Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession (Jul 8, 2020)

Recent reports on diversity and inclusion within in law firms, corporations, and the workplace at large.

• "It's Difficult for Women to Speak Up in Virtual Meetings," The American Lawyer

• "Statement Of The Deans Of The Ten Texas Law Schools Condemning Racism And Remembering George Floyd," TaxProf Blog

• "Deans Of Florida's 12 Law Schools Form Consortium For Racial Justice," TaxProf Blog

• "117 Firms Seek Certification in Latest Round of 'Mansfield Rule' Diversity Initiative," The American Lawyer

• "Law Firms Need to Have Uncomfortable Conversations About Race," The American Lawyer

• "The Importance of Female Mentorship: Tips for Lawyers on the Rise," The Legal Intelligencer

• "In-House Counsel Pay It Forward to Foster Diversity During Pandemic," Corporate Counsel

• "An 'Exodus' of Black Attorneys From Big Law Could Be a Boon for Smaller Firms," Daily Report

• "From Stonewall To George Floyd: What Lessons Can Be Learned For LGBTQ+ Allyship?," Law.com International

• "Law Firms Take Steps to Support Diversity and Inclusion," Daily Report

• "A Nonbinary Attorney's Journey: 'I Wanted to be Who I Am, Fully, With People I Work With.'," The American Lawyer

• "Am Law 100 Firms That Are Failing Women," The American Lawyer

• "Majority of minority female lawyers consider leaving law; ABA study explains why," ABA Journal

• "'My Daughter Should NOT Have to Deal With the Same Crap That I Have': Why Diverse Female Lawyers Stay in Big Law," The American Lawyer

• "Practical Implications for Employers on Recent SCOTUS Ruling Giving Title VII Protection for LGBT+ Employees," Corporate Counsel

• "Inside Track: Current Diversity & Inclusion Measures May Not Be Effective Enough in Helping LGBTQ Employees," Law.com

• "Supreme Court Decision Expands Title VII Protections to LGBTQ Employees," The Legal Intelligencer

• "Harvard Rising 2Ls: Law Schools' Complicity On Racism Must Be Challenged," TaxProf Blog

• "Law School Graduates Push For Diploma Privilege As A Matter Of Racial Justice," Above the Law

• "'Pictures in My Head': Black Law Deans Take on Racism in Legal Ed," Law.com

• "Over 125 Firms Have Joined the Law Firm Antiracism Alliance," The American Lawyer

• "'Appellate Project' Aims to Boost Diversity in Specialized Bar," The National Law Journal

• "'No Contest': Gorsuch Leads SCOTUS Ruling That Protects LGBT Employees Against Firing," The National Law Journal

• "The Crippling Impact of Anti-Black Racism, and How Allies Can Act Against It," The American Lawyer

• "A Black Father's Letter to His Black Son: 'My Mission Is to Keep You Safe'," The American Lawyer

• "Law Firms Are Supporting Attorney Activism, But Some Fear It Won't Last," The American Lawyer

• "General Counsel Share Why Their Companies Made Juneteenth a Paid Holiday," Corporate Counsel

• "Pillsbury Commits $11M Over 3 Years in Cash, Pro Bono Work to Equal Justice Causes," The American Lawyer

• "Chief Legal Officers, Chief Human Resource Officers Partner to Combat Workplace Racism," Corporate Counsel

• "Black Patent Attorneys Say It's Time They Are Recognized," The Recorder

• "Major Law Firms Announce Plans to Close for Juneteenth Holiday Marking Emancipation," The American Lawyer

• "Big Law is Celebrating Juneteenth This Year. What About Next Year?," The American Lawyer

• "Linklaters Diversity Chief Talks About His Experiences of Racism," Law.com International

• "The Law School Experience for Women of Color," Inside Higher Ed

• "Study Finds Minority Women Less Satisfied in Law School," Law.com

• "Research Spotlights Disparities for Women of Color in Law School," Bloomberg Law

• "Faculty Call For Removing Name Of Segregationist Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice From Florida State Law School Building," TaxProf Blog

• "UNH Franklin Pierce Law School May Drop Name Of 14th U.S. President (1853-57) Because He Did Not End Slavery," TaxProf Blog

• "Law Firms' Past Links To Slavery and Imperialism Unearthed," Law.com International

• "Mental Health Efforts Will Support Diversity In Legal Industry," Law360

• "Ten Ways to Avoid a Repeat of the Diversity Recession," The American Lawyer

• "'We Are Tired and Fed Up': Kirkland Associate Speaks Out About Race, Racism and Big Law," The American Lawyer

• "Law Firms Voice Support for Change-and Pledge to Donate and Take Action," The American Lawyer

• "Fox Rothschild Adds Diversity Officer Role to C-Suite, Tapping IP Partner," The Legal intelligencer

• "Don't Talk About It, Be About It: How to Move the Needle on Social Justice," The American Lawyer

• "When #BlackLivesMatter Demands Change, It's Looking at Law Firms, Too," Law.com International

• "Why I Resist Casual Friday and Other Thoughts on Diversity and Inclusion: A Black Partner's Perspective," The American Lawyer

• "Beyond Statements: A Call to Action After the Death of George Floyd," Daily Business Review

• "Big Law Opens Wallets to Move the Needle on Racial Justice," The American Lawyer

• "Call to GCs: What Are You Prepared to Do to Prevent the Endemic Asphyxiation of Black Legal Careers?," Corporate Counsel

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