Ms. Wills is an African American mother of two who started as a litigation associate at V&E's Houston office after law school and a clerkship. There, she "rose through the ranks." But after twice being denied partnership, she left and sued the firm for race and sex discrimination.
The allegations in her complaint are outrageous, to say the least. V&E's answer is no less, um, vituperative, beginning as follows: "The plaintiff's scurrilous complaint relies on incredible stories that are demonstrably false." You can read it yourself here.
This situation is what a U.S. Marine or Navy Seal might refer to as a "total goatfuck." So much so that the Greedy Associates/LawTalkers folks have devoted an entire discussion forum to the case. Have fun!