This week, I am continuing the Black History Month Highlight series and introducing you to Macon B. Allen. Although Mr. Allen may not be as well known as Thurgood Marshall, his accomplishments are equally if not more noteworthy, especially considering that the majority of his accomplishments occurred before the abolition of slavery and before African […]
As many of you know, February is recognized as Black History Month. During this month, I want to take the time to highlight some of the many African Americans who helped pave the way for not only myself as a black attorney, but for Americans as a whole. With each highlight, I will include some […]
In the event you have not seen any of the stories covering him on the news, Harvey Weinstein is one of the most powerful producers and film studio executives in Hollywood, at one time serving as the head of Miramax before starting The Weinstein Company. On October 5, 2017, a New York Times article detailed […]
Last week, Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a memo that affects the way the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) applies Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”) to claims of discrimination based on the gender someone identifies with. In particular, AG Sessions says that the law would not apply to transgender individuals. […]
Last year, one of the most popular topics related to employment law focused on one thing: a proposed increase in the minimum salary required to classify employees as exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act ( “FLSA”). The increase, to a minimum salary of $47,000, was slated to go into effect December 1, […]
This week, British Broadcasting Corporation (“BBC”) released its annual report. While releasing an annual report is nothing out of the ordinary, the contents of the report, specifically the salaries top BBC personalities, are raising eyebrows around the world and calling into question BBC’s pay practices and whether BBC was actively discriminating against women with regards […]
When I was younger, my grandmother bought me some sleepers that resembled what you might wear during a vacation to Hawaii. My uncle thought that the pants were so amusing that whenever I wore them, he would call me “Hawaii Five-O” after the popular television show of the 60s and 70s. Flash forward to today, […]
Recently, my fiancee and I had the opportunity to participate in the Norman S. Minor Bar Association Run for the Future 5k/1 mile. The purpose of Run for the Future is to raise money for minority high school students who have an interest in pursuing a career in law. This may come as surprise to […]