When law firms avoid or sideline DEI programs, they implicitly say that they are okay with missing out on the diversity of experience and thought that fuels better decisions, stronger...

The attrition rate for associates in law firms was 20% in 2024, up from 18% in 2023 but still lower than the historic high of 26% in 2021, according to the NALP Foundation for Law Career Research and Education.

Introduction: From Gold Standard to “Culture & Engagement” For years, Reed Smith was celebrated as a diversity champion in BigLaw. The firm consistently earned accolades from the Women In Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF) and touted its DEI milestones in public-facing content. But in a dramatic shift, the global firm has announced that it is “retiring” […]