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News and expert analysis on diversity
By Jasmine Floyd | March 14, 2022
"I was the only female in the room, and so the first thing one of the lawyers said to me was, 'I'm, sorry your honor, but we're going to have to teach you all about construction.' I then thought to myself 'Would they say this to a male judge?' " attorney Sarah Zabel said.
8 minute read
By Rose Walker | March 11, 2022
In a week overwhelmed by news of atrocities in Ukraine and how law firms are responding, women in the industry still deserve attention and celebration.
3 minute read
By Varsha Patel | March 10, 2022
"It's easy to say what effects a bad paternity policy might have on somebody's career, but I can't quantify what impact being spoken over has on my career long-term," shared one NQ at the firm.
5 minute read
By Varsha Patel | February 28, 2022
The founding sponsors of General Counsel for Diversity & Inclusion say that, while D&I efforts can often "fade away", they "want this project to outlive" them.
4 minute read
By Jessica Mach | February 24, 2022
"I had several times thought about trying to return to the law and just thinking I wouldn't get a fair shake at it," said Christine Foo, now an associate general counsel at Meta.
7 minute read
By Jack Womack | February 23, 2022
Clifford Chance has risen 16 places in the rankings, which were not compiled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2 minute read
By Christopher Niesche | February 17, 2022
In the past two years, at least three senior judges in Australia have been found to have sexually harassed women, eroding trust in the legal profession and in Australia's judiciary, some say.
4 minute read
By Amy Guthrie | February 15, 2022
Paula Surerus shares insights into the gender balance at law firms in Brazil, where there are more female lawyers than male lawyers registered with the local bar association.
5 minute read
By Paul Hodkinson | February 7, 2022
In regions all across the world people are leaving international offerings to join local ones and it is not hard to spot the main reasons why.
7 minute read
By Dan Packel | January 31, 2022
Toronto-based Kate Broer will become the firm's first global inclusion and diversity officer.
4 minute read
By Avalon Zoppo | November 22, 2023
U.S. District Judge William Osteen Jr. cites the "vital state interest" in maintaining public confidence in the judiciary's integrity.
4 minute read
By Charles Toutant | November 20, 2023
The plaintiff wrote on Facebook that teachers were "talking about their sexual life with my kids, and looking for affirmation."
5 minute read
By Richard Harris, Chief Legal Officer, Robert Walters | November 15, 2023
Diversity and Inclusion have firmly cemented their status as an enduring hot topic in the legal sphere and our broader communities. It's a worthy topic, and partly through senior level discussions and roundtables, the trajectory for the vast majority of organisations is to drive positive change. However, as Richard Harris, Chief Legal Officer of Robert Walters, prepared to facilitate last month's London breakfast round table discussion, he found himself drawn to the less-discussed sibling of D&I: "Belonging".
6 minute read
By Alex Lazarus, Executive Coach and GLL Ambassador | November 15, 2023
Since ambition is a powerful driving force in the legal field, spurring individuals to aim higher in their careers, how can we support people in achieving growth when the traditional path of promotion may not be readily accessible? How do we genuinely empower people in today's competitive talent landscape, considering the evolving expectations of the workforce?
6 minute read
By Emily Cousins | November 15, 2023
"As a result of the retaliation, refusing to reappoint the plaintiff to the position of Assistant Professor, and subjecting her to a meritless investigation, to which she had been subjected by the defendant, the plaintiff experienced severe anxiety and depressive symptoms which required her, on the advice of her mental health care provider and her union representative, to take extended [Family and Medical Leave Act] leave," the complaint said.
4 minute read
By Samuel Estreicher, Erin Connell and Alexandria Elliott | November 15, 2023
This article highlights how, with diversity initiatives under scrutiny after 'Students for Fair Admissions', many are wondering whether diversity-conscious recruiting remains permissible under Title VII.
8 minute read
By Teresa Bult | November 15, 2023
Embracing flexibility can provide law firms with a range of competitive advantages, from attracting and retaining top talent to fostering diversity and expanding their client bases. This article delves into the numerous benefits of flexible law practices and explore how those practices could contribute to the growth and success of modern law firms.
7 minute read
By Abigail Adcox | November 14, 2023
Hogan Lovells' Neal Katyal said about a third of his time has been spent with matters related to the court's affirmative action decision, adding that it has taken up a "huge number of hours."
4 minute read
By ALM Staff | November 13, 2023
The winner was announced Nov. 15 at The American Lawyer Industry Awards in New York City.
2 minute read
By Zack Needles | November 13, 2023
"Demonstrate to existing leadership that you are committed to the long-term health and success of the firm, and that you are willing to be a steward for the firm rather than simply looking out for your own personal interests."
7 minute read
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