By Jane Wester | January 22, 2024
Black Affinity Group members "were being very careful about how we were talking about what we had experienced at the firm." Cardwell told the jury Monday.
The American Lawyer | Commentary
By Paul Hodkinson | January 21, 2024
As international GDP growth slows, law firms hoping to keep up with Kirkland, Latham, Skadden, and Simpson Thacher need to consider mergers involving the US, writes the Global Lawyer.
By Kasvi Sehgal | January 19, 2024
Contrasting attitudes to hybrid working have seen U.S.-founded firms taking up larger spaces while several of their U.K-led counterparts are downsizing.
By Jane Wester | January 18, 2024
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 | January 17, 2024
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 | January 16, 2024
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 | January 12, 2024
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 | January 11, 2024
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 | January 10, 2024
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 | January 9, 2024
Kaloma Cardwell's attorney David Jeffries called former Davis Polk professional development manager Rocio Clausen as his first witness.
Presented by BigVoodoo
Consulting Magazine identifies the best firms to work for in the consulting profession.
Join General Counsel and Senior Legal Leaders at the Premier Forum Designed For and by General Counsel from Fortune 1000 Companies
Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards honors women lawyers who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession.
The New Jersey Law Revision Commission, an independent legislative commission (N.J.S. 1:12A-1 et seq.), seeks a NJ-licensed atty in good sta...
The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is looking for a passionate and dedicated individual with extensive litigation experience as well as o...
We are seeking an attorney with a minimum of four years of experience in transactional work to join our well-established, nationally renowne...