Diversity and Inclusion

law firm hierarchy
Understanding the Law Firm Hierarchy: Why Collaboration Over Hierarchy Makes Sense

While most law firms default to a hierarchical organizational structure, a flat organization focused on collaboration has its benefits. Instead of focusing on traditional law firm titles and hierarchical structures, we’ve developed a ...

Leslie Howard - October 2, 2024
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How to Keep Your Associates: 4 Key Retention Strategies

What can your law firm do to solve the associate turnover quandary? Here are four effective associate retention strategies that will make your culture “stickier.” As 2024 turns the corner, firms across the country are still struggling with the ...

Wendy Merrill - September 15, 2024
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Celebrating Juneteenth in the Legal Community

Zanelle Brown | “All Americans can feel the power of this day and learn from our history.”

Zenell Brown - June 15, 2023
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Q&A With Thomas Kearns: Spearheading Olshan’s Steady Growth

You at Work Spotlight | Meet Manhattan real estate attorney Thomas D. Kearns.

The Editors - June 15, 2023
cultural competency
How Cultural Competency Can Open New Markets for Attorneys

Laura Bagby | Cultural competency refers to the cognitive, emotional and behavioral skills that help you connect with people of other cultures.

Laura Bagby - June 2, 2023
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Q&A With Allison Murdock: Stepping Up as Stinson LLP’s Managing Partner

You at Work Spotlight | What a year! Catching up with Allison Murdock, Managing Partner at Stinson LLP.

The Editors - March 28, 2023
Want to Reduce Turnover and Secure Your Law Firm’s Legacy? Be More Transparent

Wendy Merrill | Here are four ways to reduce young lawyer turnover through transparency.

Wendy Merrill - July 7, 2022
retired partners
Retired Partners Are Valuable Law Firm Resources

Ida Abbot explains the benefits of retired partner groups, pointing to Faegre Benson's successful program and more ideas you can use.

Ida O. Abbott - June 10, 2022
law firm risk management
Law Firm Risk Management: Avoid This Common Title VII Violation

Handle situations of perceived unfairness with care, for they can quickly spin out of control. Observations from an employment lawyer who also manages a law firm.

Brent E. Pelton - June 24, 2021
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Practicing Law in the Pandemic: Can This Crisis Save the Legal Profession?

Trends at Work | An ABA survey shows that women, working parents, and minority attorneys have suffered disproportionally during the pandemic. Is this the chance to remake the profession?

Susan Kostal - May 4, 2021
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