BigLaw Hall of Shame
LightNews LightNews
biglawhallofshame.bsky.social
BigLaw Hall of Shame
@biglawhallofshame.bsky.social
120 followers 470 following 24 posts
Example by example, we expose the role large law firms play in perpetuating injustice, reinforcing corporate power, and bolstering reactionary forces in America. #biglaw #injustice #lawsky #greed #law
Posts Replies Media Videos
biglawhallofshame.bsky.social
Hey Abid R. Qureshi, is strengthening DEI still a "strategic imperative" at Latham and Watkins? Don't answer that. We already know.
(Now-deleted) quote from Latham & Watkin's website, "Strengthening DEI among our lawyers and staff remains a strategic imperative" Abid R. Qureshi, Chair, Diversity Leadership Committee
April 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
biglawhallofshame.bsky.social
Hey Shreya Ramesh, is DEI still "embedded in" the "DNA" of your firm?
(Now-deleted) quote from Latham & Watkin's website, "DEI is embedded in our DNA. This brings us togehter, sets us apart, and makes us Latham." Shreya Ramesh, Associate
April 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
biglawhallofshame.bsky.social
What happened to Latham's "distinct responsibility as legal advocates to combat ingrained, institutional racism and other inequities?" There is nothing wrong with "advancing racial equality, promoting equal opportunity, and supporting those most affected by systemic inequities." For LW? *poof* gone.
Text from Latham and Watkins website, now deleted: At Latham & Watkins, you belong as you are. We are on a mission to strengthen DEI as a distinguishing feature of our culture, advancing DEI in our profession and communities. As a global law firm, Latham & Watkins is uniquely positioned to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in our profession and in our communities. We value all of our colleagues and their perspectives, we fight for social justice, and we educate ourselves to be better allies for each other. We recruit talent representing a diversity of perspectives and strengthen our organization by investing in, developing and promoting talent. At Latham, the responsibility to advance DEI is shared by all of our colleagues, from our leadership to our most junior attorneys to our staff. Latham’s Diversity Leadership Committee (DLC) and Staff Diversity and Inclusion Department spearhead our DEI strategy and work to strengthen and promote Latham as a workplace where the best and brightest professionals — including those underrepresented in the legal industry — excel and find support to become firm and industry leaders. Our Women Enriching Business (WEB) Committee serves as a network for growth, opportunity, and advancement of women within the firm and the profession, with a particular emphasis on business development and facilitating connections with Latham lawyers and clients. We have a distinct responsibility as legal advocates to combat ingrained, institutional racism and other inequities. This includes looking inward and strengthening our inclusive culture through concrete actions, allyship, and collective learning. It also includes using our skills and knowledge as one of the largest providers of pro bono legal services to work on matters aimed at advancing racial equality, promoting equal opportunity, and supporting those most affected by systemic inequities.
April 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
biglawhallofshame.bsky.social
Here's what Latham and Watkins deleted from its website: just a stunning about-face and retreat from values they called "a distinguishing feature of our culture." They had a 42-person DEI committee. Gone now from the site. Does it still exist behind closed doors? What kind of message does that send?
Cover page of Latham and Watkins's now deleted "Diversity, Equity & Inclusion" page. Corporate graphic with abstract designs.
April 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
biglawhallofshame.bsky.social
Has anyone read "Look What You Made Me Do: Confronting Heartbreak & Harassment in Big Law" by Erin Gordon? Looks essential for those who find large corporate law firms and the way they work problematic.

eringordonauthor.com/look-what-yo...

Also: DO YOU RECOGNIZE THE TILES ON THE COVER? I do!
January 8, 2025 at 12:45 AM