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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Personal Injury Law Journal
A Diverse Bar to Better Serve a Diverse Community
I am a co-chairperson of the New Jersey Association for Justice's Minority Concerns Committee. NJAJ is a 2,000 attorney strong organization dedicated to serving New Jersey's families by working to…
The Faculty Lounge
Exploring “Educational” Epithets
The image of the t-shirt in Eric's post, and the various reactions it received (mine included) have been very enlightening. The use of insults and slurs can be used as…
Legal Writing Prof Blog
AALS Legal Writing Section Diversity Committee – Congratulations and Thanks to Kim Chanbonpin
Among the many events held during the annual meeting of the Association of American Law School was the Diversity Committee Luncheon for the AALS Section on Legal Writing, Reasoning, and…
The Faculty Lounge
US News Rankings and Diversity
This news is a little old, but I've been buried in classes, exams, and now grading -- so that explains why I'm behind on blogging. Back in November St. John's…
Texas Bar Blog
Minority director sought
Nominations are now being accepted for minority director for the State Bar of Texas Board of Directors. Self-nominations will not be accepted. Four appointed positions were created on the Board…
The Legal Watercooler
Stop bitching about your crappy firm already
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="250" caption="image via grammardocs.com"][/caption] Can you handle the truth? Can your law firm handle the truth? Or will you just keep on ignoring the truth and hope…
ImmigrationProf Blog
October 28 Immigration Day
The National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations (NECO), a not-for-profit agency founded in 1984 by Lee Iacocca and others which promotes immigration rights, supports diversity and religious tolerance, along with assisting partners…
ImmigrationProf Blog
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico,…
The Faculty Lounge
The Current Debate: Dual Spouse Hiring
Should schools make an effort to hire (or place) the spouse of an attractive faculty candidate. Even if it's good for the school, is it good for society? This is…
Land Use Prof Blog
In Memoriam: Derrick A. Bell 1930-2011
Derrick Bell (NYU), the 20th century's preeminent legal scholar on race and the law, died yesterday in New York at the age of 80. Here is a link to an…