Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession (Jun 10, 2020)
Recent reports on diversity and inclusion within in law firms, corporations, and the workplace at large.
"Black General Counsels Discuss Racism, Importance of Leadership During Crisis," Corporate Counsel
"Law Firms Call for Social Justice, Despite Own Diversity Issues," Bloomberg Law
"'This Is a Moment': Civil Rights Lawyers Confront Pandemic and Police Violence Inequities," The National Law Journal
"'It Could Have Been Me': Black Attorneys Reflect on George Floyd's Death and What Comes Next," The American Lawyer
"Civil Unrest May Force In-House Counsel to Address Race in the Workplace," Law.com
"Law Schools Have an 'Obligation' to Help End Racism and Injustice, Deans Argue," Law.com
"Firms Commit Funds to Racial Justice Groups After George Floyd Death," Law.com International
"What the Death of George Floyd Should Teach the Legal Industry," The American Lawyer
"Employee Safety Should Be Top of Mind for In-House Counsel as Protests Continue," Corporate Counsel
"Talking 'The Talk': Words Seem Futile When Videos Speak for Themselves," The Legal Intelligencer
"From Big Law to Boutiques, George Floyd's Death Prompts Outrage, Some Action From Law Firm Leaders," The American Lawyer
"'Things Are Different Now': General Counsel, Corporations React Publicly to George Floyd's Death," Corporate Counsel
"Mental Health and Gender Inequality Worries Affecting Women in Lockdown, First 100 Years Finds," Law.com International
"'A Scary and Sad Time': Asian American GCs Talk About Current Racism," The American Lawyer
"Yale Law Women Expands 'Best' List of Law Firms (but Don't Get Excited)," The American Lawyer
"COVID-19: Gender Equality Advocate?," The American Lawyer
"In-House Perspective on Diversity, Inclusion and Equity During a Pandemic," The Legal Intelligencer
"Nonprofit Cites Special Risks for Diverse Law Students in Plea for Pandemic Support," The American Lawyer
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