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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

Law.com

Why a Lack of Black Representation in the Legal Industry Should Concern the Entire Profession

In this week's Legal Speak episode, Marlon Hill, of Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman, shares why he thinks Black History Month can be an opportunity to learn about how we can do better and make better policy.
1 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Trailblazing NJ Assemblywoman Takes Helm of Assembly Judiciary Committee

"As a licensed attorney and a member of the Legislature for some years now, I know full well how the bills that move through this committee have an impact on people's lives," said Assemblywoman Ellen J. Park, the newly appointed leader of the Assembly Judiciary Committee.
3 minute read

The Recorder

California's Judicial Diversity Inched Upward in 2023, Report Finds

While more women and attorneys of color are becoming judges in California, their percentages still don't mirror the Golden State's population as a whole.
2 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Judge Rejects Claims That Worker Was Fired for Being Transgender

"The case is now streamlined into, basically, a smaller case, but from our perspective, at least her claim survived—the hostile work environment under federal and state law," plaintiffs attorney David Koller said.
6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

How To Stay on Top: Tips for Women in Law

"I would like to highlight some of the helpful things that women in legal practice can do to continue to support each other and thrive within the legal field," writes Melissa Acosta-Amarante.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Beauty in Health Equity and Opportunity:  New York's New Requirements for Cosmetology Schools and Stylists

The New York Legislature recently enacted the CROWN Act, which prohibits race-based hair discrimination in employment and educational opportunities. Following this, Governor Kathy Hochul also signed the Health Equity and Opportunity legislative package. This article discusses why this legislation is important for greater health equity and the specific actions schools, stylists, and insurers can take to remain in compliance.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Seyfarth's New Chief D&I Officer Aims to Maximize Benefits of Diverse Workforce

Mira Dewji will leverage her background in behavioral science to facilitate creativity and introduce new perspectives.
2 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

No Longer Just an HR Matter, DEI Expands to Law Firm Operations

It's not just a question of talent management, but also how the offices are decorated and what are the parking and seating arrangements, among other examples.
5 minute read

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