U.S. Corporations ‘Recalibrate’ DEI Reporting to Dodge Legal and Political Heat By Alex RiveraWashington, D.C. – August 26, 2025 In a shifting political landscape marked by heightened scrutiny from regulators and conservative activists, major U.S. companies are increasingly toning down their public disclosures on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. A recent report from The … Read more
In the ever-evolving landscape of California’s legal industry, where political shifts, environmental crises, and global pandemics intersect with complex regulatory demands, leadership demands more than just legal acumen—it requires vision, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to core values. Kristina D. Lawson, the Managing Partner of Hanson Bridgett LLP, embodies this multifaceted approach. As the first … Read more
In a dynamic and challenging 2025, Kristina Lawson, Managing Partner of Hanson Bridgett LLP, has emerged as a standout leader, steering the California-based AmLaw 200 law firm through economic uncertainty, political volatility, and industry shifts while driving significant growth. As the first female Managing Partner in the firm’s 65-year history, Lawson’s leadership has been recognized … Read more
UPenn Carey Law to Close Office of Equal Opportunity & Engagement, Pauses Scholarship Honoring First Black Female Graduate Philadelphia, PA – The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School announced it will shutter its Office of Equal Opportunity & Engagement by the end of summer 2025, marking a significant shift in the institution’s approach to diversity, … Read more
July 18, 2025 — Elon Musk’s neurotechnology firm, Neuralink, labeled itself a “small deprived enterprise” (SDB) in a federal submitting with the U.S. Small Enterprise Administration (SBA) on April 24, simply weeks earlier than securing a $650 million funding spherical that valued the corporate at $9 billion. The submitting, first reported by MuskWatch, has … Read more