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The American Lawyer

Why So Tight-Lipped, Sullivan & Cromwell?

Seriously, you'd think I was sniffing around about the partners' sexual proclivities or their tax shelters!
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Riker Danzig Appoints Partner as Chief Diversity Officer

Partner Zahid Quraishi has taken on the new title at the firm, formalizing the role he has taken on as chair of Riker Danzig's diversity committee.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Solving Law's Diversity Challenge: Data and Small Firms

The solution to law's diversity problem won't happen without a meaningful paradigm shift that involves in-house teams using data to inform their decision-making on outside counsel hiring.
5 minute read

The Recorder

Are Law Firms Ready for Generation Z? They'd Better Be.

The tweeting, texting new kids on the block are knocking on law firms' doors, and it will take some work for firms to adequately prepare for them.
9 minute read

New York Law Journal

Our 400th Column

In this Second Circuit Review, Martin Flumenbaum and Brad S. Karp reflect upon changes in the Second Circuit since their first column was published in 1985. They focus on the changing composition of the court's membership, shifts in the court's caseload, revisions to the Local Rules, and decisions and developments in the case law.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Are Law Firms Ready for Generation Z? They'd Better Be.

In 2018, Orrick partnered with New York University to launch a program to introduce Generation Z to the legal world, said Orrick's Chief Talent Officer Siobhan Handley who works out of NY.
9 minute read

Legaltech News

Are Law Firms Ready for Generation Z? They'd Better Be.

The tweeting, texting new kids on the block are knocking on law firms' doors, and it will take some work for firms to adequately prepare for them.
9 minute read

New York Law Journal

Big Company GCs Sign On as Mentors to Foster Big Law Diversity

Jose Ramon Gonzalez, who as chief legal officer of QBE North America is based in NY, will be one of the mentors. “There has to be follow through,” he said. “That's why it's important to start out with committed GCs.”
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Who Is Hispanic?

Where's my coverage on the challenges faced by Latino or Latina lawyers? Am I dodging the whole issue?Well, yes. To be perfectly honest, I'm not sure how to define the group.
4 minute read

The Recorder

GCs Signing On as Mentors to Foster Diversity in Big Law

General counsel at eBay and PayPal are among those that have already agreed to serve as mentors, with potential benefits for both associates and their firms.
6 minute read

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