Question $35$

Sofia is a partner in a law firm. Sofia has a reputation for demanding competence of those she works with. She is known for being quick to anger and quick to yell at someone for their presumed incompetence. She routinely berates her fellow partners, associate attorneys, and support staff. Liz, a female associate attorney, grows tired of the constant hostility she feels from $-$ Sofia. She has never experienced this sort of behavior at any job she has ever had. Liz files a complaint alleging a hostile work environrinent with the EEOC. What will be the likely outcome?

$$ Liz will lose, because she is unable to show a causative link between the offensive behavior and Liz's sex

$$ Liz will lose, because the First Amendment protects a person's right to free speech

Liz will win, because Sofia's behavior was both objectively and subjectively offensive $*$

Liz will win, because Sofia created an abusive work environment based on insult and ridicule