LEXNOIR RESEARCH
Original research on leadership, law and institutional change.
LexNoir develops research, indices and data products that move beyond individual developments to identify broader patterns affecting Black communities and the African diaspora.
FLAGSHIP RESEARCH PRODUCT
Black General Counsel Index — In Development
A research initiative examining where Black general counsel serve, how they reach the senior-most legal role, and how leadership pathways vary across major U.S. companies.
The Index is currently in development. Initial findings and methodology will be published following completion of the current research phase.
Methodology & Research Notes
LexNoir’s research explains what we measure, where the information comes from, and the limits of the data. For the Black General Counsel Index, we will also explain who is included, how we verify each entry, how we describe career paths, and how the Index will be updated over time.
Methodology and data notes will be published with the Index.
The LexNoir Archive
Books, Videos & Conversations
A curated selection of works with continuing relevance to law, leadership, international business and the African diaspora.
Featured Work · Book + Video
International Franchising 2016: Legal and Business Considerations
A global examination of the legal and business framework for franchising across 42 jurisdictions, developed with contributions from 62 lawyers around the world. The work brings regulatory, contractual, market-entry and commercial perspectives together in a single cross-border resource.
A substantial example of cross-border legal collaboration and comparative analysis reflecting LexNoir’s broader interest in international law and global business development.