Sentences with phrase «for diversity in the legal profession»

I've written extensively about the need for diversity in the legal profession, and for legal education to be more innovative and accessible.

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Also at 10:30 a.m., the Assembly Committee on Judiciary and Subcommittee on Diversity in Law holds a roundtable to discuss strategies for promoting increased diversity in the legal profession, 250 Broadway, MDiversity in Law holds a roundtable to discuss strategies for promoting increased diversity in the legal profession, 250 Broadway, Mdiversity in the legal profession, 250 Broadway, Manhattan.

In announcing his choice, the governor hinted at these issues when he lauded Stein for having worked to «advance the cause of women and diversity within the legal profession.»

[21] The respondent says that the principles of equity and diversity have been at the heart of its governance of the legal profession in Ontario for the more than two hundred years of its existence.

The problem, however, as Anne Vespry cogently argued on our legal ethics listserv (and «Bob Smith» also noted in comments on Omar Ha - Redeye's SLAW column), is that it is not clear that there is a legal basis for claiming that Ontario lawyers have a duty to promote equality, diversity and inclusion understood as a requirement to take active steps toward making the profession more equal, diverse and inclusive.

The organization's mission is to increase racial and ethnic diversity at all levels of the legal professions in the Capital District (Albany, Rensselaer and Schenectady counties and surrounding areas) for the benefit of Black, Hispanic and other attorneys of color and the entire legal profession.

For the 4th year, Bloomberg Law continues to examine the challenges that are preventing change in the legal industry, and seek solutions that are likely to inspire leaders to create the incentives, models, and structures to ensure increased diversity and stronger inclusion of ideas and skills in the profession.

She is an advocate for increasing diversity of all kinds in the legal profession and the incorporation of legal tech into law firm internal processes and improving client solutions.

Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Bob Ambrogi welcome Attorney Fred Alvarez, chair of the ABA Commission on Opportunities for Racial and Ethnic Minorities in the Profession and award recipients Attorney Richard A. Soden, of counsel to the Boston office of the national law firm of Goodwin Procter LLP and Justice Dan Sosa Jr., retired Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court, to talk about diversity in the legal profession.

«There should be no glory in striving for diversity; it's about jointly improving access to the legal profession for the brightest and best irrespective of social advantage or other personal characteristics,» says Barry Matthews, director of legal affairs and third - party sales at ITV.

Across the pond, powerhouse London - based law firm Eversheds and law firm recruiters are duking it out in a public dispute over who's to blame for lack of diversity in the legal profession, reports The Lawyer.com.

McLachlin, who was selected as a «Top 25 Most Influential Lawyer» by Canadian Lawyer multiple times (most recently in 2015), is widely respected in the legal profession for her leadership on the court as well as her outspokenness on issues such as access to justice, free speech, diversity and inclusive leadership.

He is also on the Advisory Board of the Institute for Inclusion in the Legal Profession, a non-profit association that aims to acknowledge, understand, and address the reality of diversity in today's legal profesLegal Profession, a non-profit association that aims to acknowledge, understand, and address the reality of diversity in today's legal profeslegal profession.

Most practising lawyers will recognise the reasons Lord Neuberger identified for working against the continuing lack of diversity in the legal professions.

A big part of my discussion in Dublin will focus on the incredible success that Legal Leaders for Diversity has had on advancing diversity and inclusiveness within the in - house counsel and the legal profession in CaLegal Leaders for Diversity has had on advancing diversity and inclusiveness within the in - house counsel and the legal profession iDiversity has had on advancing diversity and inclusiveness within the in - house counsel and the legal profession idiversity and inclusiveness within the in - house counsel and the legal profession in Calegal profession in Canada.

As part of PepsiCo Inc.'s outside counsel diversity initiatives, Womble was recognized for our demonstrated commitment to increasing diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.

JTB offers free educational pipeline programming for students in middle school, high school and law school with a mission to increase the diversity in the legal profession.

The lack of diversity in the legal profession has been a hot button topic for decades now and the industry has recently seen small gains.

The mandate of the new Commission was to seek input from the public and the legal profession to learn their vision for more efficient and effective ways to deliver legal services, to analyze and synthesize the insights gained, and, on that basis, to «propose new approaches that are not constrained by traditional models for delivering legal services and are rooted in the essential values of protecting the public, enhancing diversity and inclusion, and pursuing justice for all.»

The session wraps up with a question on the one thing the panelists would change in the legal profession, with collective responsiblity for access to justice, more respect for court administration and improved gender, race, sexuality and class diversity all cited.

The event is viewed as an opportunity to celebrate diversity within the legal profession, to show support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender lawyers in Nova Scotia, and to allow lawyers to learn about the unique legal issues faced by the LGBTTI community.

CASAL's mission is to support and promote initiatives that value diversity and advancement of all South Asian lawyers and law students, within the legal profession throughout Canada; to provide a forum for professional networking and development of all South Asian lawyers, through continuing legal education, mentorship, advocacy, legal scholarship and greater community involvement; to foster excellence in the quality of legal services provided to all Canadians.

It is NAMWOLF's view that the most effective way for corporations to increase diversity in the legal profession is to increase their retention of minority and women - owned law firms.

Smith's many other honors include the 2007 Scales of Justice Award, by Equal Justice Works for significant contributions to the advancement of pro bono legal work; the 2009 A. Leon Higginbotham Corporate Leadership Award for contributions to diversity and inclusion; the American Bar Association's 2010 Spirit of Excellence Diversity Award for Microsoft's commitment to diversity in the profession; and the Corporate Counsel Publication's 2010 Best Legal Department Award for leadership, innovation and effective management by Microsoft's Legal and Corporate Affairs departlegal work; the 2009 A. Leon Higginbotham Corporate Leadership Award for contributions to diversity and inclusion; the American Bar Association's 2010 Spirit of Excellence Diversity Award for Microsoft's commitment to diversity in the profession; and the Corporate Counsel Publication's 2010 Best Legal Department Award for leadership, innovation and effective management by Microsoft's Legal and Corporate Affairs dediversity and inclusion; the American Bar Association's 2010 Spirit of Excellence Diversity Award for Microsoft's commitment to diversity in the profession; and the Corporate Counsel Publication's 2010 Best Legal Department Award for leadership, innovation and effective management by Microsoft's Legal and Corporate Affairs deDiversity Award for Microsoft's commitment to diversity in the profession; and the Corporate Counsel Publication's 2010 Best Legal Department Award for leadership, innovation and effective management by Microsoft's Legal and Corporate Affairs dediversity in the profession; and the Corporate Counsel Publication's 2010 Best Legal Department Award for leadership, innovation and effective management by Microsoft's Legal and Corporate Affairs departLegal Department Award for leadership, innovation and effective management by Microsoft's Legal and Corporate Affairs departLegal and Corporate Affairs department.

Committed to the principles of equality and fairness, she is raising the bar within the business world and the legal profession through consistent and vocal advocacy for increased diversity in America's boardrooms and improved opportunities for women in law.

The Council fixed two strategic priorities for 2013 - 16, and reaffirmed those priorities for 2016 - 19, at the same time adding a third: (i) transforming regulation and governance in the public interest, (ii) enhancing access to legal services and the justice system for all Nova Scotians, and (iii) promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.

Diversity in the legal profession is not only the right thing to do, it's good for business.

Develop policy options for the promotion of equity and diversity in the legal profession in Nova Scotia for adoption by Council;

As in the U.S., the British have recognized racial, ethnic, and gender disparities in the legal profession and have pursued strategies for greater diversity and upward mobility in the bar and bench.

As a leader, I was appreciative of Dr. Reeves definitions of diversity and inclusion and her analogies for why those of us involved in the legal profession should care about diversity and inclusion.

With the proposed changes to Rule 8.4 to make it misconduct for a lawyer to harass or discriminate against another based upon certain protected classes, it is worthwhile to take a look at diversity - related malpractice claims that are already occurring in the legal profession.

Diversity in the legal profession should be a no - brainer for all employers, not just law firms, because legal work product improves when there isn't an echo chamber.

Diversity in the legal profession is also directly beneficial for law firms.

This was demonstrated earlier this year when 16 leading firms collaborated with Legal Leaders for Diversity and Inclusion, a group whose chief aim is promoting inclusiveness in the legal profesLegal Leaders for Diversity and Inclusion, a group whose chief aim is promoting inclusiveness in the legal profeslegal profession.

In her monthly video editorial, editor Gail Cohen shares what she discovered during her research for the cover story on diversity in the legal professioIn her monthly video editorial, editor Gail Cohen shares what she discovered during her research for the cover story on diversity in the legal professioin the legal profession.

It seems to me that for most in the legal profession, the rationale for promoting diversity and gender balance is by now accepted; but we struggle, still, with turning what we know into what we do.

In a preview to its forthcoming business plan for its first year in operation, the Board said it would «broker constructive working relationships between the profession, its regulators and the providers of legal education; and ensure that diversity and social mobility issues» are at the heart of its worIn a preview to its forthcoming business plan for its first year in operation, the Board said it would «broker constructive working relationships between the profession, its regulators and the providers of legal education; and ensure that diversity and social mobility issues» are at the heart of its worin operation, the Board said it would «broker constructive working relationships between the profession, its regulators and the providers of legal education; and ensure that diversity and social mobility issues» are at the heart of its work.

«This whole push for diversity and inclusion in the legal profession is not to punish or penalize the old boys club, it's recognizing the fact that there are unique challenges some of us face and how to address those barriers,» said Abudulai.

In the face of a relative lack of diversity, and a high rate of attrition for female lawyers of color in large law firms, what can the legal industry do to ensure that our profession more accurately reflects the clients we servIn the face of a relative lack of diversity, and a high rate of attrition for female lawyers of color in large law firms, what can the legal industry do to ensure that our profession more accurately reflects the clients we servin large law firms, what can the legal industry do to ensure that our profession more accurately reflects the clients we serve?