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Diversity Twice as Important to Associates than Partners, Survey Finds

'There is a growing cultural divide with boomer partners failing to... meaningfully advance DEI issues beyond empty statements on the website,' said one associate.
2 minute read

International Edition

'Trading Bottles for Bundles': A Solicitor-Apprentice's Story

For National Apprenticeship Week, Ashurst solicitor-apprentice Brooke Moon shares how the scheme has helped on her career story.
5 minute read

Law.com

'Every Tool in the Box'? Advisory Committee Hears Final Thoughts on Proposed MDL Rule

The Advisory Committee on Civil Rules on Tuesday heard public comments on its proposed Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 16.1, the first rule governing multidistrict litigation.
6 minute read

Legaltech News

Legalweek Day 3: Focus on AI Stakeholders, Diversity Efforts, and More

After three days of Legalweek, it was clear that not only was the conference getting bigger, but the industry too.
4 minute read

Legaltech News

Legalweek Day 3: The Black Legal Tech Community Forges On, High AI Expenses, and More

In one of the most informative events of Legalweek 2024, the Blacks United in Legal Tech (BUiLT) organization talked about how the community can carve a path forward in what still remains a largely white, male tech landscape.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Why Progress on Law Firm Diversity Is 'Minimal at Best'

"I think what gets in the way is fear. If you're going to advance an interest like diversity in our profession, you have to have some courage," said Akshay Verma, a former legal ops chief at Meta and Coinbase.
13 minute read

National Law Journal

Appellate Judges Ask if Civil Rights Law Bars Grant Program for Black Business Women

Eleventh Circuit's consideration follows the U.S. Supreme Court's striking down of race-conscious college admissions policies.
5 minute read

Law.com

University of Utah Accused of Hiring Discrimination, Denying Job Applicants for 'Lack of Diversity'

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in state and federal courts. Law.com Radar now offers state court coverage nationwide. Sign up today and be among the first to know about new suits in your region, practice area or client sector.
6 minute read

Daily Report Online

Amid Allegations, State Bar Says It Doesn't Track Lawyers' Ethnicity

The State Bar of Georgia tracks grievances filed and sanctions brought against its lawyer-members but does not track the ethnicity of those cited.
4 minute read

Law.com

The Law Firm Disrupted: A Fresh Take on Big Law's Diversity Problem

A new book by sociologist and former Wilmer associate Kevin Woodson sheds light on two recent cases in the news by highlighting the "racial discomfort" that Black employees experience in predominantly white workplaces.
6 minute read

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