Diversity

Out of the shadows: Remembering “Tom of Finland”

In honor of Pride Month, we are pleased to launch an ongoing column devoted to LGBTQ art, culture, and history as a dedicated outpost for…

Nicholas Giannini June 16, 2020

Forum magazine: Sharing ideas for how to become EQUAL in LEGAL

This article originally appeared in the Spring 2020 issue of Forum magazine. Lawyers thrive on evidence and precedent. This is nearly universally true, whether one is…

Bill Josten June 16, 2020

Outlaws: The legal framework for online harassment of the LGBTQ community is too lax, privacy expert says

This article has been updated in light of the recent Supreme Court ruling on LGBTQ rights. Almost three-quarters LGBTQ individuals have reported being personally attacked…

Natalie Runyon June 11, 2020

ON LEADERSHIP: “We all need to feel connected and engaged at this time,” says Melissa Jones, managing partner, Stoel Rives

We continue our new monthly column, On Leadership, created by Rose Ors for Thomson Reuters. Each month will feature conversations with law firm Chief Executive Officers…

Rose D. Ors June 10, 2020

Using Your Platform for Good: Defining “intentional integrity” with Airbnb’s former chief ethics officer

In our ongoing blog series, Using Your Platform for Good, author Irene Liu, General Counsel of Checkr, expands on crucial topics of corporate and workplace…

Irene Liu June 08, 2020

Outlaws: Creating a safe environment for LGBTQ employee self-identification

In 2018, almost half of employers allow their employees to voluntarily disclose their sexual orientation and gender identity on anonymous surveys or confidential human resource records,…

Natalie Runyon June 02, 2020

CURIOUS MINDS: GCs need to get ready for the 4th Industrial Revolution, says Petra van Hilst, co-founder of General Counsel Netherlands & EQUAL in LEGAL

We continue our monthly column, “Curious Minds”, created by Rose Ors to tap into the minds of legal innovators, disrupters, and out-of-the-box thinkers to learn…

Rose D. Ors June 01, 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

Outlaws: President of LGBT Bar discusses implications of upcoming Supreme Court decisions

With the U.S. Supreme Court ready to decide on landmark federal law that could prohibit sex discrimination in the workplace for LGBTQ employees, many gay…

Natalie Runyon May 27, 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

UPFRONT & PERSONAL: “Leadership begins with integrity,” says Damien Atkins, GC of the Hershey Company

We continue our monthly feature, Upfront & Personal, a column created by Rose Ors that brings “the person behind the title” to the forefront in interviews with some…

Rose D. Ors May 18, 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