welcome back. a jury ruling in favor of a prominent venture capital firm saying that it did not discriminate against a female employee. the trial a flash point for allegations of sexism in silicon valley. and even though she didn't win, the plaintiff ellen powell, seen here in the white shirt, says that she -- if she helped level the playing field for others, then the battle was worth it. let's bring in now susan estridge. susan is a professor of law and political science at usc and fox news contributor. unfortunately, miss powell didn't level the playing field. i wonder does she have any further legal recourse? her efforts were valiant but she tint win, unfortunately. >> -- didn't win, unfortunately. >> it's a tough one. she can appeal the decision, but you got a jury verdict and that's going to be tough to reverse. and the problem as you well