Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession (Dec 18, 2024)
Recent reports on diversity and inclusion within in law firms, corporations, and the workplace at large.
"Federal Judge Upholds US Naval Academy's Affirmative-Action Admissions Policy," The National Law Journal.
"Workers are willing to disclose disability — but few ask for accommodation," HR Dive
"It's Time To Advance Disability Inclusion In The Legal Profession," Forbes
"Florida Bar poised to axe 'diversity and inclusion' policy," Reuters
"University Of Michigan Eliminates Diversity Statements In Faculty Hiring, Promotion & Tenure And Recommits To DEI Goals," TaxProf Blog
"40% Through The Fall 2025 Law School Admissions Season: Applicants Are Up An 'Unnatural' 25% (Black Applicants Are Up 39%)," TaxProf Blog
"Only 38 percent of women in law hold senior roles: International Bar Association report," Canadian Lawyer
"IBA President launches new 50:50 by 2030 report and holds event on gender disparity in senior law roles," International Bar Association
"Foley Summer Associate Fails to Show DEI Remarks Protected Job," Bloomberg Law
"Trump Team Has Ivy League in Sight as It Gears Up Attacks on DEI," Bloomberg Law
"The factors that brought this LA boy from Atlanta to Akron for law school might not happen today. That's sad: Eric Foster," Cleveland.com
"DEI Backlash: Companies Are Responding to Diversity Challenges," Bloomberg Law
"Law students are more diverse, face more debt than 20 years ago, new study says," ABA Journal
"NextGen Lawyers report offers vital insights on how to stay ahead of multigenerational trends," Canadian Lawyer
"Actions Speak Louder Than Words: Law Firms Shrink From 'Performative' Statements," The American Lawyer
"In-House Female Attys Say They Prefer Work Culture, Balance," Law360
"25% Through The Fall 2025 Law School Admissions Season: Applicants Are Up 26% (Black Applicants Are Up 42%)," TaxProf Blog
"Ohio law schools stop race-based scholarships, programs," The Center Square
"New report spotlights rise of women lawyers," The American Bar Association
"It's the 'Decade of the Female Lawyer,' ABA report says," Reuters
"Male lawyers may no longer outnumber female lawyers within 20 years: American Bar Association," Canadian Lawyer
"Newly Formed DEI Practices Expect Heightened Demand During Trump Administration," The American Lawyer
"Supreme Court's Ruling in 'Students for Fair Admissions' and Its Impact on DEI Initiatives in the Workplace," The Legal Intelligencer
"The Bosses Who Don't Care About Your Ivy League Degree," The Wall Street Journal
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