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Statement from Chancellor Pierre Regarding the Events in Charlottesville | Southern University Law Center Statement from Chancellor Pierre Regarding the Events in Charlottesville Dear Law School Community, The events that occurred in Charlottesville this past weekend weigh heavily on my heart and mind. Like many of you, I am well aware that racism is not part of our distant past, but very much alive...

A legal rarity: Majority minority attorney group moves to Riley Safer The top lawyer in Chicago for a national firm has moved his team to Riley Safer Holmes Cancila, fleshing out the litigation boutique and underscoring its commitment to racial diversity.​

Legal Industry Leads in Transgender Policies for Employees By Gayle Cinquegrani, Bloomberg BNA When Baker McKenzie recently announced it had adopted guidelines for addressing the needs of its transgender and gender nonconforming employees, it joined a growing group of law firms with formal policies for transgender employees. Law firms are often among the hi...

Coard: America's first Black law firm In just a few days, we will celebrate the 172nd anniversary of the opening of the first Black law firm in the U.S. as noted by African-American Registry and in

Why Diversity Really Matters Five tips for employers seeking to enhance diversity, from employment lawyer Beth Robinson.

Diversity Contributes to the Successful Practice of a Settlement Planning Firm The high level of hands-on advocacy is a major reason settlement planning companies need a diverse team of staff and leadership.

Reed Smith Launches Affinity Group for Attorneys with Disabilities – National Association of Attorneys with Disabilities LEADRS (Looking for Excellence and Advancement of Disabled Attorneys at Reed Smith) Aims to Attract, Support and Retain Attorneys with Disabilities of All Types