As pro-Palestinian protests spread across university campuses, Sullivan & Cromwell’s senior chair said Wednesday the firm will be “more vigilant” in screening potential candidates. The firm is now outlining some of its vetting processes in that effort, including reviewing resumes, social media, news reports and student group affiliations and employing third-party specialists for background checks.
While Law.com has reported that law firms are quietly reviewing their incoming associates’ views and social media statements, Sullivan & Cromwell is now one of the first to publicly detail its vetting process.