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New York Law Journal

Ex-Acting GC Hits NY-Based Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings With Federal Gender Discrimination Suit

In a federal lawsuit filed in New York, Jennifer Fischman accuses Mitsubishi, as well as several of its affiliates and company executives, of passing over her for the permanent role of GC and COO in favor of a less-qualified, younger and less-experienced male attorney.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Former Staffer Sues Stevens & Lee, Alleging Pregnancy Discrimination

Plaintiff Alicia Drees was fired shortly after returning from maternity leave, her complaint said.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Best Law Firm of the Year and Attorney of the Year Award Finalists

We are honored to announce our finalists for the Best Law Firm of the Year and Attorney of the Year awards. These special firms and individuals will be…
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Shearman & Sterling Aims to Boost Diversity With New C-Suite Role

Sandra Bang will be the Shearman's first chief diversity and talent strategy officer—and the latest in a string of new diversity-focused executives at big firms.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Improving Diversity In-House: 4 Tips From the MCCA's New Report

If you're an in-house lawyer who wants to be part of the solution when it comes to fighting the industry's diversity problem, here are some steps to take.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Old Problem of Legal Industry Bias Requires New Tools, Study Says

Law firms and in-house legal departments are barely moving the needle when it comes to combating gender and racial discrimination, a new report said. But researchers said even implicit bias can be countered.
4 minute read

The Recorder

UC Hastings Report: New Tools Needed to Address Race, Gender Bias in Legal Profession

A new study from the Center for WorkLife Law at the University of California, Hastings College says law firms and in-house legal departments are barely moving the needle when it comes to combating gender and racial discrimination.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

How Firm Culture Affects the Success of Attorneys With Diverse Backgrounds

It's not easy being a young attorney of a diverse background. Much like Rocky was an underdog fighter with hopes of making it in the boxing world without much support, so too do many minority attorneys struggle to find their place in the legal market today.
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

 #MeToo, Pay Inequity Renew Calls for Ratification of the ERA

The current political climate has served to reignite the issue of equal rights for women, providing fertile ground to finally achieve Alice Paul's dream of “ordinary equality” in the U.S. Constitution.
8 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Seeking Nominations: Top Women in The Law 2018

We are seeking nominations for female attorneys who have influenced the law and legal profession in exceptional ways over the last two years.
1 minute read

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