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New Jersey Law Journal

'A Voice in the Conversation': NJ Firm Leaders Launch Bar Association for Jewish Lawyers

"It is important to have a seat at the table and a voice in the conversation," Joseph H. Lemkin, JBAR president and a shareholder with Stark & Stark, said. "The formation of JBAR ensures the Jewish legal community will have just that. It's time now to put a spotlight on our history and advocate for our Jewish legal community."
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Daily Business Review

'Your Kind': Minority Lawyers Are Having a Frank Conversation on LinkedIn

"As difficult and painful as these stories are ... they're crucial in us understanding how often this behavior occurs," said Miami attorney Francisco "Frank" Ramos.
6 minute read

The Recorder

A Win for 'Bimbofication'? Appeals Court Says Woman Can Change Name to Candi Bimbo Doll

Attorney Jim Reilly said his client's unusual chosen name "kind of expresses who she is and how she feels about the world."
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Why the Senate's Offensive Questions to Adeel Mangi Should Concern Us All

"To those who share Mangi's background, the message is loud and clear: If you wish to serve your country, don't bother," writes Rahat N. Babar, a former judge on the Superior Court of New Jersey.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Another Bite at the Apple: Neuroinclusion as a Way to Lead the Diversity Challenge

As we approach Neurodiversity Celebration Week, which takes place March 18-24, it is a great time to take stock of your current neurodiversity efforts, assess what specific actions you can take to become more inclusive, and become a change agent.
8 minute read

Daily Report Online

Atlanta Group Eyes Texas Ruling That U.S. Minority Business Agency Must Serve All Races

Arian Simone, CEO of the Fearless Fund, an Atlanta-based group that has brought similar litigation, is among those criticizing what she called dwindling corporate commitment to equity programs in the face of the growing legal challenges.
6 minute read

National Law Journal

4th Circuit Judge Wynn: 'You Have a Duty to Speak to Bias'

Judge James Wynn recalled asking a five-minute question at oral arguments to drive home a point about the justice system's reluctance at times to look at new evidence.
6 minute read

Litigation Daily

Covington's Stacey Grigsby on the Changing Legal Landscape for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Initiatives

Grigsby, who worked on civil rights issues as Deputy White House Counsel in the Biden Administration, returned to the firm earlier this year as a senior member of its institutional culture and social responsibility practice and co-chair of government litigation.
8 minute read

National Law Journal

NY, California US Trial Judge Picks Face Senators' Questions on Diversity, High Caseloads

Two nominees for the U.S. District Court for South Dakota also receive a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Divided 2nd Circuit Adopts 'Real Name' Test for Associational Standing

Judge Richard Wesley, expressing the minority view, called the test too strict and an "unfortunate ruling for organizations everywhere."
4 minute read

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