Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession (Apr 14, 2021)
Recent reports on diversity and inclusion within in law firms, corporations, and the workplace at large.
"Now Is the Time to Double Down in Support of Women Lawyers," The Recorder
"A Shift in Federal Government Priorities for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion," New York Law Journal
"Why U.S. News & World Report Failed Diversity 101," Bloomberg Law
"Misgendering students is not 'academic freedom.' It's an abuse of power.," The Washington Post
"Prof who refused to use transgender student's preferred pronouns can pursue suit, 6th Circuit rules," ABA Journal
"Are Law Firms, Legal Departments Ready to Answer the Diversity Call?," Bloomberg Law
"'Shouldn't You Have an Accent?': Some Asians Face Racism Among Legal Professionals," Corporate Counsel
"Nelson Mullins and Dickinson Wright Create New Diversity Director Roles," Daily Report
"What is holding women lawyers back?," ABA Journal
"A Tipping Point for Asian American Lawyers?," Bloomberg Law
"Australian Victim of Sexual Harassment Says Problem an Epidemic at Law Firms," Law.com International
"Linklaters Ups Partner Gender Targets Following Previous Shortfalls," Law.com International
"'A More Diverse Conversation': Why It Matters That More Law Journals Are Electing Black Editors," Law.com
"The End of Affirmative Action," TaxProf Blog
"Despite Calls for Diversity, Black Lawyer Marketplace Founder Still Sees Challenges Securing Clients," Legaltech News
"Facing the Horror: How Asian American GC Helps Her Team Discuss Atlanta Shootings," Corporate Counsel
"'Sprayed Me With Lysol': Asian American Lawyers Battle Racism Linked to Coronavirus," Connecticut Law Tribune
"Asian Bar Leaders See Spa Shootings as a 'Tipping Point'," Daily Report
"Law Firms Denounce Rise in Violence, Harassment Toward Asian Americans," The American Lawyer
"Record Number of Black Students Take the Reins at Flagship Law Journals," Law.com
"The new top editor of Georgetown's flagship law journal is 'undocumented and unafraid'," The Washington Post
"'The Culmination of 20 Years' Work': Women Take The Driving Seat at Top Firms," Law.com International
"Hey, GCs: Get Moving on Diversity, Urges Civil Rights Attorney," Corporate Counsel
"How Diversity Evolved From a 'Nice Thing to Do' to an Economic Necessity," Daily Report
"Black law students are thriving at places like Georgetown, but there still aren't enough of them," The Washington Post
"Three Ways To Build an Antiracist Law Classroom That Confronts Structural Violence," New York Law Journal
"Exploring Race and Racism in the Law School Curriculum: An Administrator's View on Adopting an Antiracist Curriculum," Rutgers Race and the Law Review
"How the Racial Justice Movement Has Changed Legal Search," Corporate Counsel
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