News and expert analysis on diversity
By Carla Varriale-Barker | February 29, 2024
The New York Legislature recently enacted the CROWN Act, which prohibits race-based hair discrimination in employment and educational opportunities. Following this, Governor Kathy Hochul also signed the Health Equity and Opportunity legislative package. This article discusses why this legislation is important for greater health equity and the specific actions schools, stylists, and insurers can take to remain in compliance.
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By Dan Roe | February 28, 2024
Mira Dewji will leverage her background in behavioral science to facilitate creativity and introduce new perspectives.
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By Amanda O'Brien | February 26, 2024
It's not just a question of talent management, but also how the offices are decorated and what are the parking and seating arrangements, among other examples.
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By Charles Toutant | February 23, 2024
"If the legal community's going to cancel out diverse perspectives, that's not the right way. And that's what ... happened to me," former McCarter & English associate William D. Brown Jr. said.
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By Rhys Dipshan | February 22, 2024
While DE&I rhetoric may not be as prominent as it was in 2020, efforts to address gender and racial disparities in the legal industry are not only ongoing, but also expanding and maturing.
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By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | February 22, 2024
Houston litigation partner John Lewis Jr., the managing partner of the Houston office, leads Shook, Hardy & Bacon's new interdisciplinary DEI counseling, compliance and disputes practice.
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By Stephanie Wilkins | February 22, 2024
"'Business as usual' is not working for law firms today, and it certainly isn't able to support a more equitable work culture," said Catherine Krow of BigHand.
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By Christine Charnosky | February 21, 2024
"There are significant issues which must be addressed related to the security, integrity, scalability, and accommodations available for the JD-Next exam," wrote one commenter.
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By Avalon Zoppo | February 21, 2024
Nancy Maldonado would be the first Hispanic judge on the Chicago-based federal appeals court.
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By Amanda O'Brien | February 20, 2024
Law firms and partners may struggle to deliver appropriate guidance to rising attorneys while keeping diversity, equity, and inclusion standards in mind. But getting it wrong has real costs.
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