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The American Lawyer

Minorities Gain Ground in Big Law (Caveats Apply)

The results of the Vault/MCCA study show higher numbers of attorneys of color, but they still "represent a disproportionate—and growing—segment of the lawyers who leave their firms."
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

18 Candidates Will Interview for Two Fulton Bench Seats

The seats, to be filled by Gov. Nathan Deal in his last two weeks in office, came open with the announcement that Judge John Goger would retire and Deal's elevation of Judge Todd Markle to the Court of Appeals.
2 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

BAR REPORT - Board approves 2019 event contracts, will seek amicus on DUI penalties case, fills vacancies

NJSBA trustees focus on 2019 events, vacancies and seeking amicus status
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

After Hours

New Jersey lawyers and judges, and their extracurricular activities.
3 minute read

Law.com

An Asian Crisis in Legal Education? Not So, Says New Report From LSAT Maker

A new study from the Law School Admission Council concludes that the number of Asians applying to law school hasn't declined more than other racial groups, despite an earlier report that indicated legal education is facing a troubling falloff in Asian-American students.
5 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

New Study Counters Yale-Led Report of Asian Crisis in Legal Education

A new study from the Law School Admission Council concludes that the number of Asians applying to law school hasn't declined more than other racial groups, despite an earlier report that indicated legal education is facing a troubling falloff in Asian-American students.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Meet the Lawyers Fighting Harvard Over Admissions

I decided to find out more about the lawyers who represent Student for Fair Admissions, the group that's suing the elite school for allegedly discriminating against Asian Americans by setting a higher admissions bar for them.
6 minute read

Law.com

Diversity Officers Move Into the Big Law C-Suite

Sandra Bang's new role at Shearman & Sterling is part of a trend in which large law firms are giving diversity officers a seat at the leadership table.
1 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

The Positive Impact of Inclusion on MDL

How diversity can benefit your multidistrict litigation
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

Judicial Shame: Return of The Dark Ages

Given the duties of the judiciary, it is of particular importance that our legal institutions be open and representative of all. It is the branch of government ultimately charged with safeguarding constitutional rights, particularly protecting the rights of vulnerable and disadvantaged minorities against encroachment by the majority.
5 minute read

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