By Christine Charnosky | January 19, 2022
"The response to the AALS Law Deans Antiracist Clearinghouse Project has been tremendous," said Boston University School of Law Dean Angela Onwuachi-Willig, who co-founded the project. "We regularly hear from decanal and professor colleagues in law that they are using the Clearinghouse as a reference to aid their efforts in creating change at their own schools and in society as a whole."
By Tasha Norman | January 19, 2022
'Seek to understand what being a member of firm leadership involves from those who are currently holding those positions and seek to understand what the written and unwritten paths are for attaining the roles.'
By Jacob Polacheck | January 19, 2022
The trans-Atlantic firm appears to be one of the first large firms with Atlanta roots to announce such credit, although the policy is picking up steam nationally in Big Law.
By Bruce Love | January 19, 2022
Arnold & Porter is part of an inaugural cohort in the first-of-its-kind program that provides actionable standards for employers that want to achieve "Black equity."
By Christopher R. Riano, Chair, LGBTQ Law Section | January 14, 2022
Christopher R. Riano, Chair of the NYSBA LGBTQ Law Section, writes: According to the latest available data, over 35% of our section membership identifies as allies of the LGBTQ community. This data point speaks volumes about the importance of elevating all voices in the legal community when it comes to championing a broad and inclusive definition of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Maria Lewis and Leslie E. John | January 14, 2022
In the midst of the pandemic, the Philadelphia Diversity Law Group (PDLG) turned 20. The reasons why PDLG was formed remain as true today as they did in 2001.
By Christine Charnosky | January 13, 2022
The program will serve students in high school, college and law school from underrepresented backgrounds through a long-term initiative that involves outreach, education, mentoring and scholarship support, Milam Newby, Austin managing partner of Vinson & Elkins, said.
By Katheryn Hayes Tucker | January 13, 2022
"As far as I know, I am the first Latina appointed to a court of record in Georgia. So it's time," Ana Maria Martinez said. "Hopefully, I will be the first of many."
By Justin Henry | January 13, 2022
"There tends to be a lack of diversity in the leadership of law firms," Sharperson, based in the firm's Bedminster office, said.
By Justin Henry | January 13, 2022
"There tends to be a lack of diversity in the leadership of law firms," Ken Sharperson said. "If you don't retain your lawyers, then how can you build them and develop them into the next leader of the law firm?"
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