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News and expert analysis on diversity
By Varsha Patel | November 18, 2021
The awards, hosted by Sir Trevor McDonald OBE, shone a light on the best of private practice and in-house legal communities.
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By Varsha Patel | November 17, 2021
I. Stephanie Boyce has spoken out after an investigation found top law firms present themselves as diverse but regularly sideline minority lawyers.
3 minute read
By Varsha Patel | November 16, 2021
A Law.com International investigation has uncovered how tokenism is rife across the UK's legal industry with a host of Black and minority lawyers describing how their names and images were used on client pitches and promotional materials they had nothing to do with.
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By Gail J. Cohen | November 4, 2021
Karl Tabbakh discusses Canada's diversity, the lasting impacts of COVID and steering a busy practice in Canada's busy bilingual province.
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By Gail J. Cohen | November 1, 2021
From microaggressions to more severe hate crimes, Asian lawyers are speaking out about the stereotyping, biases and discrimination they face.
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By Rose Walker | October 29, 2021
In this week's London Lawyer Briefing, I ask whether this latest effort is simply navel-gazing by senior white leaders.
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By Rebekah Gougeon, Trowers & Hamlins | October 28, 2021
'The curiosity to touch Afro hair starts in school and continues into adulthood, transferring to the workplace", says this lawyer, in a piece for U.K. Black History Month.
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By Rose Walker | October 27, 2021
Leaders at eight firms including Linklaters and HSF have formed the group to improve retention and progression for Black, Asian and minority ethnic individuals within the legal sector.
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By Amy Dimond, Osborne Clarke | October 27, 2021
'Colleagues queried my involvement given my skin colour. It was such a strange idea that a white person would be actively participating in a race based network', says Osborne Clarke's Amy Dimond.
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By Trudy Knockless | October 26, 2021
"You always have to know your audience and take that into consideration before sharing very personal information," said Michael Moore, Amazon associate general counsel.
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By Virginia G. Essandoh | October 7, 2023
We have long known that embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion is the right thing to do for our firm, our profession, and our communities. By learning from our experience and applying our insight, we are making our journey toward equity—deliberately, thoughtfully, and intentionally.
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By Alaina Lancaster | October 6, 2023
U.S. District Judge Susan Illston and Federal Defender Jodi Halim Linker said they found mentorship that shaped the trajectory of their careers at small firms during an event Thursday featuring women jurists of the Northern District of California.
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By Dan Roe | October 6, 2023
Morrison & Foerster agreed not to use membership in a historically underrepresented group among its criteria for a diversity fellowship.
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By Dan Roe | October 6, 2023
Edward Blum's lawsuits against the two law firms were successful in opening diversity fellowships to all applicants, although firms are still asking for diversity of background and experience.
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By Danielle Mundekis | October 6, 2023
As the legal landscape continues to change shape and find its footing among its corporate counterparts, it's essential that those of us in this environment work to remain competitive while expanding our identity to become more inclusive.
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By Alexander Lugo | October 4, 2023
"The issue that's so egregious is that the number has only increased by about 0.5% in 15 years," said Jill Lynch Cruz, a coach for young lawyers and researcher in career development for Latinas in law.
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By NYLJ Staff | October 4, 2023
"I believe that the DEI work is the most important thing I do at the firm. My goal is to amplify diverse voices and provide platforms to promote full and equal participation for everyone, of all backgrounds and at all levels."
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By NYLJ Staff | October 4, 2023
"When a law firm's decision-makers reflect a diversity in age, race, ethnicity and gender, it conveys a strong message that diverse lawyers are no longer just poster children but actually sit at the table."
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By NYLJ Staff | October 4, 2023
"There is no greater achievement than to celebrate the accomplishments of other Black lawyers. When I look around the room, not only am I not the only Black partner, but as a result of Gibson Dunn's efforts and commitments, other Black partners have leadership roles."
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By NYLJ Staff | October 4, 2023
"Seeing affinity groups build a sense of community and enlist allies' helps makes such a difference, because we're not putting the burden solely on underrepresented groups to create an inclusive environment. Here at Latham, you belong as you are."
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