The American Lawyer | Commentary
By Jennifer Johnson | September 18, 2020
Too many firms leave nearly half of their employees out of diversity and inclusion efforts, only partially delivering on the the full commitment that clients expect.
By Meredith Hobbs | September 17, 2020
Drew Eckl & Farnham has accelerated the push to expand racial and gender diversity, led by its two African American equity partners, Douglas Burrell and J.C. Roper.
By Dan Clark | September 17, 2020
"Our participation in Ethisphere's Equity and Social Justice Initiative will help us maintain our commitment to being an anti-racist company over the long term," Tony West, Uber's chief legal officer, said in an email to Corporate Counsel.
By Scott Graham | September 16, 2020
Companies may be eager to abandon brands such as Aunt Jemima or Uncle Ben's. But strategies are limited for keeping them out of the hands of competitors and troublemakers, Davis Wright partners explain during LAIPLA webinar.
By Raychel Lean | September 16, 2020
Inclusive or discriminatory? The affirmative action admissions process for one of the world's top universities could be in peril at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.
By Phillip Bantz | September 16, 2020
If signed into law, the board diversity bill will require boards to have at least one diverse director by Dec. 31, 2021. Violations of the requirement could result in hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines.
By Meredith Hobbs | September 16, 2020
Eversheds, Morris Manning and Troutman were among 26 firms in Atlanta to achieve Mansfield Rule certification.
By Dylan Jackson | September 15, 2020
The new midsize program, piloted by 20 firms with under 100 attorneys, has different requirements to account for the smaller size and fewer resources of these firms.
By Frank Ready | September 15, 2020
While legal tech companies are donating services and time to racial justice initiatives, establishing long-term change may require a more strategic approach and an assist from data analytics.
By Phillip Bantz | September 14, 2020
"If you look at history and what's happening now, if we don't do something intentionally and come up with an effective solution, I worry that there will be a disproportionate impact on women and diverse employees across industries," said Caroline Tsai, chief legal officer and corporate secretary for the Western Union Co.
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