Background: From Diversity Mandate to Suspension For decades, ABA Standard 206 required law schools to demonstrate good-faith efforts to increase diversity among students and faculty. The standard ...

Introduction: Legal Showdown Between Trump Administration and Major Law Firms In an unprecedented legal battle, former President Donald Trump’s controversial executive orders targeting leading U ...

Introduction: A Legal Battle with Constitutional Stakes In a bold move underscoring escalating tensions between the legal profession and the executive branch, the American Bar Association (ABA ...

FAQs Why did BigLaw firms agree to the $600 million pro bono deal? Firms entered the agreement to avoid enforcement of executive orders that could have stripped them of federal clients and damaged ...

As the legal profession strives for greater diversity and inclusivity, these 23 law schools serve as beacons of progress, actively working to reshape the landscape of legal education and practice ...

In a dramatic show of solidarity, hundreds of BigLaw partners and former judges have voiced their support for Susman Godfrey LLP in its legal battle against an executive order issued by President ...

This in-depth report explores the key findings of the Wells Fargo 2024 Legal Industry Survey, along with expert insights, future predictions, and the broader impact on the legal sector. Law firms ...

The role of in-house legal teams is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Traditionally seen as risk mitigators and contract reviewers, corporate counsel now play a strategic role in business ...

The landscape of legal education is undergoing a period of rapid transformation, driven by shifting application trends, increasing diversity challenges, the integration of artificial intelligence ...

1. The Federal Crackdown on DEI Initiatives The U.S. Department of Education issued a directive to law schools until February 28, 2025, to ensure their DEI policies comply with federal law.The ...

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently rescinded job offers extended to law students selected for the prestigious Attorney General’s Honors Program. This abrupt decision follows a ...

Perkins Coie’s response? A surgically precise amended complaint. The firm revised its filing to name virtually every relevant federal agency that could possibly enforce the executive order ...