Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession (Sep 30, 2020)
Recent reports on diversity and inclusion within in law firms, corporations, and the workplace at large.
"How to Improve Diversity at The Bar," Law.com International
"Freshfields Makes History With Female Senior Partner As New-Look Top Team Elected," Law.com International
"A Movement, Not a Moment: Law Firms Need to Discuss Racial Inequality Now," The Legal Intelligencer
"Could Mergers Be a Solution to Big Law's Lack of Diversity?," The American Lawyer
"In-House Counsel Share How They Help Create Diverse Pipeline to Leadership Roles," Corporate Counsel
"Women of Color in Corporate Legal Speaking Out on Racial Justice Could Lead to Systemic Change," Corporate Counsel
"Inclusion in Law Firms Should Be About Everyone-Not Just Lawyers," American Lawyer
"How Did a Young, Unknown Lawyer Change the World?," The New York Times
"Male Partner Compensation Grew at Nearly Twice the Rate of Female Partner Comp in Last 10 Years," The American Lawyer
"General Counsel Need to Be Ready for New California Board Diversity Mandate," Corporate Counsel
"How a Midsize Firm Is Systematically Mapping Diversity Efforts Across the Talent Pipeline," Daily Report
"As Mansfield-Certified Firms Hit 100, Diversity Lab Announces New Midsize Firm Program," The American Lawyer
"Legal Tech is Catching Up to Diversity Efforts. Now They Have to Get Ahead," Legaltech News
"UC Law Deans Unite to Defend Critical Race Theory Amid Trump Attacks," The Recorder
"How Will Widespread Remote Working Affect Corporate Diversity and Inclusion Efforts?," Corporate Counsel
"At Working Mother's Top Firms for Women, Female Equity Partner Gains Were Slight," The American Lawyer
"The Top 25 Firms With the Most LGBTQ+ Lawyers," Law.com International
"Analysis: Students of Color Less Likely to Have Paid Internships," Inside Higher Ed
"How law firms can increase diversity among equity partners," ABA Journal
"Corporate Counsel, Big Law Join Lawyers for Racial Justice Initiative," Corporate Counsel
"Law Schools Tackle Racism and Injustice With Two-Day 'Teach-In'," Law.com
"Amid Black Lives Matter Movement, a Different Lateral Market for Black Partners," The American Lawyer
"In their shoes: Stories of systemic racism from the legal profession.," National Magazine
"In Bostock's Wake, Look for More Diversity Training, Sex Bias Cases and LGBT Workers Living Openly," Daily Report
"More Minority, Women General Counsel at Top US Companies Than Ever Before," Corporate Counsel
"The Table in the Boardroom: Ways to Increase Diversity," Corporate Counsel
"How Ropes & Gray Hit 31% Female Partners: Its Women's Group Is Not Just For Mommies.," Law.com
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