Major law firms Morrison Foerster and Perkins Coie have revised their recruiting of 'underrepresented law students,' The Wall Street Journal reported Monday, amid lawsuits led by Edward Blum, a prominent opponent of affirmative action.
Major law firms Morrison Foerster and Perkins Coie have revised their recruiting of "underrepresented law students," The Wall Street Journal reported Monday, amid lawsuits led by Edward Blum, a prominent opponent of affirmative action.
Blum-backed groups filed lawsuits against both firms in August, accusing them of racial discrimination against white candidates in their fellowship programs. Perkins Coie's program targeted "students of color," LGBTQ+ individuals, and students with disabilities. In response to the Supreme Court's decision, the firm revised its criteria and expanded the applicant pool, reaffirming its commitment to diversity.
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