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The American Lawyer

Fried Frank Joins Wave of Law Firms Boosting Parental Leave

The firm will now provide at least 12 weeks of paid parental leave for its attorneys and business staff, regardless of caregiver designation.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Meet the Law Journal's Top Women in Law 2018

With the year drawing to a close, we offer here another chance to "meet" these remarkable practitioners, and encourage you to take another look—or perhaps a first look, if you didn't have time in October—to read the insights they were kind enough to share with us.
1 minute read

New York Law Journal

Meaningful Diversity: The Next Chapter of the ADR Story

Neutrals with diverse backgrounds can help administer justice in today's increasingly diverse society, as they are a reflection of the people they serve. Of course, mere diversity is not enough; the meaningful inclusion of those diverse candidates in the industry is the next chapter of the ADR story.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Some New Partners Are Troubled by Perceived Bias in the Workplace

The New Partners Survey shows that bias is causing dissatisfaction for a large number of attorneys.
2 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Implementing Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives Is Not as Easy as It Seems

Diversity and inclusion, or D&I, is not only a hot topic of public conversation but it is increasing in its organizational priority and focus with many searching beyond the rhetoric for practical solutions.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

In Male-Dominated Law Firms, Women Still Reign Over Marketing

The reverse gender gap narrows in larger, richer law firms, a new report says, ensuring that men in top positions earn higher average salaries than women.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Warning: Breast-Feeding Is Dangerous (to Your Career)

A lawyer's schedule is unrelenting and difficult for nursing moms, and there's an attitude that productivity suffers due to breast pumping on the job.
4 minute read

The Recorder

What Will a Governor Newsom Mean for California Employers?

While much of the attention this midterm election has been focused on Congress and federal issues, California employers know all too well that employment and labor policy is largely being driven at the state and local level.
7 minute read

The Recorder

An Overview of California's New Law Mandating Women on Corporate Boards

Public companies having their principal place of business in California (as stated in the company's most recent Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), and which are listed on major U.S. stock exchanges), will soon be required to appoint women to their boards of directors.
8 minute read

Pro Mid Market

Why Law Firms Must Include Men in the Push for Increased Gender Equality

These days, “diversity” and “inclusion” (or D and I, the catchphrase du jour) are hot topics in firms of all sizes. Despite the current popularity of these issues, too often there is much talk and little action, and these important discussion points are relegated to trivial buzzwords.
8 minute read

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