Diversity and Inclusion

Insights, strategies, and resources for this topic.

Harvard Highlights Groundbreaking Research Project on Realities of Legal Careers
Harvard Highlights Groundbreaking Research Project on Realities of Legal Careers

Harvard Law Schools' The Practice magazine delves into a book based on the After the JD Project examining American legal careers over 13 years.

CareerDiversity and Inclusion
Jul 26, 2024
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American Lawyer's 2024 Diversity Scorecard
American Lawyer's 2024 Diversity Scorecard

The 2024 Diversity Scorecard reveals steady improvements in minority, women, and LGBTQ+ representation within U.S. and U.K. law firms, highlighting significant gains and persistent challenges.

Diversity and InclusionLaw Firms
Jun 28, 2024
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Yale Law Survey Shows Preference for Firm Culture Over Pay
Yale Law Survey Shows Preference for Firm Culture Over Pay

Compensation and advancement opportunities remain, however, important factors for aspiring lawyers.

CareerDiversity and Inclusion
Jun 13, 2024
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Jenn McCarron Takes the Helm as CLOC President Amidst an All-Female Leadership Team
Jenn McCarron Takes the Helm as CLOC President Amidst an All-Female Leadership Team

Jenn McCarron has been appointed as the new president of CLOC, succeeding Mike Haven, the Intel legal ops chief who has held the position since 2021.

CareerDiversity and Inclusion
Jan 10, 2024
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Women in Law: Mixed Signals Amid Milestones and Litigation
Women in Law: Mixed Signals Amid Milestones and Litigation

A momentous milestone for women lawyers, but shadows linger.

Diversity and InclusionLitigation
Jan 10, 2024
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Final Law Class Admitted Before Affirmative Action Ban
Final Law Class Admitted Before Affirmative Action Ban

The last incoming class of law students before the ban takes effect is the most diverse yet.

Diversity and InclusionEducation
Dec 20, 2023
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American Bar Association Unveils Comprehensive 2023 Legal Profession Profile
American Bar Association Unveils Comprehensive 2023 Legal Profession Profile

The American Bar Association's 2023 Profile of the Legal Profession is a comprehensive report offering insights into the current state and trends of the legal sector in the U.S. This 140-page document details key statistics about lawyers, judges, and law students, covering aspects such as demographics, employment, law school trends, and the increasing diversity and virtualization in legal practices.

Legal OperationsTechnology
Dec 07, 2023
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Over 90 Law Firms Pledge to Foster Inclusivity for Lawyers with Disabilities
Over 90 Law Firms Pledge to Foster Inclusivity for Lawyers with Disabilities

Law firms pledge inclusivity as “21% of the workforce identifies as having a disability, but only 1.4% of lawyers do.”

Law FirmsCareer
Dec 05, 2023
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Community Discussion: What strategies do you employ to ensure a healthy work-life balance for your legal operations team, especially under high workloads?
Community Discussion: What strategies do you employ to ensure a healthy work-life balance for your legal operations team, especially under high workloads?

Legal Operations professionals talk about how they keep a healthy work-life balance for their team during stressful work periods.

Legal OperationsCareer
Dec 02, 2023
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Optimizing Law Firm Operations: The Strategic Role of Resource Management in DEI and Talent Development
Optimizing Law Firm Operations: The Strategic Role of Resource Management in DEI and Talent Development

Law firms are increasingly adopting resource management tools to address declining client services and financial pressures, as highlighted in a BigHand survey. These tools not only streamline operations but also play a crucial role in supporting diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and career development initiatives, essential for talent retention and aligning with client expectations.

Legal OperationsIn-House Counsel
Nov 16, 2023
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Community Discussion: How are you handling the challenges of managing a legal operations team that is partially or fully remote, particularly with respect to communication and collaboration?
Community Discussion: How are you handling the challenges of managing a legal operations team that is partially or fully remote, particularly with respect to communication and collaboration?

Legal Operations professionals talk about how to handle and engage a remote or partially remote team.

Legal OperationsIn-House Counsel
Nov 16, 2023
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Tony West: Pioneering Transparency and Collaboration at Uber's Legal Department
Tony West: Pioneering Transparency and Collaboration at Uber's Legal Department

What makes Tony West the winner of Corporate Counsel's Best General Counsel 2023? His focus on corporate culture.

General CounselIn-House Counsel
Nov 16, 2023
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