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Ellisen Turner Discusses Systematic Racism in BigLaw with Managing IP

Kirkland partner Ellisen Turner spoke with Managing IP about the impact of systematic racism on black lawyers, and practical ways that the legal industry can give black lawyers more exposure.

“Turner at Kirkland & Ellis adds: “A handful of black patent litigators have been lead counsel on major matters in the past, but given their success it’s surprising that they don’t get these opportunities much more often. The talent is out there, so there is no excuse.”

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This article appeared in its entirety in the June 15, 2020, edition of Managing IP.