The article discusses how prominent law firms are reacting to the Trump administration's influence, particularly on issues of inclusion. While some firms, like Paul Weiss, are openly targeted, others have chosen a path of compliance by removing diversity-related language from their public materials. The shift signifies a retreat from direct engagement with diversity issues, indicated by changes in branding and messaging within the firms. The author criticizes this trend, arguing it represents a troubling prioritization of comfort over equity, linking it to a broader cultural issue within the legal field.
Not to get all typeface nerd, but the "Inclusion" in fine print and seemingly off-center sends a not insignificant message about how much of a priority this is at the firm.
Our commitment to inclusion centers on fostering an environment where everyone has access to the tools, relationships, and opportunities to excel.
Ultimately, we believe that being a firm focused on creating opportunities for inclusion among our lawyers strengthens the trust and connection we have with our clients.
A quiet life is a happy life or more accurately "silence is complicity"; law firms face a choice between remaining silent or taking a stand.
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