An American Enterprise Institute program last week addressed the latest firestorm over law firm diversity, stemming from research by law professor Richard Sander that posits a credentials gap between minority associates and their white counterparts. Akin Gump partner Michele Roberts gave rebuttal arguments, protesting the idea that minorities in large firms are unqualified for the intense workload. She said: "We pay [associates] too much already. It doesn't make sense to bring in people who can't compete."
March 22, 2007 at 12:00 AM
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The original version of this story was published on Law.Com
They’re trying. You can say that much.
Large law firms have their fancy, well-designed Web sites with the word “diversity” prominently displayed. They have their diversity committees, diversity partners, mentors, affinity groups, and a host of other programs designed to attract and retain minority and women lawyers.
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