Law Students Sue EEOC Over Diversity Policy Probe
04-23-2025
Three law students filed a lawsuit against the EEOC in a Washington, D.C., federal court. They assert that the scrutiny over the diversity policies at 20 law firms is illegal and may expose personal information about attorneys and job applicants. Acting chair Andrea Lucas asked for information from these firms, including law students’ names, sex, race, contact information, academic performance, compensation, participation in affinity groups, and numerous details about their employment history. The three anonymous students claim Lucas did not have the power to require law firms to provide extensive information about the firms’ respective diversity initiatives.