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Acritas Asia Pacific Law Firm Brand Index: Amid the pandemic, 2 law firms dominate

Despite the disruption around the world caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, two powerhouse large law firms — King & Wood Mallesons and Baker McKenzie —…

Thomson Reuters Institute September 08, 2020

Black Lives Matter: Dismantling institutional racism in the UK

In the wake of the murder of George Floyd, thousands of people marched in the streets around the world and many public statements supporting the…

Next Gen Leadership: Advancing Lawyers of Color September 01, 2020

Engagement with clients can advance LGBTQ equality & inclusion, says Linklaters’ Nathalie Hobbs

The act of inclusion goes a long way to providing a safe and caring work environment for all employees — and one that will benefit…

Outspoken: Advancing LGBTQ+ Professionals August 26, 2020

U.S. federal government recovers $2.6 billion in FY 2019 from healthcare fraud

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released their annual report to Congress related to stopping healthcare…

Melissa D. Berry August 21, 2020

“We all live in the same house”: Remembering US. Rep. John Lewis

“Happy Pride Day. Enjoy this day. Celebrate the day. Celebrate our diversity. We are one people. We are one family. We are one house. We…

Outspoken: Advancing LGBTQ+ Professionals August 18, 2020

The power of networking for LGBTQ associates looking for a position in Big Law

As I mentioned previously, many of the biases against hiring LGBTQ associates in Big Law have fallen by the wayside in recent years. And thanks…

Ru Bhatt August 11, 2020

Serving with pride: Humanizing queer-identifying cops

The first time Officer Patty Retsinas marched in uniform in the Toronoto Pride Parade, it was a turning point for her. She felt acceptance from…

Brooke Stokke August 04, 2020

Gen Z allyship research insights: Institutional allyship as a partial fix for sexual harassment

This research update was written by Rangita de Silva de Alwis, the Associate Dean of International Affairs at Penn Law, who leads the research on transformative leadership…

Transforming Womens Leadership August 03, 2020

LGBTQ inclusion in APAC: An evolving landscape for equality & business connections

Earlier in June, a positive step was taken at the prefecture-level of Japan to ban being outed — the process of having one’s sexual orientation…

Outspoken: Advancing LGBTQ+ Professionals July 27, 2020

“We can celebrate women in sports & protect transgender youth from discrimination,” says Trevor Project’s Sam Brinton

Should transgender athletes be allowed to participate in school sports programs? If so, does allowing a person to participate in a sport based on their…

Gina Jurva July 21, 2020

How to proactively seek feedback & receive it well

“The most important thing [for career success] is to be proactive, not passive in your career, and that includes getting out there and seeking feedback…

Next Gen Leadership: Advancing Lawyers of Color June 29, 2020

Large law firms in LA band together to provide pro bono in a crisis

This year has brought no small number of crises and challenges to the fore, one seemingly on top of another — and hot on the…

Bill Josten June 29, 2020