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Seven Ways to Improve Your Panel Pitch, From the GCs Themselves

"If I want to see how many offices you have, I can look at your website." Top GCs share their insights on what a successful pitch looks like.
8 minute read

International Edition

Diversity and Inclusion Consultant Becomes Target of Hate Mail After Fox News Segment

Ritu Bhasin, who advises law firms across North America, says the legal community should be stepping up to highlight the importance of critical race theory.
4 minute read

International Edition

Am Law 200 Firms Are Increasingly Adding Diversity Credit to Billable Hours Policies

K&L Gates is the latest in a recent run of firms seeking to incentivize work to promote diversity and inclusion.
3 minute read

International Edition

Why Another Associate Left a Magic Circle Firm for a US Rival

Another recent departee talks openly about why they opted to move, with diversity of people and work high on his agenda.
5 minute read

International Edition

Tackling Race Issues: A Senior Partner's Reverse Mentoring Experience

For U.K. Black History Month, Julian Taylor and Fiona Bolton describe taking part in a mentoring scheme that focuses on diversity.
6 minute read

International Edition

The Mysterious Origination Credit: Firms and Clients See a Need for Change

Women and racial minorities have often found it more difficult to obtain credit for bringing in clients - now firms are rethinking their systems.
4 minute read

International Edition

Violent Attacks, Racist Clients and Being Told to Take Elocution Lessons: One Black Lawyer's Journey Into Law

Marcia Longdon decided to become a lawyer after getting fed up her brother always being arrested because of his colour. Here she tells her powerful story for Black History Month.
11 minute read

International Edition

Former Deloitte GC Takes on Unusual Recruiting Role After Retiring From Partnership

Ken Freeden wants to leverage his knowledge and relationships to provide more opportunities for disabled lawyers and create a more inclusive bar.
4 minute read

International Edition

'People Were Quick To Judge': US Firm's First Black London Head Reflects On Her Career So Far

In an interview for U.K. Black History Month, Kathleen Harris says that law firms should acknowledge that drawing legal talent from diverse talents means they service their clients in the best way.
4 minute read

International Edition

The London Lawyer Briefing: It's Always One Step Forward, Two Steps Back for Women

This week's news was a mixed bag for women, against a sometimes depressing global outlook.
3 minute read

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