One of the firms threatened with legal action in the US over its diversity practices has dropped its existing policy. White & Case’s decision affects not just the US but also its UK office and other global businesses.
The section of the firm’s website headed Our commitment to diversity appears to have been dropped, as well as a pledge that White & Case ‘celebrates and welcomes difference’ and strives to ‘create an environment where everyone can bring their authentic, full selves to work and thrive’.
A White & Case spokesperson told the Gazette: ‘We have discontinued our diversity and inclusion function and introduced a new initiative focused on professional skills training and engagement for all our non-partner lawyers and business services professionals.
‘This change ensures that we remain compliant with applicable US law while fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive and has equal opportunities to succeed.’
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