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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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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

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

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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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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

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

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

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

[Event] Interact 2022 - August 14th - 17th, Nashville, TN

Exclusive roadmap reveals, immersive Q&A with top product & industry experts, live product demos, electrifying presentations, co-innovation opportunities, and so much more— all coming to you live from the heart of Nashville,...more

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Podcast Episode 153: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Trends in the Legal Industry

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In this episode of the Legal Marketing 2.0 podcast, Guy Is joined by Lloyd Johnson. Lloyd is the visionary and CEO of Chief Legal Executive LLC. He also founded the Black In-House Counsel. Lloyd continued his work into...more

Legal Internet Solutions Inc.

5 Ways to Foster Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Within Your Firm

Like our law firm clients, Team LISI is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (D.E.I.) practices. Diversity includes individuals of different ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages,...more

Baker Donelson

Be Kind But Firm: Standing Up Against Implicit Bias as An Attorney

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"Be kind but firm." This is advice I received from a judge for whom I clerked when I asked for his guidance on how to deal with what I perceived to be implicit bias while deposing an opposing party's expert. The expert, a...more

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc.

Antoinette Hubbard, DE&I Leader at Corporate Law Firm, Discusses Business Case for Advancing Diversity Efforts in the Legal...

In this episode of On Record PR, Sarah Larson, EVP at Furia Rubel Communications, goes on record with Antoinette Hubbard, diversity and inclusion director at the national law firm Maron Marvel Bradley Anderson & Tardy LLC and...more

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A Practice That Needs to Stop – (Some) Headhunters Charging a Premium for Diverse Talent

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If you, like many law firm leaders, are focused on your firm’s diversity statistics, you no doubt know that some headhunters have begun charging a search fee premium for placing candidates with diverse backgrounds.  While I...more

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc.

Legal Innovation Why and How with Jason Barnwell, Microsoft’s Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs Attorney: On Record PR

Gina F. Rubel, Esq., Founder and CEO, goes on record with Jason Barnwell, an attorney in Microsoft’s Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs department, to discuss tech and innovation in the legal industry, diversity, equity,...more

McGlinchey Stafford

Equity and Codeswitching in the Workplace [More with McGlinchey, Ep. 27]

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It’s been proven that equity in the workplace is an asset for both businesses and their employees because it encourages innovation, creativity, and empathy. Yet the journey through diversity efforts towards equity and...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

What Does the Future of Legal Diversity Look Like?

Legal diversity is a fairly self-explanatory term. While diversity can mean something different to different people, the concept fundamentally includes persons of every background, gender, age, race, sexual orientation,...more

Baker Donelson

Five Common Mistakes in D&I Strategy

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Shareholder Marcus Maples was a featured presenter at the Alabama State Bar's "Unity Matters" CLE series earlier this year. The goal of his presentation was to challenge the legal community – Baker Donelson and himself...more

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[Virtual Event] State of Litigation – Part 1 - June 9th, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CT

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Please join Lathrop GPM for our annual State of Litigation event, being held virtually for the second year. This free, three-part webinar series will explore the latest trends in litigation, risks facing companies today, and...more

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#McGlincheyForward and Leaders at the Front [More with McGlinchey, Ep. 20]

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Diversity may seem like a buzzword in the legal industry, but recent years have proven the conversation around equity is critical for the future of the law. In this episode, McGlinchey Managing Member Michael Ferachi (Baton...more

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