Legal Case Analysis:

Facts:

In 1978, Ann Hopkins began working for Price Waterhouse. Price Waterhouse policy prohibited hiring anyone who was married to a partner or had a close relationship with a partner in a national accounting firm. Hopkins husband was a partner at Touche Ross. Nevertheless, Price Waterhouse honored their offer and hired Hopkins anyway.

Ann Hopkins was a senior manager at Price Waterhouse in the firm's Office of Government Services (OGS) in 1982 when she was nominated for partnership. OGS' nominating proposal praised Hopkins "outstanding performance" and said it was "virtually at partnership level." It underlined Hopkins "key role" in connection with a large State Department project. No other 1982 candidate's record for securing major contracts was comparable. Hopkins also billed more hours and generated more business than any other candidate, proving Hopkins to be a capable and dedicated employee.

Hopkins track record seemed to be excellent...