"Landmark Lawsuit Prompts US Law Firm to Revise Diversity Fellowship Requirements"

Morrison & Foerster, a major U.S. law firm, has revised the criteria for its diversity fellowship program after being sued by conservative activist Edward Blum, who accused the firm of discriminating against white applicants. The fellowship, previously limited to Black, Hispanic, Native American, or LGBT applicants, now focuses on applicants who can bring a diverse perspective through adaptability, cultural fluency, resilience, and life experiences. The change comes amid increasing legal challenges against corporate diversity programs following the Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling. Another law firm, Perkins Coie, is also being sued by Blum for a similar fellowship program.