Home >
Law >
Legal Profession >
The Diversity Agenda: Lessons and Guidance from the Legal Profession

The Diversity Agenda: Lessons and Guidance from the Legal Profession

Author: Francesca Ramadan
Publisher: Ark Group
ISBN: 9781783583263
Published In: April 2018
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

HKD 1,981.70

Download Order Form

Add to Wishlist
| Add to Compare

Description
Contents

Details

In both law firms and other businesses, the conversation around organisational diversity is in many ways more fervent, active, and engaged than ever before.

Prominent figures in the profession make bold declarations about their belief in the positive contribution increased diversity brings, and firm websites are not considered complete without a visible commitment to improve their inclusivity. It would seem that everyone is aware of the problem, and is vociferous about their attempts to tackle it. However, the numbers show that the needle is barely moving.

The legal profession appears to be stuck at the point of discussion, and the measures that have thus far been implemented – which typically include token changes in company policy and written charters and agreements – can more resemble posturing than steps to achieve real change. The challenge, then, for any law firm which recognizes that diversity is a force for innovation and seeks to genuinely make a change, is finding those actions that do make an obvious and measurable difference.

What can be done, and where does one find the practical advice needed to instigate the change? Packed with constructive guidance and compelling insight from industry experts and thought leaders, The Diversity Agenda: Lessons and Guidance from the Legal Profession seeks to provide the answer to these questions. Moving past the identification of an obvious problem, this book will instead offer effective solutions to those endeavoring to maximize their firm’s potential through the benefits diversification can bring.

The Diversity Agenda: Lessons and Guidance from the Legal Profession aims to supply a unique perspective from authors who have experienced institutional challenges and obstacles, providing proactive steps to take in order to negotiate them. Expert advice is also supplemented by real-world examples of pragmatic, effective and award-winning diversity initiatives that are being pioneered by both international and regional law firms.

Chapter 1: Where the rubber meets the road – tackling resistance to diversity

Chapter 2: Structural equity – key components for a successful inclusion initiative

Chapter 3: Ahead of the curve – trans inclusion at Hogan Lovells

Chapter 4: Disability, a desirable disadvantage

Chapter 5: The power of purpose – retaining women by promoting passion

Chapter 6: The basics and beyond – raising the bar for LGBTQ diversity in the legal profession

Chapter 7: The InterLaw Diversity Forum’s Apollo Project – a global focus on how to create meritocratic workplaces

Chapter 8: “Access to the Bar for all” – putting our money where our mouth is

Chapter 9: Tactics for corporate engagement for LGBT + equality