Susman Godfrey Thumbs Nose At The War On DEI - Above the Law

Why Legal Fear Shouldn’t Drive DEI Decisions: What Leaders Need to Know - Non Profit News

Credit: Sebastian Beck on Pexels In the months since the administration of President Donald Trump issued executive orders targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), many organizations have made drastic changes—not because the law demands it, but because of fear, misinformation, and the implied threat of legal action. While the political climate has shifted, the legal landscape remains largely unchanged. Panic-driven rollbacks are prematur…

Susman Godfrey Thumbs Nose At The War On DEI - Above the Law

MAGA’s attack on diversity, equity, and inclusion has hit Biglaw particularly hard. Firms’ commitment to diversifying the profession were a featured part of Donald Trump’s unconstitutional Executive Orders targeting disfavored firms. Many major law firms have ended DEI resources, affinity groups, billing codes, scrubbed email signatures. and more to escape the wrath of the Trump administration. The EEOC launched investigations into 20 Biglaw fir…

Backlash against DEI halts gains for Black Minnesotans post-Floyd

MINNEAPOLIS — For all the fear that defined the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kristel Porter had never been less afraid.

Defying Political Backlash, Susman Godfrey Expands Diversity Scholarship Amid Legal Battle with Trump Administration - The Texas Lawbook

Amid growing political pressure and legal threats from the Trump administration, Houston-based law firm Susman Godfrey is expanding its diversity scholarship program for law students of color. The firm announced it will increase both the number of recipients and the award amount for its annual Susman Godfrey Prize, despite accusations from federal officials that its diversity efforts violate discrimination laws. The post Defying Political Backla…