By Alaina Lancaster | Zack Needles | September 29, 2023
In this week's Legal Speak episode, Yusuf Zakir, Davis Wright Tremaine's chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer, speaks to what it's like to be a DEI leader at a time when the topic is under legal fire.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | September 29, 2023
Culhane Meadows, a women-owned national full-service firm founded in Dallas, has plans to expand to the West Coast, because many clients have global needs.
Connecticut Law Tribune | News
By Emily Cousins | September 28, 2023
"It's a really remarkable decision that set precedent," Nathan McGrath said.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Jessica L. Mazzeo | September 28, 2023
The most recent threats to dismantle DEI in the United States are now aimed at the legal industry, but we cannot relent against these attacks and instead must remain resilient with our DEI efforts now and well into the future.
By Thomas Spigolon | September 27, 2023
"This is the opening salvo in what could be a very long war against diversity in the law," said Laura Leopard of law firm consultant Leopard Solutions.
By Isha Marathe | September 22, 2023
Many legal tech panels on generative artificial intelligence are still dominated by a homogenous group: white men. It's a glimpse into the more insidious barriers that stand in the way of women tech founders fighting to make it in the industry.
By Shandyn Pierce | September 22, 2023
"Blum's efforts make the unfounded yet persistent whispers of white displacement equal to the actual lived reality of millions of BIPOC," says Shandyn Pierce, an associate at Hanson Bridgett.
The Legal Intelligencer | Diversity in the Raw
By James T. Smith | September 22, 2023
President Barack Obama's inspiration carried me as I pursued my own dreams. As a Black, first-generation law student, I was confident that my own background could serve as a wellspring of strength and innovation in my legal practice—rather than the oft-assumed hindrance.
By Dan Roe | September 20, 2023
A New York State Bar report from a group of Big Law partners, corporate lawyers and academics focuses on methods of enhancing diversity that won't leave organizations vulnerable to legal risks.
By Justin Henry | September 19, 2023
"We know that diverse teams make better decisions and our clients expect that of us," said Alan York, a Houston-based appellate partner at the firm.
Presented by BigVoodoo
Daily Business Review honors attorneys and judges who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession in Florida.
Consulting magazine is proud to recognize this unique group of movers and shakers at our annual Rising Stars of Profession awards.
Join General Counsel and Senior Legal Leaders at the Premier Forum Designed For and by General Counsel from Fortune 1000 Companies
Shipman is seeking an associate to join our Labor & Employment practice in our Hartford, New Haven, or Stamford office. Candidates shou...
With 4-6 Years Experience With Property Damage personal injury, Labor Law defense. Must be admitted in New Jersey. Trial experience preferre...
Job Opportunity: Location: Prestigious Florida Law Firm seeks to hire a corporate transactional attorney with at least 5 years of experience...
In Memoriam: Richard "Dick" K. DeScherer (1944-2024) We mourn the loss of our friend and former partner and Co-Chairman, Richard "Dick" K. DeScherer. Dick was a member of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP for more than 24 years. He was the consummate business lawyer, wonderful colleague and true friend. He joined the Bloomberg organization in 2012, a client for whom he had served as their principal legal advisor since their inception, and later was appointed as a member of their board. Dick's knowledge and experience were unparalleled, as evidenced by appointment to leadership and board positions at numerous well-respected organizations. He was deeply involved in civic and community engagements through his work with the S.L.E. (Lupus) Foundation, Lupus Research Institute, United Hospital Fund of New York, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, National Dance institute, and Baryshnikov Dance Foundation, among others. He received an LL.M. in Taxation from New York University in 1970, a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 1969, and a B.A. from the University of Virginia in 1966. He was a member of the American Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association and the Association of the Bar of the City of New York. We offer our sincerest condolences to his family, including his wife Jennie, son Christopher and wife Amanda, daughter Kate, and grandchildren Emmett, Serena, George, Emily and Madeline. We will remember Dick with the utmost respect, admiration and affection. His loss will be felt by his many friends and colleagues at Willkie, and by all those whose lives he touched.
Congratulations to FLB Law's Newest Partner Matthias J. Sportini
Welcome Judge Joseph Quinn (Ret.) The Honorable Joseph P. Quinn, J.S.C., retired New Jersey Superior Court Judge, served for 23 years in the court s Civil, Chancery, and Family Divisions, where he was a strong proponent of mediation and alternate dispute resolution. As the head of Ansell.Law s mediation practice, Judge Quinn provides a valuable resource to parties seeking a final and efficient resolution of their disputes. ANSELL GRIMM & AARON, PC 732-922-1000 https://ansell.law/