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National Law Journal

Seyfarth Shaw's 'Rooney Presumption' Drives Sudden Surge in Minority Hiring

A few tweaks were required when the legal profession, anxious to improve diversity within its ranks, borrowed from the NFL's playbook and adopted the "Rooney Rule," which requires teams to interview minority candidates for all head coach openings. At Chicago-based law firm Seyfarth Shaw, for example, executives do their hiring mindful of the "Rooney Presumption," according to partner Laura Maechtlen.
17 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Diversity Is Key, CBA's New Leaders Say

While diversity and inclusiveness are not new concepts to the Connecticut Bar Association, newly elected officers of the tightly knit group are lauding recent strides the organization has made, including electing four women officers out of the total seven this year, with women of color assuming the presidential and vice presidential roles.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Ivory Tower Jobs Lure Akin Gump Cyber Pro, Gibson Dunn Partner

The rhythms of university life beckoned to a pair of Big Law veterans on either coast this summer, with partners departing Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher for academic positions.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Burberry Workers' 30 Minutes Off the Clock Adds Up to $2.54M Settlement

A new wage-and-hour settlement between Burberry and a group of its workers contains some lessons for in-house attorneys.
4 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Melissa Federico Joins Board of Lawyers for Children America

Melissa A. Federico of Hartford's Murtha Cullina has been elected to the board of directors of Lawyers for Children America.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Herbert Smith Freehills' Indonesia Associate Firm Hires Restructuring Partner From Ashurst; Names New Office Managing Partner in Seoul

Former Ashurst consultant Debby Sulaiman joins Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung in Jakarta.
11 minute read

The American Lawyer

Innovative UK Law Firm Launches Antitrust Practice With Shearman Hire

London-based Wiggin has hired Collette Rawnsley from Shearman & Sterling.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Hogan Lovells Senior IP Lawyers in Asia to Leave Firm

Partner Deanna Wong and of counsel Henry Wheare are set to depart later this year.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

WeWork Promotes Chief Legal Officer to Chief Operating Officer

Jen Berrent has been promoted into the COO role with the New York company, which is currently valued at $20 billion.
10 minute read

The Recorder

Ireland's Matheson Opens Office in San Francisco; Firm's Third Office in US

The Dublin-based law firm is bringing on technology and privacy partner Chris Bollard from Arthur Cox to co-manage the new office with partner Mark O'Sullivan.
5 minute read

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