July 12, 2023

LCLD Diversity News Digest

Here you’ll find the latest diversity, equity, and inclusion news, resources, tips, and thought leadership, curated biweekly for today’s legal leaders—LCLD’s Members—and Diversity Professionals.

On the Need for Equity in America

The Future of Affirmative Action in the Workplace

An interview with law professor and employment law expert Pauline Kim on the ruling’s implications for workplace diversity and DEI initiatives, with concrete examples of where the law draws the line on diversity policies.  Vox

Ending Affirmative Action Hurts Critical Workplace Diversity

An in-depth analysis of how the Supreme Court’s decision fits into the history—and future—of efforts to achieve systematic equity.  TIME

Why Corporate America Is Worried About Affirmative Action

Explore how the effects of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision ripple beyond academics into the business world.  The New York Times

More on the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling

The Next Battle Over Colorblindness Has Begun  |  The New York Times

Where Now for Workplace Diversity After Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling?  |  The Guardian

Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Decision Will Only Indirectly Impact Employers  |  Daily Report

Affirmative Action Challenged Our Perspectives Socially  |  Miami Herald

Affirmative Action Ruling May Upend Hiring Policies, Too  |  The New York Times

No One Is Happy About Diversity Efforts at Work  |  The Wall Street Journal

Wake Up, Be Woke, and Lead the Change: Overcoming DE&I Opposition  |  Forbes

DEI Development

What Law Firm Diversity Professionals Should Do in the Immediate Wake of SCOTUS Ruling

Here’s how law firm DEI leaders can act fast to reaffirm their commitment to diversity efforts.  The American Lawyer

The End of Affirmative Action Warrants More Collaboration Between Law Firms, Clients, and Schools

Kim Koopersmith, Chairperson of Akin Gump; Brad Karp, Chairman of Paul Weiss; Monya Bunch, DEI Director at WilmerHale; David Simons, Diversity Council Co-Chair at Boies Schiller Flexner; and other leaders at LCLD Member firms share how they are doubling down on DEI.  The American Lawyer

Promoting Diversity in Law: A Strategic Guide for Navigating the Post-Affirmative Action Legal Landscape

This guide breaks down how legal recruiters and DEI leaders can leverage tailored mentorship programs, collaborative partnerships, and other intentional initiatives to boost diversity.  Above the Law

LCLD Leads on DEI

Podcast | Is It Time to Recruit from More Law Schools Following SCOTUS Decision?

Lloyd Freeman, Chief Diversity Officer at Buchanan, discusses successes and shortcomings in legal diversity, in the context of Am Law’s 2023 Diversity Scorecard and the end of affirmative action.  LegalSpeak

Top Atlanta Law Firms for Diversity

Fisher Phillips and Ogletree Deakins are leading the charge for diversity among Atlanta-based firms, with King & Spalding making a major leap forward this year. 2017 Fellow Shanon Stevenson shares how Fisher’s LCLD engagement has helped the firm maintain a diverse slate of attorneys.  Daily Report

Leading for Tomorrow

How the Best Leadership Teams Navigate Uncertain Times

In anticipation of continuing headwinds, here are seven factors that set high-performing leadership teams apart.  Harvard Business Review

How to Become That Truly Transformational Leader Who Inspires Teams to Greatness

“Transformational leadership rewards individuality and taking risks. This approach requires reflecting on what worked and what didn’t, asking employees for their individual perspectives and thoughts, and coming back to the table with a strategic, measured game plan.”  Fast Company

How Leaders Can Dismantle “Benevolent Marginalization”

The authors draw on a decade of research to propose three key strategies to eliminate patronizing behavior, while forging a path toward genuine inclusion and empowerment.  Harvard Business Review

Thank you for supporting the 12th Annual LCLD Alumni Leadership Symposium!

Thank you to all our generous sponsors, especially the following:

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Dinsmore & Shohl  |  Lockheed Martin  |  ThermoFisher Scientific  |  Morrison Foerster  |  Venable

UPCOMING EVENTS
Members & Diversity Professionals

Diversity Professionals
AUGUST 2 @ 2:00 pm ET
Diversity Professionals' Virtual Meeting: August 2023

Join LCLD staff and Diversity Professionals at LCLD Member organizations for a virtual meeting to ask questions and receive updates about LCLD programs and initiatives .
Register here.

LCLD Community
AUGUST 29 @ 1:00 pm ET
Language of Leadership with Lisa Tanzi

WEBINAR  |  Join LCLD President Robert Grey for a candid conversation about personal leadership in DEI with LCLD Member Lisa Tanzi, Corporate VP & GC, Customer Experience & Policy, at Microsoft.
Register and submit questions here.

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