ABA Loosens Diversity Requirements Amid Legal Challenges
The American Bar Association (ABA) has revised its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) requirements for a clerkship program, following accusations…
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Big Law’s Rush for Summer Associates
The accelerated recruiting process in Big Law is creating challenges for diverse students, putting pressure on them to make career-defining…
Conservative Legal Advocacy Group Challenges State Bar’s Diversity Fellowship Program
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, a conservative legal advocacy group, has initiated legal action against the State Bar…
U.S. Companies Modify DEI Policies Amid Legal Threats
A recent review has revealed that at least six major U.S. companies, including JPMorgan Chase, have adjusted their diversity, equity,…
Breaking Barriers: A New Push for Disability Inclusion in U.S. Law Firms
A recent report from the National Association of Law Placement (NALP) sheds light on the stark underrepresentation of attorneys with…
Gannett Seeks Dismissal of Discrimination Lawsuit Amidst Diversity Controversy
Gannett, a major newspaper publisher, has petitioned a U.S. judge to dismiss a proposed class action that alleges discrimination against…
Former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch Joins Pioneering Initiative to Guide Companies Navigating Diversity Challenges
In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's pivotal decision to scrutinize race-conscious initiatives, former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch…
New York State Bar Association Offers Comprehensive Blueprint to Enhance Legal Diversity
Introduction To address underrepresentation within the legal profession and navigate the shifting landscape of diversity initiatives, the New York State…
Equinox Appoints Arlene Hong as Chief Legal Officer
Luxury Fitness Chain Strengthens Legal Leadership Introduction Equinox Holdings Inc., a distinguished luxury fitness and health club chain that successfully…
Biden Administration Encourages College Diversity Efforts Following Supreme Court Ruling
In response to a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that ended affirmative action in college admissions, the Biden administration has…
American Bar Association Proposes Tougher Requirements – Threatens Diversity Advocates
The legal profession’s diversity advocates are necessarily alarmed at the ABA’s proposal to raise the bar. Currently the minimum pass…