Staffordshire 'sexism row' lawyer divides the internet

Charlotte wanted to highlight what she called harassment on her social media account on professional networking site LinkedIn. Credit: Charlotte Proudman/Twitter

Charlotte Proudman from Leek in Staffordshire, hit the headlines this week after her response to a LinkedIn message complimenting her photo.

Charlotte, who studied her law and sociology degree at Keele University, told the London Evening Standard:

"It's very disappointing, there are serious professional misconduct issues, as a legal professional he is required to uphold the law, and that includes the Sex Discrimination Act and the Eqaulity Act."

"I'm on there for business purposes and I thought he may be interested in my skills and experience as opposed to my body."

In a statement, Mr Carter-Silk's firm, Brown Rudnick, said:

"We are aware of the comments made by a member of the firm on a private social media account. We have apologised for the offence caused and have no further comment to make."

Charlotte's actions have now prompted reactions from all over social media, including famous names like Katie Hopkins and Piers Morgan.