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The Legal Intelligencer

DEI Legal Pipelining: Understanding the Phrase 'If You Can See It, You Can Be It'

Early and ongoing exposure to the legal profession is important given that attorneys often hold positions of influence in education, justice, legislation, business, regulations and global trade. The path begins early and starts with basic needs—particularly important in communities such as ours, where resources are lacking on so many levels: employment, housing, food security, and markedly personal safety.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

A Push for More Progress: Increased Diversity in the Legal Profession

While diversity within the legal profession has improved over the last few years, progress has been slow, and law firm leadership must be further educated on the importance of diversity and inclusion so they will take greater steps toward enhancing diversity among leadership and increasing transparency of their firm's diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

One Firm's Journey Toward Equity Continues: Expanding Pathways and Removing Barriers

We have long known that embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion is the right thing to do for our firm, our profession, and our communities. By learning from our experience and applying our insight, we are making our journey toward equity—deliberately, thoughtfully, and intentionally.
5 minute read

The Recorder

Why a California Judge Recommends Women Attorneys Start at Small Firms

U.S. District Judge Susan Illston and Federal Defender Jodi Halim Linker said they found mentorship that shaped the trajectory of their careers at small firms during an event Thursday featuring women jurists of the Northern District of California.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Blum-Led Group Drops Lawsuit Against MoFo After Firm Opened Diversity Fellowship to All Applicants

Morrison & Foerster agreed not to use membership in a historically underrepresented group among its criteria for a diversity fellowship.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Mirroring MoFo, Perkins Coie Opens Diversity Fellowship to All Applicants

Edward Blum's lawsuits against the two law firms were successful in opening diversity fellowships to all applicants, although firms are still asking for diversity of background and experience.
2 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Bridging the Generational Gap of the Modern Legal Workplace

As the legal landscape continues to change shape and find its footing among its corporate counterparts, it's essential that those of us in this environment work to remain competitive while expanding our identity to become more inclusive.
8 minute read

International Edition

'Be the Inspiration': One of A&O's First Black London Partners on Her Role Models and the Next Generation

'It is clearly important for Black children to understand their history and see people who look like them achieve great things' says Jessica Kerslake, as Black History Month gets underway.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Less Than 1% of Law Firm Partners Are Latina, According to Data. Why Mentorship and Support Might Be a Key to Closing the Gap

"The issue that's so egregious is that the number has only increased by about 0.5% in 15 years," said Jill Lynch Cruz, a coach for young lawyers and researcher in career development for Latinas in law.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Diversity Initiative: Ross Moskowitz, Partner, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan

"I believe that the DEI work is the most important thing I do at the firm. My goal is to amplify diverse voices and provide platforms to promote full and equal participation for everyone, of all backgrounds and at all levels."
3 minute read

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