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News and expert analysis on diversity
By Tom Parry | October 20, 2022
Modern TV lawyers are imperfect characters whose moral turpitude is just as significant as their skill in the courtroom, but such portrayals are affecting wider perception of the legal profession.
8 minute read
By Varsha Patel | October 19, 2022
The report by legal consultancy Extense stresses that the argument that underrepresentation is merely a reflection of the lack of availability of Black talent 'no longer holds water'.
3 minute read
By Varsha Patel | October 19, 2022
HSF and Clifford Chance had the highest percentage of Black trainees in their latest intakes, recording 16% and 14.3% respectively, compared with the UK national proportion of 4.1%.
4 minute read
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar | October 18, 2022
The firm has marked World Menopause Day with the launch of its first formal policy.
2 minute read
By Rose Walker | October 14, 2022
The London Lawyer takes a look at some of the biggest stories this week.
5 minute read
By Varsha Patel | October 12, 2022
'It hasn't just been taking on a Black intern, posting it on LinkedIn and getting 100s of likes. It's behind the scenes work', was the view on one firm.
6 minute read
By Hannah Walker | October 4, 2022
The DEI contributions will also be taken into account when it comes to assessing overall performance bonuses.
2 minute read
By Andrew Maloney | October 3, 2022
More than two-thirds of women and lawyers of color said a better work-life balance is very or extremely important for them in deciding whether to switch jobs.
3 minute read
By Dana Denis-Smith | September 28, 2022
'We need to move away from a race for youth that too often sees older people being side lined', says Dana Denis-Smith.
5 minute read
By Varsha Patel | September 16, 2022
Is the legal industry still a white, straight man's game? We researched which firms are the best at retaining their diverse talent, where law firms are recruiting from and more.
5 minute read
By Mason Lawlor | December 19, 2023
"I feel that my skills as a counselor are called upon to stand up against antisemitism today," Ted Blum said.
5 minute read
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."
5 minute read
By Amanda Bronstad | December 18, 2023
At a Monday hearing, U.S. District Judge William Orrick, in the Northern District of California, allowed up to $150 million in attorney fees to move forward but questioned the lack of diversity among the 62 plaintiffs firms in the Juul multidistrict litigation.
5 minute read
By Dara Kam | December 14, 2023
The lawsuit is the latest challenge to a series of measures, championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature, that have targeted transgender children and adults and other LGBTQ people.
5 minute read
By Aleeza Furman | December 14, 2023
"I am incredibly proud of our association, but we have more to accomplish," Jennifer Coatsworth said at the association's annual meeting.
3 minute read
By Adolfo Pesquera | December 12, 2023
The Greater Houston legal community is mourning the passing of Ruthie Yvette Nelson White, a Spencer Fane partner who for decades was a leader among African-American women in law.
4 minute read
By Dan Roe | December 6, 2023
DEI pushback and lawsuits have so far targeted the "lowest hanging fruit," so tidying up policy language and reviewing organizational values can prepare firms for scrutiny.
6 minute read
By Hugo Guzman | December 5, 2023
Suzanne Rich Folsom's efforts to improve diversity at Philip Morris International amid a dramatic shift in strategy earned her Corporate Counsel's 2023 Champion of Diversity Award.
4 minute read
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.
3 minute read
By Everett Catts | December 4, 2023
The Atlanta law firm participated in a series of events devoted to pride and the film industry.
2 minute read
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