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The legal profession has a diversity problem. Statistics published by the American Bar Association show that despite many firms’ efforts, progress has been marginal. In 2017, women made up only about 35 percent of all active attorneys who participated in ...

Robert L. Grey Jr. isn’t merely musing when he says: “Wouldn’t it be great if the legal profession led the way in creating an inclusive environment for everyone to succeed?” Rather, Grey is voicing the goal he plans to achieve ...

Companies today need to have a diverse workforce to connect with their clients and communities. Recruiting a diverse workforce and then retaining that talent are critical to success. Many companies seek outside help when it comes to recruiting and hiring. ...

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  NOTE from the publisher: 2015 Women’s Justice Awards Missouri Lawyers Weekly, for the 17th year, celebrates the success of women in the legal profession with our Women’s Justice Awards. It is with great privilege that we pay tribute to ...

Bryan Cave Chairman Don Lents says that expanded work and higher attorney headcount led to to a revenue increase at his firm. An early look shows some wildly diverse — but mostly positive — 2012 financial results for some members of the MOney 20, Missouri’s highest-grossing corporate law firms.

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Ten of this year’s new partners are practicing in the labor and employment fields, the most-represented area outside business and litigation. But the promotions are all over the map, with some in places like product liability, immigration and even sports injury.

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Many new partners at law firms in Missouri have at least this much in common: A degree from one of the state’s four law schools.

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“Many long-held beliefs about arson have been proven untrue.” “Fingerprint evidence can be unreliable.” “Some lab technicians who conduct tests aren’t well-trained.” Those sentiments come not from a desperate defense attorney but are the thrust of a report by the ...

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Sponsoring events may not bring new clients to their waiting rooms, but attorneys agree that the publicity can only help a firm’s name recognition or reputation. And benefits accrue, whether it’s a 350-lawyer firm hosting a series of entrepreneurship conferences ...

Sponsoring events may not bring new clients to their waiting rooms, but attorneys agree that the publicity can only help a firm’s name recognition or reputation. And benefits accrue, whether it’s a 350-lawyer firm hosting a series of entrepreneurship conferences ...