Trump Signs Executive Order Calling Out Top 50 Biglaw Firm, With Intent To Wage War Against Other 'Leading Law Firms' Over Their DEI Policies - Above the Law
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President Trump's new executive order prompts the EEOC to review diversity and inclusion practices in major law firms, focusing on potential racial and gender discrimination. By questioning whether firms reserve positions or promote individuals based on discriminatory practices, Trump's actions pose a direct challenge to current hiring practices rooted in diversity initiatives. Notably, Perkins Coie is specifically mentioned in the order, highlighting scrutiny over its recruitment strategies. This directive signifies a shift in regulatory focus on the legal sector, intimating the government's intent to ensure compliance with non-discrimination laws.
Trump's executive order targets diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in Biglaw, potentially reshaping the landscape of legal employment and recruitment.
The order tasks the EEOC with investigating large law firms on whether they promote or reserve positions based on race or gender, raising legal and ethical concerns.
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