Good Housekeeping: The Law Firm Diversity Assessment

Is a law firm making strides in diversity if it wins numerous awards for its commitment, is recognized on several lists as a firm of choice, participates, sponsors and advertises at every diversity conference, seminar and event, but yet has no lawyers of color or women on its Executive Committee? Or if its percentage of minoriy or women partners to total partners is less than twenty percent? Or if its attrition rate is significantly above national averages? Just as a beautiful face matched with a dreadful personality can make for an unappealing person, a firm's external commitment to diversity may be the envy of other firms, but its internal house may still be unkempt. External efforts must be reflected inside the firm to avoid being just another pretty face.

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