"White House women want to be in the room where it happens"

When President Obama took office, two-thirds of his top aides were men. Women complained of having to elbow their way into important meetings. And when they got in, their voices were sometimes ignored.

Read about stories of women who work in mostly a "boys club" and how they are able to overcome the difficulties. Read the Washington Post story here.

This article was submitted by Lucy Dollens, Quarles & Brady LLP.

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