Just wait until Mr. or Ms. Diversity Hire at the top bollixes up a big multi-million dollar deal or case for Wal-Mart. I guess then it will be the law firm's fault for not making the correct diversity hire or promotion. You are probably correct though; a big law firm would have the real talent in the background doing the work while the window dressing kept the PC crowd happy.
What female or minority lawyer with any self-respect would want to be viewed as a token promoted to appease the PC mongers? I would want to know I earned my place at the top and deserved all due respect.
"What female or minority lawyer with any self-respect would want to be viewed as a token promoted to appease the PC mongers? I would want to know I earned my place at the top and deserved all due respect."
Well said! I came up against that every once in a while during my military career; especially when I was promoted above other men. Do the time, keep your nose clean, keep your education up to snuff; ANYONE can go ANYWHERE without favoritism, if you've got the right stuff!
I know some here just HATE women and minorities in the military, but you should have a mix of the citizenry that makes up our nation protecting our nation, no?
I, too, hate to see Wal-Mart get sucked into this. It's destroyed lesser companies than Wal-Mart along the way. I'd hate to see this be the beginning of the end for them.