News and expert analysis on diversity
By Maria Dinzeo | November 29, 2023
"Mansfield was built with the lens of inclusivity. There are no quotas or set-asides, and it's not exclusionary. There's nothing that makes Mansfield unlawful and it's really low risk because these are just generally good talent practices," Diversity Lab CEO Caren Ulrich Stacy said.
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By Lisa Willis | November 28, 2023
"It is very evident that lawyers are less comfortable trying cases," said Judge Jennifer Bailey on reflection upon retirement.
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By Chris O'Malley | November 28, 2023
"I was very fortunate to be surrounded by people who took the broad view of what lawyers can mean to society," Frazier said.
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By Shelley Smith | November 22, 2023
The legal industry must press ahead aggressively to achieve better representation in business for all demographic groups.
8 minute read
By Avalon Zoppo | November 22, 2023
U.S. District Judge William Osteen Jr. cites the "vital state interest" in maintaining public confidence in the judiciary's integrity.
4 minute read
By Charles Toutant | November 20, 2023
The plaintiff wrote on Facebook that teachers were "talking about their sexual life with my kids, and looking for affirmation."
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By Richard Harris, Chief Legal Officer, Robert Walters | November 15, 2023
Diversity and Inclusion have firmly cemented their status as an enduring hot topic in the legal sphere and our broader communities. It's a worthy topic, and partly through senior level discussions and roundtables, the trajectory for the vast majority of organisations is to drive positive change. However, as Richard Harris, Chief Legal Officer of Robert Walters, prepared to facilitate last month's London breakfast round table discussion, he found himself drawn to the less-discussed sibling of D&I: "Belonging".
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By Alex Lazarus, Executive Coach and GLL Ambassador | November 15, 2023
Since ambition is a powerful driving force in the legal field, spurring individuals to aim higher in their careers, how can we support people in achieving growth when the traditional path of promotion may not be readily accessible? How do we genuinely empower people in today's competitive talent landscape, considering the evolving expectations of the workforce?
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By Emily Cousins | November 15, 2023
"As a result of the retaliation, refusing to reappoint the plaintiff to the position of Assistant Professor, and subjecting her to a meritless investigation, to which she had been subjected by the defendant, the plaintiff experienced severe anxiety and depressive symptoms which required her, on the advice of her mental health care provider and her union representative, to take extended [Family and Medical Leave Act] leave," the complaint said.
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By Samuel Estreicher, Erin Connell and Alexandria Elliott | November 15, 2023
This article highlights how, with diversity initiatives under scrutiny after 'Students for Fair Admissions', many are wondering whether diversity-conscious recruiting remains permissible under Title VII.
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