Paul Weiss’ agreement Thursday for experts to audit its employment practices in search of illegal DEI risks slowing diversity efforts as President Donald Trump accelerates his crackdown.
“Paul Weiss affirms its commitment to merit-based hiring, promotion, and retention,” Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform, “and will not adopt, use, or pursue any DEI policies.” He said he and the firm will agree on an auditor within 14 days.
The move adds to diversity advocates’ pessimism, who worry that DEI efforts such as fellowship programs and anti-bias training firms employed after the police killing of George Floyd ...