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Diversity Law Firm Associates Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I)

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Diversity Matters Newsletter Summer 2024 Edition

“Nothing worth having comes easy.” -President Theodore Roosevelt Working towards real diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace should not be easy. In fact, it should be an uncomfortable, arduous journey where...more

International Lawyers Network

Combating Biases: Supporting Women in the Workplace Beyond Motherhood

Reading this article was a powerful and emotional experience. Sometimes, we know certain truths, but seeing them confirmed with actual data can be both validating and heartbreaking....more

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The Diversity Dilemma in Big Law: Insights and Solutions

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Leopard Solutions, a SurePoint company, has unveiled its latest white paper, "Diversity in Big Law: Aspirations, Challenges, and the Path Forward." This comprehensive report, conducted in partnership with Above the Law,...more

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Leopard Solutions Webinar Shares Survey Results on Challenges Underrepresented Lawyers Face

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The 2024 Diversity Survey by Leopard Solutions, in collaboration with Above the Law, revealed how diversity initiatives are progressing within law firms directly from the mouths of the underrepresented attorneys. The...more

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Latest Insight on Gen-Z Approach to Big Law

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In early 2024, prominent legal intelligence provider Leopard Solutions co-developed and fielded a groundbreaking survey focused on newly practicing Generation Z junior associates. The survey was designed to extract...more

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Leopard Solutions Law Firm Index: Key Areas for Firms to Make the Leaderboard

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Law firms are increasingly being measured not just on their financial success but also on metrics like diversity, lateral retention, and strategic growth. The Leopard Solutions Law Firm Index (LLFI) offers a comprehensive...more

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Advancing Women in Law

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In the halls of prestigious law firms, a quiet revolution is underway. Gender diversity, long a focal point of discussion and advocacy, is making strides, albeit gradually. A recent Leopard Solutions State of Industry...more

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In Conversation, Women Shaping the Future of Legal: Irene Fiorentinos and Amanda Jones

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As part of our new series, In Conversation, Women Shaping the Future of Legal, leading women in the legal industry discuss how diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts can help improve work and the world. By sharing personal...more

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Shaping the Future: The Need to Understand How We Can Build a Better Legal Landscape

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A successful legal career has always been a dream of many young graduates. However, these career aspirations have seemed to be dwindling. A 2023 survey by Major Lindsey & Africa has uncovered a noteworthy shift among Gen Z,...more

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Navigating and Charting Progress of Diversity within the Legal Industry Today

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In a recent webinar, Leopard Solutions presented its latest insights into diversity trends, drawing from extensive data analysis and a comprehensive survey targeting Chief Diversity Officers (CDOs) within the legal industry. ...more

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[Webinar] Navigating and Charting Progress of Diversity within the Legal Industry Today - September 21st, 1:00 pm EST

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In an era where the legal landscape is undergoing rapid transformation, one constant is becoming increasingly evident: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are the cornerstones that shape the legal industry's future. These...more

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Diversity, Equity, and inclusion (DEI) in Need of Focus

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There has been much reporting that despite law firms' efforts in enhancing their diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) initiatives, the results are mixed across firms. The industry has historically suffered from a lack of...more

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DEI Takeaways from the 3rd Virginia State Bar Diversity Forum

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On April 21, 2023, Sands Anderson attended the Virginia State Bar’s Third Annual Forum on Diversity in the Legal Profession. This well-attended program provided dynamic speakers focused on the topic of diversity, equity, and...more

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A Gender-Diverse Workforce Helps Build Strong Firms

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The latest analysis from Leopard Solutions data points to the direct correlation of ethnic and gender diversity of attorney headcount and retention to top firm rankings. Legal Intelligence provider Leopard Solutions...more

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The Leopard Solutions State of the Legal Industry Report Highlights a Year of Recalibration as the Industry Struggled to Adjust to...

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Legal Intelligence provider Leopard Solutions' latest annual state of the legal industry report noted the volatile 2022 as a year of correction with much hiring and attorney movement across the industry. Gender and diversity...more

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Legal Workplace Trends — The Need to Retain Women Lawyers

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Despite much progress and initiatives, the legal profession is still predominantly male-dominated. While workplace conditions have been dramatically improved over the past few decades, women lawyers still face several...more

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Diversity Matters Newsletter Summer 2022 Edition

As we close out the Summer, I am reminded of the anticipation of starting a new school year by the request for new back to school clothes and the request by the schools to purchase materials that will never be used the entire...more

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How Law Firms Are Doing with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: What Does the 2022 Data Show?

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Law firms have made strides in diversity, equity, and inclusion—but where do they stand in 2022, and where can they go from here? Year after year, our data has shown marginal progress in improving diversity at major U.S....more

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Spotlight Series "The Importance of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Tax Law"

In the latest episode of Skadden's tax podcast "GILTI Conscience," hosts Nate Carden and David Farhat talk with associates Eman Cuyler and Stefane Victor about Black identity and lawyering, particularly among tax...more

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5 Ways to Foster Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Within Your Firm

Like our law firm clients, Team LISI is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (D.E.I.) practices. Diversity includes individuals of different ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages,...more

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[Webinar] Corporate Counsel Summit - January 27th, 12:00 pm - 2:15 pm EST

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Bricker & Eckler invites you to attend our Corporate Counsel Summit, hosted by Bricker & Eckler's Walker Link Leadership Group. This year's event features the following presentations and speakers...more

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Antoinette Hubbard, DE&I Leader at Corporate Law Firm, Discusses Business Case for Advancing Diversity Efforts in the Legal...

In this episode of On Record PR, Sarah Larson, EVP at Furia Rubel Communications, goes on record with Antoinette Hubbard, diversity and inclusion director at the national law firm Maron Marvel Bradley Anderson & Tardy LLC and...more

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Legal Innovation Why and How with Jason Barnwell, Microsoft’s Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs Attorney: On Record PR

Gina F. Rubel, Esq., Founder and CEO, goes on record with Jason Barnwell, an attorney in Microsoft’s Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs department, to discuss tech and innovation in the legal industry, diversity, equity,...more

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Equity and Codeswitching in the Workplace [More with McGlinchey, Ep. 27]

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It’s been proven that equity in the workplace is an asset for both businesses and their employees because it encourages innovation, creativity, and empathy. Yet the journey through diversity efforts towards equity and...more

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Five Common Mistakes in D&I Strategy

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Shareholder Marcus Maples was a featured presenter at the Alabama State Bar's "Unity Matters" CLE series earlier this year. The goal of his presentation was to challenge the legal community – Baker Donelson and himself...more

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