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Former JAG Corps captain draws from history and sports for diversity advice

Kenneth Imo spent years playing college football for Southern Methodist University, working his way up in the U.S. Air Force and leading the charge for diversity in two international law firms. Imo mined his experiences for his book, Fix It: How History, Sports, and Education Can Inform Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Today.

Mar 6, 2019 7:05 AM CST

These 14 black lawyers broke down barriers and made history (gallery)

February is Black History Month, a time to honor the heritage and triumphs of African American people from the past to the present. From abolitionists to modern social justice advocates, the list of African American trailblazers is extensive. As a tribute to Black History Month, the ABA Journal decided to…

Feb 21, 2019 11:22 AM CST

Leading advocate for diversity in legal industry hasn’t seen much progress in 10 years

In the 10 years since Emery K. Harlan, co-founder of the National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms, was featured as an ABA Journal Legal Rebel, he says little has changed for diversity in the profession.

Feb 13, 2019 6:00 AM CST

California bar adds gender identity and sexual orientation questions to member survey

Updated: The State Bar of California is asking its members about their sexual orientation, gender identity and job satisfaction in an expanded online survey designed to advance diversity in the profession.

Feb 12, 2019 7:00 AM CST

170 top in-house lawyers warn they will direct their dollars to law firms promoting diversity

General counsels and chief legal officers at more than 170 companies have signed an open letter telling law firms they expect their lawyers to “reflect the diversity of the legal community and the companies and the customers we serve.” “We, as a group, will direct our substantial outside counsel spend…

Jan 28, 2019 12:22 PM CST

Law firm diversity is ‘good news/bad news story,’ says NALP executive director

The percentage of female associates in law firms now exceeds previous highs reached in 2009, but the same isn’t true for black associates. Women make up 45.91 percent of the associate ranks, while black representation among associates is 4.48 percent, according to a 2018 report on law firm diversity released…

Jan 9, 2019 2:43 PM CST

When things go wrong, immigrants serving in the military look to Margaret Stock

Alaska lawyer Margaret Stock fought new restrictions on MAVNIs–service members in the Military Accessions Vital to the National Interest program, which recruited immigrants with highly desired skills.

Jan 1, 2019 1:05 AM CST

Partner promotion photo shows little diversity; law firm blames ‘idiosyncratic demographic pool’

Law firm partnership announcements are drawing scrutiny as critics question why women and minorities appear to be underrepresented. One law firm battered by LinkedIn commenters was Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, the New York Law Journal reports. Its online photo of 12 new partners showed just one woman. The…

Dec 20, 2018 8:30 AM CST

O’Melveny will use online games to evaluate potential summer associates

O’Melveny & Myers will be evaluating potential summer associates through online games that measure traits such as effort, attention, planning, memory and flexibility. O’Melveny is using the games developed by neuroscientists at a company called Pymetrics, according to a press release and an American Lawyer article. O’Melveny is building its…

Nov 21, 2018 7:30 AM CST

Are law firms committed to disability diversity? A handful of firms have taken action

Statistics show that the legal profession either isn’t doing its fair share to recruit, retain and advance attorneys with disabilities, or it has failed to be inclusive enough for disabled lawyers to feel comfortable disclosing their impairments.

Oct 24, 2018 6:00 AM CDT

Does a diverse bench really matter?

It has been said that justice is blind, and for the legal profession, that is the hope and the ideal that we believe in. Unfortunately, in reality “justice” has many factors that influence outcomes, and the lack of diversity on the bench can lead to unjust results.

Oct 18, 2018 6:00 AM CDT

I am a woman who left the law

I graduated with honors and landed an associate position at a respected, multistate law firm. I practiced for several years, then quit. I am one of the many female attorneys who show promise but never achieve “success,” leaving many asking “Why?”

Oct 2, 2018 6:02 AM CDT

Finding a home in the law

In seventh-grade English class, I was introduced to a book about John Peter Zenger, the reason I have been giving my entire life to wanting to become an attorney.

Oct 1, 2018 1:50 AM CDT

Billie Tarascio: Her law firm is her lab

Billie Tarascio is experimenting on her law firm for the profession’s greater good.

Sep 1, 2018 2:25 AM CDT

Basha Rubin and Mirra Levitt: Doing it with data

While business owners and in-house counsels usually find outside counsels through referrals, Basha Rubin says that often doesn’t lead to a good result in terms of cost and experience. The New York City lawyer believes that data can fill the gap.

Sep 1, 2018 2:25 AM CDT

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