Corp. Counsel Warn Firms Not To Slack On Diversity

By Jocelyn Allison

Law360, New York (March 11, 2010, 6:58 PM ET) -- Although the recession has taken its toll on diversity at some major U.S. law firms, big-name corporations are stepping up efforts to give more work to women and minorities and say those that fail to make diversity a priority do so at their own peril.

From giving more business to firms owned by minorities and women to increasing the number of hours such attorneys at large firms work on matters, major corporations are leveraging their size and power to help the cause. And firms that don't...
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