Diversity and Inclusion - Page 17

The sustainability-savvy board: leading the just transition

Julia Hayhoe and Iris Mol discuss the challenges dominating the agenda of business leaders most advanced in their ESG thinking

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More than 100 law firms clear Mansfield Rule certification with D&I efforts

Early adopters of the scheme have been shown to diversify management committees by more than 30 times the rate of non-Mansfield firms

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Kirkland veteran launches DEI-focused consultancy

Jon Henes will lead a team of 15 professionals to advise CEOs, C-suites and law firms on business strategy with diversity and inclusion in mind

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Allen & Overy team files justice brief supporting trans rights in Alabama

UK's firm's US arm teams up with National Women’s Law Center in bid to secure change to state's 'discriminatory' policy over transgender community's access to driving licences

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The advancement of women in the profession is far too slow

Partner Jules Quinn and trainee Elysia-Elena Stellakis identify key ingredients for greater law firm gender diversity

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Diversity 2021: 5 things the data reveals about women in law

Jules Quinn and Elysia-Elena Stellakis assess the extent to which law firm efforts to improve gender diversity are showing through in the latest demographics

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Mayer Brown signs up trailblazing New York dealmaker from Skadden

Skadden’s first-ever female M&A partner to co-head US M&A practice at Chicago-based firm

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Law Society of New South Wales launches online sexual harassment awareness platform

Portal aims to tackle harassment, discrimination and victimisation through training and other support

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ESG tools can help companies combat racial inequality, Wachtell partners say

Proper ESG oversight can help business leaders know when to speak out on racial matters

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Diversity champion celebrates election as 'first black senior partner' at a top 100 UK firm

Trevor Sterling hopes landmark inspires greater diversity and social mobility within the profession

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The challenges posed by remote working must be recognised - and then overcome

While many lawyers see remote work as crucial to improving diversity, some remain sceptical over its effect on associate productivity and client service

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Morgan Stanley legal chief decries ‘lack of urgency’ from lawyers to return to office

Letter to law firms warns of threat to client service posed by the profession's drive to embrace remote working

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'Never compromise your values' - 10 golden rules for reputation management

Law firm leaders are rarely thanked for their handling of a crisis, but doing it well can build credibility like little else, argues Michael Evans

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Diversity and inclusion policy gaps are increasing corporate compliance risks, study finds

Baker McKenzie and Howlett Brown survey shows two-thirds of companies just paying lip service to diversity

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Slaughter and May unveils trio of associate part-time working programmes

Job shares and project-led flexibility among options presented to top UK firm’s lawyers

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