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Diversity And Inclusion Case

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Rachel is a Native American woman who attended a top-tier law school. She graduated in the top 5% of her class and is now partner at a large law firm. When Rachel had her second child a year ago, she went part time at the law firm. She continues to stay abreast of the changes in her practice area, antitrust law, often writing articles and speaking on CLE panels. She also continues to mentor young associates at her firm. One of Rachel’s past clients is considering adding the firm to his company’s preferred provider list. However, the client doubts the firm’s commitment to diversity and inclusion given the paucity of women and minority associates and partners. He often tells Rachel that law firms must understand the “business case” for diversity. He adds that a firm’s lack of women and minority attorneys is a factor in deciding whether to add a firm to his company’s preferred provider list. Rachel has been …show more content…

What advice would you give the managing partner about leadership buy-in regarding diversity and inclusion?

3. What advice would you give to Rachel about returning to the practice of law on a part time basis? How can Rachel best manage the desire to be part-time with the demands that accompany diversity and inclusion efforts?

4. What advice would you give to Rachel about whether she should spearhead the firm’s diversity and inclusion efforts or decline this assignment? a. Should Rachel share her concerns with the managing partner?

5. What role, if any, should the potential new client play in this scenario? Should he talk to the managing partner about the “business case” for diversity and inclusion?

6. How might the law firm address the issue of participation of diversity and inclusion activities taking time away from billable hours? Should compensation decisions factor in a partner’s contribution to firm committees on hiring, diversity and inclusion, and mentoring?

1. How should the managing partner address the “business case” for diversity and

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