Can Two Dozen GCs Bring Diversity to Law Firms?

Paul Dacier, general counsel of EMC, says half of the direct reports he manages are women, many of whom are working mothers. It’s why his 120-member legal team is among the most diverse groups at his company.

So why can’t law firms figure how to achieve the same thing?

“Diversity is a very important matter for our society and particularly for the legal profession,” said Dacier, adding, “If I can have one of the most diverse departments in the company, then I expect the same from the attorneys who work with me.”

Fed up with the lack of progress on diversity at law firms, ...