Law firms have taken to touting their commitment to diversity, sustainability, and work-life balance. While many are sincere about their efforts because it’s the right thing to do, most hope they also will help them attract talent at a time when around the world, demand is often larger than supply. In Asia, however, do these commitments make a difference in attracting top talent?

I’m Jessica Seah, Law.com International’s senior reporter for Asia, bringing you another edition of The Asia Legal Briefing — our weekly summary and analysis of major news and trends affecting the legal industry in the Asia Pacific.

A Better Workplace for Talent or a Better Mousetrap?