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Non-Sequiturs

Non-Sequiturs: 03.16.15

* Never give up the lie: LAPD swears they caught Robert Durst on their own with no help whatsoever from the extensive six-part documentary. The Ferguson police to the LAPD: Dude, you've got a credibility problem. [Gawker] * It's been almost a year since we wrote about a group of UC Davis law students fighting to get a law degree for a Chinese immigrant screwed over by the courts 100 years ago on the grounds that "persons of the Mongolian race" couldn't be citizens, much less lawyers. On Monday the California Supreme Court agreed with the students. [Los Angeles Times] * As St. Patrick's Day approaches, here's a reminder (from your pocketbook) not to drink and drive . [Nerdwallet] * Faced with an ever-growing justice gap, a jurisdiction basically gives in on requiring a law degree to practice law. Which, depending on your feelings on InfiLaw, has been happening for years. [Washington Post] * The Minority Corporate Counsel Association's announcement of the 2015 Employer of Choice Awards honor companies for demonstrating commitment to and success at creating and maintaining inclusive corporate legal departments. The national home office of SAE is disappointed at the slight. [Corporate Counsel] * A roundup of ridiculous laws still on the books. Missouri bans driving with an uncaged bear in your car. Sounds like good advice. [The Reeves Law Group] * In addition to speaking with us, John B. Quinn is making the rounds of legal media to discuss Quinn Emanuel's new marketing program. [Bloomberg BNA/ Big Law Business] * Speaking of Quinn Emanuel's new program, here's what someone with public relations expertise has to say about it. [Law and More] * On Thursday, March 26, at 2 p.m. Eastern, Lex Machina is hosting a webcast to discuss its Year In Review 2014 Patent Litigation Report. [Lex Machina]

By Joe Patrice
Amy Schulman

Her Stories: The Evolving Role of Women in Business and Law

At the Creating Pathways to Diversity Conference, sponsored by the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA), there was a great lunchtime discussion called “Her Stories: The Evolving Role of Women in Business and Law.” It featured a panel of heavy hitters: two women currently serving as general counsel to Fortune 500 companies, and a third who […]

By David Lat
Biglaw

Being Out In-House: The LGBT Lawyer Experience in Corporate America

Yesterday I participated in a panel at the Creating Pathways to Diversity Conference, sponsored by the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA), entitled “Attitudes & Opinions: Generation Y Speaks about their Workplace in 10 Years.” The spirited discussion covered a wide range of topics relating to Gen Y’s workplace attitudes. I also attended a number of […]

By David Lat