By Dan Clark | September 25, 2020
Many legal departments tout their dedication to diversity and inclusion. However, anecdotally, there is still a gap between the number of white men and women and minorities being asked to work on bankruptcy, life sciences and intellectual property matters. It appears this gap is not discussed and that the requests for work need to include a diversity component for all practice areas.
By Victoria Hudgins | September 22, 2020
During a Legal Marketing Association virtual panel, law firms highlighted the tech tools they are leveraging to spur inclusion, and discussed one big commonly overlooked form of digital inclusivity.
The American Lawyer | Commentary
By Jennifer Johnson | September 18, 2020
Too many firms leave nearly half of their employees out of diversity and inclusion efforts, only partially delivering on the the full commitment that clients expect.
By Frank Ready | September 15, 2020
While legal tech companies are donating services and time to racial justice initiatives, establishing long-term change may require a more strategic approach and an assist from data analytics.
By Phillip Bantz | September 14, 2020
"If you look at history and what's happening now, if we don't do something intentionally and come up with an effective solution, I worry that there will be a disproportionate impact on women and diverse employees across industries," said Caroline Tsai, chief legal officer and corporate secretary for the Western Union Co.
By Victoria Hudgins | June 19, 2020
Legal tech vendors are commemorating June 19 as a paid holiday as a first step toward improved inclusion. While no vendors contacted by Legaltech News said their decision hinged on client feedback, they noted similar announcements from law firms reinforced their decisions.
The American Lawyer | Expert Opinion
By Orlando R. Richmond, Sr. | June 8, 2020
Butler Snow partner Orlando R. Richmond Sr. explains the three top reasons lawyers of color are minimized and ultimately leave law firms and what steps firms should take to turn the situation around.
By Lisa Helem | Vanessa Blum | June 5, 2020
A. Scott Bolden, D.C. managing partner of Reed Smith, and Ben Wilson, chairman of Beveridge & Diamond, discuss their own experiences with racism, how they practice authentic leadership and their hopes for greater understanding and inclusion in the legal profession and the nation beyond.
By Dionysia Johnson-Massie and Kimberly J. Duplechain, Littler Mendelson | June 2, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic creates opportunities for the e-discovery industry, like the law and technology industries, to expand its engagement and retention of diverse talent. Here are some actions that can be taken today.
By Christopher Niesche | April 16, 2020
Women are involved in the founding of just one in five legal tech companies in the country, according to The Australia 2020 Global Legal Tech Report.
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