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Can’t Find Good Talent? You’re The Problem, It’s You.

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Hiring in today’s legal market feels like trying to find a unicorn in a thunderstorm. The great ones aren’t applying. The good ones ghost you. The ones who do come through the door often aren’t a fit....more

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EEOC Exerts Pressure on Law Firms to Discontinue DEI

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On March 17, 2025, in an unprecedented action, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), under the direction of Acting Chair Andrea R. Lucas, issued 20 extensive letters to large, prominent law firms containing...more

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc.

When DE&I Are Under Attack: On Record PR

In this episode of On Record PR, Jennifer Simpson Carr and Elizabeth Ogilvie discuss the growing threat to law firm diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in light of recent executive orders....more

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Partners, Priorities, and Progress: Navigating Intergenerational Dynamics in Law Firms

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The legal profession, steeped in tradition and hierarchy, is undergoing profound generational shifts that challenge the way law firms operate internally. These shifts reveal the complexities of managing intergenerational...more

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Terra Davis of Knobbe Martens on Fostering Psychological Safety, Inclusion and Belonging - CMO Series REPRESENTS Podcast

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In celebration of Black History Month, we’re revisiting powerful conversations with Black professionals in legal marketing to honor their expertise, contributions, and the lasting impact they've made on the industry. In...more

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Flipping the Script on DEI: Courtney Carter of Jenner & Block on Developing Talent and Shaping Client Relationships - CMO Series...

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To celebrate Black History Month 2025, we’re revisiting standout insights and expertise shared by Black professionals in the legal space. In this episode of CMO Series REPRESENTS, Yasmin Zand sits down with Courtney Carter,...more

International Lawyers Network

The War for Talent: Making the Case for a Culture Fit

When I speak with law firms, two topics come up over and over again—the practical implementation of AI in the practice of law and the challenge of attracting and retaining talent....more

Baker Donelson

The Importance of Belonging in the Legal Profession

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Shareholder and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Mark Baugh of the Firm's Fort Lauderdale office recently wrote an insightful article that was published in the 2024 May/June edition of the American Bar Association's Law...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

International Lawyers Network

Kindness in a Digital World: Building Positive Brands and Relationships

On average, a person engages in 145-200 interactions daily, both in-person and online. However, only 10-20% of these interactions are truly memorable. Among all these interactions, approximately 5-10% are negative, while...more

Epiq

Attracting, Retaining, and Developing Talent While Navigating Generational Change

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Andrea Sepinwall, Senior Legal Counsel, Simplex Legal, spoke at the Legal Innovation Forum in Montréal on March 27. Below are her key takeaways. One of the major challenges legal leaders face today is recruiting and retaining...more

Holland & Knight LLP

A Journey from Guyana to the Boardroom with Kelly-Ann Gibbs Cartwright

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Welcome to Holland & Knight's new video series, "Women in Leadership." Throughout this series, we will shine a spotlight on the outstanding women within our firm, celebrating their achievements, stories and the powerful...more

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc.

Tailoring CSR Strategies for Local Relevance and Global Impact with Jeseñia Brown, Senior Manager of Pro Bono and Corporate Social...

In this episode of On Record PR, Jennifer Simpson Carr goes on record with Jeseñia Brown, Senior Manager of Pro Bono and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at Shearman and Sterling, to discuss the most effective ways to...more

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CMO Series REPRESENTS - Terra Davis of Knobbe Martens on Fostering Psychological Safety, Inclusion and Belonging

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In this episode of the CMO Series REPRESENTS Podcast, Yasmin Zand is lucky to sit down with Terra Davis, Chief Diversity & Talent Development Officer at Knobbe Martens. Terra joins the series to share her journey, why she...more

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Alumni Yearbook - A responsible business

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Change is becoming one of the few certainties at Allen & Overy as it adapts to the ever-developing consequences of globalism, technology and human resources. As a responsible business at the forefront of innovation, we have...more

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The Power of Employee Resource Groups in Driving DEI and Business Outcomes

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In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision on affirmative action, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) continues to be a primary concern not just in the eDiscovery industry, but across all sectors. This was...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Recent Complaints Illustrate Reverse Discrimination Issues

Following the Supreme Court’s recent affirmative action decision, legal press publications have reported about complaints and enforcement threats sent to law firms based on their diversity initiatives. In some cases, these...more

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When Culture and Strategy Clash

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“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” – Peter Drucker We’ve all heard this famous admonition from the founder of management consulting, but what does it mean to us, today, in the legal world?...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Water Cooler Talk: Bias Lessons From 'Partner Track'

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According to a 2020 “Report on Diversity in U.S. Law Firms” from the National Association for Law Placement, only 10% of all law firm partners are people of color. Of all associates, 12% are Asian Americans, 5% are Black, and...more

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc.

How to Achieve DE&I in Law Firms Now with Roberta “Bobbi” Liebenberg

In this episode of On Record PR, Gina Rubel goes on record with Roberta “Bobbi” Liebenberg, senior partner at Fine, Kaplan and Black, to discuss steps law firms can take to achieve better diversity within their organizations....more

Baker Donelson

Diversity Begets Diversity: General Counsel Perspectives on DEI Initiatives in Law Firms

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are continuing concerns in both the business and legal communities. While a successful DEI initiative will undoubtedly benefit a corporation or private law firm, many companies struggle...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

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc.

The Power of Inclusive Storytelling in Legal Journalism with Katrina Dewey, Founder and CEO of Lawdragon

Katrina founded Lawdragon in 2005. I know that she’s incredibly proud of the amazing team at the forefront of a media company that is proudly inclusive and forward-thinking. She has had the pleasure of editing some of the...more

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What Clients Are Saying About DEI

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June commemorates diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) with the celebration of Pride Month and Juneteenth. In keeping with this month's emphasis on DEI, this installment of the Client Care Corner focuses on DEI's growing...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

How Women In Law Can Advance Toward Leadership Roles

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Women in law firm leadership add tremendous value to their clients, their colleagues and the firm as a whole. According to a recent study by Business Insider, female leaders are more effective at taking initiative,...more

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