March is Women's History Month

Our team at ARS Counsel is proud to support a growing network of women-led enterprises, entrepreneurs, and creatives who are breaking barriers in tech, entertainment, beauty, publishing, and intellectual property. Our partners and clients inspire us daily – fueling our mission to create space for underrepresented voices and advocate for equity in every arena. We remain committed to tackling the tough conversations about gender inequality and its far-reaching impacts because the work is far from over.

Women still face significant challenges in accessing funding, recognition, and leadership opportunities. In 2024, all-women startup teams secured just 2.5% of total U.S. venture capital funding – approximately $7 billion out of $280 billion invested. While that’s a small increase from previous years, it underscores how much work remains to close the gap. In entertainment, progress has been similarly slow. Women comprised 19% of directors working on the top 250 grossing films in 2024, but male characters in film still outnumbered female characters by nearly 2 to 1.

Mark Cuban recently advised Black women founders to stop seeking outside funding and instead focus on building their businesses through sweat equity and financial literacy. While his advice is sound, it raises an important question: would the same guidance be offered to other demographics? (Read more).

This month is not only a time to reflect on how we can champion a more equitable future – it’s also a time to celebrate the remarkable contributions of women in shaping our culture and society. We are proud to highlight a few of our clients who are making meaningful strides in their fields – from women of color transforming corporate leadership to creative powerhouses driving greater representation in the arts and media.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support in building a more inclusive future! Meet some of the amazing women we work with below!