Tanya Hernandez

Tanya Hernandez, a law professor at Fordham University, specializes in anti-discrimination law and critical race theory. In this conversation, she breaks down the true meaning of DEI for small law firms and the legal context behind it. Tanya discusses the impact of unconscious bias in hiring and why 'culture fit' could be misleading. She offers practical strategies for fostering an equitable workplace that doesn’t require a large HR team and clears up misinformation about DEI after recent Supreme Court rulings, providing valuable insights for law firm leaders.