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Mansfield Certification Triples in 3 Years, Signaling That Legal Departments Are Still Keen on Diversity

"Mansfield was built with the lens of inclusivity. There are no quotas or set-asides, and it's not exclusionary. There's nothing that makes Mansfield unlawful and it's really low risk because these are just generally good talent practices," Diversity Lab CEO Caren Ulrich Stacy said.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Retiring South Florida Judge Warns Firms About Disturbing Trends

"It is very evident that lawyers are less comfortable trying cases," said Judge Jennifer Bailey on reflection upon retirement.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Kenneth Frazier on His Unlikely Path to Merck CEO, the Current State of the Profession and More

"I was very fortunate to be surrounded by people who took the broad view of what lawyers can mean to society," Frazier said.
8 minute read

International Edition

The Top Law Firms to Work For: The UK A-List, 2023

More than 80 of the largest firms operating in the UK were ranked by their revenue per lawyer, pro bono commitment, racial diversity and gender diversity to create this year's A-List.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

In the Face of Affirmative Action: Persisting With Law Firm Diversity Efforts

The legal industry must press ahead aggressively to achieve better representation in business for all demographic groups.
8 minute read

National Law Journal

Federal Judge Declines to Halt Ethics Investigation Into North Carolina Justice's Comments

U.S. District Judge William Osteen Jr. cites the "vital state interest" in maintaining public confidence in the judiciary's integrity.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Amid Facebook Posts About Sex Ed, No Imminent Threat Means No Injunction

The plaintiff wrote on Facebook that teachers were "talking about their sexual life with my kids, and looking for affirmation."
5 minute read

Global Leaders in Law

Belonging: Unveiling the Lesser-Known Twin of Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and Inclusion have firmly cemented their status as an enduring hot topic in the legal sphere and our broader communities. It's a worthy topic, and partly through senior level discussions and roundtables, the trajectory for the vast majority of organisations is to drive positive change. However, as Richard Harris, Chief Legal Officer of Robert Walters, prepared to facilitate last month's London breakfast round table discussion, he found himself drawn to the less-discussed sibling of D&I: "Belonging".
6 minute read

Global Leaders in Law

Satisfying Ambition: Invaluable Tools for Effective Communications & Career Growth

Since ambition is a powerful driving force in the legal field, spurring individuals to aim higher in their careers, how can we support people in achieving growth when the traditional path of promotion may not be readily accessible? How do we genuinely empower people in today's competitive talent landscape, considering the evolving expectations of the workforce?
6 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

University of Connecticut Accused of Racial and Gender Discrimination

"As a result of the retaliation, refusing to reappoint the plaintiff to the position of Assistant Professor, and subjecting her to a meritless investigation, to which she had been subjected by the defendant, the plaintiff experienced severe anxiety and depressive symptoms which required her, on the advice of her mental health care provider and her union representative, to take extended [Family and Medical Leave Act] leave," the complaint said.
4 minute read

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