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U.S. Supreme Court Rules That Federal Anti-Discrimination Law Protects Gay And Transgender Workers

By Kindall C. James, Thomas J. McGoey II and Courtney Turkington on Posted in Business, Diversity & Inclusion, Employment Law, Labor & Employment
On June 15, 2020, the United States Supreme Court ruled that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”) – which bans employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, and sex – prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and transgender status. This decision marks a pivotal change from prior … Continue Reading

Liskow & Lewis Celebrates 15th Annual Black History Month Program with Ruby Bridges and Judge Brian Jackson

By Liskow & Lewis on Posted in Black History Month, Diversity & Inclusion
Liskow & Lewis celebrated Black History Month with Ruby Bridges, the first African-American child to integrate an elementary school in the South, and Judge Brian Jackson of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana (and a former Shareholder at Liskow & Lewis). While practicing at Liskow, Judge Jackson initiated the firm’s … Continue Reading

BP Hosts Diversity & Inclusion Day

By Jackie E. Hickman on Posted in Diversity & Inclusion
This week three Liskow & Lewis associates, Hilary Soileau, Trinity Brown, and Jackie Hickman, were invited to attend the BP legal department’s Summer Associate Diversity & Inclusion Day. The program gave attendees the opportunity to gain insights into the behind-the-scenes workings of one of the world’s largest oil companies, including touring BP’s drilling simulator, the … Continue Reading

FBA Provides Update on Maritime Developments in New Orleans and the Lower Mississippi River Region

By Lauren Bridges on Posted in Diversity & Inclusion, Industry News, Maritime, Maritime, Oil & Insurance, Maritime, Oil & Insurance Litigation
I attended a great meeting yesterday at the Port of New Orleans hosted by the FBA Admiralty Law Committee. Here are some bullets and takeaways, which are certainly of interest to anyone in the maritime industry along the lower Mississippi River.  I am especially grateful that the following people were able to speak with us: … Continue Reading

NASA Provides Backdrop for 13th Annual Black History Month Program at Liskow & Lewis

By Liskow & Lewis on Posted in Black History Month, Diversity & Inclusion
The Oscar-nominated motion picture Hidden Figures shed light on the little-known story of Katherine Johnson, former NASA mathematician and Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient. As we paused for our formal observation of Black History Month, the firm was honored by the presence of Ms. Johnson’s granddaughter, Ms. Katherine Michelle Sanders.… Continue Reading
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