Many assume that most workplaces are meritocracies where effort is rewarded by advancement and success. But as companies in the United States strive to accommodate greater racial and ethnic diversity, this premise has proved questionable for women and non-white men. Broadly-designed efforts to incorporate black workers into positions where they are underrepresented, particularly in professional…keep reading
Fish & Richardson has been named one of the 20 “Best Law Firms for Minority Attorneys” by Law360– and one of only five firms in the 300-599 lawyers category – based on a survey of more than 300 U.S. firms. Law360 grouped firms based on U.S. attorney headcount in order to evaluate them with similar-sized peers. Any firm…keep reading
One young professional in the Twin Cities has created a means to fill a void of networking opportunities for diverse professionals. Read original article here
Asian-American enrollment in law school has declined more steeply than that of other racial and ethnic groups, according to a report documenting a glass ceiling for this group in the law. From 2009 to 2016, Asian-Americans’ first-year enrollment in law school dropped by 43 percent, compared to a 28 percent drop for all students, a…keep reading
Which Biglaw firms made the list? Despite all of the heartache and work that go into achieving it, making partner remains the gold standard for most attorneys. And not just some service partner non-equity BS, but actual “real” partnership, of the equity variety. In recognition of the prevalence of that achievement, Law360 has compiled a ranking of…keep reading
