Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession (Dec 14, 2022)
Recent reports on diversity and inclusion within in law firms, corporations, and the workplace at large.
"Many federal judges want clerkship diversity but say the topic is rarely addressed in court, new study says," ABA Journal
"Here's how federal judges think about diversity in hiring law clerks," The Washington Post
"More Asian Americans on the federal bench; progress lacking at Big Law," Reuters
"As underrepresentation of Asian American lawyers in top jobs continues, more are speaking out, new study finds," ABA Journal
"Slow Going: Despite diversity gains, some law firm leaders bemoan lack of progress," ABA Journal
"Are Western Law Firms Prepared for the Rise of Asian Law Firms?," Law.com
"ABA Council Greenlights Proposal That Would Nix Law School Admissions Test Requirement," Law.com
"Wayne State University Law Names Inaugural Associate Dean of Diversity," Law.com
"An Access And Equity Ranking Of America's 63 Public Law Schools," TaxProf Blog
"Big Law Leader Calls For More Inclusive Policies Around Business Professionals," The American Lawyer
"'Go Out of Your Way to Look for Veterans': Increasing Recruitment and Breaking Barriers in Big Law," The American Lawyer
"Diversity Alliance Recognizes Shook for High Percentage of New Women Partners," Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P
"Supreme Court More Diverse Than Lawyers who Argue Before It," Daily Report
"To Sustain DEI Momentum, Companies Must Invest in 3 Areas," Harvard Business Review
"Can One DEI Initiative Change the Legal Profession for the Better? State Farm's Legal Team Says, 'Yes'. ," Law.com
"Fordham Law Launches Center on Asian Americans and the Law," Law.com
"Pa. CLE Board Says Legal Profession Would Benefit From Mandatory Diversity and Harassment Training," The Legal Intelligencer
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