Insights

In the current cultural moment, it can be hard not to despair over the intractability of sexism. But a little historical perspective might give us reason for hope.

A recent American Psychological Association meta-analysis of public...

Two of the most pressing issues in law—equity and mental health—intersect in a recent piece on the two-tiered system for providing mental health and wellness resources inside law firms.

While firms are paying more attention than ever to toxic workplace cultures that impact mental health, their focus has been almost exclusively on the experiences of...

The stats on who’s in and who’s out on the 2019 A-List may be one of the biggest diversity and inclusion stories of the year. While firms’ revenue per lawyer of course continues to play a central role in selection for the list, this innovative survey also considers metrics like pro bono work, associate satisfaction, racial diversity and gender diversity among the partnership. And that more holistic view knocked more than a few firms down a peg or two.

In fact, of the

Dorsey and Whitney’s new “Diversity Hours” policy is a significant step forward in law firms’ efforts to move from lip service to action on diversity and inclusion. Under the program, attorneys can bill up to 50 hours per year for time spent attending educational sessions,...

In the latest example of a corporate client putting public pressure on its outside counsel to improve diversity and inclusion, Facebook has embraced something near and dear to lawyers—an award!

In June, the first annual Facebook Law Firm Diversity Champion Award went to Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, which beat out 39 other firms that provide the largest...