By Alice K. Jump, Ethan Krasnoo, and Deena Merlen In his inaugural speech on January 20th, President Trump articulated his vision for America under his administration, promising to create a “colorblind and merit-based” society. On January 21st, President Trump signed an Executive Order (one of many he has penned in...
by Nafsika Karavida Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are an essential part of how companies create fair and equitable workplaces. However, the way DEI is implemented can vary significantly between the United States and Europe. These differences are shaped by cultural, legal, and regulatory factors, resulting in distinct approaches...
The Fairfield Co. Bar Association Diversity Committee, which is co-chaired by RPJ Partner Deena R. Merlen, had its inaugural event last month when former State Representatives Joseph Grabarz Jr. and Hon. Douglas Mintz (Ret.) (pictured above with Ms. Merlen and her co-chair, Jaime Dursht) led a fascinating discussion on Diversity...
Last year the American Bar Association (ABA) published a report with grim findings on the lack of diversity in American patent law.[1] Building on that report and our own experience of the lack of diversity in the patent law profession, we ask what the reasons behind a largely homogenous patent...
Upon reflection a day after International Women’s Day and President Biden’s establishment of the Gender Policy Council, a plan to address and advance gender equity and equality both domestically and internationally, we might all agree that the horizon appears brighter than it had this time last year. But then, we...
Law360 recently published an article entitled, “5 Tips To Help Employers Avoid Hiring Sexual Harassers”, which featured Partner Nicole Page. While it is difficult for employers to find evidence or accusations of sexual misconduct in standard reference checks, there are some ways employers can avoid hiring someone they will regret...
Date of Panel: January 13, 2011 Speakers: Manjeev Puri, the Ambassador from India to the United Nations; Dominic Meiklejohn, the British Deputy Consul-General; John Rogers, an American academic specializing in global expansion; and Helen D. ("Heidi") Reavis or RPL. Topic: Diversity in the workplace. Audience: 200 international employees working in...