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Diversity and Inclusion RDM’s Knowledge Blog Archives

RDM handles employment and labor law cases, including compliance with ADA regulations.

By Justin U. Ijei
 · January 25th, 2022

On July 26th, 1990, one of the most transformative pieces of civil rights legislation was passed into law: the Americans with Disabilities Act, otherwise known as the ADA. The ADA was created to prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all other public and private areas opened to the public. Today many of us can see the effects of the ADA just by walking into a building or riding public transportation.

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Statue of Thurgood Marshall in Annapolis Square.

By Justin U. Ijei
 · February 26th, 2021

To celebrate Black History Month, we’ve studied freedom suits and the Dred Scott case at St. Louis’ Old Courthouse and examined diversity issues among small and mid-sized firms. Today, RDM attorney and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee chair Justin Ijei reflects on the life and achievements of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, the first Black man to serve in the position.

Continue reading Celebrating the Life of Thurgood Marshall

The Old Courthouse in Downtown St. Louis, with RDM's St. Louis office in the background.

By Nathan A. Lindsey
 · February 11th, 2021

The Old Courthouse in downtown St. Louis is getting an update as part of a $380 million revitalization of the grounds of Gateway Arch National Park. An iconic element of the St. Louis skyline, the first iteration of the Old Courthouse was completed in 1828, with various upgrades and expansions occurring over the next decades. The distinct iron and copper dome was completed in 1864. 

Continue reading Freedom Suits at the Old Courthouse in St. Louis