By Zack Needles | October 21, 2021
Clients and—in at least one instance—litigation funding companies are increasingly using their considerable leverage over law firms to create incentives and accountability around origination credit, which has emerged as a key to attracting and retaining diverse attorneys.
By Cedra Mayfield | October 21, 2021
"Black IP lawyers need to make their presence known," said Racquel V. McGee of Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith in Atlanta. "Actively recruit, seek out and mentor when it comes to garnering attention to this field."
Corporate Counsel | Expert Opinion
By Linda Shaffer | October 20, 2021
More than 77 million Americans have a criminal record -- including these workers in the hiring process can expand businesses's applicant pool.
By Everett Catts | October 19, 2021
"Because we do live in a very diverse county, our workforce needs to look like Fulton County, which is one of the more diverse counties in these United States of America. … So I am really, really excited to have her on board," said Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts.
By The Legal Intelligencer | October 19, 2021
In The Legal's Diversity supplement, read about allyship in modern law firms, one important way to retain diverse lawyers, and check out our biannual roundtable discussion.
By Alma Asay | October 19, 2021
Dhana Bala, who recently joined PacerPro as CTO, talks why she went from a Wi-Fi company to legal tech, how the pandemic has enabled tech growth, and what type of music she loves creating on Garageband.
By Gail J. Cohen | October 18, 2021
Ritu Bhasin, who advises law firms across North America, said her experience is similar to that of others who work in the DEI space and are frequently targeted by the far right.
By Jessie Yount | October 18, 2021
K&L Gates is the latest in a recent run of firms seeking to incentivize work to promote diversity and inclusion.
The Legal Intelligencer | News
By Jessie Yount | October 18, 2021
"Investing time in activities that further promote diversity and inclusion ... is an integral part of sustaining these important core values of the firm and helping to make us a stronger organization," managing partner Jim Segerdahl said.
By Dylan Jackson | October 18, 2021
"I hope it will be not so much about me, if you will, but hopefully the lives that have been impacted," Wilson said, when talking about his legacy. "A life is unimportant, except for the impact it has on other lives."
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