Sullivan & Cromwell Implements Background Checks for Anti-Israel Protest Participation
The Wall Street law firm will disqualify job applicants involved in protests deemed antisemitic or threatening to Jewish communities.
- Sullivan & Cromwell hires HireRight to screen job applicants' social media and public records for anti-Israel activism.
- Applicants may be questioned about their role in protests and their efforts to curb antisemitic behavior.
- Participation in protests with antisemitic slogans can result in disqualification, regardless of individual actions.
- Other top Wall Street firms are considering similar policies to address perceived antisemitism in hiring practices.
- The policy has sparked debate over free speech and the role of political activism in professional settings.