Overview

• Louisa Klouda, CEO of Fenchurch Legal, shared a LinkedIn exchange where Nirmal Patel stated he 'tends not to work with women.'
• Patel's message concluded with the phrase 'Be well sweetheart,' which many found unprofessional and condescending.
• The conversation began after Patel reached out in December 2024 and followed up with a question mark in early January 2025.
• Klouda's LinkedIn post criticizing Patel's remarks received widespread support, with users condemning his outdated views.
• Social media users highlighted the persistence of misogyny in professional spaces and praised Klouda's response as empowering.