The ADA on the edge of 17: That was the law that wasBy Patrick J. KronenwetterJune 2008In addressing the concept of diversity within the legal profession, the constituencies that most often come to mind are women, racial and ethnic minorities and persons with alternate sexual orientations or gender issues. But there is another, sometimes over-looked, group of lawyers who should be included in any discussion on diversity—namely, lawyers with disabilities.
Diversity: Why checking the “box” is not enoughBy John R. RichardsJune 2008On February 15, 2008, I had the privilege to speak as a panelist at “the Hire Big 10 Diversity in the Law 2008” seminar at the ISBA.
ISBA Task Force on Diversity—Chair’s ReportBy E. Lynn GraysonJune 2008This year’s Task Force on Diversity resulted in large part from the pipeline project initiated by ISBA President Irene Bahr during her term.
ISBA visits SIU School of LawJune 2008On April 11-12, 2008, the ISBA Standing Committees on Women and the Law and Women and Minority Participation visited SIU School of Law in Carbondale.
A square peg in a round worldBy Sonni Choi WilliamsJune 2008I am a square peg in a round world, but I have many different ideas to offer, many different ways to look at problems, and offer diversity in a round world.
Ten strategies for attorneys facing the challenges of diversityBy Alice M. Noble-AllgireJune 2008While there is an increasing desire for diversity in the legal profession, diversity brings with it some special challenges for attorneys who transcend the traditional attorney mold.
Why diversity matters. . .June 2008The members of the Standing Committee on Women and the Law and the Standing Committee on Minority and Women Participation share their views on why diversity matters to them.
