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Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

The rise of “reverse” discrimination claims

Since the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in Students for Fair Admission, we have observed an increase in “reverse” discrimination claims where members of a majority group, such as whites or males, allege discrimination...more

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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

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What Does Pride Mean at Work Today?

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In the past few decades, great progress has been made for the LGBTQ community in many facets of life, including the workplace. However, inequities and discrimination still exist, highlighting that there is still work to be...more

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Fifth Circuit Will Reconsider Challenges to Nasdaq Board Diversity Rule

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit agreed recently to revisit a challenge to Nasdaq's board diversity rule. As we previously reported, a three-judge panel of the Fifth Circuit upheld the rule in October 2023....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Opinion Continues To Spawn Challenges to DEI Programs

Key Points - - In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions, challenges to DEI initiatives have focused on programs that facially appear to provide a zero-sum advantage based on protected...more

A&O Shearman

The world needs different

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Becoming a truly diverse and inclusive organisation remains a top priority, as A&O adds disability and social mobility to its focus....more

McGlinchey Stafford

Why We Pursued Mansfield Certification

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Readers have likely heard about Diversity Lab’s “Mansfield Rule” Certification process, which aims to “boost and sustain diversity” in legal leadership. As a firm that has always sought diverse candidates for open positions...more

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc.

Transforming Leadership with Wisdom from the LGBTQ Community: On Record PR

In this episode of On Record PR, Jennifer Simpson Carr goes on record with Dr. Joel Davis Brown, Chief Visionary Officer at Pneumos, LLC, to discuss practical strategies leaders can employ to foster an inclusive work...more

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Fifth Circuit Upholds Nasdaq’s Rules on Board Diversity

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In Alliance for Fair Board Recruitment v. SEC, a panel of three 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals judges upheld Nasdaq’s rules on board diversity. The rules require each Nasdaq-listed company to disclose information on the...more

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Brian Goodrich and Katherine Skeele Share the Strength That Came from Being Out in Their Professional Lives

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Holland & Knight's Diversity Council and LGBTQ Affinity Group were proud to celebrate Pride Month and engage in the conversation for equality and embrace our diverse community by coming together without exception and...more

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Curran Butcher Shares the Power of Being True to Yourself and Finding Community

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Holland & Knight's Diversity Council and LGBTQ Affinity Group were proud to celebrate Pride Month and engage in the conversation for equality and embrace our diverse community by coming together without exception and...more

Baker Donelson

Out Leadership Ranks States for LGBTQ+ Equality and Inclusivity

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For the first time since Out Leadership began publishing its State LGBTQ+ Business Climate Index (the Index) five years ago, the nation's overall average score on LGBTQ+ equality has dropped. The net negative rating for the...more

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Karl Lott Highlights the Beauty of Diversity and the Challenges the LGBTQ Community Faces

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Holland & Knight's Diversity Council and LGBTQ Affinity Group were proud to celebrate Pride Month and engage in the conversation for equality and embrace our diverse community by coming together without exception and...more

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc.

Ensuring Access to Legal Services for the LGBTQ Community Throughout the U.S.

In this episode of On Record PR, Gina Rubel goes on record with Angela Giampolo, the owner of Giampolo Law Group, which services the LGBTQ community for all of their legal needs. Angela is the founder of Caravan of Hope, an...more

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Reflections during Pride Month from a JAMS neutral and JAMS diversity fellow

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Amidst the celebrations of LGBTQ Pride Month, let’s remember the power and beauty of living authentically. Neither one of us came out of the closet until we were adults. But once we did, we experienced the burgeoning power...more

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

Governance Insights: Trends and Developments in Diversity

Davies Governance Insights analyzes the top trends and issues most important to Canadian public companies and provides practical guidance for boards to meet these challenges head on. In the 2020 edition of Davies...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Considerations in Complying with Nasdaq Rule 5606

In August 2021, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved new board diversity listing standards for companies listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq). As part of these new listing standards, Nasdaq...more

Baker Donelson

Anti-LGBTQ Legislative Trends and Why Businesses Should Care

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Recent trends in state legislation that adversely impact the LGBTQ community should be on corporations' radars because the result of such legislation also adversely impacts corporate revenue and human resource efforts....more

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Nonbinary Pronoun Usage in the Workplace: What Employers Are Doing to Promote Inclusivity

Using the correct pronouns and honorifics in the workplace has become an increasingly important part of maintaining an inclusive workplace. At the same time, the sensitive nature of this trend and the many variations of...more

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Celebrating Women’s History Month: A Closer Look At Research From McKinsey & Company: Women In The Workplace 2021

MoFo’s New York Litigation associate Lena Hughes recently hosted an informative and compelling conversation with McKinsey & Company’s Joanna Si, engagement manager and leader in McKinsey’s legal and professional services, to...more

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The Importance of LGBTQ Allyship During the Holidays

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Why does it matter? Why do they need their own holiday(s)? Why do they have to be so "in our face" about it? I don't know about you, but I heard and saw a lot more of these comments in person and in response to social...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

SEC Approves NASDAQ's Board Diversity Disclosure Requirements - Capital Markets Compass | Issue 1

On August 6, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved Nasdaq listing rules implementing new board diversity disclosure requirements that will apply to most Nasdaq-listed companies (Nasdaq Board Diversity Rules)....more

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Call Me By My Preferred Name and Pronoun – Ways to Create a More Inclusive Environment for Transgender Individuals

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Our last edition contained a review of A Quick & Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns by Archie Bongiovanni and Tristan Jimerson. As my colleagues noted, this book is very helpful in better understanding the journey of an...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

What Does The SEC Approved NASDAQ Diversity Proposal Mean For Boards?

On this episode of Kelley Drye’s Legal Download, Senior Associate Courtney Kleshinski and Special Counsel Shanin Farmer will discuss NASDAQ’s Diversity Proposal, approved by the SEC in August 2021, that would establish a...more

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SEC Approves Nasdaq’s Board Diversity Rules

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On August 6, 2021, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC’s (“Nasdaq”) proposed board diversity rule. The rule is intended to encourage greater board diversity by requiring board...more

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