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Law Practice

Nov. 4, 2010

Creating a Happy and Diverse Law Firm

With increasing frequency, clients are demanding diverse legal representation. Where does your firm stand? By Nicole Diaz and Byron J. McLain of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom.


By Nicole Diaz and Byron McLain


Most law firms agree that it is critical to have a diverse workforce. Diversity is particularly important in an ethnically-rich city like Los Angeles. Our clients - many of whom have already made great strides in diversity - are demanding diverse legal representation. If we do not diversify our workforce, we risk losing clients. In theory, then, law firm diversity should be improving.


The reality, however, is that most l...

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