| Supreme Court: Does Diversity Matter? |
NPR, July 15, 2009
NPR discusses the role do gender and ethnicity play in the judicial system and the importance of diversity in the Supreme Court. |
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| Prop 8 Decision Protesters Use Wikis and Facebook to Organize |
Mashable, May 26, 2009
Facebook and other social media have driven the swift response to yesterday's California Supreme Court ruling not to overturn Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage in the state. Activist's success in using these tools demonstrate the potential of social media to promote social change. |
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| Obama Considering Five Women for Supreme Court Nomination: Report |
Jurist Paper Chase, Thursday, May 14, 2009
President Obama has narrowed his list of prospective nominees to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice David Souter to six choices, five of whom are women, according to an AP report. The president could announce the nominee as early as next week. |
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| High Court to Rule on Bias Avoidance in Major Job Discrimination Case |
National Law Journal, April 21, 2009
A major job bias case before the U.S. Supreme Court could significantly affect public and private employers' workplace diversity efforts. Ricci v. DeStefano addresses employers' legal responsibilities when avoiding discrimination against one group may represent discrimination against another group. |
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| The Search for the Missing Voices |
National Jurist, March 2009
Howard University tops the list of most diverse law-school faculties, according to a recent ranking. |
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| Obama's Milestone Cited Throughout Bar Diversity Awards Program |
ABA Journal, February 14, 2009
Barack Obama's historic election as president of the United States lent a special glow to the Spirit of Excellence Awards, which highlight lawyers' efforts to advance diversity, at this year's ABA midyear meetings. |
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| Study Finds No Racial Gap in LSAT Alternative Measuring Lawyer-Like Qualities |
ABA Journal, March 11, 2009
An alternative to the Law School Admission Test more accurately predicts lawyer effectiveness, while eliminating the racial and ethnic disparities that appear in LSAT results, according to a recent study. However, it is no more accurate in predicting law school success. |
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| Free to Be |
ABA Journal, March 2009
Recent courts decisions suggest a growing legal and societal recognition of the unique issues that transgendered individuals face.
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| Fried Frank Associate Files Complaint Alleging Anti-Gay Discrimination |
The American Lawyer, February 11, 2008
A former litigation associate at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson has filed a complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission against the firm. She alleges that the firm refused to promote her to partner, despite "outstanding" performance reviews, because she is openly gay.
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| Think Tank finds Diversity Still Lacking on Bench |
The Daily Record, February 2, 2009
State trial and appellate courts are not diverse enough, according to a recent study of 10 states. The Brennan Center for Justice report offered suggestions for recruiting more women and minorities to the bench. |
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