Nominee for Oregon Federal District Court Faces Intense Scrutiny on Diversity and Inclusion
In a recent U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, the nominee for Oregon's next federal district court judge, U.S. Magistrate Judge…
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New Tools for U.S. Law Firms to Safeguard Diversity Programs After Supreme Court Ruling
New York State Bar Association Releases Comprehensive Plan Three months after a pivotal Supreme Court decision that restricted the use…
California State Bar Considers Innovative Licensing Pathway for Law Graduates
Exploring a New Approach to Licensing in the Legal Profession In a groundbreaking move, the State Bar of California is…
Robert Kindler Returns to Law, Sees Lawyers as Deal-Makers
Introduction Robert Kindler, former top M&A banker at Morgan Stanley, has returned to the legal profession after a hiatus of…
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…
Jason R. Buckley Faces Maine Law License Suspension for Unusual CLE Credit Attempt
In a recent development, attorney Jason R. Buckley, based in Bloomfield, Connecticut, has found himself entangled in a precarious situation…
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher Modifies Diversity Scholarship Criteria
Major Law Firm Updates Eligibility Criteria Amidst Legal Challenges Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, a prominent law firm, has altered the…
Transformative Changes in Diversity Fellowship Programs: Morrison Foerster’s Response to Legal Challenge
A corporate law firm, Morrison Foerster, has made a significant policy change in response to a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination…
Mixed Reactions Surface for New Bar Exam in Previews
The legal community received a sneak peek into the upcoming Next Gen bar exam, scheduled to debut in July 2026,…
Law Firm Partner Denied Bar Admission for Lacking Law License: A Case of Unconventional Career Growth
In a recent decision by the Appellate Division's Third Judicial Department of the New York State Supreme Court, bar admission…
Lawyers on the Brink: Shocking NJ Report Reveals Alarming Mental Health Crisis in the Legal Profession
A recent survey by the New Jersey State Bar Association revealed that more than two-thirds of the lawyers who responded…
California State Bar Facing Financial Struggles, Reveals Audit
The State Bar of California, the largest mandatory state bar association in the US, is facing significant financial struggles, according…