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New Jersey Law Journal

The Defiant One: This Lawyer Is Building a Robust Practice to Overturn DE&I

"We do believe the federal appellate courts are going to look kindly on our arguments. And we believe in some cases that we believe that the Supreme Court may be interested in one or two of our cases," Berutti said.
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The Legal Intelligencer

DEI Investment: Bridge From Dreams to Realities in Law

President Barack Obama's inspiration carried me as I pursued my own dreams. As a Black, first-generation law student, I was confident that my own background could serve as a wellspring of strength and innovation in my legal practice—rather than the oft-assumed hindrance.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Bar Panel Examines Diversity in Wake of SCOTUS Repeal of Affirmative Action in Higher Ed Admissions

The state bar has planned a webinar for 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Sept. 5 titled "U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action & Its Impact on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Law."
5 minute read

National Law Journal

'Not Just About Presence': Black LGBTQ Judges Share Importance of Diverse Judiciary

Diverse judges bring unique perspectives and they should voice them, panel says.
4 minute read

Law.com

Bench Report: Why This Judge Says Law Schools Should Reassess Admissions + An Update on Judicial Security

A Ninth Circuit judge questioned whether the LSAT harms diversity in law schools.
12 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Senate Fails to Confirm Public Defender Arianna Freeman to the 3rd Circuit

Freeman's nomination was backed by Big Law and former federal prosecutors.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Harvard & Yale Still Dominate as Biden Focuses on Diversifying the Judiciary

Altogether, 232 judges have Ivy League law degrees, representing 18% of the U.S. judiciary, according to a new American Bar Association report.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Swimming in the Deep End

Some of the decisions that come out of international sports governing bodies simply wouldn't happen if the people making the decisions found themselves more frequently as defendants in a lawsuit, says attorney John Lawler.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

City Bar Names Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Office

Tanya Martinez-Gallinucci, a former litigation associate at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, middle school teacher in the Bronx and Washington Heights, and an attorney with multiple degrees who grew up attending New York City public schools, will take over as the new executive director of the city bar association's Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, according to a news release.
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

$200K Grant Allows UNT Dallas College of Law to Expand Access to Justice in Underserved Communities

The law school has expanded its network of community lawyering centers, which provide critical experience to law students while empowering individuals and families facing legal issues with free legal representation for court hearings on issues such as child support, custody disputes and other important matters.
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