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diversity initiatives

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…