Asia Pacific

The long road back: Asian law firms are still coping with the devastating impact of the pandemic

Many months into the pandemic, law firms in Asia are still looking for ways to cope with COVID-19 and its impact. While some firms are…

Ranajit Dam January 04, 2021

Transforming Women’s Leadership in the Law Global Report 2020: How to improve gender diversity at senior levels within law firms

This post was written by Lucy Leach & Lisa Hart Shepherd of Acritas Gender diversity in law firms positively impacts law firm success, research shows,…

Transforming Womens Leadership October 05, 2020

Herbert Smith Freehills CEO D’Agostino discusses operating in Asia amid its mixed support of LGBTQ equality

The record on LGBTQ equality across Asia is decidedly mixed. While there have been positive signals for LGBTQ equality across the region, there are also…

Natalie Runyon September 08, 2020

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

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

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

Career advancement tactics for South Asian lawyers

In honor of May being Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we offer weekly discussions about issues of importance to APA and South Asian attorneys, such as…

Next Gen Leadership: Advancing Lawyers of Color May 28, 2020

How the legal profession is fighting anti-Asian-American hate during the pandemic

In honor of May being Asian Pacific Heritage Month, we offer weekly discussions about issues of importance to APA attorneys, such as overcoming the blatant racism…

Next Gen Leadership: Advancing Lawyers of Color May 21, 2020

Self-leadership: Savvy career advancement for Asian Pacific American lawyers

In honor of May being Asian Pacific Heritage Month, we offer weekly discussions about issues of importance to APA attorneys, such as skills for career advancement.…

Next Gen Leadership: Advancing Lawyers of Color May 14, 2020

Expanding the image of leadership for Asian Pacific American lawyers

When Andrew Yang became the first man of Asian American descent to run for president it “was a culturally significant moment for Asian Americans” and…

Next Gen Leadership: Advancing Lawyers of Color May 05, 2020

Forum Magazine: State of Legal Innovation in the Asia Pacific Region — Trends from a New Study by Singapore Academy of Law

The idea for a comprehensive look at the state of legal technology development across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region was born of a very local…

David Curle November 07, 2019

NAPABA’s Plan to Increase APA GCs: Setting Targets, Access to Power & Leadership Skills-Building

The same year that Alan Tse, Global Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Jones Lang Lasalle, became co-chair of the In-house Counsel Network of…

Next Gen Leadership: Advancing Lawyers of Color July 12, 2019