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News and expert analysis on diversity
By Somaya Ouazzani and Natalie Sutherland | January 26, 2022
A legal recruiter and a partner specialising in fertility law explain how the industry needs a wholescale culture shift on the topic.
5 minute read
By Jessie Yount | January 20, 2022
Last year, the firm added several rainmakers from elite U.S. firms. Now, it's looking to recruit lawyers who have spent some time away from the law.
4 minute read
By Jacob Polacheck | January 19, 2022
The policy has been spreading among firms in the U.S.
4 minute read
By Varsha Patel | January 5, 2022
'The feeling of always standing out, always being the only Black person in the room, often the only Black woman in any room - it's not something I wanted my daughter to feel', says associate Rachel Welch-Phillips.
5 minute read
By Gail J. Cohen | December 31, 2021
High levels of work must be balanced with the 'critical' challenges of talent retention and diversity issues, law firm leaders say.
6 minute read
By Amy Guthrie | December 9, 2021
Managing partner Fábio Campos Mello says the firm recognizes talent "regardless of gender." With the latest promotions, female lawyers occupy 40% of the leadership roles at the firm.
2 minute read
By Amy Guthrie | December 8, 2021
The firm's thriving Latin America practice is nurturing female talent as it grows.
7 minute read
By Justin D'Agostino, Herbert Smith Freehills | November 30, 2021
Writing for Law.com International, Justin D'Agostino explains why this is a once in a lifetime chance to foster diversity and act inclusively so people feel a sense of belonging in the workplace.
4 minute read
By Hannah Walker | November 24, 2021
31 of the 75 businesses ranked in this year's list are law firms.
2 minute read
By Jessica Seah | November 22, 2021
Some lawyers and recruiters say a lot of what firms are touting is part of a global agenda that is being pushed by the firms' Western headquarters.
4 minute read
By Christine Charnosky | Dan Roe | November 13, 2023
While not commenting publicly, some T14 or New York-based law schools have been in discussions with law firms about preventing further incidents of antisemitism on campus, sources say.
7 minute read
By Zack Needles | November 9, 2023
The news and analysis you need to start your day.
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By Maria Dinzeo | November 8, 2023
"We're expecting firms to find a way to get out there and find, groom and support diverse and inclusive talent. Companies are definitely watching," Ginny Johnson, chief legal officer of Aspen Aerogels, said.
5 minute read
By Ellen G. Wiah and Olufunke O. Leroy | November 7, 2023
Including nonlawyer professionals in law firm DEI initiatives will result in greater engagement, a stronger firm culture, better retention, and increased opportunities for success, which will help to foster a truly diverse legal profession.
5 minute read
By Charles Toutant | November 6, 2023
Enactment of the Crown Act has been followed by litigation elsewhere, including in the Southern District of Texas, where the Barbers Hill Independent School District faces a suit on behalf of a student suspended for violating a restriction on the length of a male student's hair.
4 minute read
By ALM Staff | November 3, 2023
Hanson Bridgett is the winner of the Innovation in Diversity and Inclusion Award as part of the California Legal Awards.
3 minute read
By Thomas Spigolon | November 3, 2023
The Blum litigation against law firms "hasn't wavered any of how we are going about recruiting," said chief operating officer Edgar Harper.
5 minute read
By David Gialanella | Donovan Swift | November 3, 2023
Read the honoree Q&As right here.
2 minute read
By Richard Kidd, Greg Demers and Renai Rodney | November 3, 2023
Using precise, thoughtful language in communication about DEI initiatives, both internally and externally, can take the proverbial bullseye off a company. The authors of this column offer some specific examples of how this plays out in practice, identifying high-risk and low-risk alternatives in five common scenarios.
8 minute read
By Chris O'Malley | November 2, 2023
"The way to minimize risk is the engage in conduct that promotes diversity without making decisions or limiting opportunities explicitly on the basis of race or gender," said Rutgers Law School professor Stacy Hawkins.
11 minute read
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