Wisconsin Assembly to pass Republican bill banning race, diversity factors in financial aid for UW
GOP lawmakers have long accused colleges of suppressing conservative viewpoints.
Wisconsin Republicans back bill outlawing university financial aid based on race, diversity
Universities of Wisconsin officials would be prohibited from considering race and diversity when awarding state-funded financial aid under a Republican-backed bill debated Thursday at a state Assembly committee hearing.
Minnesota governor names first Black chief justice of state Supreme Court, Natalie Hudson
Gov. Tim Walz on Wednesday promoted Natalie Hudson to become chief justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court this fall, which will make her the first person of color to lead it.
Continuing to Advance Diversity and Opportunity in Higher Education
Justice officials say they remain firmly committed to equitable educational opportunities for all students.
Attracting, keeping lawyers of color presents challenges for firms
A continuing dilemma for the Minnesota legal community seems to be making progress, but only in isolated steps.
Slow movement on the diversity hiring, ABA study finds
A surveyed conducted by the American Bar Association found minimal rises in diversity hiring among large law firms in 2020 compared to 2019.
Program exposes students to diversity, possibility in legal profession
On a dreary February day in Madison, Makda Fessahaye and Leakhena Au showed up for class at Madison East High School on internment camps and equal protection.
Milwaukee County courts, judiciary 10% more diverse over past decade
The Milwaukee County courts and judiciary became 10 percent more diverse in the past decade, according to an audit report from the Milwaukee County Office of the Comptroller.
Report: Most men think their firms advocate for diversity, women disagree
A new report from the American Bar Association found women are far more likely than men to encounter roadblocks to success in the legal field.
Evers signs order to promote diversity in state government
Gov. Tony Evers has signed an executive order designed to promote diversity and inclusiveness in Wisconsin state government.
State seeks to promote diversity with special-counsel contracts
The next time your law firm is enlisted to provide special counsel to the state, you could find yourself having to furnish information on just how diverse your staff is.
Law Journal celebrates diversity and inclusion
The Daily Reporter and Wisconsin Law Journal celebrated companies and individuals who are committed to diversity and inclusion within their careers Wednesday night at the Intercontinental Hotel in Milwaukee.
Legal News
- Wis. Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) funding bill signed into law
- Bryan Steil teams up with election denier Jim Jordan
- Milwaukee Bar Association releases 2024 Judicial Poll results
- Hilton Doubletree Lawsuit: 8-year-old died after being sucked into swimming pool pipe
- Gov. Evers signs measure allowing tactical emergency medical services to bear arms
- Evers signs anti-human trafficking bills
- Evers signs bills addressing threats against judges
- Illegal immigrant charged with Fond du Lac domestic violence stabbing
- Milwaukee creates requirements for private security guards after Isaiah Allen’s shooting death
- Milwaukee Police asking for public’s assistance after shooting of 6-year-old
- Man shot at Miami Hilton
- Wisconsin Supreme Court lets ruling stand that declared Amazon drivers to be employees
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