People’s Parity Project Statement on the Resignation of Jill Langley
Jill Langley, the first-ever judicial integrity officer for the federal judiciary, has announced her resignation. Her resignation provides yet another opportunity for the judiciary to show that it takes seriously its responsibility to ensure all judicial employees are...
PPPodcast Recommendation: Strict Scrutiny on Workplace Misconduct and the Federal Courts
On the latest episode of Strict Scrutiny, out today, Leah Litman and Jaime Santos are joined by Deeva Shah from Law Clerks for Workplace Accountability and PPP’s own Sejal Singh and Emma Janger for a discussion about workplace misconduct and the federal courts....
A Student’s Guide to Judicial Clerkships: How to Look Out for Yourself in a Broken System
We know that clerkships are likely the last thing on most students’ minds right now—and truly, there should be no need to focus on them for the time being. But for those of you applying to clerkships now, PPP has a guide for you! Unfortunately, the clerkship...
People’s Parity Project Submits Written Testimony to the House Judiciary Committee Calling for Increased Protections for Judicial Employees
Spurred by recent news of yet another federal judge who has been reprimanded for harassment, the House Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing today to address sexual harassment in clerkships and the judiciary’s continued failure to stop it. The 10th Circuit has been...
The Pipeline Parity Project Turns One!
This week, the Pipeline Parity Project turned one year old! One year ago, on April 6, 2018, we had our first meeting in a tiny conference room at Harvard Law School. One year and many meetings, conference calls, and Google Docs later, we have officially outgrown that...
Bullshit by @Venmo (who’s shocked?) — but an important reminder that you can still opt out of their forced arbitration clause. The cost of printing and postage is most certainly worth it.
Hey @Venmo, nice “opt out”option of your arbitration agreement, which is buried on your website and requires you to print and mail a physical form. You’re a digital company; you know most of your users won’t print and mail a form to opt out. @PeoplesParity
Daily reminder: judicial nominations and appointments matter to our health. It is vital to invest in advocacy & organizing that challenges right wing judges' control of our futures. This can't just be lawyers & law students - everyone must engage in these fights. @PeoplesParity https://twitter.com/rafaelshimunov/status/1516403815016284163
I’m just now very late learning that the Trump appointed federal judge who overturned mask mandates was deemed unqualified by the bar association for her lifetime job, citing her only trial experience was… two single day cases as a law student.
If you’re a progressive lawyer or law student, idk this is probably one of the things you want to be doing this summer 🥳 https://twitter.com/PeoplesParity/status/1516156446865510400
SAVE THE DATE: We're holding our 2022 Convening in D.C., July 8–10!
We'll be joined by @fivefourpod for a live podcast recording, @ElieNYC for a keynote address, and lawyers and law students from around the country for three days of unrigging the law.
Registration opening soon!
I am *so excited* for this event. Save the date! https://twitter.com/PeoplesParity/status/1516156446865510400
SAVE THE DATE: We're holding our 2022 Convening in D.C., July 8–10!
We'll be joined by @fivefourpod for a live podcast recording, @ElieNYC for a keynote address, and lawyers and law students from around the country for three days of unrigging the law.
Registration opening soon!
SAVE THE DATE: We're holding our 2022 Convening in D.C., July 8–10!
We'll be joined by @fivefourpod for a live podcast recording, @ElieNYC for a keynote address, and lawyers and law students from around the country for three days of unrigging the law.
Registration opening soon!