Retired judge Shira Scheindlin, who served on a federal district court in New York, said she has no shortage of stories detailing sexism in the courtroom.In one particular case, she said, a client approached a major New York City law firm and asked for the firm’s best trial lawyer. When the firm management responded with the name of a woman, Scheindlin said, the client’s response was, “I need someone stronger.”“He didn’t know her. He didn’t meet her. But in his mind, his picture of …