Former Davis Polk Associate Drops Appeal in Racial Discrimination Case Against Firm

In a legal turn of events involving high-profile law firm Davis Polk & Wardwell, former associate Kaloma Cardwell has decided to withdraw his appeal following a jury’s decision in favor of the firm. Cardwell had initiated a lawsuit against his former employer, accusing them of retaliatory termination after he complained about racial discrimination. The jury, however, concluded that Davis Polk was not liable for the allegations made. For further details, the background of the case can be accessed here.