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More tips on improving diversity in the legal profession

August 24, 2015

This blog by Renwei Chung looks at a recent BCG report into diversity in Silicon Valley and applies it to the legal profession. This is a valid exercise. Recommended reading.

I believe implicit bias is the silent killer of diversity in the legal profession. I recently recommended 3 things law firms can do right now to increase diversity in the legal profession. To improve hiring practices, law firms should:

1 implement a résumé-blind policy for job interviews; 2 conduct “unconscious bias” workshops; and 3 begin with the end in mind.

 http://abovethelaw.com/2015/08/4-thoughts-about-closing-the-diver..


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