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News and expert analysis on diversity
By Leila Hock | October 9, 2023
The Diversity Dividends Collective shares in this article five "lessons learned" for legal departments that wish to influence inclusion with their outside counsel.
7 minute read
By Jakob Williams | October 9, 2023
While law firms are prudent to view remote and hybrid work arrangements as an important recruiting and retention tool, the reason why some candidates prefer remote work illustrates the importance of robust and effective DEI programs.
7 minute read
By Alexander Scarola, Ana C. Montalbán and A. Michael Pratt | October 8, 2023
Early and ongoing exposure to the legal profession is important given that attorneys often hold positions of influence in education, justice, legislation, business, regulations and global trade. The path begins early and starts with basic needs—particularly important in communities such as ours, where resources are lacking on so many levels: employment, housing, food security, and markedly personal safety.
8 minute read
By Katharine W. Fogarty and Alexandra Lynch | October 7, 2023
While diversity within the legal profession has improved over the last few years, progress has been slow, and law firm leadership must be further educated on the importance of diversity and inclusion so they will take greater steps toward enhancing diversity among leadership and increasing transparency of their firm's diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
6 minute read
By Virginia G. Essandoh | October 7, 2023
We have long known that embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion is the right thing to do for our firm, our profession, and our communities. By learning from our experience and applying our insight, we are making our journey toward equity—deliberately, thoughtfully, and intentionally.
5 minute read
By Alaina Lancaster | October 6, 2023
U.S. District Judge Susan Illston and Federal Defender Jodi Halim Linker said they found mentorship that shaped the trajectory of their careers at small firms during an event Thursday featuring women jurists of the Northern District of California.
4 minute read
By Dan Roe | October 6, 2023
Morrison & Foerster agreed not to use membership in a historically underrepresented group among its criteria for a diversity fellowship.
2 minute read
By Dan Roe | October 6, 2023
Edward Blum's lawsuits against the two law firms were successful in opening diversity fellowships to all applicants, although firms are still asking for diversity of background and experience.
2 minute read
By Danielle Mundekis | October 6, 2023
As the legal landscape continues to change shape and find its footing among its corporate counterparts, it's essential that those of us in this environment work to remain competitive while expanding our identity to become more inclusive.
8 minute read
By Alexander Lugo | October 4, 2023
"The issue that's so egregious is that the number has only increased by about 0.5% in 15 years," said Jill Lynch Cruz, a coach for young lawyers and researcher in career development for Latinas in law.
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