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Atlanta women discuss issues of women in the workplace at AJC forum. From left, Kelly Regal, Kat Cole (seated), Lori Kilberg, Teri McClure (seated), Kenzie Biggins, Wendy Clark, Jane Smith, Veronica Biggins (seated) and Sally Yates.

Credit: Phil Skinner

Credit: Phil Skinner

Atlanta women discuss issues of women in the workplace at AJC forum. From left, Kelly Regal, Kat Cole (seated), Lori Kilberg, Teri McClure (seated), Kenzie Biggins, Wendy Clark, Jane Smith, Veronica Biggins (seated) and Sally Yates.
March 29, 2013

In the last few weeks since the release of the book "Lean In" by Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, the debate over how and why women are under-represented in top management has really heated up. The AJC decided to bring together top-ranking women in Atlanta to hear their views on the issue.

Join the #ajcwomensforum discussion on Twitter or sign in and comment below.

If you have a special story to share about your experiences in the trenches or working your way up the corporate ladder, please e-mail it to reporter Helena Oliviero, holiviero@ajc.com. We'll choose some to highlight for other readers.

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