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National Law Journal

States' High Courts Sorely Lacking in Diversity

OPINION: Twenty-five states have all-white Supreme Courts. Merit selection, instead of elections, could help.
9 minute read

International Edition

'I came with the expectation I was equal' – video interview with late Slaughter and May partner Frances Murphy

Slaughter and May's Frances Murphy, one of the most high profile female partners in the City, passed away last week, not long after recording this video interview
2 minute read

The Recorder

Tech Companies Urged to Disclose More Diversity Data

California lawmakers are asking companies to voluntarily provide information on the racial, ethnic, age and gender makeup of their workforces.
2 minute read

International Edition

BLP launches LGBT initiative backed by Stonewall

Firm to host all-day event aimed at encouraging graduates into the City at its headquarters next month
3 minute read

Legal Week

BLP launches LGBT initiative backed by Stonewall

Firm to host all-day event aimed at encouraging graduates into the City at its headquarters next month
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. Firms See Big Boost in Minority Partner Numbers

It would take a long trip down Legal ­affiliate The American Lawyer's diversity rankings to find a Pennsylvania-based law firm, but of the 16 firms in the state that were ranked based on percentages of minority attorneys, many saw notable improvements while a handful slid further down the ranks.
50 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Contract Clause Sinks Predatory Lending Class Certification

A contract term in which a group of small business owners agreed not to be representatives in class actions has torpedoed any chance of class certification in their predatory lending case against the lender, a federal judge has ruled.
4 minute read

Law.com

OnRamp Program for Women Expands In-House

OnRamp Fellowship, a program from the organization Diversity Lab that helps women returning to law and finance jobs after a career break, is expanding from law firms to legal departments.
3 minute read

International Edition

Call for law firms and legal departments to enter African Legal Awards

Spotlight on Africa as Legal Week-hosted awards in September showcase the achievements of continent's leading lawyers
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

The Diversity Ghetto

Women and minorities who promote diversity get penalized, a study says.
7 minute read

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