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The American Lawyer

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

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

The Legal Intelligencer

GCs From Hershey's, eBay and Other Big Companies Sign On as Mentors to Foster Big Law Diversity

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

The American Lawyer

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

Global Leaders in Law

Former Sony GC Jonathan Pearl Shares His Insight on Improving Diversity and Resolving Ethical Dilemmas

Jonathan Pearl, Global Leaders in Law Ambassador, is the former Corporate Vice President and General Counsel of Sony Mobile Communications headquartered in Tokyo.
5 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Diversity and Inclusion: How is the Legal Profession Doing?

The Connecticut Law Tribune is conducting a brief survey on the effectiveness of diversity efforts in the legal profession.
2 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Diversity in the Legal Profession: Do You See Window Dressing or Reality?

Our latest readers' poll asks whether diversity is a priority where you work and whether it factors into promotions.
1 minute read

The Recorder

The Legal Question Underlying the Harvard Admissions Case Needs Resolution From the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has never addressed whether to achieve the optimal “diversity” for the educational experience a university may create categories within “the majority,” identify an “overrepresented” group, and discriminate against it.
4 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Gay Attorneys Find Acceptance, Thanks in Part to Client Initiatives

Three gay and one transgender attorney discuss changing attitudes toward gender and sexual orientation among law firms and their clients.
5 minute read

International Edition

Freshfields targets gender balance on major disputes teams

Push by new disputes heads will see diversity taken into account when selecting lawyers for biggest cases
3 minute read

International Edition

Industry heavyweights lined up to judge Legal Week's Innovation Awards

The eight industry heavyweights evaluating fresh approaches include A&O's Ajitsaria, Freshfields' Parker and Taylor Wessing's Ling
2 minute read

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