Diversity and Inclusion - Page 14 - The Global Legal Post

Freshfields’ scholarship programme for black males enters 10th year, while HSF sponsors racial justice art project

Reform in the UK has been slow and painful, but it has happened nonetheless and it is picking up speed, writes Jessica Keal of Simkins

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Some 76 Am Law 100 firms have offices in states that have banned or restricted abortions, Above The Law research shows

Almost two-thirds of women say senior management at their firms aren’t prioritising gender pay

US firm also pledges to introduce full supplier audit and achieve 25% women partners by 2026

Promises are part of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity’s Leaders at the Front campaign

Justin D'Agostino welcomes appointment at ‘critical time for business, industries and economies’

The firm will provide the flagship LGBT+ event with legal advice and support

Australian firm promotes eight partners, of whom six are female, as it continues on growth path

Magic Circle firms Allen & Overy, Clifford Chance, Freshfields and Slaughters among the six

Initiative follows similar scheme in North America that has seen a doubling of diverse relationship partners

Drive by major US corporates to boost diversity bearing fruit as the remit of GCs also broadens, research finds

Move follows similar announcements by rivals including Freshfields and Stephenson Harwood

Some 26 US firms were certified for their efforts to boost underrepresented groups in senior roles

Hanson Bridgett was the first law firm to earn certification as a B Corporation and hasn't looked back, writes Samir Abdelnour