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Federal Judge Denies Transgender Inmate's Request for Single-Occupancy Jail Cell

A federal judge has denied a transgender inmate's motions to amend her complaint and strike portions of the defendant's motion for summary judgment, saying her request for injunctive relief to obtain a single-occupancy cell was outside the scope of her initial complaint.
4 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'My Scientific Mindset Helps Me Approach Problems Analytically and Makes Me a Better Adviser,' Says Julie Park of Morrison & Foerster

"Be engaged—participate in committees and firm activities. It's not just about making the connections, it's also about showing people that you'll succeed in whatever leadership position you're appointed to."
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Plaintiffs Boutique Creates C-Suite Diversity Role

Securities litigation boutique Saxena White pushes the needle on diversity by creating a director level DEI role.
3 minute read

Law.com

How I Made It to Law Firm Leadership: 'Make the Effort to Get to Know Those in Current Leadership,' Says Jennifer Slone Tobin of Shutts & Bowen

"Embrace leadership challenges, encourage growth in others, and focus on the big picture."
6 minute read

Law.com

How I Made It to Leadership: 'Wake Up Every Day and Be Excited, Interested and Happy to Do What You Do,' Says Ann Park of Foley Mansfield

"As the first Asian American president of LACBA, I'm proud to break another barrier and hopefully serve as an inspiration to our region's diverse attorneys as they look for leadership opportunities."
11 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

What Happens When Salaries Stop Being Secret? We're About to Find Out as Wage Transparency Laws Spread

"I think it's going to force more companies to take a closer, more active look and engage themselves with pay equity more. And it will also give people more of a chance to say 'I don't think my pay is fair,' and engage on that issue," said attorney David Rapuano.
7 minute read

National Law Journal

Woman Up: Building Relationships in a Woman's World

Relationship-building is particularly important for female attorneys given the historical disparities in the number and treatment of female attorneys. Women connect with other women, not only because of what they do, but because of who they are.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Celebrating 20 Years of Philadelphia Diversity Law Group Fellows

This column celebrates them—their accomplishments, their career choices, their contributions to the societies in which they live, the way they have paid it forward—guiding, mentoring and supporting those who came after them.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

'No Consequences': Sexual Harassment Persists in Law Firm Culture

In the era of remote work, other forms of harassment, such as bullying and inappropriate comments, may have actually flourished.
6 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Office Co-Managing Partner: 'A Combination of Business Acumen, Client Relationships and a Commitment to the Firm,' Says Ramona Nee of Weil Gotshal & Manges

Advocate for others early and often. Advocate for yourself too—don't be passive.
6 minute read

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