The American Lawyer | Commentary
By Kristina D. Lawson and Jennifer M. Martinez | January 24, 2024
"One activist who has made an entire career of attacking policies ... essentially admitted that he does not care about whether the legal profession has a place for everyone. Well, we do," Hanson Bridgett's Kristina D. Lawson and Jennifer M. Martinez write.
The American Lawyer | Analysis|Best Practices
By Amanda O'Brien | January 23, 2024
A recent lawsuit and an ongoing trial highlight the challenges that supervisors face in delivering constructive criticism to underperforming attorneys.
By Amanda O'Brien | January 17, 2024
Gita Sankano said she was fired after complaining about a partner's "outrageously demeaning, dehumanizing, and demoralizing email."
The American Lawyer | Commentary
By Yusuf Z. Zakir | January 12, 2024
"As we approach the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, we are experiencing an onslaught," Yusuf Z. Zakir of Davis Wright Tremaine writes. "Here, I will seek to correct the record about equity, inclusion, and diversity."
By Dan Roe | December 21, 2023
A profession struggling for more equitable representation confronts a legal activist who wants law firms to be colorblind.
The American Lawyer | Commentary
By Debbie Epstein Henry | December 19, 2023
"Including Jews under the DEI umbrella would accomplish three things. First is education. Providing more knowledge could bring more understanding. Second is bridging differences. Fostering communication will help build relationships and facilitate productive dialogue. Third is community. Jews need a safe space to connect and explore the range of experiences we are facing."
By Dan Roe | December 5, 2023
One in five U.S. workers identifies as having a disability, but lawyers currently self-identify at a rate of 1.4%, per Diversity Lab.
The American Lawyer | Commentary
By Yusuf Z. Zakir | November 30, 2023
Right now, compassion is lacking. Rather, pain, trauma, and fear are the primary drivers—internally and externally. When those are the drivers, we are in fight-or-flight mode. This causes us to put up walls and prevent productive discourse.
By Chris O'Malley | November 28, 2023
"I was very fortunate to be surrounded by people who took the broad view of what lawyers can mean to society," Frazier said.
By ALM Staff | November 13, 2023
The winner was announced Nov. 15 at The American Lawyer Industry Awards in New York City.
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