How authentic can I be? This is an important question every law school student faces when preparing for a law firm interview. It’s a particularly important question for law students of color as they head into interview at law firms where the diversity agenda is still very much a work in progress. The Authenticity Trap…keep reading
Elizabeth Kniffen Attorney at Law Zelle Hofmann Voelbel & Mason LLP 6 Questions on how you got where you are today: How did you do it? Since joining the firm as a summer associate in law school, I have been fortunate to be surrounded by colleagues who are passionate about their work, the firm, and…keep reading
In the National Law Journal, Aaron Taylor, an assistant professor at the Saint Louis University School of Law, examined this question and his findings will surprise some but not all. What he found was that a disproportionate number are at the lower tiered law schools and his analysis hits home with a conversation we just…keep reading
In the age of Diversity and Inclusion it is easy to be confused or overwhelmed with what matters. Do we count the numbers or not, if we have numbers then what’s the problem? What is the difference between Diversity and Inclusion? Is there a difference or is one the subset of another? What is it…keep reading
Over the past eight years working here in the Twin Cities, I have seen significant progress in hiring and recruitment practices, which has helped bring a significant influx of young lawyers of color and women into our member firms and law departments. But while we’ve shown it’s possible to attract talented and diverse lawyers to…keep reading