Fix it : how history, sports, and education can inform diversity, inclusion and equity today /

"Despite a long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion, creating a more diverse bar has been challenging for the legal profession. And this begs the question 'why?' Does the profession find itself in the precarious position of having self-imposed barriers in place that work ag...

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Main Author: Imo, Kenneth
Corporate Author: American Bar Association. Law Practice Division
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Chicago, Illinois : ABA Law Practice Division, 2018
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Table of Contents:
  • From Harriet Tubman to Hurricane Harvey : the case for diversity and inclusion
  • Branch Rickey and the integration of professional baseball : courageous, empathetic leadership matters
  • Education : the opportunity gap began as a chasm
  • From Maryland to Kansas : legal battles to end segregation
  • Barriers to entry : limiting merit limits opportunity
  • Hurdles : tradition, homophily, and bias
  • Closing remarks