Over the past few weeks, there has been an argument as to whether the ‘Stand Up, Speak Out’ campaign to kick racism out of football is ‘just for PR’. Might the same criticism be made of law firms’ attitude to increasing ethnic diversity in the profession? Do we think it is enough just to wear black and white wristbands?
No, we do not. Even if you set aside the strong moral arguments for every organisation to offer fair and equal treatment to all, and ignore the fact that a more diverse group of colleagues is stimulating and enjoyable, there is a business imperative for law firms to take diversity seriously.
This content has been archived. It is available through our partners, LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law.
To view this content, please continue to their sites.
Not a Lexis Subscriber?
Subscribe Now
Not a Bloomberg Law Subscriber?
Subscribe Now
LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law are third party online distributors of the broad collection of current and archived versions of ALM's legal news publications. LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law customers are able to access and use ALM's content, including content from the National Law Journal, The American Lawyer, Legaltech News, The New York Law Journal, and Corporate Counsel, as well as other sources of legal information.
For questions call 1-877-256-2472 or contact us at [email protected]