatives guaranteed by law. The research addresses the historical trajectory of women in Brazilian law, highlighting the structural and cultural challenges still present, despite normative advances such as Law No. 13,363/2016 and Law No. 14,612/2023. The difficulty in effectively applying the guarantees provided for pregnant, breastfeeding and adoptive lawyers, as well as cases of discrimination, harassment and wage inequality, is highlighted. The performance of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) and other institutions is critically analyzed, highlighting both the advances and the practical limitations of the measures adopted. Based on a qualitative approach, the study proposes strategies to strengthen gender equality in the legal profession, promoting a fairer and more inclusive legal environment.