The New York Times, "Sex-Discrimination Lawsuit Filed Against Smith Barney"

          Four women filed suit against Smith Barney on Thursday, contending that as employees they were denied business opportunities because of sex discrimination.
          The women - one current employee and three former ones - said that because branch managers did not refer clients to them, they were unable to build their business and so were paid less than male colleagues.
          They also claimed that they received less sales support than male colleagues, less desirable offices, and less training. After they complained, they said, male colleagues retaliated against them.
          "The opportunities for women in Wall Street companies have sadly lagged behind those of their male counterparts," said Kelly M. Dermody, a lawyer at Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, which is representing the four women.