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National Law Journal

An Exxon Mobil In-House Leader Looks Back: A Q&A With JoAnn Lee

Lee, a veteran of the legal department at Exxon Mobil, has a lot to say about the law and the legal profession's persistent diversity problem.
9 minute read

New York Law Journal

Lawyer Who Self-Immolated in Brooklyn Was Best-Known as LGBT Rights Advocate but Played Lower-Key Role for the Environment

While David Buckel, an attorney who died on April 14 after setting himself on fire in a park in Brooklyn, had become widely known for his work on LGBT causes, he spent the final years of his life out of the legal limelight and focused his energy on environmental protection.
7 minute read

International Edition

Global Law Firms Join Legal Battle for Gay Spouse Visas in Hong Kong

Davis Polk & Wardwell is acting pro bono on behalf of 16 global law firms that have filed a petition to intervene at Hong Kong's highest court in the landmark case, along with 15 financial institutions.
3 minute read

Legal Week

HSF on track for 25% female partnership with 14 women made up

Firm makes up only three men as it aims to boost female representation
3 minute read

International Edition

HSF on track for 25% female partnership with 14 women made up

Firm makes up only three men as it aims to boost female representation
3 minute read

Law.com

How to Take the Fear and Loathing Out of the RFP Process

The experience can be cumbersome and anxiety-inducing for both sides of the equation, and it can end badly. And sometimes, it works brilliantly.
1 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Q&A: McDonald Still Upbeat After Scuttled Chief Justice Nomination

In his first interview since the state Legislature voted against his nomination to be chief justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court, Andrew McDonald talks about his close relationship with the governor and the role his sexual orientation may have played in the vote.
6 minute read

Pro Mid Market

Public-Private Partnerships as a Competitive Tool for HBCUs

As all colleges and universities seek competitive solutions to attract and retain quality students, student housing has become an even more significant…
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

On Equal Pay Day, In-House Counsel Can Start Closing the Gap

There's still a big gender pay gap in the U.S. and elsewhere, and in-house counsel can go beyond mere compliance in order to eliminate it.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Book Review: Lessons From the Chinese Exclusion Act

As the book reminds us, Chinese exclusion was hurtful, harmful, ineffective, misguided and shortsighted.
6 minute read

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