Could Mergers Be a Solution to Big Law's Lack of Diversity?
The ongoing struggle for a solution to Big Law's diversity issues may have an option not often explored: merging with women and minority owned firms.
September 25, 2020 at 02:00 AM
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The original version of this story was published on The American Lawyer
Big Law continues to struggle with diversity and inclusion. That isn't news. The racial justice demonstrations over the summer have increased many firms' desire to provide more opportunities for diverse partners, according to several experts and recruiters in the space. But the excuse often cited by Big Law is that there just aren't enough diverse attorneys out there to really make a dent in the overall makeup of the firm.
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