As a deadline approaches for 20 law firms to respond to an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) inquiry regarding their diversity practices, several prominent firms have enlisted the expertise of leading litigation powerhouses. Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher have been retained as external counsel.
Partner Bill Burck of Quinn Emanuel is reportedly representing nearly half of the firms involved. This development highlights the increasing intervention of law firms in matters concerning diversity and inclusion practices. For further details, visit the original article.