David Ruiz, The Recorder
SAN FRANCISCO—A former in-house attorney at Apple Inc. has sued the company for alleged
age and gender discrimination, alleging men were offered more-flexible work schedules and that
her supervisors gave conflicting directions that put her in a “no-win” situation. Defending Apple is
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe partner Lynne Hermle, a prominent employment lawyer who defeated
gender discrimination claims against the famed venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield &
Byers.