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August 28, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Diversity Initiative Winner: Paul Weiss' DEI Strategic Advisory Group

"While this new legal threat has understandably caused alarm, DEI is not dead."

By New York Law Journal

4 minute read

August 28, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Diversity Initiative Finalist: Kate Doniger, Hecker Fink

"We believe that identifying and investing in diverse legal talent early in the pipeline is essential to promoting diversity and inclusion at our firm and in the legal profession."

By New York Law Journal

3 minute read

August 28, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Diversity Initiative Finalist: Saee Muzumdar, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher

"Although the legal industry as a whole has made great strides with regards to diversity and inclusion, there is still a lot of work to do."

By New York Law Journal

2 minute read

August 28, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Diversity Initiative Finalist: Denise Plunkett, Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider

"I strongly believe that teams that draw on the perspectives of people from diverse backgrounds are more effective in understanding clients' businesses and finding innovative solutions."

By New York Law Journal

2 minute read

August 28, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

The Current State of New Jersey's Arbitrary Sidewalk Liability Law

Since the New Jersey Supreme Court decision in Stewart v. 104 Wallace St., 87 N.J. 146 (1981), commercial property owners have owed a duty to maintain…

By Tyrone F. Sergio and E. Drew Britcher

10 minute read

August 28, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Innovation Award Individual Finalist: Ryan Hayward, Offices of the New York State Inspector General

"Just go for it, and trust the capacity of the people around you to adjust and get on board."

By New York Law Journal

3 minute read

August 28, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Innovation Award Individual Finalist: Charlie Hernandez, My Pocket Lawyer

Charlie Hernandez developed a platform that allows users to submit their legal documents and questions.

By New York Law Journal

1 minute read

August 28, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Diversity Initiative Finalist: Satra Sampson-Arokium, Dechert

"Listening to others and treating them with dignity and respect underlies so much of what we do."

By New York Law Journal

3 minute read

August 28, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Innovation Award Individual Winner: Erin Hanson, White & Case

"Advancing innovative ideas or visions as a younger attorney in a field as traditional and hierarchical as law can be both challenging and rewarding."

By Donovan Swift

3 minute read

August 28, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Innovation Award Individual Finalist: Neil Getnick, Getnick Law

"Remind yourself why you wanted to become a lawyer in the first place."

By New York Law Journal

3 minute read