Great DEIdeas: Innovative Diversity Programs from Four Top Law Firms
Lawyers often lead the push for equality in our society, and many U.S. law firms have been working steadfastly to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at their organizations and in the profession as a whole.
Recent progress toward DEI goals was acknowledged in the National Association for Law Placement’s (NALP) 2021 “Report on Diversity at U.S. Law Firms.” In the study, the professional organization reported that the percentage of summer associates of color grew 5 percentage points in a single year, with more than 41% of all summer associates last year being people of color.
However, the good news was tempered with an admission of the work still to be done. The survey also reported:
