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.

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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.