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New York Law Journal

Diversity Initiative: Concepcion Montoya, Partner, Hinshaw & Culbertson

"When a law firm's decision-makers reflect a diversity in age, race, ethnicity and gender, it conveys a strong message that diverse lawyers are no longer just poster children but actually sit at the table."
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Diversity Initiative: Mylan Denerstein, Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher

"There is no greater achievement than to celebrate the accomplishments of other Black lawyers. When I look around the room, not only am I not the only Black partner, but as a result of Gibson Dunn's efforts and commitments, other Black partners have leadership roles."
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Diversity Initiative: Michèle Penzer, Partner, Latham & Watkins

"Seeing affinity groups build a sense of community and enlist allies' helps makes such a difference, because we're not putting the burden solely on underrepresented groups to create an inclusive environment. Here at Latham, you belong as you are."
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Diversity Initiative: Haimavathi V. Marlier, Partner, Morrison & Foerster

"I find the previous generations of women to be incredibly inspiring and we have to continue their struggle for equality. We have to care as much as they cared, and we have to take risks like they did."
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Diversity Initiative: Demetrius Warrick, Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom

"The commitment to creating, developing and promoting a diverse community of lawyers has been a part of the Skadden story for a long time and is a major factor in why I joined the firm."
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Diversity Initiative: Kimberly C. Petillo-Décossard, Partner, White & Case

"Given the nature of Big Law, there can be an industry-wide culture that expects perfection and conformity, even on this most personal level. Yet it is something every one of us can do our part to fix."
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Fired In-House Attorney at Big Ohio Utility Strikes Back With Reverse-Discrimination Suit

David Farkas, who is white, alleges his career at FirstEnergy sputtered after the company in 2018 began tying bonuses to DEI metrics.
7 minute read

International Edition

Goodwin Promotes 40 to Partnership

Meanwhile the firm has hired a Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft partner in London.
3 minute read

Law.com

It's Time to Pour Concrete: Davis Wright Leader Says Law Firms Need to Double Down on DEI

In this week's Legal Speak episode, Yusuf Zakir, Davis Wright Tremaine's chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer, speaks to what it's like to be a DEI leader at a time when the topic is under legal fire.
1 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Culhane Meadows Eyeing Westward Growth, 'Staying the Course' on Diverse Hiring

Culhane Meadows, a women-owned national full-service firm founded in Dallas, has plans to expand to the West Coast, because many clients have global needs.
3 minute read

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