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The American Lawyer

If We Want Gender Equity, It's Time for Quotas

Clients don't seem eager to help break the chain. More forceful measures are needed.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

'Boys' Network Slowly Making Room for Gender Diversity in MDL Leadership

Some female and minority attorneys have struck out on their own to get appointments, while many firms are diversifying their hiring or pitching new faces to MDL judges, who themselves are evolving into a more diverse corps.
1 minute read

New York Law Journal

When #MeToo Leads to Litigation Against a Church

New York courts have not yet decided whether they may hear sexual harassment lawsuits against religious institutions. Learn more in this Religion Law column by Barry Black and John B. Madden.
8 minute read

The American Lawyer

GC Diversity Mandates Had a Soft Launch—Now They're Serious

General counsel's push for diversity hasn't moved the needle yet, but it may soon kick into high gear.
11 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

And the Winner Is … Tribune Announces Attorney of the Year, Presents 2018 Awards

The 2018 Connecticut Legal Awards brightened the Bond Room at the Hilton Hartford Downtown Thursday night, with nearly 200 attendees on hand to celebrate professional excellence, including the 2018 Connecticut Law Tribune award for Attorney of the Year, which went to the University of Connecticut School of Law's Karen DeMeola.
5 minute read

International Edition

'I have lived diversity issues in a way some in the City haven't' - Norton Rose Fulbright's new EMEA chair on driving inclusion

Norton Rose Fulbright's new EMEA chair Farmida Bi on the new push from clients for law firms to be diverse and the reality of building a career in the City as an ethnic minority woman
5 minute read

Legal Week

'I have lived diversity issues in a way some in the City haven't' - Norton Rose Fulbright's new EMEA chair on driving inclusion

Norton Rose Fulbright's new EMEA chair Farmida Bi on the new push from clients for law firms to be diverse and the reality of building a career in the City as an ethnic minority woman
5 minute read

Legaltech News

Women of Legal Tech: From Atari to Israel, Lauri Donahue of LawGeex

Lauri Donahue of LawGeex discusses why self-confidence is the secret to her success, the importance of not being pigeon-holed, and more.
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Manhattan Attorney Decried as Racist Apologizes on Twitter

"One of the reasons I moved to New York is precisely because of the remarkable diversity offered in this wonderful city," he said. "I love this country and this city, in part because of immigrants and the diversity of cultures immigrants bring to this country."
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Manhattan Lawyer's Racist Rant, Other Events Show Social Media's Power Over Lawyers

A racist rant. Scrutiny over prolific billable hours. Controversy over arbitration pacts. All three have made news in the legal world in the past few months, and all were thrust into the spotlight through social media.
5 minute read

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