In recent discussions within the corporate legal community, the practice of tracking diversity metrics for outside counsel has come under scrutiny. Jennifer McIver, a legal operations consultant at Wolters Kluwer, pointed out that the focus is shifting from the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to assessing whether the risks associated with tracking these metrics are justified. This reflects a broader debate about the best methods to achieve and measure diversity within legal teams.
General Counsels (GCs) are increasingly evaluating the potential legal and reputational risks associated with tracking diversity data. This has led to a reevaluation of current practices and weighing the potential benefits against the risks involved. The evolving conversation suggests that companies may reconsider or alter their strategies regarding the monitoring of diversity statistics among their external legal advisors.
The complexities of tracking and reporting on diversity metrics continue to be a pivotal area of discussion among corporate legal departments. For more insights on this evolving issue, read the full analysis on [Law.com](https://www.law.com/corpcounsel/2025/06/05/rattled-by-dei-risks-gcs-may-retreat-from-tracking-diversity-of-outside-counsel-).