Administration lifts transgender student bathroom guidance
The Trump administration on Wednesday ended federal protection for transgender students that allowed them to use public school bathrooms and locker rooms matching their gender identities.
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Forums scheduled to discuss race and gender
The Indiana Supreme Court’s Race & Gender Fairness Commission is inviting the public to participate in a series of discussions about the status of race and gender in the judicial system.
Hispanic lawyers’ past experiences draw them to immigration law
Representing individual immigration litigants makes sense for many Hispanic attorneys because they have seen members of their own families move through the process of becoming either a legal citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States.
Merit selection for Marion County a path back to court?
As the General Assembly weighs a new means of choosing Marion County judges, critics of the proposed merit-selection system say its enactment will almost guarantee another court fight.
Asian attorneys less represented in Indianapolis than nationwide
In the post-recession economy, Asians were the only minority group to experience constant growth in partner and associate positions at large law firms each year, while black and Hispanic attorneys followed a roller coaster-like cycle of growth and decline. However, the situation is less promising for Asian attorneys in Indianapolis.
Asian attorneys less represented in Indianapolis than nationwide
In the post-recession economy, Asians were the only minority group to experience constant growth in partner and associate positions at large law firms each year, while black and Hispanic attorneys followed a roller coaster-like cycle of growth and decline. However, the situation is less promising for Asian attorneys in Indianapolis.
House panel advances Marion County judicial selection bill
Despite public concerns that a bill for choosing Indianapolis judges would reduce diversity on the bench, deprive Marion County residents of the right to directly elect jurists and elevate political considerations, a House committee Wednesday advanced a merit-selection measure supported by lawyers, judges and the business community.
Report: number of black attorneys decreasing in large firms
The decline may be due to a lack of African-American partners at the firms and more black attorneys choosing to open their own practices.
Minority law firm representation up modestly post-recession
Women and minorities have made small gains in representation in the legal community over the last seven years, though their representation in some areas of the legal profession is still below pre-recession levels, a new national report says.
LGBT equality a firm priority
Law firms have embraced equality for LGBT employees in their policies more than any other industry, and five firms with a significant presence in Indiana have earned top marks for inclusiveness, a new study reveals.
Study: Gender inequality begins before classes start
A new study indicates that the gender inequality that is well-documented in the legal profession actually starts when women are applying to law school.
‘Leaky pipeline’ study spotlights gender inequality in law schools
The problems of gender inequality in the legal profession start when women apply to law school, according to a new report from Law School Transparency.
FBI: Hate crimes against Muslims up 67 percent in 2015
The FBI says the number of hate crimes reported to police increased by about 6.7 percent last year, led largely by a 67 percent surge in crimes against Muslims.
Kagan: Supreme Court gender diversity positive sign to youth
Gender diversity on the U.S. Supreme Court sends a positive message to young girls and boys, who hear "women's voices coming from all over the place" as the three female justices join in asking questions during oral arguments, Justice Elena Kagan said Monday.
Study: Compensation gap 44 percent between men, women partners
A new study has found that the compensation gap between male and female partners is 44 percent, a slight decrease as compared to two years ago.
Vegas lawyer’s ‘Black Lives’ protest resembles Ohio case
A deputy public defender in Las Vegas who defied a judge's request that she not wear a "Black Lives Matter" pin in court has become the latest voice of protest in a national debate over police brutality and race relations.
Tippecanoe County adopts transgender protections
Tippecanoe County has joined the cities of Lafayette and West Lafayette in adding gender identity protections to its human rights ordinance.
‘Notorious RBG’ Ginsburg delights and educates at Notre Dame
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second woman to be appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States and recognized as being a driving force in advancing women’s rights, almost downplayed her importance while speaking at the University of Notre Dame Monday.
Female corporate lawyers at Anthem find opportunity, no glass ceiling
At Anthem Inc., the billion-dollar health insurance provider, women comprise 76 percent of its workforce and 63 percent managerial leadership.
ABA calls for including implicit bias in jury instructions
Over opposition from some attorneys including one from Indiana, the American Bar Association has adopted a resolution that calls for judges to instruct jurors on implicit bias.