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DEI Leadership: Unlocking Unique Value

"DEI leaders lead the charge on workplace innovation that amplifies the contributions and progression of those in both underrepresented and overrepresented communities," writes Kimberly Hulsey.
8 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

New Jersey Legal Practice by the Numbers: Demographics Questionnaire Helps Show Makeup of Registered Attorneys

In addition to the annual report by the New Jersey Office of Attorney Ethics which reveals the state's legal makeup by demographic information on law firm locations, practice structures, among other categories, the state's Administrative Office for the Courts also published information by more than 85,000 attorneys who opted to self-identify during the yearly attorney registration process.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Veteran Professor Seeks $2.5M In Compensatory Damages in Discrimination Suit Against Texas Southern University

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in federal and state courts.
4 minute read

Law.com

The Week in Data Aug. 23: A Look at Legal Industry Trends by the Numbers

Catch up on this week's data and insights from across the Law.com Newsroom, including a shake-up on the 2024 General Counsel Compensation Report.
1 minute read

Law.com

Goodwin Procter, ACLU File Suit Challenging State Law That Bans Transgender Students' Participation in Sports

"HB 1205 stigmatizes and discriminates against transgender girls and tells them they aren't deserving of the same educational opportunities to other girls in public schools. All students do better in school when they have access to resources that improve their mental, emotional, and physical health and Parker and Iris deserve that same access," said one of the plaintiffs' counsel, Henry Klementowicz, deputy legal director for the ACLU of New Hampshire.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

DOJ, New Jersey Judiciary Settle Over Language Access Discrimination Allegations, Retaliation Against Court Employee

"The judiciary, like the Department of Justice, is committed to ensuring equal access to the courts for all," Peter McAleer, spokesperson for the Administrative Office of the Courts, said in a statement to the Law Journal.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Navigating Conflicting Laws, Regulations When It Comes to Implementing DEI Policies in the Workplace

Conflicting laws and regulations that vary significantly between the states create a challenging roadmap filled with obstacles for employers. Here are just a few best practices for law firms and companies to navigate what is now a balancing act when it comes to DEI in the workplace.
9 minute read

Daily Business Review

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Nurturing the Unique Vision of Hispanics in Law Firms

As Hispanic Heritage Month approaches, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey I've undertaken as a first-generation Cuban American in the legal industry. My story, like many others, is a testament to the strength, resilience, and unique perspectives that Hispanics bring to the table.
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

'This Is Shameful': How College Campuses Failed Jewish Students

The Jewish Bar Association of New Jersey offers a response to two recent pieces by the Law Journal Editorial Board about the line between safety and free speech with regard to Oct. 7 demonstrations on college campuses.
6 minute read

International Edition

'Risk of Losing Out on Great Talent': Data Shows Ethnic Diversity Continues to Lag at Major Law Firms

Levels of ethnic diversity continue to lag far behind the national average at city law firms, but has any progress been made?
7 minute read

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