Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession (Jul 10, 2024)
Recent reports on diversity and inclusion within in law firms, corporations, and the workplace at large.
"ABA Legal Ed Council To Vote In August On Proposed Revisions To Diversity Accreditation Standard," TaxProf Blog
"Concessions or 'More Buy-In'? Law Firm Diversity Leaders Weigh Opening Programs to All Applicants," The American Lawyer
"Embracing Diversity in the Face of Challenges: How Law Firms Can Attract and Retain Diverse Talent," Law.com
"DEI Attacks Betray Professionals Striving for Workplace Fairness," Bloomberg Law
"Slow But Steady: Law Firm Diversity Gains Continued in 2023," The American Lawyer
"The 2024 Diversity Scorecard: Women's Scorecard," The American Lawyer
"Amid Sluggish Growth and 'Significant Leaks' in the Pipeline, Top Firms Invest in Women Associates and Partners Alike, The American Lawyer
"'Committed to Talent,' Firms Strengthen LGBTQ+ Representation in Attorney Ranks," The American Lawyer
"Minority law school applications increase after ruling against affirmative action," Reuters
"Tribune Special Report: Why the Blackout in Philly's Big Law," The Philadelphia Tribune
"Retirement for young and old lawyers: The final chapter," Law360 Canada
"How In-House Teams Use E-Billing Tools To Track DEI Metrics," Law360
"Small and Mid-Sized Firms Can Effectively Deploy DEI Initiatives," Bloomberg Law
"Banks, Law and Consulting Firms Are Watering Down Their Diversity Recruiting Programs," The Wall Street Journal
"NYC Bar Association Condemns Federal Judges Over Letter to Columbia," New York Law Journal
"Eliminating Law School Admissions Tests Won't Help DEI Challenges," Bloomberg Law
"19 states defend ABA law school diversity rule amid Republican warning," Reuters
"My Journey From a Low Socio-Economic Background to Big Law," Law.com International
"Title IX Rule Expanding LGBTQ Rights Barred by Federal Court," Bloomberg Law
"Backing Diversity as First Amendment Expression Comes With Risks," Bloomberg Law
"DEI Risk Calculus Tests Corporate Counsel as Pressures Mount," Bloomberg Law
"Workplace DEI Breaks Down Barriers With Flexible Benchmarks," Bloomberg Law
"How GCs Should Prepare the Board to Decide DEI's Next Phase," Bloomberg Law
"New Paradigm Shifts DEI From Box-Checking to Mindset-Building," Bloomberg Law
"Tailor the Next Stage of DEI to Your Company's Unique Workforce," Bloomberg Law
"Corporate DEI Isn't Dead. It's an Existential Moment for Change, Bloomberg Law
"To Manage DEI Risk, Gain Buy-In With Coaching, Consensus Building," Bloomberg Law
"Don't Be Afraid to Experiment — and Even Fail — to Make DEI Advances," Bloomberg Law
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