Jane Wester

January 18, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Thomas Reid, recalling plaintiff Kaloma Cardwell's first set of reviews, said "there were matters being commented on … that if not fixed immediately, could be fatal to his career."

By Jane Wester

5 minute read

January 17, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison partner Bruce Birenboim, who is representing Davis Polk & Wardwell in a retaliation lawsuit, on Tuesday raised concerns that the plaintiff's use of time could lead to "an impossible situation for the court" and potential appellate issues.

By Jane Wester

3 minute read

January 16, 2024 | New York Law Journal

During the first week of testimony in the trial, which began Jan. 8, a series of current and former Davis Polk professional development employees introduced jurors to the concept of a "time to go" conversation, in which associates are told they need to find a new job but are not fired on the spot.

By Jane Wester

3 minute read

January 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal

An email exchange over a Black Affinity Group event, and another that spotlighted "social awkwardness" of lawyers, were among those the jury were provided access to.

By Jane Wester

3 minute read

January 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Manhattan U.S. Attorney Williams emphasized that the resolution also demonstrates that his office is willing to "evaluate each case and each prosecution on its facts and circumstances" and consider alternatives to prosecution.

By Jane Wester

3 minute read

January 11, 2024 | New York Law Journal

As a junior associate, plaintiff Kaloma Cardwell suggested that third-year associates receive training on the importance of greeting colleagues, saying he wanted to avoid scenarios in which young associates of color are ignored.

By Jane Wester

4 minute read

January 10, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison partner Jeh Johnson, who represents Davis Polk, introduced several other attorneys' evaluations of plaintiff Kaloma Cardwell during his cross-examination of Davis Polk partner Jason Kyrwood.

By Jane Wester

4 minute read

January 10, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The change comes after the departure of co-founder Robert Frenchman and elevation of Torrey Young as a name partner.

By Jane Wester

2 minute read

January 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Kaloma Cardwell's attorney David Jeffries called former Davis Polk professional development manager Rocio Clausen as his first witness.

By Jane Wester

4 minute read

January 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Kaloma Cardwell, the only Black male in the class of Davis Polk associate starting in 2014, sued the firm in 2019.

By Jane Wester

4 minute read