Coke demands that its law firms engage in unlawful discrimination

In January 2021, the general counsel of Coca Cola sent a letter to the law firms that represent it. The letter demanded, among other things, that these firms “commit that at least 30% of each of billed associate and partner time will be from diverse attorneys, and of such amounts at least half will be from Black attorneys.” To enforce this demand, Coke’s general counsel warned that failure to comply … Continue reading Coke demands that its law firms engage in unlawful discrimination