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The American Lawyer

There's a Diversity Problem at Law Firms. What Can Be Done?

Law firm diversity is a long-standing challenge. Here are some ideas and resources to help move the needle.
9 minute read

International Edition

Firm Pays Women More Than Men For First Time in 242 Years

It may have taken a couple of centuries, but top pay at the firm now favours female partners.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Ex-Associate Alleges North Carolina Firm Used Her as 'Diversity Prop'

Sharika Robinson's complaint calls Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson a "good ol' boys club," but the firm says it's committed to diversity and inclusion.
3 minute read

International Edition

Herbert Smith Freehills to Give Asia Employees 24 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Starting May 1, the new program will be available to all employees at the firm's nine Asian offices regardless of gender and sexual orientation.
4 minute read

Law.com

Women Attorneys Secure Record Number of Lead Counsel Appointments in MDLs in 2018

According to Law.com data based on federal court records, women took 31 percent of the top MDL positions, both executive committee member and lead counsel combined, compared to 23 percent in 2017.
7 minute read

Litigation Daily

Female Lawyers Secure Record Number of Lead Counsel Appointments in MDLs in 2018

According to Law.com data based on federal court records, women took 31 percent of the top MDL positions, both executive committee member and lead counsel combined, compared to 23 percent in 2017.
7 minute read

The Recorder

Women Attorneys Secure Record Number of Lead Counsel Appointments in MDLs in 2018

According to Law.com data based on federal court records, women took 31 percent of the top MDL positions, both executive committee member and lead counsel combined, compared to 23 percent in 2017.
7 minute read

Litigation Daily

Daily Dicta: Why Michelle Obama Disliked Working at Sidley—and the Lessons That Still Apply

In her autobiography, Michelle Obama offers a dismal depiction of the three years she spent as an associate at Sidley Austin, in part because there were so few other minority lawyers at the firm. But she didn't just complain--she tried to change things.
7 minute read

International Edition

Research Finds Some Diversity Initiatives Are Counter-Productive

Women-only groups have been found to have a negative impact while targets and quotas have proved positive.
2 minute read

The Recorder

Greenberg Traurig Closes Black History Month with a Panel on Diversity in Law

Black Bay Area in-house counsel discussed their legal departments diversity efforts, wins and challenges at a panel hosted by Greenberg Traurig Wednesday night.
4 minute read

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