Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession (Apr 3, 2024)
Recent reports on diversity and inclusion within in law firms, corporations, and the workplace at large.
"By The Numbers: Diversity Of California Attorneys Grows," Law360
"Illinois federal judges rescind diversity policies after conservatives complain," Reuters
"Women Attys Navigate Shifting Expectations Over Makeup," Law360
"California shows gains in minority lawyers, but numbers lag far behind general population," Reuters
"Leave These Harmful Narratives Behind to Advance Women in Law," Bloomberg Law
"Law student's suit alleges Chicago Bears didn't hire him as 'legal diversity fellow' because he is white man," ABA Journal
"US judge acknowledges 'problems' after clerk alleges abusive workplace," Reuters
"Female Attorney Pay Remains Skewed, and Law Firms Must Step Up," Bloomberg Law
"Regional West Coast Firms See Modest Gross Revenue Increases, as Equity Partner Tiers Contract," The Recorder
"AI can narrow justice gap, but women lawyers slower to adopt it, Berkeley study shows," Reuters
"'Your Kind': Minority Lawyers Are Having a Frank Conversation on LinkedIn," Law.com
"'Tip of the Iceberg': Appellate Ruling Provides Roadmap for Bias Suits Over DEI Training," The National Law Journal
"A Pioneer Amid Adversity, Kellye Testy Leads by Example," Law.com
"EEOC Official Flags 'Overblown' Takes On Admissions Ruling," Law360
"Law Firms Boost Diversity Defenses After Conservative Backlash," Bloomberg Law
"Radha Curpen at Bennett Jones LLP on how law firms should understand intersectionality," Canadian Lawyer
"Another Bite at the Apple: Neuroinclusion as a Way to Lead the Diversity Challenge," The Legal Intelligencer
"Workplace DEI Programs Have a Path Forward in Face of Backlash," Bloomberg Law
"Divided 2nd Circuit Adopts 'Real Name' Test for Associational Standing," The National Law Journal
"Number Of Women In Mid-Law Partner Classes Stays Stagnant," Law360
"Women in Law Summit to help lawyers 'write the story of their own career journey:' Karima Kanan," Canadian Lawyer
"Business Is Booming for DEI Lawyers as Firms Ask 'What's Legal?'" Bloomberg Law
"Why a Lack of Black Representation in the Legal Industry Should Concern the Entire Profession," Law.com
"80% Through Fall 2024 Law School Admissions Season: Applicants Are Up +5.1%, With Smallest Increase In White Males," TaxProf Blog
"Yale's Heather Gerken Aims to Pave the Way for Women in Leadership," Law.com
"Arkansas Law Dean 'Thrilled' That Many Women of Color Have Succeeded Her," Law.com
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