Helpful Diversity Resources

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION ARTICLES/BOOKS
 

• Law Firm Diversity: How Race, Gender, Age, Social and Economic Divisions Impact the Hiring, Retention and Advancement of Law Firm Attorneys
• What Happens to Pregnant Attorneys at Law Firms?
• Diversity in the Legal World - The Big Picture
• How Law Firm Websites Influence Retention of Diverse Attorneys
• Can Rethinking the "Billable Hour" Lead to More Law Firm Gender Equality?
• Where Do Law Firms Stand When It Comes to Gender Equality?
• General Counsels Join Law Firm Diversity Movement: Corporate Clients Use Incentives and Punishments to Inspire Diversity and Inclusion
• Law Firms’ Continued Lack of Diversity: Scholars Provide Insight on Reasons and Solutions
• How “Out” Should I Be on My Resume?
• Does 10 Years of Associate Experience Make a Lawyer Too Old in NYC?
• Women Lawyers and Marketing
• Becoming a Mother: Continuing to Care For Your Other Baby...Your Career
• Age vs. Experience Discrimination
• Law Firms and Part-Time Attorneys — They Really Can Go Hand in Hand
• The Delicate Matter of Reducing Your Hours
• Is Time on Your Side?
• The Importance of Attracting and Retaining Gay Attorneys
• Why Are So Many Women Reaching the Top of Big Law Firms?
• Top 14 Ways Law Firms Can Recruit and Retain Minority Attorneys
• Steps to Attract and Retain Female Partners
• Learn How to Achieve Greater Success in Your Law Firm by Changing the Way You Hire Attorneys
• Effective Law Firm Interviewing Skills: How to Avoid "Off Limits" Questions but Still Get Information You Need to Make Good Hiring Decisions
• LawCrossing's Spotlight on Minority Attorneys

ABA ENTITIES DEVOTED TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
 

• Center for Racial and Ethnic Diversity
• Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession
• Coalition on Racial and Ethnic Justice
• Council for Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Educational Pipeline
• Commission on Hispanic Legal Rights & Responsibilities
• Commission on Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity

ASSOCIATIONS
 

• Hispanic National Bar Association
• Minority Corporate Counsel Association
• National Association of Women Lawyers
• National Bar Association

REPORTS
 

• American Bar Association’s National Lawyer Population Survey 10-Year Trend in Lawyer Demographics
• A Current Glance at Women in the Law (ABA’s Commission on Women in the Profession)
• 2016 Report on Diversity in U.S. Law Firms (National Association for Law Placement)
• Leading Practices in Law Department Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives: Company Best Practices

STUDIES
 

• Career Mobility and Racial Diversity in Law Firms
• A Portrait of Asian Americans in the Law

LAW REVIEW ARTICLES
 

• Difference Blindness vs. Bias Awareness: Why Law Firms with the Best of Intentions Have Failed to Create Diverse Partnerships (Fordham Law review, 2015)
• Implicit Bias and the Legal Profession’s “Diversity Crisis”: A Call for Self-Reflection (Nevada Law Journal)

About Harrison Barnes

Harrison Barnes is a prominent figure in the legal placement industry, known for his expertise in attorney placements and his extensive knowledge of the legal profession.

With over 25 years of experience, he has established himself as a leading voice in the field and has helped thousands of lawyers and law students find their ideal career paths.

Barnes is a former federal law clerk and associate at Quinn Emanuel and a graduate of the University of Chicago College and the University of Virginia Law School. He was a Rhodes Scholar Finalist at the University of Chicago and a member of the University of Virginia Law Review. Early in his legal career, he enrolled in Stanford Business School but dropped out because he missed legal recruiting too much.

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In conclusion, Harrison Barnes is a visionary legal industry leader committed to helping lawyers achieve their full potential. Through his work at BCG Attorney Search, writing, and community involvement, he empowers lawyers to take control of their careers, develop their skills continuously, and lead fulfilling and successful lives. His philosophy of being proactive, persistent, and disciplined, combined with his focus on personal and professional development, makes him a valuable resource for anyone looking to succeed in the legal profession.

About BCG Attorney Search

BCG Attorney Search matches attorneys and law firms with unparalleled expertise and drive, while achieving results. Known globally for its success in locating and placing attorneys in law firms of all sizes, BCG Attorney Search has placed thousands of attorneys in law firms in thousands of different law firms around the country. Unlike other legal placement firms, BCG Attorney Search brings massive resources of over 150 employees to its placement efforts locating positions and opportunities its competitors simply cannot. Every legal recruiter at BCG Attorney Search is a former successful attorney who attended a top law school, worked in top law firms and brought massive drive and commitment to their work. BCG Attorney Search legal recruiters take your legal career seriously and understand attorneys. For more information, please visit www.BCGSearch.com.